League Government

Document	Link	Description
Mission Statement	(.html) (.pdf)	The statement that is the guide for league policies and operations. Approved by Full Board. (updated 11.25.01)
Bylaws	(.html) (.pdf)	The Bylaws describe the each board position and the duties and authorities of each one. Approved by Full membership vote. (updated 03.30.03)
Policy Interpretation Memorandums "PIMS"	(.html) (.pdf)	PIMs provide detailed descriptions of exactly how a specific league policies will be implemented. Approved by Full Board vote. (updated 08.22.06)
Standard Operation Procedures "SOP"	(.html) (.pdf)	The SOP outlines the operational process of the league's High Comp and House (Recreational) youth programs, as well, as how specific standing committees will operate. Approved by Full Board vote. (updated 12.15.05)
POLICIES AND FORMS:
Registration Refund	Policy (.pdf) Form (.pdf)	This document serves as reference material for individuals who wish to have their registration expense refunded by LYSL. (updated 06.26.04) This is the form to use for registration refund requests, donations/sponsorship to a team or the league. (updated 5.14.05)
Registration Financial Aid	Policy (.pdf) App (.pdf)	This document serves as reference material for individuals who wish to have their registration expense refunded by LYSL. (updated 02.01.06) This is the form to use for financial aid requests. (updated 02.01.06)
High Comp Financial Aid	Policy (.pdf) App (.pdf)	This document serves as reference material for individuals who wish to have their registration expense refunded by LYSL. (updated 02.01.06) This is the form to use for financial aid requests. (updated 02.01.06)
High Comp Fee Structure	(.pdf) (.pdf) Espanol	The High Comp fees and what they cover. (updated 02.04.07)
Reimbursement	Policy (.pdf) Form (.pdf)	This document serves as reference material for organizations or individual who wish to have their expenses reimbursed by LYSL. (updated 02.26.03) Form under revision
Endorsement	Policy (.pdf)	This document serves as reference material for external organizations or individuals who wish to have their functions, events, images, or other interest endorsed by LYSL. (updated 04.25.08)
Fundraising	Policy (.pdf)	This document serves as reference material for teams that wish to hold a fundraising activity to generate funds for soccer activities. (updated 05.30.03)
Mailing	Policy (.pdf)	This process is to cover all materials mailed, email, or advertising utilizing the Livermore Youth Soccer League (LYSL) name, club logo/banner.  Usage without LYSL Executive Committee approval is subject to disciplinary action under LYSL guidelines. (updated 05.25.02)
Donations	Policy (.pdf) Form (.pdf)	policy under revision Money that is donated to a team must be funneled through the league for it to be a legal tax deduction. Upon receipt, the donor will get an acknowledge letter as proof of donation and the team will be issues the funds in by league check. (updated 01.25.06)
PROCESSES:
Player Pass Process - House	(.pdf)	This is the process teams requiring player pass need to follow to get their passes in time. IMPORTANT: ALL U9 and above players MUST have player passes, even if they only play within Livermore. (updated 01.25.06)
Player Pass Process - High Comp	(.pdf)	This is the process teams requiring player pass need to follow to get their passes in time. IMPORTANT: ALL high comp players MUST have player passes. (updated 02.04.07)
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
U8 Referee Program	(.html) (.pdf)	This is a trial program called the U8 Referee Program. WE NEED REFEREES and this is a fantastic way to try this out for yourself with the younger age groups. (updated 05.03.05)
Positive Coaching Alliance Honor The Game	(.pdf) (.pdf) Espanol	The PCA ideals that LYSL supports and lives by. (updated 02.04.07)
Positive Coaching Alliance Coach Description	(.pdf)	LYSL supports PCA's job description of a positive coach. (updated 05.4.06)

 

Additional Document Areas	Link	Description
Newsletter	(newsletter page)	The league does a quarterly newsletter and makes them available on a webpage.
Meeting Agendas/Minutes	(meetings page)	The league holds regular public board meetings and makes the agendas and approved minutes of those meetings available on a webpage.

CYSA Notifications [always check www.cysanorth.org for the most up-to-date info]

Document	Link	Description
"Zero Tolerance" Behavior Memorandum	(.html) (.pdf)	In September 2001 (with renewed support again for 2002), CYSA published a zero tolerance for inappropriate or illegal behavior of coaches on the field. Check the CYSA website for current updates. (updated 10.02.02)
CYSA Parents Guide	(.pdf)	CYSA published and updated this Code of Conduct. Check the CYSA website for current updates. (updated 9.30.05)

Seasonal Information (Handbooks, Apps, Forms)

LEAGUE:

Document	Link	Description
"Welcome to LYSL" 2006 handout	(.pdf)	This is a new handout this year that gives an overview of youth soccer from US Youth Soccer, California Youth Soccer Association, Livermore Youth Soccer League. (updated 1.9.06)
Survey 2004 Results	(.html) (breakdown .pdf) (summary .pdf) (fav/unfav .pdf) (age groups .pdf) Survey Form (.html) (.pdf)	Each year, the league does a survey of its members to gather feedback for improvements. The 2004 survey was inside the Nov 2004 League Newsletter. (updated 03.26.05)
MEMO: Expectations of Coaches and Trainers	(.pdf)	A memo to all league coaches and trainers about expected on field behavior. (added 8.18.06)

 

HOUSE:

Document	Link	Description
Coach House Application 2008	(.doc) (.pdf)	Fill it out and send it in the High Comp Coach Application form if you are interested in a position for Head Coach or Assistant Coach. (posted 11.25.07)
Coach House Manual	(.pdf)	A guide of general information for House (Recreation) Coaches. (posted 5.20.06)
Player Pass Process - House	(.pdf)	This is the process teams requiring player pass need to follow to get their passes in time. IMPORTANT: ALL U9 and above players MUST have player passes, even if they only play within Livermore. (updated 01.25.06)
House Program Information Sheet 2006	(.pdf)	General information about the LYSL House (recreational) program for 2006. (add 02.01.06)
House World Cup Selection Card 2006	(.pdf)	This is the card that U8-U12 coaches fill out at the end of each game to submit suggestions for players and coaches to participate in the LYSL World Cup games for 2006. (add 06.18.06)
House World Cup 2006 Schedule	(.pdf)	The 2006 World Cup schedule and field map. (updated 10.24.06)

 

HIGH COMP:

Document	Link	Description
Coach High Comp Application 2008	(.doc) (.pdf)	Fill it out and send it in the High Comp Coach Application form if you are interested in a position for Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or Team Manager. (posted 11.25.07)
Coach High Comp Manual	(.pdf)	A guide of general information for HC Coaches. (updated 02.04.07)
High Comp Code of Conduct Agreement	(.pdf) for family (.pdf) for coach	Agreements of Conduct for High Comp coaches and parents/family. (posted 3.36.07)
Player Pass Process - High Comp	(.pdf)	This is the process teams requiring player pass need to follow to get their passes in time. IMPORTANT: ALL high comp players MUST have player passes. (updated 02.04.07)
Player Transfer Process - High Comp	(.pdf)	This is the process teams use to transfer players. Questions should go to your HC Rep. (updated 02.04.07)
High Comp Program Information Sheet	(.pdf) (.pdf) Espanol	General information about the LYSL High Comp program. (updated 02.04.07)
High Comp Tryouts	(.pdf) (.pdf) Espanol	Information about the LYSL High Comp tryouts. (updated 03.26.07)
High Comp Fee Structure	(.pdf) (.pdf) Espanol	The High Comp fees and what they cover. (updated 02.04.07)
High Comp Financial Aid	Policy (.pdf) App (.pdf)	This document serves as reference material for individuals who wish to have their registration expense refunded by LYSL. (updated 02.01.06) This is the form to use for financial aid requests. (updated 02.01.06)
High Comp Mission - Goals and Objectives	(.pdf)	The High Comp Committee has set goals and objectives for the High Comp program based on our mission. (posted 5.4.06)
Team Bank Account Report - FORM	(.pdf)	This form is used to report the details of the team account to the league. This report is required and due no later than June 15 prior to the season beginning. (posted 5.30.06)
Team Fee Tracking - FORM	(.xls) (.pdf) printable	This is an excel sheet that will help track the team fee income/outgo.  The .pdf file is a blank form that can be printed and written on manually. (posted 5.30.06)
Team Financial Record Keeping	(.pdf)	The Team Financial Record Keeping and Reporting process outlined. (posted 5.30.06)
Team Financial Deadlines	(.pdf)	A summary of Team Financial Deadlines. (posted 5.30.06)
End of Year Financials	(.xls)	Enter in the team's end-of-year financial information and excel does the rest. (posted 6.18.06)

 

Miscellaneous

Document	Link	Description
How to fill out a Game Card	(.html)	Fill it out and send it in. THANKS for volunteering. (updated 06.29.03)
Game Card Sticky Roster Form	High Comp teams in Excel Format or PDF Format. House teams in Excel Format or PDF Format.	You can use to fill in your roster, print on 3.3" x 4" labels, and then stick them on to your game cards. Instructions for game cards.
Goal Safety Notices	(.pdf) (.pdf)	Good safety information. (posted 7.24.04)
Small Sided Games	Small-Sided Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) US Youth Soccer Presentation Small-sided Discussion US Youth Soccer Official Handbook	More information about this change in the league. (posted 7.24.04)