Northwest Sound Youth Soccer AssociationNSYSA

The NSYSA BOD Meeting is typically scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 PM. The next NSYSA BOD meeting will be held via Zoom, Details:

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Please note that the NSYSA Board Meeting is a public meeting - open to all who wish to attend. However, should any attendee wish to speak to the board on any particular matter, they should first contact the NSYSA Secretary (nsysa.secretary@NSYSAsoccer.org) with sufficient time to be placed on the Meeting Agenda.

To view the updated Meeting Package please click here:

As we lace up cleats and blow-up balls for another season of soccer, let's everyone — coaches, referees, players, administrators and parents — undertake the ultimate (personal) responsibility for improving the culture of youth sports.

The key lies in the rules. Our kids deserve a healthy culture of mutual respect and camaraderie led by adults able to model the ideals of competition and sportsmanship.

Paradigm-shifting change is never easy. For example, when heading was eliminated and the fall-back line was added for U11 and below play, the initial reaction was much wailing and outrage. Yet, because the goal was clear and necessary, the change happened, and it has reduced incidents of serious injury as well as improved the development nature of the small-sided game.

Productive change is always possible, especially to address a crisis — like the referee shortage - it starts with EVERYONE doing their part.

Thank you for your continuing cooperation with NSYSA on this journey.
For more information visit the article below, or NSYSA: www.nsysasoccer.org
or contact: nsysa.president@NSYSAsoccer.org

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Southlake 6-a-side and other tournaments are taking place all over the area!

NSYSA maintains links to the WYS Sanctioned Tournaments as well as local jamborees at the NSYSAsoccer.org site.
Simply visit Information > Tournments (link https://www.nsysasoccer.org/display?tag=Tournaments)

Play well!

Each field location has a pinpoint and detailed weather forecast plus the current air quality index.

Valuable information for staying on top heat and wildfire smoke. Look up your home field in order to determine local conditions and adjust your practice or play accordingly.

Below is general - current - regional weather for the central Kitsap (Silverdale) area, representing the bulk of the NSYSA service area. The current air quality for this (Silverdale) location is here https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.6517&lon=-122.6927#.YOs_jOhKjIU

The NSYSA BOD Meeting is typically scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 PM. The next NSYSA BOD meeting will be held via Zoom:

NSYSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NSYSA Board Meeting Date/Time: July 5, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time
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Please note that the NSYSA Board Meeting is a public meeting - open to all who wish to attend. However, should any attendee wish to speak to the board on any particular matter, they should first contact the NSYSA Secretary (nsysa.secretary@NSYSAsoccer.org) with sufficient time to be placed on the Meeting Agenda.

To view the updated Meeting Package please click here:

Start every moment on the pitch off right! Remember:

> Our program serves our players, families, coaches, and the referees that make the games possible.
> The program will strive for an environment of mutual respect across all soccer communities, within our leagues, between opponents, and with the broader organizations.
> The program will emphasize respect for all and will not benefit one group at the expense of another.
> We will seek to instill the understanding of opinions and actions of others in order to foster mutual respect.
> We will continuously strive for growth and personal development in our soccer community.
> We will strive for cultural understanding and inclusivity.
> We will continually improve avenues to address unacceptable behavior.
> We will create cultures within all the organizations included in WA Youth
> Soccer that work together to maintain an environment conducive for respect.
> We will educate our community to use the proper times & channels for addressing injustice.
> We will implement a restorative justice process that emphasizes understanding first and creates mutually acceptable actions to promote lasting change.

Thank you for your continuing cooperation with NSYSA.
For more information about visit NSYSA: www.nsysasoccer.org
or contact: nsysa.president@NSYSAsoccer.org

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NSYSA Welcomes Nick Perera as the new Executive Director of Washington Youth Soccer, and Rachel Wilton as new Director of Operations!

We also thank outgoing CEO Terry Fisher for his 12 years of service, as well as countless accolades and milestones.

Read all about Nick and Rachel here

The NSYSA BOD Meeting is typically scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 PM. The next NSYSA BOD meeting will be held via Zoom:

NSYSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NSYSA Board Meeting Date/Time: June 7, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time
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Please note that the NSYSA Board Meeting is a public meeting - open to all who wish to attend. However, should any attendee wish to speak to the board on any particular matter, they should first contact the NSYSA Secretary (nsysa.secretary@NSYSAsoccer.org) with sufficient time to be placed on the Meeting Agenda.

To view the updated Meeting Package please click here:

Join the fans in the stands for the next home game of undefeated NPFC (Northern Peninsula FC), as they march towards the top of the Western Washington Preimer League's Div. 2 table.

NPFC is a development partner with our own Stormking Club.

The Saturday, June 5 game will kick-off at 4:00PM at Port Townsend's Memorial Field.

Use discount code 'NSYSA' and save $1.00 off on-line ticketing at https://northernpeninsulafc.com/

Enjoy high level play and support our local semi-pro club!

USSF Referee training will be offered July 17, 2021 on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Mark your calendar NOW.

The clinic involves pre-clinic rules training (on-line, self-paced), plus the in-person - largely fieldwork - event on July 17 trainings, the WA state USSF will assign trainers in direct ratio to how many people sign-up

Soooo... Sign-up as SOON as the training is posted, so the USSF will have sufficient time to recruit the proper number of trainers. https://www.wareferees.org/AvailableClinics.aspx
Bottomline - Don't snooze, sign-up early and be assured a spot!

Visit and bookmark the WA State USSF referee training site for full details.

Hot off the Press! NEW FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME

These go into effect July 1, 2021.

Consult your local league to determine how these Laws may impact your local rules of play.

ENJOY!

.PDF link here

Here's a mash-up of the current Select Tryouts being offered by various NSYSA Clubs. Play Hard! Good luck

In some cases, the number of available officials has declined due to health-related reasons – people opting out this year because of the pandemic. As vaccinations increase and the optics improve, many of these individuals hopefully will return.

For other officials, however, the pandemic was a secondary concern compared to the verbal abuse they receive from fans – mostly parents.

Read the rest of the NFHS article and do your part to support the #BecomeAnOfficial campaign.

The NSYSA BOD Meeting is typically scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 PM. The next NSYSA BOD meeting will be held via Zoom:

NSYSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NSYSA Board Meeting Date/Time: May 3, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time
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Please note that the NSYSA Board Meeting is a public meeting - open to all who wish to attend. However, should any attendee wish to speak to the board on any particular matter, they should first contact the NSYSA Secretary (nsysa.secretary@NSYSAsoccer.org) with sufficient time to be placed on the Meeting Agenda.

To view the current Meeting Package please click here:

We are happy to welcome the North Olympic Peninsula's StormKing into the NSYSA fold.

Visit their website for more information.

The NSYSA BOD Meeting is typically scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 PM. The next NSYSA BOD meeting will be held via Zoom, Details:

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Please note that the NSYSA Board Meeting is a public meeting - open to all who wish to attend. However, should any attendee wish to speak to the board on any particular matter, they should first contact the NSYSA Secretary (nsysa.secretary@NSYSAsoccer.org) with sufficient time to be placed on the Meeting Agenda.

To view the updated Meeting Package please click here:

Dusting off the COVID cobwebs and visiting www.NSYSAsoccer.org for the first time in a long while?

Common questions:
1. What's my User Name?
A. The SiteName can be in the general form "First Middle Last" or "Last, First Middle". and is NOT case sensitive.
Blanks are suppressed and not significant in the SiteName. i.e. 'Joe Soccer'

2. What's my password?
The Password IS CasE SenSItive and must be entered precisely to compare favorably with the Password on file.

3. Forgotten your Password?
Try looking over Logon: Passwords (link below). If you're still uncertain how to proceed, contact webmaster@NSYSASoccer.org for assistance.

Logon: Passwords tips

Start the Fall Season off right! Remember: FIELD REGULATIONS
1: These regulations are in addition to any other rules imposed by the facility owner, (school, county, etc…), for all NSYSA associated practice or game usage.
2: Anyone violating the NSYSA or facility rules may be asked to leave the fields.
3: Continued violation of the rules may result in NSYSA losing access and therefore negatively impacting NSYSA’s ability to provide proper facilities to our members.

FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA fields)
NO PETS
NO SMOKING, VAPING or CHEWING
NO WEAPONS
NO ALCOHOL
Vehicles allowed only in designated areas. (Do not block fire lanes)
Please place garbage in appropriate receptacles. No bicycles, skateboards, skates or other similar devices are permitted on the fields.

TURF FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA TURF fields)
WATER ONLY
NO FOOD, GUM or SEEDS
ALL GAME SNACKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE AND OFF THE TURF.
DO NOT SPIKE THE TURF (No metal spiked awnings, flags, cleats, skates, etc.)

Thank you for your continuing cooperation with NSYSA.
For more information about visit NSYSA: www.nsysasoccer.org
or contact: nsysa.president@NSYSAsoccer.org

Start the Fall Season off right! Remember: FIELD REGULATIONS
1: These regulations are in addition to any other rules imposed by the facility owner, (school, county, etc…), for all NSYSA associated practice or game usage.
2: Anyone violating the NSYSA or facility rules may be asked to leave the fields.
3: Continued violation of the rules may result in NSYSA losing access and therefore negatively impacting NSYSA’s ability to provide proper facilities to our members.

FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA fields)
NO PETS
NO SMOKING, VAPING or CHEWING
NO WEAPONS
NO ALCOHOL
Vehicles allowed only in designated areas. (Do not block fire lanes)
Please place garbage in appropriate receptacles. No bicycles, skateboards, skates or other similar devices are permitted on the fields.

TURF FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA TURF fields)
WATER ONLY
NO FOOD, GUM or SEEDS
ALL GAME SNACKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE AND OFF THE TURF.
DO NOT SPIKE THE TURF (No metal spiked awnings, flags, cleats, skates, etc.)

Thank you for your continuing cooperation with NSYSA.
For more information about visit NSYSA: www.nsysasoccer.org
or contact: nsysa.president@NSYSAsoccer.org

The NSYSA BOD Meeting is typically scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month, 6:30 PM. The next NSYSA BOD meeting will be held via Zoom, Details:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86849320901?pwd=U3Y1bVp1ZE9Ed0lEUk50ZjdrT2lyUT09

Meeting ID: 868 4932 0901
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Please note that the NSYSA Board Meeting is a public meeting - open to all who wish to attend. However, should any attendee wish to speak to the board on any particular matter, they should first contact the NSYSA Secretary (nsysa.secretary@NSYSAsoccer.org) with sufficient time to be placed on the Meeting Agenda.

To view the updated Meeting Package please click here:

NSYSA joins U.S. Center for SafeSports to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of our nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.

The current NSYSA SafeSport policy is available online

This insight from Washington State Referee Committee is being communicated with all Referees returning to games this week.

"As many counties within the state of Washington move into Phase 2, and hopefully we see games resume next weekend, we want to keep you updated about protocols and the one major change that has taken place.

"To meet state guidelines, Washington Youth Soccer and the WA State Referee Committee have worked together to review the original set of Return to Play Protocols and to make any necessary revisions. We have incorporated the referee responsibilities into the WYS Protocols and Safety Plan, but we also have our own documents. These protocols are also posted on the WASRC website.

"Return to Play for Match Officials - http://www.wareferees.org/Documents/Return%20to%20Play%20-%20Match%20Officials%20(Jan2021).pdf

"WYS Gameday Protocols - https://washingtonyouthsoccer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WYS_League_Protocols_Safety_Plan_1.29.21.pdf

"Please note that the WYS gameday protocols only apply to games sanctioned by WYS. Please check with the league and/or your assignor for games sanctioned by US Club or adult matches.

"The main change to the protocols for officials is the mask requirement. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES - THIS INCLUDES DURING THE GAME.

"To summarize the guidelines:
· As a referee, you are only responsible for your behavior.
· Don’t referee if you are not comfortable with it at this time.
· If you are not feeling well, contact your assignor as soon as possible.
· Follow all state and local guidelines.
· Maintain proper distancing at all times.
· Wear a mask before, during, halftime, and after the match.
· Do not touch the game balls or player passes at any time.
· Use hand sanitizer.
· Don’t shake hands, fist-bumps, etc.
· Use common sense

Up-to-date Club-by-Club + WYS and Referee protocols for RTP (Return To Play).

WYS has announced the opening of registration for the 2021 Founders Cup. Please Look to your teams for possible registration.

Important Dates
Registration deadline: February 24, 2021

Schedule posted at the latest: The first week of March.
First games: March 20-21, 2021
No games on Easter weekend
Final weekend: April 23-25, 2021 at Starfire Sports

For full information about registration, competition format, and divisions check out the WYS Founders Cup page.

The annual deadline for submission of applications MUST be postmarked by April 16, 2021.

We encourage all members to consider submitting applications for the NSYSA Youth Soccer Annual College or Trades School Scholarships.

Today!

Every team has a bad game.

Next year we'll hope it won't - again - be in the MLC Cup Championships for our Seattle Sounders FC!

Thank you for a great season.

Start the New Year off right! Remember: FIELD REGULATIONS
1: These regulations are in addition to any other rules imposed by the facility owner, (school, county, etc…), for all NSYSA associated practice or game usage.
2: Anyone violating the NSYSA or facility rules may be asked to leave the fields.
3: Continued violation of the rules may result in NSYSA losing access and therefore negatively impacting NSYSA’s ability to provide proper facilities to our members.

FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA fields)
NO PETS
NO SMOKING, VAPING or CHEWING
NO WEAPONS
NO ALCOHOL
Vehicles allowed only in designated areas. (Do not block fire lanes)
Please place garbage in appropriate receptacles. No bicycles, skateboards, skates or other similar devices are permitted on the fields.

TURF FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA TURF fields)
WATER ONLY
NO FOOD, GUM or SEEDS
ALL GAME SNACKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE AND OFF THE TURF.
DO NOT SPIKE THE TURF (No metal spiked awnings, flags, cleats, skates, etc.)

Thank you for your continuing cooperation with NSYSA.
For more information about visit NSYSA: www.nsysasoccer.org
or contact: nsysa.president@NSYSAsoccer.org

If you are not feeling well, contact your coach or club official as soon as possible. Follow all state and local guidelines.*

> Maintain proper distancing at all times.
> Wear a mask before, at halftime, and after the match. (During the game if using electronic whistle)
> Use hand sanitizer.
> Don’t shake hands, fist-bumps, etc.
> No Coin Toss (Home team decides which goal to defend, Visitor kicks-off)
> No "walkouts" or team handshakes.
> Use common sense WA State referees will follow the same plus:
> Do not touch the game balls or player passes at anytime. (Drop-ball restarts will be similar to an indirect kick)
>The referee, is only responsible for her/his behavior. (They are not the "COVID Cops" for the game.)

NSYSA Clubs are committed to having field marshals present who are best equipped to encourage and enforce that proper COVID precautions are being maintained by both teams and any single-parent of uniformed players present)

*NOTE local Associations or Clubs may have more stringent protocols than outlined here. None may have more lenient protocols than outlined by the State.

Read the full WSY and WSR guidance docs here.

Youth/Adult Sports

These guidelines will align school related and non-school related sports guidance. Tournaments and crowds are prohibited in counties that aren’t in the low-risk category, but these guidelines will allow more school and non-school sports, both indoor and outdoor, according to a combination of local metrics. These metrics are aligned with state metrics for school opening recommendations. It also provides specific protocols for transportation, group size and facial coverings.

Read the full guidance here.

Start the Fall Season off right! Remember: FIELD REGULATIONS
1: These regulations are in addition to any other rules imposed by the facility owner, (school, county, etc…), for all NSYSA associated practice or game usage.
2: Anyone violating the NSYSA or facility rules may be asked to leave the fields.
3: Continued violation of the rules may result in NSYSA losing access and therefore negatively impacting NSYSA’s ability to provide proper facilities to our members.

FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA fields)
NO PETS
NO SMOKING, VAPING or CHEWING
NO WEAPONS
NO ALCOHOL
Vehicles allowed only in designated areas. (Do not block fire lanes)
Please place garbage in appropriate receptacles. No bicycles, skateboards, skates or other similar devices are permitted on the fields.

TURF FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA TURF fields)
WATER ONLY
NO FOOD, GUM or SEEDS
ALL GAME SNACKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE AND OFF THE TURF.
DO NOT SPIKE THE TURF (No metal spiked awnings, flags, cleats, skates, etc.)

Thank you for your continuing cooperation with NSYSA.
For more information about visit NSYSA: www.nsysasoccer.org
or contact: nsysa.president@NSYSAsoccer.org

Start the Fall Season off right! Remember: FIELD REGULATIONS
1: These regulations are in addition to any other rules imposed by the facility owner, (school, county, etc…), for all NSYSA associated practice or game usage.
2: Anyone violating the NSYSA or facility rules may be asked to leave the fields.
3: Continued violation of the rules may result in NSYSA losing access and therefore negatively impacting NSYSA’s ability to provide proper facilities to our members.

FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA fields)
NO PETS
NO SMOKING, VAPING or CHEWING
NO WEAPONS
NO ALCOHOL
Vehicles allowed only in designated areas. (Do not block fire lanes)
Please place garbage in appropriate receptacles. No bicycles, skateboards, skates or other similar devices are permitted on the fields.

TURF FIELD RULES: (Pertains to all NSYSA TURF fields)
WATER ONLY
NO FOOD, GUM or SEEDS
ALL GAME SNACKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE AND OFF THE TURF.
DO NOT SPIKE THE TURF (No metal spiked awnings, flags, cleats, skates, etc.)

Thank you for your continuing cooperation with NSYSA.
For more information about visit NSYSA: www.nsysasoccer.org
or contact: nsysa.president@NSYSAsoccer.org