Blackhawk Area Soccer Associatio

Blackhawk Area Soccer Association

P.O. Box 1602 - Chippewa

Beaver Falls, Pa 15010

BY-LAWS

CHAPTER I - PURPOSE

The By-Laws of the Blackhawk Area Soccer Association has been adopted as amendments and clarifications of the Blackhawk Area Soccer Association Constitution. These By-Laws are considered part of the club Constitution and shall remain in affect as defined within the Constitution.

CHAPTER II - STANDING COMMITTEES

The Board of Directors may create such banding committees, as it may deem necessary to promote the objectives and carry on the work of the association. The power to form special committees and appoint their members rests with the Board of Directors.

The following Committees and Chairman thereof shall be designated Standing Committees for the duration of the Seasonal Year. Their function shall be advisory to the Board of Directors.

1. Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee

The Chairman of the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee shall be the Vice President of the club. This committee shall have the Coaching Director, the Registrar, the Referee Coordinator and the Classic League/Equipment Coordinator as members.

1.1. The function of this committee will be:

1.1.1. To review, develop, and interpret all rules and regulations applicable to the playing of
competitive and non-competitive soccer within the jurisdiction of B.A.S.A.

1.1.2. To recommend to the Board of Directors any desired changes in the Rules and Regulations
governing the conduct of soccer games played within the jurisdiction of B.A.S.A.

1.1.3. To consider and adjudicate cases arising from protest, appeals, alleged misconduct arising
before, during, or after any soccer game sponsored, conducted, or sanctioned within the
jurisdiction of B.A.S.A.

2. Coaching Committee

The Chairman of the Coaching Committee shall be the Coaching Director of the club. This committee shall have the Travel Coordinator, the Vice President, and the Referee Coordinator as members. 06/03/2006

2.1. The function of this committee will be:

2.1.1. To oversee the solicitation, selection, and activities of all coaches.

2.1.2. To recommend the appointment, re-appointment, or dismissal of said coaches to the Board.

2.1.3. To improve the quality of B.A.S.A. coaching through constructive suggestions.

2.1.4. To admonish coaches with the approval of the Board, who fail to behave responsibly and within the guidelines of the club.

3. Budget and Financial Committee

The Chairman of the Budget and Financial Committee shall be the Treasurer of the club. This committee shall have the Concessions Coordinator, President and Coaching Director as members.

3.1. The function of this committee will be:

3.1.1. To review income and expenditure patterns for the current Fiscal Year.

3.1.2. To develop recommendations for a long term financial plan and proposed budget for the
succeeding Fiscal Year.

3.1.3. To develop recommendations for fee structures of members, which will meet the financial
requirements of the club.

3.1.4. All recommendations shall be made to the Board of Directors prior to March 31^st of a Fiscal
Year.

4. Classic Committee

The Chairman of the Classic Committee shall be the Classic League/Equipment Coordinator of the club. This Committee shall have the vice-President of the Club as a member. It is preferred that at least one member of each area Club represented on a Classic Team also be a member of this committee. It is also preferred that the General Manager of each Classic Team be a member of the Committee. The Classic League Committee will be required to maintain a separate checking account and the Treasurer is to maintain such “ account”.

4.1. The function of this Committee will be:

4.1.1. To schedule annual tryouts for each Classic League Team.

4.1.2. To expand the level of competition and enhance the skills of the players on each team.

4.1.3. To encourage each team to enter and participate in seasonal tournaments.

4.1.4. To schedule year round competition for each team.

4.1.5. To develop recommendations for structures of the Classic Teams

4.1.6. To present to the Registrar the appropriate forms and required paperwork registration.

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CHAPTER III - PLA YING DIVISIONS

B.A.S. A. will sponsor competition in several age groups and competitive divisions for both boys and girls. The divisions will consist of 'In-House' (as defined by-U.S.Y.S.A.) ‘Traveling Teams’ and 'Classic Leagues'.

1. In-House

The In-House playing division will consist of Two Non-competitive leagues: Micro-Soccer and In-House. These leagues will not travel and will play weekly amongst the other teams, which make up the league. These leagues are broken down as follows:

1.1. Micro-Soccer

The Micro-Soccer Division will be a non-competitive group and will consist of players in the under 6 and under 8 age groups. Any teams formed may be coed teams. These divisions will be established for the sole purpose of educating younger players in the fundamentals of the game.

1.2. In-House

The In-House Division will be a non-competitive age group and will consist of players in the under 10, under 12, and under 14 age groups. Any teams formed may be coed teams. These divisions will be established to further develop fundamental soccer and prepare the players for a higher level of play.

2. Traveling Teams

The Traveling Division will consist of players in the under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, and under 19 age groups. Any teams formed may be coed teams. All players will be encouraged to play at least one season in the In-House program prior to competing on a Traveling team. These divisions will be established to further develop fundamental soccer and prepare the players for a higher level of play. Traveling teams are established as a competitive league for the purpose of enhancing a player’s skill. All players are guaranteed playing time; however, equal playing time is not guaranteed. Travel Team Rules will be followed for travel teams and travel players skill recommendations.

3. Classic League

The Classic division may consist of players eleven (11) years old and higher only. Classic League teams will not be formed as coed teams. All players will be required to play at least one season in the Traveling program prior to trying out for a Classic team. The Classic division is the highest level of play sponsored by B.A.S. A. The purpose of the Classic division is to provide an opportunity for advanced players to compete against and to learn from others of similar abilities. Classic teams are established as a higher level of competitive play. These teams are formed to allow players with well developed skills to compete at a higher level and prepare them for future growth. Players are guaranteed playing time based on their individual skills.

CHAPTER IV- TEAM ORGANIZATION 1. In-House Teams

All teams will be organized through a yearly draft system. In the Fall session, all players will be given the opportunity to register for the Spring session also. Players that do not register in the Fall session will not be guaranteed to play on the same team in the Spring session. Any player vacancies in the Spring session will

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be filled by new players and any players that did not re-register from the Fall session. If a sufficient amount of new players are enrolled in the spring session, a new team shall be formed and incorporated into play.

1.1 Draft

A blind draft will be performed prior to the beginning of each fall session and as necessary for the spring session of the same Fiscal Year. Players will be firstly sorted by age to ensure equality among all teams. The draft will be conducted by the registrar and vice president "Head Coaches” will be given the option of including their own child or children on their own team. The head coach may request one (1) specific assistant coach.

1.2 Tryouts

There will no Tryouts for any of the In-House programs.

2. Travel Teams

Travel Teams in any age group will be organized or reorganized based on the results of registration before each session (Fall or Spring). All Travel teams must follow the rules and regulations set forth by PA West and B.A.S.A. travel Rules.

2.1 Tryouts

Tryouts will be held as scheduled by the Board. The Coaching Committee, at least one member of the Rules Committee and the team Head Coach will coordinate tryouts. The criteria for player selection will be explicit and as set forth by the Rules committee. The goal of the Travel team selection is to field the best possible players to represent B.A.S.A.

2.2 Dual Rostering

Players may dual roster on Travel teams (following PA West rules) only if space is available. The player seeking to dual roster must designate a Primary and Secondary team. The first commitment of any dual rostered player is always to their Primary team. The dual rostered player can not remove a player from the secondary team that is rostered on only one team.

3. Coaches

Any individual interested in serving as a coach may petition the B.A.S.A. Board. The Coaching Committee will recommend coaches accordingly. The Coaching Committee shall monitor the activities of all coaches and ensure that they:

3.1. Act with and encourage fairness and sportsmanship.

3.2. Interact with players, referees, board members and other coaches in a positive manner.

3.3. Communicate with parents.

3.4. Comply with B.A.S.A. polices and procedures.

3.5. Comply with PA West Risk Management Guidelines.

3.6. Travel coaches must submit a resume of qualifications and experience to a B.A.S.A. board member or the coaching committee in order to be considered for a Traveling Coach position.

3.7. All coaches are not guaranteed to keep their positions through both fall and spring seasons and may
be replaced as recommend by the coaching Committee.

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Pre-game cancellations of games are handled by the President or Board Members. If at game time, the field or weather conditions are deemed unsafe or unplayable by the referee, the game may be canceled.

If In-House games or Travel games are not completed due to severe weather, the President or Board Members will make a decision on whether or not to reschedule said game. The club may reschedule all these canceled games as circumstances permit.

The By-Laws may be amended, repealed, or suspended, in whole or in part by a two-thirds vote of the membership present at any duly called meeting of the general member-ship, provided a quorum is present as outlined in Article IV of The Constitution. Proposals to amendment or repeal of the By-Laws must be made in writing and submitted to the Secretary of the B.A.S.A. thirty (30) days in advance of such meeting, so as to permit all members prior consideration of the proposals fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting.