Blackhawk Area Soccer Associatio

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

The Board of Directors may create such standing 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.

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

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.

The Chairman of the Coaching Committee shall be the Coaching Director of the Association. This committee shall have the Travel Coordinator, the Vice President, and the Referee Coordinator as members.

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

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 Association.

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

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 to meet the financial
requirements of the association.

3.1.4. All recommendations shall be made to the Board of Directors prior to Annual General Meeting of a Fiscal Year.

The Chairman of the Classic Committee shall be the Classic League of the Association. This Committee shall have the Vice-President, Coaching Director and Travel Coordinator 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”.

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

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

B.A.S. A. will sponsor teams in several age groups and 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'.

The In-House playing division will consist of two Non-competitive leagues: Micro-Soccer and In-House. These leagues are broken down as follows:

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.

The In-House Division will be a non-competitive age group and will consist of players in the under 10, and up 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. Every player shall play at least one half of the game.

The Traveling Division will consist of players in the under10, under 11, under 12, under 13, under 14, under 15, under 16, under 17, under 18, 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 for the purpose of enhancing a player’s skill. B.A.S.A. Travel Soccer Guidelines will be followed for travel teams and travel players skill recommendations.

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.

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. 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 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.

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 chaired by the Coaching Director and conducted by the Registrar and at least one member of the Coaching Committee. "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.

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 Soccer Guidelines.

Tryouts may 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.

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.

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:

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

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 recommended by the Coaching Committee.

Pre-game cancellations of in-house games are handled by the President or appointed Board Members. If at game time for in-house or travel, 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 association 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 membership, 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.

CONSTITUTION

June 12, 2010

Blackhawk Area Soccer Association

P.O. Box 1602 - Chippewa

Beaver Falls, Pa 15010

ARTICLE I – NAME

This organization shall be known as the Blackhawk Area Soccer Association (B.A.S.A.), hereafter referred to as the Association.

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

The purpose for which B.A.S.A. is organized is to provide nonprofit, public, recreational and educational soccer competition for boys and girls. The Association will attempt to develop soccer skills of the younger players and to establish a higher level of play to be competitive with other club teams for the older players. The association is an organization that is unbiased with respect to sex, creed, religion, or national origin.

The success and growth of the Association is primarily dependent upon parental involvement, participation, and assistance.

ARTICLE III – AFFILIATION

B.A.S.A. shall be an affiliate of the United States Youth Soccer Association (U.S.Y.S.A.), the United States Amateur Soccer Association (U.S.A.S.A.), the United States Soccer Federation (U.S.S.F.), the Federation International de Football Association (F.I.F.A.), and the PA West Soccer Association.

Its Constitution , By-Laws, and Rules & Regulations shall govern B.A.S.A. The association will maintain autonomy; but will adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Regulations of the PA West Soccer Association in all matters pertaining to competition sponsored by the PA West Soccer Association.

B.A.S.A. is a self-sustaining soccer organization that is not connected with, nor subsidized by, County/Municipal Government or the Blackhawk Area School District. Funding for association activities comes primarily from registration fees and possible outside contributions. The B.A.S.A. Board may undertake fund raising projects, as the need arises, pending approval of a two-thirds majority vote of the existing Board Members.

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

Membership in B.A.S.A. shall be open to all parents or legal guardians of participating players registered with the association during each Seasonal Year or any association volunteer approved by the Board. A Seasonal Year (fiscal) of the association shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 of the following calendar year. The Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules & Regulations shall be in effect during the entire twelve (12) months of the Seasonal Year.

For the purposes of voting in the association, all members are considered to have one (1) vote each, regardless of the number of their children registered within the organization, at all special and general membership meetings. Each Board Member shall also have voting rights at these meetings and no person shall have more than one (1) vote at any meeting. A member must be present at any General Membership or Special Meeting to vote.

There should be at least one (1) General Meeting of the membership during each Seasonal Year, one (1) of which shall be designated as the Annual General Meeting. The President shall call the Annual General Meeting with the concurrence of the Board, in June of each Seasonal Year. With respect to all General Meetings, notification to all members shall be given in writing by the Secretary no less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the scheduled date. Such notification shall include an Agenda, and proposed Amendments to the Constitution and the By-Laws, and a copy of the proposed budget and fee structure for the succeeding year.

The order of business at General Meetings shall be as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Reading of the Minutes of the previous General Meeting

3. Acceptance of those Minutes

4. Reports of the President, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar, and Concessions Coordinator

5. Proposals for Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws

6. New Business

7. Adjournment

A quorum for any meeting of the membership must constitute the following: the number of members present must be at least one (1) greater than the number of board members present.

The President, as may be required from time to time, may call special meetings of the membership, with the concurrence of the Board, or whenever the President is requested to do so by at least forty percent (40%) of the coaches. When the President is so requested to call a Special Meeting, such meeting shall be held within twenty-one (21) days of the request. For all such meetings, the standard of notice, voting and quorum shall be as for a General Meeting.

ARTICLE V – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The government of the association, with the authority set out herein and in the By-Laws, shall be vested in a governing body known hereafter as the Board of Directors or the Board. The Board shall consist of the following positions:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Registrar

Referee Coordinator

Coaching Director

Travel Team Coordinator

Fields Coordinator

Concession Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Equipment Coordinator

Classic League Coordinator

The Board of Directors shall be charged with the responsibility of managing the activities of B.A.S.A. through the entire Seasonal Year and their respective term. The Board shall meet a minimum of once a month or as deemed necessary by the Board. A two-thirds majority of the existing Board Members will constitute a quorum for any meeting of the Board of Directors.

All decisions of the Board are final unless appealed to a Special Meeting of the membership of the association, and overruled or modified by the Special Meeting, all as provided in Article IV.

The duties and responsibilities of the Board Members both individually and collectively shall be a provided in Article VI.

Any vacancies occurring on the Board shall be filled by the Board and confirmed by a two-thirds majority of the Board.

Any member of the Board may be removed from office and relieved of all duties for malfeasance, neglect of duty, or missing three (3) Board meetings in succession, by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board.

ARTICLE VI – DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD

The Board of Directors shall be responsible and have the final authority, except as otherwise provided, to:

· Enforce and interpret the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations of B.A.S.A.

· Define and establish all Rules and Regulations for B.A.S.A.

· Create new Playing Divisions within the jurisdiction of B.A.S.A. when such action is deemed appropriate

· Create Standing Committees such as the Membership Committee, the Budget and Financial Committee, the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee, Classic League Committee, and any other Ad Hoc Committee deemed appropriate

· Establish an approved budget for the succeeding Fiscal Year and stipulate all fees to be levied on the membership for the succeeding Fiscal Year

President

The President shall act as chairman and chair all meetings of the Board of Directors and all membership meetings. The President shall act on behalf of the association as he or she deems necessary; however, all actions are subject to later ratification by the Board of Directors. The President shall have one (1) vote at all meetings in which he or she acts as chairman and that vote may only be cast to break a tie. The President has the right, with concurrence of the Board, to form new committees as needed and may be a member of all committees with the exception of the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee.

Vice President

The Vice President shall assume all duties of the President in the absence of the President. The Vice President shall chair the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee and shall be a member of the Classic League Committee.

Secretary

The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping an accurate record of all meetings of the Board, General and Special Meetings of the membership, as well as all voting results and distributing to the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall keep the official calendar of the association.

The Secretary shall send or oversee the written announcement of all meetings of the association. The Secretary shall direct all publications of the association and their related activities. The Secretary shall oversee the membership distribution list and publication mailing list.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall oversee the keeping of detailed accounts of all financial transactions of the association and the collection of all debts and fees owed by the association. The Treasurer shall oversee the collection of all receipts and direct receipts to be issued for collection. The Treasurer shall recommend to the Board of Directors which banking institution the association shall deal with and any changes that need to be instituted in said accounts. All debits or other obligations of the association shall be paid by the Treasurer or with the Treasurer’s approval. All obligations paid by check shall bear the signature of the Treasurer or one (1) of the following Board members: President, Vice President, Secretary, Registrar or signatories on the account.

The Treasurer shall work with the Board of Directors and the Budget and Financial Committee to audit all financial activities on a periodic basis. The Treasurer shall oversee the preparation of a monthly financial statement for distribution to the Board of Directors. This may accompany the meeting agenda for the regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

The Treasurer shall oversee the financial report for the General Meeting and shall oversee the preparation of the final financial statement to the membership at the end of the fiscal year. The Secretary shall keep copies of all financial reports.

Registrar

The Registrar shall oversee the keeping of a complete record of all teams and players for the purpose of player registration, team affiliation, and fee assessment. The Registrar shall oversee the preparation of a monthly update on all the above records, as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors, for use by the Board of Directors.

The Registrar shall oversee an audit statement that shall be sent to the affiliates to ascertain the accuracy of the state records. The Registrar shall oversee all player insurance activities that occur. The Registrar shall be a member of the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee.

Coaching Director

The Coaching Director shall chair the Coaching Committee, recommend to the Board coaches within each age group to be Age Group Coordinators, assist the coaches in each age group as necessary, and assume any other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Board.

The Coaching Director shall be a member of the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee, chair the player draft process, and be a member of the Budget and Financial Committee.

Referee Coordinator

The Referee Coordinator shall be responsible for recruiting, training, and proper certification of all association referees “as necessary”. The Referee Coordinator shall be responsible for assigning all referees for events sanctioned by the association.

The Referee Coordinator shall promote the advancement and upgrade the level of performance of all association referees who serve B.A.S.A. The Referee Coordinator shall be an active member in the United States Soccer Federation (U.S.S.F.) in an effort to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of referee activities and requirements.

Fields Coordinator

The Fields Coordinator shall be responsible for the maintenance of the playing fields, installation of equipment, distribution of playing equipment and associated materials. The Field Coordinator shall also act as the liaison between the B.A.S.A. and the owner of all the association’s practice and game fields. The Fields Coordinator shall assume any other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Board.

Concessions Coordinator

The Concessions Coordinator shall oversee the keeping of a detailed record of all activities and transactions associated with the B.A.S.A. concession stand. The Concessions Coordinator shall order, inventory, and maintain all supplies associated with the B.A.S.A. concession stand.

The Concessions Coordinator shall work with the Board of Directors and the Budget and Financial Committee to audit all financial activities on a periodic basis. The Concessions Coordinator shall oversee the preparation of a monthly financial statement for distribution to the Board of Directors. This shall accompany the meeting agenda for the regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

The Concessions Coordinator shall assist with the financial report for the General Meeting and shall assist with the preparation of the final financial statement to the membership at the end of the Fiscal Year. The Secretary shall “keep copies of all financial reports”. The Concessions Coordinator shall be a member of the Budget and Financial Committee.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator shall be responsible for recruiting, training and overseeing all volunteers who may be used from time to time to aid in the administration, operation or and other task that the Board may deem necessary in the daily operation of B.A.S.A.

Travel Team Coordinator

The Travel Team Coordinator shall oversee the activities of all the Travel Teams, act as the liaison for the association with the Travel Teams and League, and assume any other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Board. The Travel Team Coordinator will oversee the player tryouts and skills demonstrations for all the Travel Teams.

Equipment Coordinator

The Equipment Coordinator shall oversee the purchasing, and managing all equipment belonging to B.A.S.A. This shall include, but is not limited to, purchasing and keeping and inventory of balls, nets, goals, field paint, and uniforms for in-house, travel, and classic teams. The Equipment Coordinator will be a member of the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee.

Classic League Coordinator

The Classic League Coordinator shall oversee the activities of all the Classic League Teams, act as liaison for the association with the Classic League, and assume any other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Board. The Classic League Coordinator shall chair the Classic League Committee, and oversee the player tryouts for all the Classic Teams.

ARTICLE VII – PLAYING DIVISIONS

B.A.S.A. will sponsor recreational and competitive age groups and divisions for both boys and girls. The age groups and divisions will consist of “In-House” (as defined by U.S.Y.S.A.), “Traveling Teams” and “Classic Leagues”.

1. All In-House recreation will be established primarily as developmental and educational programs. The In-House program will be further divided to include “Micro-Soccer” age groups, as defined by U.S.Y. S.A.

2. Travel Team competition will be established as a higher level of skills and will compete with other area organizations to further develop players’ skills.

3. Any Classic League Teams established would represent the highest level of inter-district organization play sponsored by B.A.S.A.

ARTICLE VIII – DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Board shall have the right and authority to suspend, expel, or otherwise discipline any individuals (players, coaches, managers, assistants, officials, or parents) of any association team. As a result of disciplinary action, the Board of Directors also has the right and authority to suspend voting privileges for any member of the General Membership, based upon the recommendation of the Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee.

The right and authority of the Board to take such actions shall apply where any individual or member of the association has violated the Constitution or Rules and Regulations of B.A.S.A. Such action may be based wither upon an original complaint or upon the Board’s discretion. The Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee shall adjudicate all matters pertaining to alleged misconduct or violation of the Constitution or Rules and Regulations.

ARTICLE IX – AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

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

The By-Laws and B.A.S.A. In-House and Micro Soccer Rules & Regulations will be hereafter adopted. They may be amended or repealed in whole or in part, in the manner provided therein.

ARTICLE X – DISSOLUTION

Upon the dissolution of B.A.S.A., the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all thee liabilities, dispose of all assets of the association to a named recipient, foundation, corporation, or fund exclusively organized for the purpose as stated in Article II.

Committee members are as follow:

Appeals Committee – Chairman: Vice President

Members: Coaching Director, Registrar, Referee Coordinator, and Equipment Coordinator

Budget Committee – Chairman: Treasurer

Members: President, Concession coordinator,

and Coaching Director

Classic Committee – Chairman: Classic League Coordinator

Members: Vice President, Coaching Director and Travel Coordinator

Coaching Committee – Chairman: Coaching Director

Members: Vice President, Referee Coordinator,

and Travel Coordinator

Discipline Committee – Chairman: Vice President

Members: Coaching Director, Registrar, Referee Coordinator, and Equipment Coordinator

Rules Committee – Chairman: Vice President

Members: Coaching Director, Registrar, Referee Coordinator, and Equipment Coordinator