CSC FRONT RANGE COMPETITIVE TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL STANDARDS

 

Teams competing in the CSYSA Premier, Challenge and Classic divisions on the Front Range are offered a unique experience within the CSC roster of programs.  These teams also represent a much higher degree of logistical demands upon CSC and financial commitment for the families involved and thus, shall be carefully organized to achieve the maximum benefit for the players and to avoid negative impacts on the financial and personnel resources of the Carbondale Soccer Club.

 

In order to insure these conditions, Front Range teams shall meet the following standards:

 

TEAM ORGANIZATION:

 

1. All teams shall have a Head Coach who will commit to attending all practices and games, approved by the Coaching Director and Board of CSC with the following credentials:

a. A minimum "E" state coaching license for U11-U13 teams, a minimum "D" state coaching license for U14-U18 teams.

b. A minimum three years coaching experience at that age level.

c. Playing experience beyond that age level (eg. A coach for high school aged players should have played in college).

d. OR equivalent credentials as approved by the Board of CSC on the recommendation of the Coaching Director on a case by case basis.

e. All coaches shall submit a current Youth Soccer Employment-Volunteer Disclosure Statement  each season with CSC.

 

2. All teams shall have an Assistant Coach, approved by the Coaching Director and Board of CSC for compatibility with that specific team.

 

3. All teams shall have a designated Team Manager, approved by the Board, and an Assistant Manager.  The Team Manager shall have prior experience within the club managing teams and shall be responsible for coordinating communication between the players, parents, team staff and CSC.

 

4. All players shall be registered with CSC by established deadlines and with CSYSA prior to the league's team registration deadline, including all required age documentation, photographs and player passes.  No unregistered players are allowed to participate at any time under any circumstances.

 

5. Player selection shall be in accordance with current CSC team formation policy, on file with CSYSA, attached.  Player tryouts shall be approved by the Director of Coaching at least one week in advance.

 

6. A full team meeting is required prior to each season to inform parents and coordinate shared obligations among the families, such as field lining, carpooling, travel meals & accommodations, and scheduling of practices, games & tournaments.  This meeting shall be noticed to CSC in advance.

 

COORDINATION WITH CSC:

 

1. Team finances:  Because Front Range teams require a high level of financial commitment from each player and parent compared to other CSC programs, these teams shall maintain their internal accounting separate from CSC general funds, as follows:

            a. All teams shall submit a financial organization and budget statement to the CSC treasurer, 2 weeks prior to each season.

            b. All teams shall submit a season's financial accounting to the CSC treasurer 2 weeks after each season.  This accounting will include all fees collected (listed by individual players and sponsors) and all expenses paid (including Coach and Manager compensation).

            c. All teams shall be responsible for securing their own $2,000 Performance Bond.

            d. While front range teams have a greater latitude to set their own fees and to accept volunteer services from staff willing to support such efforts, it is strongly encouraged that teams compensate their Coaches and Managers in accordance with current approved CSC guidelines, and that this be reflected in proposed season budgets.  This compensation typically includes "scale" pay for the Head Coach, based on credentials, and a full fee waiver for Managers and Assistant Coaches, at a minimum.  Other volunteers may be handled as deemed fit by the team.

e. Checks for Coaches and Managers shall be written by CSC for non-profit tax reasons and money for those payments shall be submitted by the team to CSC prior to registration of the team with the league.

            f. While limited scholarship support is available to Front Range teams from CSC, every effort must be made to enforce complete and equitable fee collection from all players.

 

2. All field usage for practices, games and tournaments, including any rescheduled events shall be coordinated through the appropriate CSC Division Coordinator for that age.  All game schedules shall be submitted to the CSC Referee Coordinator as soon as available.

 

3. All registration and/or scholarship forms, including completed liability waivers shall be received by the CSC Registrar by established deadlines or players will not be allowed to participate.

 

4. Fundraising:  All fundraising proposals and activities shall be submitted to the CSC Fundraising Director for review and approval prior to initiating any activities.  Under no circumstances may any local business or corporate sponsors be independently approached by teams.

 

5. Failure to properly coordinate with CSC and adhere to these standards shall result in CSC Board review and may cause CSC to withdraw support of such teams, either temporarily or permanently.

 

These standards adopted and approved by CSC Board November 8, 2004.