Presidents Symposium. February 11, 2017 Mahwah Sheraton Mahwah, NJ

Presidents Symposium February 11, 2017 Mahwah Sheraton Mahwah, NJ

AGENDA Welcome Remarks John M. Soares USSF/USCS Mandates John M. Soares Summary Rule Changes Ed Seavers & Dennis Burns Flighting Eric Beiter & Jeff Schneider NCSA CUP Eric Beiter Scheduling and Assigning Carl Dietze & Ed Seavers Games Conduct Report John Duffel Financial Report Ray Magi Round Table John M. Soares Closing Remarks John M. Soares

USSF/USCS Mandates

The background from US Soccer Player Development Initiatives

Birth Year Registration Implemented Fall 2016

Team and Field Sizes Must be implement Fall 2017, per USSF/ USCS Team Sizes U8 4v4 U9- U10 7v7 Build out line for 7v7 U11- U12 9v9 Field Sizes Different sizes for small- sided

Field and Team Size U8 USSF/USCS Mandate Current NCSA Effec.ve 8/1/17 (if offered) Players 8v8 4v4 No GK Field Size (yards) Length (55-80) Width (35-50) Length (25-35) Width (15-25) Ball Size 3 3 Game Time (minutes) Maximum Goal Size (feet) 2x30 Height 18 Width 6 ½- 7 4x10 Height 4 Width 6 Goalies Yes No Referees Yes No

U-8 NCSA will not offer U8 4v4 compe]]on NCSA will con]nue to allow players to play in older age group, applies to full teams also.

Field and Team Size Current NCSA U8- U12 NCSA Fall 2017 U9- U10 U11- U12 Players 8v8 7v7 9v9 Field Size (yards) Length (55-80) Width (35-50) Min Length (55) Max Length (65) Min Width (35) Max Width (50) Min Length (70) Max Length (80) Min Width (45) Max Width (55) Ball Size 4 4 4 Game Time (minutes) U9- U10 (2x30) U11- U12 (2x35) Goal Size (feet) Max Width 18 Height 6 ½- 7 Game Day Roster Size 2x30 Max Width 18 Height 6 ½- 7 Min Width 12 Height 6 2x35 Max Width 21 Height 7 Min Width 18 Height 6 ½- 7 14 14 16 Offside Yes Yes Yes Referees Yes U9- U10 (1) U11- U12 (3) Yes (1) Yes (3) Build- out Line No Yes No

Fall Team and Field Sizes U9-U10 Fall 2017 Mandated 7 v 7 Mandated Build Out line Offside rule change How do we handle fields that lines cannot be put down? Recommenda]ons on Field constraints Game day roster size(14)

Build out Line for U9-U10 Implement Fall 2017 The build out line is used to promote playing the ball out the back in an unpressured secng When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick, the opposing team must move behind the build out line

Build out Line for U9-U10 Explaining The 7v7 Build Out Line: Part I

Build out Line for U9-U10 Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass or throw/roll the ball to a teammate (no pun]ng) Afer the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal. The build out line should be equidistant between the penalty area line and the halfway line.

Build out Line for U9-U10 If a goalkeeper punts the ball, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense If the punt occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred.

Build out Line for U9-U10 The build out line will also be used to denote where the offside offenses can be called Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build out line Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line.

Team and Field Sizes Mandated 7 v7 or 9 v 9 depending on age Fields Need two different fields for small sided U9- U10 U11- U12 Build out line

Team and Field Sizes Flexibility on Goal sizes for U11- U12 Game Day Roster Size U9- U10 14 U11- U12 16 NCSA maintained its current game lengths

Summary LOTG & Rule Changes

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 1 - The Field of Play The field must be wholly natural or if compe]]on rules permit, a wholly ar]ficial playing surface, except where compe]]on rules permit an integrated combina]on of ar]ficial and natural materials (hybrid system) Commercial adver]sing must be 1m from boundary lines Corner flags can have club or compe]]on logos 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 3 - The Players If a ball is going into the goal and an interference enters the field of play, if that interference does not prevent a defender from playing the ball, the goal is awarded if it enters the goal(even if contact was made with the ball) unless the ball enters the opponents goal advantage 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 4 - The Players Equipment Socks tape or any material applied or worn externally must be the same colour as that part of the sock it is applied to or covers 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 4 - The Players Equipment Non dangerous goalkeeper caps are permined A player who leaves the field of play to correct or change equipment will reenter with the referees permission afer being checked by a match official this may occur during play (similar to injured players) 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 5 - The Referee The referee has authority to take disciplinary ac]on from entering the field of play for the pre- match inspec8on un]l leaving the field of play afer the match ends including KFTM At the start of the match before entering the field the referee can send off a player (also added to Law 12) 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 5 - The Referee The referee has power to show red or yellow cards from entering the field of play at the start of the match un]l afer the match has ended (clarifies referee can only show cards from entering the field at the start of a match, also added to Law 12) Addi]onal excep]on to removal of injured player: A player is injured as the result of a physical offence for which the opponent is cau8oned or sent off.if the assessment/treatment is completed quickly 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 5 - The Referee Outside agent enters the field.referee stops play only if the agent interferes with play unless the ball is going into the goal and the interference does not prevent a player from playing the ball.the goal is awarded (consistent with changes to Law 3) 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 7 The Dura]on of the Match Addi]onal Time Reasons Stoppages for drinks or other medical reasons permined by compe]]on rules Assessment and/or removal of injured players 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 8 The Start and Restart of Play Free kicks (DFK/IDFK), penalty kicks, throw- ins, goal kicks and corner kicks are other restarts These were added to this Law Kickoff.ball in play when it is kicked and clearly moves No longer does the KO need to move forward 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 8 The Start and Restart of Play Dropped Ball New Text: Any number of players may contest a dropped ball If a dropped ball enters the goal without touching at least two players, play is restarted with a goal kick or corner kick 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 10 Determining the Outcome of a Match Title change as KFTM now included in Law 10 Changes to KFTM Procedures Referee tosses coin to decide which goal to use which may only be changed for safety reasons or if the goal or playing surface becomes unusable Players who are temporarily off the field (injury, adjus]ng equipment etc.).may par]cipate in KFTM (clarifying text) The referee is not informed of the order of the kickers (clarifies that referees should not ask for the names of kicker nor the order) 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 10 Determining the Outcome of a Match KFTM may not be delayed by a player that leaves the field. That player s kick is forfeited (not scored) if the player does not return in ]me to take the kick 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 11 Offside Posi]on of the free kick: If an offside offense occurs, the referee awards an indirect free kick where the offense occurred, including if it is in the player s own half of the field 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct DOGSO CHANGES Where a player commits an offence against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an opponent an obvious goal scoring opportunity and the referee awards a PK the offending player is CAUTIONED unless: The offense is holding, pulling or pushing The offending player does not anempt to play the ball or there is no possibility for the player making the challenge to play the ball or The offence is punishable by a red card wherever it 2017 occurs on the field of play (e.g. SFP, VC)

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct Violent Conduct no contact VC is where a player uses or asempts to use excessive force or brutality against an opponent when not challenging for the ball, or against a teammate, team official, match official, spectator or any other person, regardless of whether contact is made (Clarifies anempted violence is a RC) In addi8on, a player who, when not challenging for the ball, deliberately strikes an opponent or any other person on the head or face with 2017 the hand or arm, is guilty of VC unless the force was

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct Restarts for on- field offence by player If the ball is in play and a player commits an offence inside the field of play against: An opponent IFK, DFK or PK A teammate, subs8tute, subs8tuted player or a match official DFK or PK Any other person dropped ball 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct Change reflects the serious of the offense. Previously offense against a match official was an IFK, or figh]ng teammates an IFK, this sends the wrong message 2017

2016-2017 NJSRC 2017 Referee Recer]fica]on Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct Restarts for off- field offence by player If the ball is in play and a player commits an offence outside the field of play If the player is already off the field dropped ball If player leaves the field to commit the offense IFK from where the ball was However, if a player leaves the field as part of play and commits an offense against another player, play is restarted with a free kick taken on the boundary line nearest to where the offense occurred, for a DFK offence a PK is awarded if this is within the offenders penalty area 2017

Scheduling

SCHEDULING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 FLIGHTS DONE/ APPEALS OPEN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 APPEALS CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 TBS REQUESTS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 6 FIELD AVAILABILITY DUE THURSDAY, MARCH 16 TARGET DATE TO OPEN SCHEDULE

SCHEDULING SUNDAY, MARCH 26 SEASON OPENS SUNDAY, APRIL 16 EASTER (NO NCSA GAMES) APRIL 10-18 PASSOVER SUNDAY, MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND NO NCSA GAMES (MAY 27, 28) SUNDAY, JUNE 4 LAST DAY OF SCHEDULED GAMES (Flights of 8 and 10) SUNDAY, JUNE 11 LAST DAY OF SCHEDULED GAMES (Flights of 6 and 11) THURSDAY, JUNE 27 LAST DAY OF SPRING SEASON

FLIGHTING

Current Fligh.ng Process Flight Composi.on Factors that are considered when crea]ng flights: Club s request Team s performance in previous season Appropriate sized flight

Current Fligh.ng Process Flight Size 6/8/10/11 team flights are best from a scheduling perspec]ve 6 = Play each opponent 2x (H/A) 8 = Play each opponent 1x, then 3 more a second ]me 10 = Play each opponent 1x (9 game schedule) 11 = Play each opponent 1x (10 game schedule)

Current Fligh.ng Process B(blue) vs. W(white) An abundance of teams reques]ng the same flight requires mul]ple divisions to accommodate Fall 2016 - one age group with 27 teams reques]ng B flight Spring 2017 - one age group with 25 teams reques]ng C flight Example - 22 teams reques]ng B flight would likely result in: 11 teams in BB 11 teams in BW Usually divided randomly May be divided geographical Can t be divided compe]]vely

Current Fligh.ng Process Cross- Flight Play When teams drop afer flights are created this creates a bye week for some teams. To eliminate the bye and provide a full slate of seasonal games, we try to schedule a cross- flight game. This game will not count toward standings for either team.

Current Fligh.ng Process High School Flights There is difference between how and at what age boys and girls mature physically HS Boys have a big difference between Freshman and Upperclassman, so we create U15, u16, u17, etc. HS girls don t have as big a difference, and you ofen see freshman playing varsity, wo we create a U19 flight for everyone. By placing all girls teams in U19, it allows Premier U15 teams, and strong U16 teams, to be scheduled against more moderate U18 teams for example Think of it as being able to schedule No Highlands JV against a smaller Group 1 schools varsity (Cresskill or Midland Park).

Current Fligh.ng Process High School Flights (con.nued) Allows for more flexible scheduling matchups. For example, if only 6 true U15 teams registered, but two requested A, two C and two E, the schedule would have no choice but to create uncompe]]ve matches. Also allows more flexibility in crea]ng rosters. An NCSA team can be put together with 15 freshman a senior captain to provide leadership. For tournaments, this would have to be registered as a U18 team (based on age of oldest player), but for NCSA scheduling would be matched more appropriately vs other freshmen weighted teams. In general terms, fligh]ng works something like this: A flight is strong club or varsity HS teams B flight might be moderate club teams, varsity Group 1 schools, JV teams from bigger schools, Premier U15/16 club teams C flight might be lower level U17/18 teams, moderate U15/16 teams, mid sized HS JV teams D flight might be lower level U16 teams and freshmen HS teams

Current Fligh.ng Process Determining Flight Winners Flights of 6 teams play each other 2x. Team with most points wins. Flights of 10/11 teams play each other 1x. Team with most points wins. Flights of 8 teams play 5 opponents 1x and 3 opponents 2x. Only the 2 nd game vs an opponent counts toward standings. As such, points are only accumulated for 7 games.

Current Fligh.ng Process MBOS (Matches Based on Standings) In flights of 8, the scheduler may create an MBOS division. In this case, a 7 game schedule is released. At the conclusion of those 7 games, the top 4 teams will play each other again (award bracket) and the bonom 4 teams will play each other again (consola]on bracket). The flight winner will be the team from the top 4 (award bracket) that has the most points from all 10 games.

NCSA CUP

2016 NCSA CUP CHAMPIONS U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 BOYS GIRLS

2016 NCSA CUP SURVEY RESULTS DID YOU ENJOY PLAYING IN 2016 NCSA CUP? No 5% The few who didn t enjoy playing cite competition disparity as the main reason Yes 95%

2016 NCSA CUP SURVEY RESULTS No 5% WILL YOU PLAY IN THE 2017 NCSA CUP? Maybe 16% Reasons for not playing: Player availability Low flight team Scheduling challenges Yes 79%

2016 NCSA CUP SURVEY RESULTS Impressions of Championships at Ramapo College 1st class organization. It had the feel of a "big event". I've attended NJYS State Cup final days, Region 1 Championships, USYSA Nationals, Nike Friendlies etc, and this was done (on a smaller scale) very very well. Grass pitch (for U12) was fantastic. Ref crew were quality. Kudos Overall positive experience. Team was wowed by the fact we had a scoreboard with running clock, field conditions were great Facility was in excellent shape, field conditions were great, parking was easy and spectator seating was good I think NCSA did a great job with the event. It was very organized and also made the players feel special. It was awesome. Very well run. A lot of fun for the kids. Very well run - great experience for the teams Great fields! Strong referring and well organized. Great job.

2016 NCSA CUP SURVEY RESULTS Suggestions for Improvement GENERAL TOURNAMENT IMPROVEMENTS Seeded Tournament More time between rounds for scheduling purposes Gotsoccer points Get more teams involved CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IMPROVEMENTS Record it and sell video Announce players, goal scorers, etc. Trophies for 2nd place (rather than medal) Larger field for u8-u10

CHANGES FOR 2017 More time between early round games to account for varying spring breaks 2016 2017 R1 4/10 R1 3/31 R2 4/24 R2 4/28 QF 5/8 QF 5/15 SF 5/22 SF 5/30 Fin 6/4 Fin 6/3 No Play-ups League roster must be submitted prior to first round game. That roster will be returned with a Cup watermark and must be used for the remainder of the tournament. GotSoccer Points

GAMES CONDUCT REPORT

GAMES CONDUCT Games Conduct handles: Decisions on unplayed games (Forfeits or Replays) Referees CANNOT declare forfeits Every report of misconduct is reviewed. Red and Yellow cards Coach and spectator behavior Incidents involving threats to Referees Use of illegal players

GAMES CONDUCT Player Misconduct Yellow Cards o 508 Yellows in the fall (650 in 2015) o Over 1200 Yellows in the spring (almost double from spring 2015) Red Cards Minimum of 1 game suspension by rule o 25 Reds in the fall (41 a year ago) o 100 Reds in the spring (64 a year ago)

GAMES CONDUCT Coach Misconduct Yellow Cards 71 (118 in 2015) 125 Spring (up from 83) $100 additional fine for 2 yellows in a season Team with more than 10 yellows in a season will appear before the board and face suspensions and/or fines Red Cards 22 Fall (28 in 2015) 32 Spring (up from 24)

GAMES CONDUCT Critical Messages Minimum of 1 extra game suspension for any post ejection antics. Player or Coach Coaches have to avoid referee confrontation and threats. There is a better way! Will focus more attention on teams that have patterns of conduct issues in 2016-17 Conduct was better in the fall, hoping it will carry over to the spring. Please continue to speak to your players and especially Your coaches. We need to reduce coach to referee confrontations.

FINANCIAL REPORT

ROUND TABLE