BALLISTIC UNITED SOCCER CLUB
GENERAL PROCEDURES (GPs)
2005

Section 1 - AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 The rules contained herein shall govern Members of Ballistic United Soccer Club (“BUSC”) in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of BUSC, PYSL, CYSA, the USYSA, and the USSF. All competition shall be governed by the rules stated herein unless the rules of a specific competition determine otherwise.

1.2 Each coach of record shall be responsible for the conduct of the Players, Assistant Coaches, Managers, Team Assistants and Parents. Each coach is responsible for the conduct of those persons associated with the team's operations, and it is the responsibility of each coach to insure that their actions do not bring disrespect upon BUSC.

Section 2 – INSURANCE

2.1 Insurance coverage for players will be in effect as of the date of registration for the current season.

2.2 All injuries, to be claimed against the Medical Insurance Program, shall be completely reported on the proper Insurance Claim Form. This form shall be obtainable through CYSA Coach's Kit or the Registrar.

Section 3 - REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

3.1 All teams are required to submit the appropriate Team Registration Form. The submittal of the Team Registration Form, with proper approvals, binds the player to that team for the seasonal year unless a player is granted a transfer.

3.2 Any teams, which have the same club name (e.g., BUSC), must be identified by a numerical prefix or a different name. The same team name shall not be used for more than one team in the same age division. Team names are assigned or approved by the Registrar.

3.3 Each Team Official (e.g., Coach, Assistant Coach/Manager) shall be registered with BUSC and the appropriate league(s).

Section 4 - LIMIT DEFINITION

4.1 The term "youth" as applied to the Constitution, By-Laws, General Procedures of BUSC, the USYSA and the USSF shall mean an amateur player who has not attained his nineteenth (19th) birthday, before the first (1st) day of August of the seasonal year in which he applies for registration or as determined by CYSA.

4.2 Division 1 and 3 teams shall be selected by a placement process in the Spring of each seasonal year. Division III team may not pick any player until the Division 1 teams are completed.

Section 5 - PROOF OF AGE

5.1 Proof of age shall consist of a Birth Certificate, Birth Registration issued by an appropriate Government Agency, Board of Health Records, Passport, Alien Registration Card issued by the United States Government, a Certificate issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service attesting to age, or a Certification of an American Citizen born abroad issued by the appropriate Government Agency. Hospital, Baptism, or Religious Certificates will not be accepted.

Section 6 - RULES OF PLAY

6.1 Except as provided by USYSA and its affiliates, the FIFA "Laws of the Game" shall apply to any and all competition sponsored by BUSC. Players under 10 years of age may play soccer under the auspices of BUSC in accordance with the rules of BUSC's developmental player program.

Section 7 - BUSC REFERENCE MANUALS

7.1 The BUSC Reference Manuals are: Team Manual and Age Group Coordinators Manual. These manuals may be updated yearly by the Board of Directors and staff.

Section 8 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PROHIBITION

8.1 The use and/or consumption of any alcoholic beverages or controlled substances immediately before, during or immediately after the playing of any youth soccer game or practice session is expressly prohibited. The prohibition extends to any parking area adjacent to the playing fields.

8.2 Any Player, Team Official, League Official or any other member of BUSC who violates this prohibition, shall be subject to disciplinary action and/or suspension by the Board of Directors of BUSC.

Section 9 - PLAYER REGISTRATION, DROPS AND TRANSFERS

Player registration, drops and transfers will be in accordance with the respective Associations.

Section 10 - DISCIPLINARY RULINGS AND SUGGESTED PENALTIES

BUSC will comply with all the respective Associations’ disciplinary rulings and suggested penalties.