Amherst Soccer Association

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

10/06/2011 03:57 PM

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

In effect

Parents & Spectators

No parent or spectator shall persistently address the referee or assistant referees at any time.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Parents and spectators shall not dispute calls during or after the game.
Parents and spectators shall not make remarks to the referee(s) or advise the referee(s) to watch certain players or attend to rough play.
Parents and spectators shall never yell at the referee(s), including criticism, sarcasm, harassment, intimidation or feedback of any kind before, during or after the game.

The only allowable exceptions to the above are:

Parents and spectators may respond to a referee who has initiated a conversation, until such time as the referee terminates the conversation.
Parents and spectators may point out an emergency or safety issues, such as a player apparently injured on the field or observed fighting.

Additionally, parents and spectators shall not make derogatory comments to players of either team.

Penalties (Parents & Spectators)

In the opinion of the referee, depending on the severity of the offense, the referee may take any of the following actions:

The referee may issue a verbal warning to the coach of offending party’s team.
The referee may stop the game and instruct the coaches to direct the parent / spectator to leave the field.

c. The referee may abandon the game if the parent/spectator does not leave the field.

Players

The conduct of the players is governed by the Laws of the Game as stated by FIFA and USSF. The Laws themselves describe penalties associated with violating the Laws of the Game. Additional penalties for players who engage in misconduct may be established by the club and/or league but may in no case be less severe than penalties established by FIFA, USSF, or NYSWYSA.

Coaches, Assistant Coaches & Bench Personnel

It is the responsibility of all coaches to maintain the highest standards of conduct for themselves, their players and supporters in all matches. Failure to do so undermines the referee’s authority and the integrity of the game resulting in a hostile environment for players, the referee(s), coaches, assistant coaches, bench personnel and spectators. As role models for all of the participants and spectators, coaches participating in a New York State West Youth Soccer Association sanctioned event are expected to be supportive of, and to acknowledge the effort, good play and sportsmanship on the part of ALL players from either team in a contest. By example, coaches, assistant coaches and bench personnel are expected to show that although they are competing in a game, they have respect for their opponent, referees and spectators at all times. The New York State West Youth Soccer Association will not tolerate negative behavior exhibited either by demonstrative actions and gestures, or by ill-intentioned remarks, including those addressed toward the referees or members of an opposing team. Coaches exhibiting hostile, negative, sarcastic or otherwise ill-intended behavior toward referees, opposing players or coaches will be subject to sanction by the match official. Additional sanctions may be imposed by the club that the coach or assistant coach represents, the league that the match is being played under, or as allowed by New York State West Youth Soccer Association policies after a review of the match report.

Coaches shall not interact directly or indirectly with the coaches or players of the opposing team during the game in any manner that may be construed as negative, hostile or sarcastic either by way of demonstrative actions and gestures or by ill-intentioned remarks.

Coaches shall not offer dissent to any call made by the referee(s) at any time.

Coaches are not to address the Referee(s) during the game except to:

a. Respond to a referee who has initiated a conversation.

b. Point out emergency or safety issues.

c. Make substitutions.

d. Ask the referee, “What is the proper restart (i.e. direction and Indirect Free Kick or Direct Free Kick)?

e. Ask for the time remaining in the half.

Coaches are allowed to ask a referee after a game or during the halftime interval, in a polite and constructive way, to explain a law or foul, but not judgment calls made in the game.

a. Polite and friendly concern can be exchanged with the referee. If the polite tone of the conversation changes, the referee may abandon the exchange at any time.

b. Absolutely no sarcasm, harassment or intimidation is allowed.

NOTE: It is recommended that coaches or other team members do not engage in any conversation with the match official once the match has concluded.

Penalties (Coaches, Assistant Coaches & Bench Personnel)

In the opinion of the referee, depending on the severity of the offense, the referee may take any of the following actions:

a. The referee may issue a verbal warning to the offending coach, assistant coach or bench personnel.

b. The referee may eject the offending coach, assistant coach or bench personnel. Once ejected, the individual will be required to leave the field immediately.

NOTE: Referees are instructed not to display any cards to bench personnel. They are strictly reserved for players and substitutes.

c. The referee should abandon the game, if the coach, assistant coach or bench personnel do not leave the field or any immediate adjoining area after having been instructed to do so.

Additional penalties associated with the ejection of a coach, assistant coach or bench personnel may be assessed by the local club or league which sanctioned the match in accordance with their documented policy. These penalties may be no less stringent than sanctions as may be imposed by NYSWYSA following their review, if conducted, of the incident.

All cases of alleged abuse or assault of a referee shall be reported to the NYSWYSA State Office and State Referee Administrator within 48 hours of the match that engendered said behavior. NYSWYSA will then conduct a verification of the complaint and subsequent actions as required by applicable sections of USSF Policy in effect at the time of the incident. Although NYSWYSA is continually bound by USSF Policy and its various revisions, definition of referee abuse and referee assault found in USSF Policy 531-9 as of the creation date of this Zero Tolerance Policy is offered by way of information as follows:

Referee Abuse

(a) Referee abuse is a verbal statement or physical act not resulting in bodily contact which implies or threatens physical harm to a referee or the referee’s property or equipment.

(b) Abuse includes, but is not limited to the following acts committed upon a referee: using foul or abusive language toward a referee that implies or threatens physical harm; spewing any beverage on a referee’s physical property; or spitting at (but not on) the referee.

Referee Assault

(a) (i) Referee Assault is an intentional act of physical violence at or upon a referee.

(ii) For purposes of this Policy, “intentional act” shall mean an act intended to bring about a result which will invade the interests of another in a way that is socially unacceptable. Unintended consequences of the act are irrelevant.

(b) Assault includes, but is not limited to the following acts committed upon a referee: hitting, kicking, punching, choking, spitting on, grabbing or bodily running into a referee; head butting; the act of kicking or throwing any object at a referee that could inflict injury; damaging the referee’s uniform or personal property, i.e. car, equipment, etc.

ASA's Programs

02/21/2012 01:32 PM

Please review all of our Programs below.

To register, click on the register button at the bottom.


Our Recreational League Spring Outdoor House League U8-18 8 week session session starts May 5 registration closes April 14th $55 Don’t forget to order a uniform (new style started in 9/11) register		Instructional program for 5/6 yr olds U6 Spring Outdoor at North French $40 for six weeks 3 time sessions start May 5 no uniform required This is an instructional program - no "league" games register

Program intended for children too young for our U6 Program 6-week long sessions held throughout the year Upcoming sessions: Mondays starting April 16 4-5 pm or 5-6 pm Parent must be present In conjunction with the Amherst Youth Board. $40 includes shirt register		All Camps/Clinics Open to all - No Residency requirements! Presidents Week Camp February 20 - 24 9am - 12pm ~~or 1pm - 4pm ONLY CANCELLED DUE TO LOW INTEREST~~ $125 open to dob 8/1/98 - 7/31/07 April Break Camp April 9 - 13 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm $125 Watch for summer camp info soon! register

Higher level of competition Tryouts in September Play runs from November through July Tryouts are completed and teams selected.		Training program designed to supplement and enhance regular travel team training starts Sunday 2/26 for travel players ages 8-18 $60 register non-residents can join for $90 in person first email: *brendan@amherstsoccer.com*

Soccer program for young athletes with special needs Next 14 week-session starting November 2012		Check the Age Matrix to find the age group you play in

refund policy and other FAQs...

Pre-K Kickers

02/22/2012 10:11 AM

This Program is intended for children too young for our U6 Program...

Parent or guardian participation is required.
Bring Sneakers, shin guards and a #3 ball.
Indoor Soccer program for children who have reached the age of 3 by 12/31/2011.
Mondays or ~~Wednesdays~~ (two Monday hours)for 6 weeks,

from 4:00 - 5:00 or 5:00-6:00 at the Village Glen, 162 Mill St., Williamsville.

Next sessions begin April 16

Cost is $40 and includes t-shirt.

Register here
For more information please contact Marty at registrar@amherstsoccer.com or Mike Frysz at mfrysz@amherst.ny.us

Concussions

12/04/2011 10:51 PM

Protect your Child from the effects of

multiple concussions

Introducing the Play Safe Program

What is a concussion?

A concussion is an injury to the brain, generally caused by a blow to the head, which jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. A concussion changes how the brain normally functions. Signs and symptoms of a concussion - including headache, nausea, fatigue, confusion or memory problems - are often obvious right after the injury. However, sometimes they may not be recognized until days or even weeks later.

While most people fully recover from the effects of a concussion, there can be serious, long-term health consequences – particularly among children and young adults.

Immediate, proper diagnosis and care for a concussion are the keys to avoiding any long-term effects.

Protect your child with the Play Safe Program

At Excelsior Orthopaedics, we’re committed to keeping young athletes in the game, safely, which is why we’ve created the Sports Concussion Center at Excelsior and the Play Safe Program – the only one of its kind in WNY.

Play Safe is a comprehensive concussion management program, specifically designed for young athletes ages 10 and above. It starts with a “baseline” test – an online test of your child’s cognitive function, which will take approximately 20 minutes for him or her complete. The results serve as the point of comparison to future tests, which would be given if your child were to sustain a concussion.

From there, the Play Safe program is all about the proper diagnosis and superior care for a concussion. And the team at the Sports Concussion Center at Excelsior Orthopaedics is uniquely qualified to provide your young athlete with that care.

The Play Safe baseline testing tool was developed by ImPACT – the internationally recognized leader in the field of cognitive testing.

For more information, visit: www.impacttest.com

Led by Dr. Jason Matuszak, the only physician in WNY certified as an ImPACT consultant, and backed by a group of medical professionals, therapists and athletic trainers, the Excelsior team are the experts in the management of youth sports-related concussions – from initial diagnosis and treatment to the therapy and "return to play" plan, which will ensure your son or daughter a safe return to the appropriate level of activity.

And at Excelsior, you can access all of this in one convenient location – at the Excelsior medical campus on Sheridan Drive in Amherst.

Play Safe…Enroll your child today!

Get ahead of the game; enroll your child in the Play Safe program today by registering online for the baseline test. Just go to www.excelsiorortho.com.

3925 Sheridan Drive Amherst, N.Y.
www.excelsiorortho.com ● 716-250-9999

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Age Matrix - What group is my child in?

12/06/2011 08:33 AM

The table below shows the age group birth date ranges
that apply for the Fall 2011 through the Summer 2012 seasons.

These dates are valid for all programs up to August 31, 2012.

Please review each of the registrations to ensure that the age

group is partcipating in that session

Age Group	From	To
U6	1-Aug-2005	31-Jul-2006
U7	1-Aug-2004	31-Jul-2005
U8	1-Aug-2003	31-Jul-2004
U9	1-Aug-2002	31-Jul-2003
U10	1-Aug-2001	31-Jul-2002
U11	1-Aug-2000	31-Jul-2001
U12	1-Aug-1999	31-Jul-2000
U13	1-Aug-1998	31-Jul-1999
U14	1-Aug-1997	31-Jul-1998
U15	1-Aug-1996	31-Jul-1997
U16	1-Aug-1995	31-Jul-1996
U17	1-Aug-1994	31-Jul-1995
U18	1-Aug-1993	31-Jul-1994
U19	1-Aug-1992	31-Jul-1993

TRAVEL - not for anyone younger than a U8 (unless needed to fill a team and the player is deemed ready)

PRE-K KICKERS - for those children too young for U6 who are at least 3 years old by the start of the program- in conjunction with the Amherst Youth Board

TOPSoccer - for children of all ages to early adulthood with disabilities

For our HOUSE programs you would combine groups for age levels as follows:

U08 - include U08 & U07

U10 - include U10 & U09

U12 - include U12 & U11

U14 - include U14 & U13

U19 Coed-U15, U16, U17, U18, and U19 (High School)

U19 players may only compete in house league if they are currently enrolled in high school. Our house programs do not have any post high school programs. Pre-K Kickers is for younger than U6 and requires a parent in attendance. U6 is an instructional session and you can see information on the program page.

Frequently Asked Questions

12/06/2011 09:02 AM

How do I register for ASA’s programs?

What is your Refund Policy?

What age group do I play in?

Who is eligible to play in Amherst Soccer?

What programs does Amherst Soccer offer?

I registered for U6, what next?

What is HOUSE Soccer?

Do I Need to Buy New House Uniforms?

When and how long are the seasons played?

Where can I get more information on the Travel Program?

How Do I Change My Email Address?

How can I volunteer?

Still more Questions?????

How do I register for ASA’s programs?

click here to register

What is your Refund Policy?

Refunds - For relocation or injury that precludes participation only.

House League: No refunds after registration closes

Travel League: 1/2 returned prior to Jan 1, no refunds after Jan1

An administrative fee will be deducted from your registration in allcases, if before the closing date due to insurance, website costs, credit card fees, administrative fees, etc..

What age group do I play in?

All programs are based upon your date of birth per US Youth Soccer. Check our age matrix...

Who is eligible to play in Amherst Soccer? Amherst Soccer’s House League and Travel Progam is available to anyone within the Williamsville, Amherst, And Sweethome School Districts. You do not have to attend one of the schools, but must be a taxpayer in these districts. For camps, anyone can attend. This is a town requirement to authorize our use of town facilities

What programs does Amherst Soccer offer?

Pre-K Kickers (age 3-5) -two indoor sessions January-March
Under 6 (U6) soccer - an introduction to the sport throughout the year (Fall -Indoor -Spring) - a 6 week program
U8 – U18 Recreational (House league) played for 8 weeks in the Fall and Spring (September - October & May - June)
U9 – U19 Travel League soccer for those desiring a higher level of competition – September – August
Winter Indoor House League (2 sessions) for U8 - U14 (4v4 and 5v5) – November - March
TOPSoccer for children with disabilities (age 7-21) Winter
Various camps and clinics for both players and coaches throughout the year
Goalkeeper training for Travel Players
Advance Academy - indoor winter programs - skill development
Coaching Clinics for Parent coaches
click here for our Programs page

I registered for U6, what next?

The U6 program is played at the North French Soccer Complex between Millersport and Campbell near the I-990 (or the Village Glen if winter indoor play). Just show up prepared to play at the scheduled day and time with a ball, water bottle and shin guards on under socks.

more information

What is HOUSE Soccer?

House League soccer is for recreational play, for beginners, those who just want a short season, children looking to play a new sport with friends or make new friends, players who enjoy learning some skills and have a little competition and those who think they may want to progress in the sport.

House League is for players aged U7-U19 (please refer to the age matrix) who are placed on teams at two-year age groups (U8-10-12-14 and Coed High School) to practice once a week with a parent coach and play an 8-game season.

more information

Do I Need to Buy New House Uniforms?

Every two to three years, we change our House Uniform, due to availability from manufacturers. In Fall 2011, everyone will receive a new uniform as part of the registration. If you do not play fall, you will be required to purchase the uniform when you register for the indoor and Spring programs. The brand name is Inaria; the colors and style have changed. Please realize that we have not raised our fees in 3 years. This is the first uniform change in 3 years. You do not need to buy uniforms for the U6 program or Pre-K - your registration includes a t-shirt .

When and how long are the seasons played?

House League is an 8 week program run in the Fall (Sept-Oct), Spring (May-June), and 2 Winter sessions (Nov-Dec;Jan-Mar)
Travel Soccer is run the full year beginning with tryouts in September. Practice starts indoor in November. Most teams are involved in various indoor leagues from January to April. Teams compete in the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League from about May through July.
U6 is always a 6 week session (Sept-Nov-Feb-May)
Pre-K is 6 weeks (Winter)
TOPSoccer is 12 weeks (Dec)

Where can I get more information on the Travel Program?

Find info on travel here...

How do I Change My Email Address?

To change your email address for ASA, you need to enter the registration center. Many people get confused by the wording on the registration page which says that you must have a credit card to complete the application. To change your email address you do not need a credit card, only your ASA information. Once you get by the first screen, it is much less confusing.
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How can I volunteer?

ASA is always in need of volunteers. We especially need coaches and we will teach you what you need to know.While registering for one of our programs, there is a section to indicate that you are interested in volunteering. You may also email us at info@amherstsoccer.com or registrar@amherstsoccer.com

Still more Questions?????

Click below to send email relating to the following:

Questions or Suggestions about the Website?

Questions about registration?

Other General questions about Amherst Soccer?

Click the link below to find email addresses of Board Members

Questions for one of the members of the Board of Directors?

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12/06/2011 09:04 AM

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ASA's Programs

02/21/2012 01:32 PM

Please review all of our Programs below.

To register, click on the register button at the bottom.


Our Recreational League Spring Outdoor House League U8-18 8 week session session starts May 5 registration closes April 14th $55 Don’t forget to order a uniform (new style started in 9/11) register		Instructional program for 5/6 yr olds U6 Spring Outdoor at North French $40 for six weeks 3 time sessions start May 5 no uniform required This is an instructional program - no "league" games register

Program intended for children too young for our U6 Program 6-week long sessions held throughout the year Upcoming sessions: Mondays starting April 16 4-5 pm or 5-6 pm Parent must be present In conjunction with the Amherst Youth Board. $40 includes shirt register		All Camps/Clinics Open to all - No Residency requirements! Presidents Week Camp February 20 - 24 9am - 12pm ~~or 1pm - 4pm ONLY CANCELLED DUE TO LOW INTEREST~~ $125 open to dob 8/1/98 - 7/31/07 April Break Camp April 9 - 13 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm $125 Watch for summer camp info soon! register

Higher level of competition Tryouts in September Play runs from November through July Tryouts are completed and teams selected.		Training program designed to supplement and enhance regular travel team training starts Sunday 2/26 for travel players ages 8-18 $60 register non-residents can join for $90 in person first email: *brendan@amherstsoccer.com*

Soccer program for young athletes with special needs Next 14 week-session starting November 2012		Check the Age Matrix to find the age group you play in

refund policy and other FAQs...

Soccer Tournament Directory

02/09/2012 02:09 PM

Youth Soccer Tournaments List

Local College Soccer Program Links

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UB Men

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Canisius Men

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Buffalo State Men

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Interested in Becoming a Referee?

11/21/2011 08:32 AM

Would You Like to Be A Referee?
Clinics being held throughout western New York

Would you like to become a soccer referee? Then why don’t you join the over 1,600 referees within western New York by taking an entry level clinic. Many clinics are being created throughout western New York.

Check out the referee website for a clinic near you.

If you would like additional information, contact: referrees@amherstsoccer.com