Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association East Central District September 15, :30 PM Poyry Engineering 2323 East Capitol Drive, Appleton, WI

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1 Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association East Central District September 15, :30 PM Poyry Engineering 2323 East Capitol Drive, Appleton, WI Club Rep Club Rep Appleton Mary Jo Parkins Ashwaubenon Stephen Moss Electric City Dale Antoine FC Magic Shannon Webb FC Green Bay Kelly Murphy Flyway Mark Kelderman Fox Valley Unified John Tadych FOXX Soccer Dan Clarahan Green Bay Lightning Jim McCabe Howard Hurricanes John Nichols Kimberly Jorge Simon Menasha Adam Schaefer Kemps New Holstein Lynn Brenner New London Renee Sullivan Oshkosh Steve Finley Paper Valley Jerry Crossman Water Cities Jim Jungwirth Absent De Pere Select Heart of the Valley Manitowoc Goalgetters Officers Carl Micke, President Wayne Stoflet, TOPPS and Scheduling Renee Sullivan, Coach Comm. Jim Rader, Referee Comm. Absent Ann Girard, State Rep Fond du Lac Kiel United of Allouez Dan Clarahan, VP and Games Comm. Jerry Crossman, East Central Registrar Mark Kelderman, Secretary Sue Ann Evers, Administrative Asst. Tod Maki, Treasurer 1) Roll Call was taken by sign-in and the meeting was called to order by Carl Micke. 2) Secretary s Report Minutes were approved for July 3) Treasurer s Report A final budget will be sent out for the board to review. 4) Commissioner s Report: a) TOPS (See attached report) TOPS Soccer Starts September 20, If interested call Wayne Stoflet at b) Scheduling (See attached report) Numbers of teams participating in fall soccer are down from last year.

2 Future activities: All registrars must attend the League Organizer training to be held on January 7, 2008, Kimberly High School. WYSA is introducing online registration software from League 1 for the soccer season. More information to follow. Please review attached activity sheet. This is a tentative schedule for the upcoming soccer season. Suggestions or comments can be sent to Sue Ann. c) Registration New Registrar Kevin Otto is serving the following clubs: Electric City, Fox Valley Unified, Kiel, Goalgetters, New London Soccer, and Paper Valley Soccer Club. d) Referee (See attached proposal) Clubs are to review proposal and be ready to take action at the October meeting. Motion: Jim Rader asked that attached proposal be passed. Proposal was tabled until the October meeting. Jim Rader reminded everyone that the new substitution rule allows for substitutions from both sides at any stoppage of play. This new rule is effective immediately. e) Coaching (see attached report) Additional information about coaching clinics can be found on the Wis. Youth Soccer website listed under Coaches-Coaching Clinics-Schedule Courses. f) Games (see attached reports) Red cards and coach ejections were down this year. Problems with score cards continue Adult League was formed this fall with 14 teams playing at Akzo Nobel Soccer fields. Games are played on Sunday. As a matter of convenience all teams were registered through FOXX Soccer club. All of the adult games are played at one site and this system is working very well. It was suggested that we consider this for the summer adult league. 5) State Rep s Report (see attached reports) Wis. Youth Soccer AGM is February 28, 2009, in Madison. Please mark your calendars. All clubs must be represented by a voting representative. 6) Committee Updates The website committee continues to monitor the state s progress in implementing their new software and the development of the new state website.

3 7) Business Issues/Updates: a) Midwest Regional-A local bid has been made by Appleton Soccer Club and De Pere Select to host the 2011 event. A general request has been made, asking clubs to allow usage of their fields during the event if the need arises. More information will be made at a later date. b) Coaches of the Year District East Central Soccer District - Boy s coach of the year is: Dennis Detrie. FC Green Bay East Central Soccer District Girls Coach of the year is: Scott Haywood, Appleton Soccer Club c) WIAA Rules and Regulations The rule regarding 6 on a team from the same school is returning for further discussion. d) Road Construction: As a common courtesy, if a club knows of road construction in there area that may make travel to the fields difficult, please pass that information onto the teams traveling to their fields. e) U11-U12 Roster Size: This rule was passed last year for a one year trial to be reviewed at the end of the season. After a brief discussion in support of the resolution, the board unanimously approved the increase in the roster size for U11 and U12 teams. This rule does not apply to tournaments and teams will need to adjust their roster size to meet the requirements of the tournament. Motion by Dale Antoine: To allow a permanent increase in the roster size of U11 and U12 teams from 14 to 16 players. PASSED f) Meeting Attendance Cyberspace: Carl will send out instructions on using the system. It is an opportunity for clubs to save resources by less driving if we can successfully conduct meetings via cyberspace. Carl noted that our strength is in meeting face to face and doesn t want to lose that asset, but would like to test the system to see if it will meet our needs on a intermittent basis. Clubs are to let Sue Ann know if you are interested in using the web meeting feature. We will be using this feature for the October Meeting. It was suggested that the following meetings would not be available for web meetings because it was felt this are the most important meetings and we must have face to face contact at. September, November 9 AGM) March April and June g) High School Girls Soccer: State games may be hosted as late as June 15. How do we address this issue for the playing season?

4 h) Strategic Planning Meeting A date will be selected for a strategic planning meeting to discuss a group of topics and make some real progress on them. Please send to Sue Ann, in writing, any topics you wish to cover. Some topics of discussion are: adult league rules, East Central classic team tryout policies, tournament teams, continuing coed leagues at U16, U19 and adult leagues, color coded player pass cards, review and update East Central rules and regulations, and coach training. 8) Upcoming Events East Central Board Meeting Date: October 13, 2008 Place: Poyry Engineering, 2323 East Capitol Drive, Appleton Time: 6:30 PM Respectfully Submitted by; Mark Kelderman, East Central Secretary

5 Date: September 10, 2008 Area: TOPS Commissioner: Wayne Stoflet Report: TOPS will begin the fall session on Saturday, September 20, If you know of a child with special needs that is looking for soccer type of activity please have them call me at or send them to Janssen School in Combined Locks at 10 AM, September 20. They are welcome to observe and or register on the spot. The fall session will also meet on September 27, October 4, 10, 17, 24. Future Activities: Decisions Required:

6 Date: September 10, 2008 Area: Scheduling Commissioner: Wayne Stoflet Report: The fall league will be begin play Saturday, September 13. The numbers are down this year. We have two leagues playing this fall, a U11 & 12 girls league and a U13 & 14 Coed league. Clubs involved in the fall league and number of teams are as follows; (2008, ASC 3, USA 1, Fondy 2, OSH 1, Keil 1, PVY 1, DEP 2) for comparison here is last year, (2007 ASC - 12, Depere 1, Fondy 2, KASA 2, MASC 1, PVY 6, OU 1, USA 2). Clubs participating in the fall Scrimmages are as follows: (2008 ASC-2, PVY-4, GG-2, KASA-2, NL-1,Fondy-3, DEP-2, MASC- 1, USA-1) (2007, ASC 4, Fondy 4, GG 2, HH 1, KASA 2, MASC 1, NL 1, PVY 1) Future Activities : League Organizer Class 101 has been scheduled for 7 PM, January 7, 2009, at Kimberly HS, LGI room. This class is a must for all club registrars that will be involved in assigning field codes to teams. The main focus will be on scheduling codes, submitting data and due dates for each level of information and data preparation for THE ARBITER. Decisions Required: Also attached is the East Central Activity Schedule for your review, modification and approval.

7 East Central Activity Schedule Soccer Season August July 2009 Date: 9/14/08 Due Date Person Event Information sent to: Responsible Club AGM Club President Provide an updated list of club officers to be posted on East Central Website. Include contact info for President, Treasurer, Registrar, Field Scheduler, EX.. Rep., Club Games Commissioner and Club Referee Commissioner August 1, March 15, 2009 Club Registrar Registration of East Central team rosters and player passes. Five Hard copies 1 Roster & 4 Official WYSA rosters. Each team needs a Coach or Contact person. Clubs are responsible for insuring coaches have the proper coaching license. See May 1 on Activity Sheet. Sue Ann Evers - EC Admin. Assist. EC Registrar or Assist Registrar Aug-08-March 09 Coach Coaching clinics listed on Wis. Youth Soccer Website WYSA on line registration form September 1, 2008 Coach Fall League - Team information due for scheduling Sue Ann Evers - E.C. Admin. Assist. Sept 15, 2008 Date Change due to Packer game. EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 6:30 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton September 13&14, Fall League Games Begin. (Sundays) 2008 October 1, 2008 Club Treasurer $75.00 Club affiliation fee. Any club not meeting the dead line will Tod Maki - EC Treasurer 1-Oct-08 Club Tournament Director Clubs wishing to host a sanctioned tournament must complete an on-line tournament application before Oct 1. October 13, 2008 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 6:30 Pöyry Engineering, Appleton November 10, 2008 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 6:30 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton WYSA on line registration form January 2, 2009 Club Registrar Review inventory of player pass cards. Order additona cards from Wis. Youth Soccer Wisconsin Youth Soccer if you supply is getting low. Julie Schmitt January 2, 2009 Club President Field Liability Insurance Forms jwisconsin h Youth i hsoccer January 7,2009 Club Registrar League Organizer -- New Season Seminar and Scheduling procedures. Location: Kimberly HS, LGI Room. Time: 7:00 PM January 12, 2009 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 6:30 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton February 1, 2009 Club Registrar New Field Codes and field addresses due as per League Organizer Seminar. Information sent in body of . (Review master list and submit only additions or corrections.) February 9, 2009 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 6:30 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton RSVP: Sue Ann Evers - EC Administrative Assistant Sue Ann Evers - EC Admin. Assist. 9/27/2008

8 East Central Activity Schedule Soccer Season August July 2009 Date: 9/14/08 Due Date Person Event Information sent to: Responsible February 16, 2009 Club Registrar All U10 and younger recreational teams are due. These schedules will be completed by Saturday, February 21 and returned to the respective clubs. February 25, 2009 Club Registrar Competitive & older (above U10) Recreational Team information due from all clubs. Information MUST come from League Organizer Software as per information given out at the 2008 seminar. February 28, 2009 Club President Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association AGM, Meeting to be held in Madison March 2, 2009 Club President/ Pre-scheduling meeting for Classic Teams. Every club submitting teams for scheduling Scheduling Rep. must send a knowledgeable representative. Location: Kimberly HS-Large Group Instruction (LGI) Time: 7:00 PM March 5-7, 2009 USYSA Coach Convention, San Jose, CA March 9, 2009 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 6:30 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton March 14, 2009 Club President/ Scheduling Rep. Scheduling meeting. All clubs must be present. Location: Kimberly High School, LMC Room Time: 7:59 AM March 14, 2009 Club Registrar DUE To Scheduler: Coach and/or Team Manager contact information for each team. Information MUST come from League Organizer Software as per information given out at the seminars. March 15, 2009 Club Treasurer/ Registrar First installment of registration fees due to. See Treasurer worksheet. Any club not meeting the deadline. March 15, 2009 Club Registrar League Organizer Data Disk sent US mail or a Registration File attached and transferred via Sue Ann Evers - EC Admin. Assist. Sue Ann Evers- EC Admin. Assist. Sue Ann Evers - EC Admin. Assist. Tod Maki - EC Treasurer Wisconsin Youth Soccer Julie Schmitt jschmitt@wiyouthsoccer.com March 15, 2009 Club Registrar Final day to register teams in East Central Soccer District EC Registrar or Assist Registrar March 25, 2009 EC Scheduler Games Schedule sent to Website & The Arbiter for posting April 1, 2009 Schedule Posted on EC Website and in The Arbiter April 13, 2009 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 6:30 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton Note: Easter is April 12th. April 27, 2009 Games Begin Monday May 1, 2009 Club Registrar Adult League team information due from clubs. Information MUST come from League Organizer Software as per information given out at the 2009 seminar. Clubs will be responsible for referee and field assignment. Schedule to be posted by May 20th Sue Ann Evers- EC Admin. Assist. 9/27/2008

9 East Central Activity Schedule Soccer Season August July 2009 Date: 9/14/08 Due Date Person Event Information sent to: Responsible May 1, 2009 Club Registrar Provide District Registrar or Assistant District Registrar with a list of licensed coaches. Approved at the Jan East Central Board Meeting. May 11, 2009 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 8:00 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton June 8, 2009 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 8:00 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton June 15, 2009 Club Registrar League Organizer Data Disk sent US mail or a Registration File attached and transferred via . Additions since March 15 report. June 15, 2009 June 30 through July 6, 2009 Club Treasurer/ Registrar Teams/Players Final player registration feed due. See Treasurer worksheet. Any club not meeting payment deadline will be No scheduled games 4th of July week. Note July 4 lands on a Saturday. Do we want to take the week before or after the 4th of July July 13, 2009 EC Rep East Central Board Meeting 8:00 PM Pöyry Engineering, Appleton July 26, 2009 Last Scheduled game July 26-31, 2009 Make up games can be scheduled. No make-up games will be scheduled after July 31, 2009 July 31, 2009 Season Officially Ends E.C. Registrar or Assist Registrar Wisconsin Youth Soccer Julie Schmitt jschmitt@wiyouthsoccer.com Tod Maki - EC Treasurer 9/27/2008

10 Current wording within the Official Rules & Code Of Conduct One Whistle Referee System is MANDATORY. The Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association has informed all Districts that any game utilizing two whistles is NOT a sanctioned game. It is imperative that all East Central scheduled games be controlled by a one whistle referee system. Therefore, what should you do when a three-man system is scheduled and one referee does not show up for the game? The board requires the use of one of the following options. All options are predicated on utilizing the most experienced referee as the head referee. 1. Recruit a qualified registered referee from the spectators and proceed with the usual methodology of a three-man system. 2. Recruit a club linesman from the spectators. Therefore modify the three-man system as follows a. Instruct the club linesman to call out-of-bounds along one tough line. b. The assistant referee will continue to signal fouls, off-sides, and out-of-bounds as usual. c. The center referee will modify his diagonal movement to maximize he/her visualization of the assistant referee d. Reimbursement: the center referee and assistant referee both receive the center referee fee. The club linesman should be paid the remainder of the original total referee game fee. e. In the situation where the assigned experienced center referee does not show up and the two inexperienced assistant referees do show up, the game should be canceled if a qualified registered center referee cannot be recruited from the spectators. The assistant referees should be paid the appropriate fee. Proposed new wording One Whistle Referee System is MANDATORY. The Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association has informed all Districts that any game utilizing two whistles is NOT a sanctioned game. It is imperative that all East Central scheduled games be controlled by a one whistle referee system. It is also required to have three referees for each sanctioned game, whether they are registered or a non-registered Club Linesman. The center, or head, referee must be USSF registered. Therefore, what should you do when a three-man system is scheduled and one or more of the referees do not show up for the game? The board requires the use of one of the

11 following options. All options are predicated on utilizing a center/head referee, that is qualified for the level of play. 1. Recruit a qualified registered referee from the spectators and proceed with the usual methodology of a three-man system. 2. Recruit a club linesman from the spectators. Therefore modify the three-man system as follows a. Instruct the club linesman to only signal when the ball goes over the touch line or goal line. The club linesman may not signal or call any fouls or infractions. b. The assistant referee (AR) will continue to signal fouls, off-side, and balls that go out of play as usual. c. The center referee will modify his diagonal movement to maximize his/her visualization of the assistant referee, and work more to the side of the club linesman. d. Reimbursement: Registered referees will receive the pay for the position (Center or AR) that they actually work. No referee, center or AR, may be paid more than the amount set by East Central/WYSA. e. Club Linesmen MAY NOT be paid as part of the referee crew. f. If the game is at the Classic level, and a registered level 9 referee is recruited to help as a linesman, the level 9 referee MAY NOT be paid as part of the referee crew, and should not wear a uniform or badge. A level 9 referee may only be used as a non-paid club linesman, that can only assist with signaling that the ball has gone over the touch line or goal line. g. At the conclusion of the game, the center/head referee is responsible to split and return any unused referee fees to the coaches/manager of each team, when less than three registered referees are used. h. In the situation where none of the available registered referees are qualified to work the center referee position for the level of play, the game should be cancelled and rescheduled. The scheduled assistant referees should be paid the appropriate fee. 3. All of the above rules are to be applied for any State League, MYRL, or State Championship Series play-in games that are played within the East Central District.

12 Date: September 14, 2008 Area: Coaching Commissioner Commissioner: Renee Sullivan Report: Wrightstown E has 23 coaches registered for the class. There are still 17 spots available for any coach interested in registering. Go to >coaches>coaches clinic>scheduled courses. Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Coaching Course Confirmed courses Course Day of Week Dates Times Location 2008 "E" Certificate Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 19, Fri 6:30-9:30 PM Wrightstown High School (18 Hours) 2008 Sat/Sun 9 AM -5 PM 600 High Street Wrightstown, WI Day of Week Dates Times Location "E" Certificate Fri/Sat/Sun Jan 16, 17, 18 Fri 6:30-9:30 PM Gerritts Middle School (18 Hours) Sat/Sun 9 AM -5 PM 545 John Street 2009 Kimberly, WI Youth 1 Wednesday April 8, :30-9:30 PM Gerritts Middle School Rec. level U6, U8, U John Street (3 Hours) Kimberly, WI Youth 1 Wednesday April 22, :30-9:30 PM Gerritts Middle School Rec. level U6, U8, U John Street (3 Hours) Kimberly, WI 54136

13 Date: 15 Sept 2008 Area: Games Commissioner: Dan Clarahan Report: Coach Ejections/Red Cards down vs. last year Yellow cards at about the same pace Adult League not significantly different for administrative follow-up Biggest issue is score cards!! Need better system for 2009! Cardings/Ejections Summer League Play Final 2008 YTD 2007 Same Period Comments Red Cards ASC-4 FC Magic/How - 3 Allouez/Ash/FVU - 2 FDL/MASC/NH/OSH/WC 1 Yellow Cards Coach Ejections 0 4 Received complaints that did not result in a coach ejection. Administrative Follow-up Incorrect Scorecards 20 (0.9%) n/a No Score Entered 166 (7.6%) Incorrect Roster Usage 3 know cases n/a No additional since last meeting No Show/Forfeit 14 (0.6%) na # of Game Dispute Resolutions 20 n/a Division Number of teams Number of games Forfeit No Score Entered Discrepancy on score form Total East Central Percentage n/a n/a 0.6% 7.6% 0.9% Total East Central 2008 Excluding Adult League Percentage n/a n/a 0.7% 6.6% 0.8%

14 Fall 2008 Adult League FYI East Central was approached about setting up a league to accommodate several area Hispanic adult soccer teams Entire league put together between mid-august and Labor Day. Fall season is underway 14 Teams Play on Azko Fields in Howard Will have an LCS format at the end of season Championship in early November Status so far: Very high level of play Working into East Central systems Having one location is critical to making it work The food is great 2009 Adult League Planning will begin in Oct/Nov for 2009 Adult League Traditional Adult League June/July Additional Adult League April(?) Oct (?) April-Oct Adult League High Level ( A ) Competition Open to all clubs ---- need to know who might be interested in planning. Strongly recommend playing at one location, unless there are too many teams.

15 East Central Summer League Games Administrative Tracking Summary Year 2008 Issue Date: May 24, 2008 Issue Number: 001 AprilMay June July Total Week Red Cards Clubs Involved Fondy 1 Allouez 1 Allouez 1 ASC 1 MASC 1 ASC 1 FC Mag 1 OSH 1 Howard 1 Howard 1 WC 1 Ash. 1 Ash 1 NH 1 ASC 2 FC Mag 1 ASC(Adult) 1 Howard 1FC Mag 2 FVU(Adult) Red Cards Clubs Involved Oshkosh 1 Ash 1 Allouez 1 FC GB 1 Allouez 2 FC GB 1 FC GB 1 PVYSC 1 FC Magic1 Allouez 1 Fondy 1 Howard 1 DePere 1 Fondy 1 ASC 1 Fondy 1 FVU 2 MASC 1 ECYSC 1 FC GB 1 FOXX 1 FC GB 1 PVYSC 2 GBL 1 Oshkosh 1 FC Magic 2 FC Thunder 0 1 GBL 1 HH 1 MASA *Yellow Cards Clubs Involved 1 Allouez 3 Allouez 1 ASC 1 Allouez 1 Allouez 1 ASC 2 Allouez 1 Allouez 3 ASC Adult 4 Allouez 1 Allouez 1 DePere 1 Ash. 1 Ash 1 GBL 2 ASC 4 ASC 1 ECYSC 2 ASC 1 FC GB 2 Ash 1 DePere 1 ASC 1 FC GB 3 FC Magic1 FC GB 3 Howard 1 DePere 1 ECYSC 1 Flyway 2 Ash 2 FC Mag 1 FC GB 1 FC GB 1 DePere 3 FC Magic 2 GBL 1 KASA 1 FC GB 1 FOXX 1 GBL 1 FC GB 2 Fondy 4 FC Mag 4 FC Mag 2 FC GB 1 FOXX(Adult) 1 Kiel 1 PVYSC 1GBL 1 HOV 3 Howard 2 FC Mag 1 GBL 1 FOXX 1 Flyway 3 FC Mag 1 GB L 2 MASA 1 WC 3 Howard 3 Howard 1 KASA 1 Flyway 2 NH 3 Howard 1 MASC 1 GBL 1 NH 1 NH 1 MASA 5 GBL 1 Osh 2 KASA 3 Howard 1 WC 1 NL 1 PVYSC 1 MASA 3 KASA 2 Osh 3 Water C 2 PVYSC 1 Water C Yellow cards Clubs Involved 1 Fondy 1 Allouez 1 Allouez 1 FC GB 2 ASC 1 Allouez 3 Allouez 1 ASC 5 ASC 2 Allouez 1 Allouez 2 GBL 1 GBL 2 MASA 1 Ash 1 GBL 2 FC GB 5 ASC 3 ASC 4 FC GB 2 DePere 4 ASC 2 ASC 1 Howard 1 Howard 2 FVU 1 FC M 2 ECYSC 1 DePere 1 FC M 1 ECYSC 1 FC Mag 3 FC Mag 1 KASA 1 MASA 1 GG 2 Fondy 1 FC GB 2 FC GB 1 Fondy 3 FC GB 2 Fondy 6 Howard 2 MASC 1PVYSC 1 KASA 1 GG 2 FC M 2 FVU 2 FVU 2 GBL 1 GG 2 Allou DC 2 MASA 3 Howard 1 Flyway 2 GBL 1 GBL 2 Kiel 1 MASC 1 OSH 1 MASA 2 HH 1 HH 1 MASC 1 ML 1 PVYSC 2 KASA 2 MASC 1 PVYSC 1 Osh 1 Kiel 6 PVYSC 0

16 Other Administrative Follow-up Required (e.g. games scores) **13 ** Clubs Involved 1 PVYSC 1 DePere 2 ASC 1 ASC 2 ASC 2 ASC 1 De Pere 2 DePere 1 ASC 1 ASC 5 ASC 1 KASA 1 KASA 1 DePere 1 Ash 1 ECYSC 1 FC Magic1 ECYSC 1 DePere 1 Flyway 1 DePere 1 Kiel 1 FC Magic1 DePere 1 FC Magic1 Howard 1 Fondy 1 HOVSC 1 Fondy 1 Flyway 1 FC Magic1 Fondy 1 ECYSC 1 Flyway 1 Oshkosh 2 Oshkosh 1 Water C 3 GBL 1 HH 1 Howard 1 FVU 1 FC Magic2 Fondy 1 Allouez 1 Water C 2 Oshkosh 3 KASA 2 PVYSC 1 FOXX 1 FVU 2 Howard 1 Water C 1 NH 1 De Pere 1 Howard 1 FOXX 2 Kimberly 1 PVYSC 1 Kiel 1 GBL 1 Osh 1 KASA 2 HOVSC 2 PVYSC 1 ML 1 KASA 1 Allouez 2 Osh 1 ML 1 PVYSC 1 NH 1 NL 2 Osh 1 PVYSC

17 2008 Soccer Seasom/Score information Division # of teams # of games Forfeit No Score Discrepancy Entere for Game score form Girls U11 Girls American North U11 Girls American South U11 Girls National U12 Girls American U12 Girls National U13 Girls National U13 Girls American U14 Girls American U14 Girls National U 15 Girls National U16 Girls National North U16 Girls National South U 17 Girls American U 17 Girls National U19 Girls National Coed U11 Coed American South U11 Coed National U12 Coed American U12 Coed National U13 Coed American U13 Coed National U14 Coed American U14 Coed Naional U15 Coed American U15 Coed National U16 Coed American U16 Coed National U17 Coed National U17 Coed Americn U19 Coed National Adult Classic Recreational U12 Girls U!2 Coed U14 Coed U14 Girls U16 Coed U19 Coed Adult Recreatonal Totals

18 Date: Area: State Board Commissioner: East Central Rep-Ann Report: September is Youth Soccer Month in Wisconsin Letter from Peter Mariahazy (President at Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association) was sent to all clubs. Updates from Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association Future Activities : Board meeting in October

19 Hi all, this update is terribly overdue. 1. Unemployment Compensation for Referees, Coaches, Athletic trainers As many of you know, WYSA has been in dispute with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development over the classification of referees, coaches and athletic trainers as employees. Most recently, we filed suit in Milwaukee Circuit Court challenging the latest determination. I am thrilled to report that we won our case. This saga started over 4 years ago. As a result of an audit by the state unemployment agency, it was determined that referees, coaches and athletic trainers were employees. The case has been under judicial review. A decision was filed July 22. Judge Foley determined that, in our case, 4 of the 5 criteria for independent contractor status were clearly met. Wisconsin can appeal this decision, but for now we can relish the victory. In addition, we continue to work with Wisconsin Senator Kanavas to submit legislation to define all officials for amateur sporting events to be expressly defined as independent contractors. Wisconsin has solicited all clubs to contact local legislators to support this bill. The bill is scheduled for introduction January In addition, we will develop best practices for you to follow to avoid an employment relationship. 2. Sales tax on registrations A recent Wisconsin Department of Revenue newsletter defined youth registration fees as subject to Wisconsin Sales Tax. Please continue your work in support of the legislation to exempt all youth sports registrations from sales tax. 3. On-line registration A state wide task force reviewed various providers and the needs of Wisconsin clubs. The Active Network with the League One software was selected unanimously by the task force and approved by the WYSA Board. The implementation plan targets registrations for the play year. This will include training events throughout the state. In addition to the registration software, the package will include scheduling software for all clubs/members. The basic level of service will be included to all clubs and paid for through a slight increase in registration fees. There will be a 50 cent per player increase for the play year and another 50 cent increase for the play year. To put this in perspective, there has been no increase in player registration fees to WYSA in over 8 years Regional Championships - Wisconsin is pleased to have a local organizing committee to bid on hosting the 2011 Regional Championships. If successful, the State Champions from the Midwest Region will again enjoy northeast Wisconsin, in Appleton, and DePere. 5. Centers for Excellence - Wisconsin has expanded the Centers for Excellence throughout the state. The Centers for Excellence features regular meetings in each of the 6 program districts. The program will be comprised of nine contacts, (eight training dates plus one festival), with boys and girls trained together. Individual player s technique will be emphasized with sessions focusing upon 1v1 moves; turns, shielding, striking the ball, short passing and small group play. Additional information and registration is available at You can also contact Melissa at the state office for information. This program is targeted for U-10 and U-11 players. 6. The WYSA Board voted to take action through the USSF and the State of Wisconsin to achieve its goal of establishing a unique corporate entity for Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association. Steps included in this are grievances with USSF in regards to the dysfunction of the Wisconsin Soccer Association and with the State of Wisconsin for ultimate transfer of appropriate corporate assets and liabilities. The WSA board has not met in over a year and a half. There has been no Annual General Meeting since March In fact there has only been one AGM in three years. Please look for opportunities to support this effort.

20 7. The 2009 WYSA AGM date is February 28 in the western part of Madison. Please mark your calendars now. 8. Goal anchoring. We cannot stress this enough. We have been talking about this safety issue for over 15 years. Sadly, even with that discussion, last year a 10 year old boy died when an unsecured portable goal tipped over and struck him in the head. Please reinforce this to all members of your clubs, that goals should always be anchored. 9. Academy Programs - Wisconsin is developing guidelines to provide accreditation/certification (final wording not decided) for academy program. The intent is to review and develop some standards to verify the academies are as consistent as possible. These programs are usually targeted within a club for recreational players outside of the traditional team roster format. Terry Donini is spearheading this development. 10. Fall State Championships have been set. September 13, 14, 20 will have group play, with semifinals on the 21 st. Stevens Point was selected to host the fall event (high school girls) for the first time ever. This is a two year commitment. 11. Western Wisconsin Classic League - We are developing a Western Wisconsin Classic League to help more rural areas with more competitive opportunities among themselves. This league will, geographically, cover over 60 % of the state. Representatives from the Northwest, Southwest and Midway districts met to establish some parameters for the League. 12. Wisconsin is producing a parenting education video. This will have a goal of education children and parents U-11 and below on good behavior with a humorous theme. We are targeting distribution later this fall. 13. Staffing changes - With the departure of Bryan Flanagan to Tennessee, Patrick Hodgins has moved over to the administrative function in Competitions (State Leagues, SECL, State Championships). Also, please welcome Mike Walby who is taking over the administrative duties in ODP. 14. Sadly, I must report the passing of Ted Wedemeyer, Jr. Ted was a long time volunteer and leader in the soccer community in Wisconsin. Working diligently to promote the sport a many levels. Our condolences go out to his family. 15. Laura Moynihan was another pioneer in Wisconsin Soccer. She was instrumental in starting the Girls ODP program, in addition to all the other areas she helped in. UW Milwaukee Soccer coach Mike Moynihan is spearheading an effort to raise funds to name the soccer field at UWM for his mother. Additional information can be found at There you will find pledge forms and more information on the plans. 16. New FIFA substitution Rule There is a new FIFA substation rule allowing substitution at any stoppage of play. This does not address the number of substitutions allowed. Look for more information soon. 17. Post Card 990-N If your organization has 501(c)3 status and you have less than $25,000 in revenue, the IRS allows you to file your 990 on a postcard now (Form 990-N). Please consult your accountant or tax adviser for further information. Instructions are available at the IRS website at Regional Referee Assignors for State Competitions - We are looking at the structure of this program and expect to send guidelines out soon. We have taken input from a variety of areas and think we have found a solution that will meet the needs of all. Peter Mariahazy President Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association president@wiyouthsoccer.com