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US Soccer Organizational Structure

Youth Soccer 101 US Youth Soccer Through a democratic structure, the membership of US Youth Soccer is able to provide uniform rules and guidelines. These guidelines facilitate intra-state, inter-state and international play. Each State Association has a Board of Directors, who is elected by delegates from their member leagues, clubs or teams. The national administration of US Youth Soccer is conducted by an eleven-member Board of Directors, and is elected into office by delegates from the State Associations.

The US Youth Soccer membership is divided into four regions: East, Midwest, South and West. Fifty-five member State Associations make up US Youth Soccer with one in each state, and two in CA, NY, OH, PA and TX. Boys and girls then register to play with one of the 6,000+ clubs or leagues formed by their State Association. At a larger glance, each of the 55 State Associations across America are members of US Youth. US Soccer, along with over 197 other national soccer organizations, are members of FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. FIFA serves as the international governing body for soccer and US Soccer has been a member since 1913. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN RECREATIONAL & SELECT? RECREATIONAL SOCCER Recreational soccer places fun as a priority. Most children start playing recreational soccer to learn the rules and foster a love of the game. Recreational soccer is usually offered for all ages, but it is much more popular among younger players as they are introduced to the sport. Recreational emphasize equal playing time for all the players, so no one feels left out and everyone gets a chance to participate. SELECT SOCCER Select, or club soccer, is for passionate players who want to compete at a higher level. Players must try out for a team and are not guaranteed a spot year after year. Select soccer usually requires travel throughout the state and region. In select soccer, players may not get equal playing time, as the coaches select players based on their skills. In general, if your child is interested in playing high school or collegiate soccer, it’s important that they have experience playing select soccer.

Most soccer clubs utilize recreational, academy and select play in order to provide various levels to meet the needs of a large group of soccer players. Please note Select Play will be used as an additional learning opportunity for the recreational player, not to replace the recreational team your child plays with.

THE ACADEMY

The Academy includes all players in all divisions within River Cities Soccer Club.

RECREATION DIVISION This division will be comprised of teams who are randomly formed for each boys and girls group by age. The season will begin practices in March with games April through May. Teams will be scheduled to play against other within the RSCS Recreational Division (and possibly other local area school teams with similar youth leagues). Modeled after the Marv Meredith Youth Basketball league, games will be organized and scheduled with a championship at the end of the season for each age group. AGE GROUPS: Girls U4, U6, U8, U10, U12, U14 Boys U4, U6, U8, U10, U12, U14

COST: TENTATIVE $40/player per season

TEAM FORMATION FEES PLAYING TIME COACHES LOCATION

Formed by grouping players randomly on a team each season

Includes a seasonal registration fee & uniform

Coaches use 50% playing rule (provided player attendance)

Volunteer coaches all RCSC practices & games at Russell Soccer Complex

RIVER CITIES SOCCER CLUB The RCSC is divided and unified by three divisions forming the Academy: RECREATIONAL, DEVELOPMENT AND SELECT

DEVELOPMENTAL DIVISION Will play/train on a more frequent basis and are on a more aggressive path to playing soccer post High School. Training will typically be “year around” taking into consideration summer, holidays, and High School Soccer Season and allowing breaks accordingly.

AGE GROUPS: Little Rivers Girls U8-U10 Boys U8-U10

Valkyries Girls U12-U14 Boys U12-U14

Fury Girls U16-U18 Boys U16-U18

COST: TENTATIVE $80/player ($40/recreational, $40/developmental training)


There are no teams or league play. The approach of the developmental program is a "Festival"-type training environment, where all players train together. Enrollment is open to any child meeting age requirements.

Includes seasonal registration fee, association player registration fee, and training fee.

Practice time is focused on skill & tactical drills sessions may include scrimmages to incorporate skills reviewed.

Licensed coaches. Practice sessions will be at the Russell Soccer Complex.

SELECT DIVISION Will train and practice on a frequent basis and in coordination with each group’s High School or Middle School Season. Players will be chosen from the Developmental Division player pool based on tryouts and evaluations. Tryouts will be in July of each year with practices beginning after the close of the High School season (November). The majority of games and tournaments will be played March through May of each year for High School age teams, and September through November for Middle School and younger age teams.

AGE GROUPS: Teams will potentially consist of U8-U18 for Girls and Boys and will depend greatly on participation from year to year.

COST: TBA Will greatly depend on decisions made by each team and coach taking in to consideration level of competition and how much they wish to travel


Teams are selected from the developmental player pool through a tryout and evaluation process for each age group for boys and girls.

Includes additional fees to cover uniform kits and travel expenses and may vary from season to season and/or team to team based on tournament selection.

Playing time is determined by the coach based on several factors (skill, opponent, etc.) and never guaranteed for any player.

Licensed coaches. Practice sessions will be on Russell Soccer Complex fields, while games can or may be anywhere in the region, depending on the opponent your team is playing. Tournaments may require travel & hotel related expenses.

There will not be a Girls U14 Spring Recreational season due to Kentucky Girls Middle School Soccer Season

RCSC ACADEMY

RECREATIONAL DIVISION

BG U6 BG U4

G U8

G U10

B U8

B U10

B U14

G U12

G U14

B U12

DEVELOPMENTAL DIVISION

SELECT DIVISION

January 24th, 2017 Online Registration Opens February 18th, 2017 Online Registration Closes February 26th - March 9th Player Evaluations: date and time per age group TBA – all

registered players must attend one session March 12th - March 16th Team selections and alignment made by RCSC and announced by

3/16 Week of March 12th RCSC Girls U18 Fury – training begins (date/time TBA) March 19th - March 23rd Coaching and Referee Training Week of March 26th Recreational Team Practices begin April 2nd - April 6th Spring Break – Russell Week of April 9th RCSC Recreational Season Begins Week of May 21st RCSC Recreational Championship June 11th Developmental Training Begins: Little Rivers June 21st - June 23rd Select Team Tryouts: all HS age teams will cease RCSC training

until close of HS season in November. July 13th - July 15th Bluegrass State Games – Lexington, KY: U8-U14 Week of August 6th U8-U14 training begins in prep for fall season Week of November 5th HS Select team training begins – boys and girls

RCSC CALENDAR - TENTATIVE

RCSC 2017 PROPOSED Recreation Season Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1

APRIL

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Season Opener

Game 6:00 Field A Game 6:00 Field B


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Game 8:00 Field A Game 8:00 Field B Game 9:00 Field A Game 9:00 Field B Game 10:00 Field A Game 10:00 Field B Game 11:00 Field A Game 11:00 Field B Game 12:00 Field A Game 12:00 Field B Game 1:00 Field A Game 1:00 Field B Game 2:00 Field A Game 2:00 Field B

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MAKEUP GAMES As needed

MU Game 2:00 Field A

MU Game 2:00 Field B MU Game 3:00 Field A

MU Game 3:00 Field B MU Game 4:00 Field A

MU Game 4:00 Field B

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SPRING BREAK - RUSSELL Teams are permitted to practice, decision made by each team’s Coach.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 29

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MAY

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5


6 MAKEUP GAMES

As needed

MU Game 2:00 Field A MU Game 2:00 Field B

MU Game 3:00 Field A MU Game 3:00 Field B MU Game 4:00 Field A

MU Game 4:00 Field B

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Championships

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Championships

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Championships

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Championships

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JUNE

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RCSC RULES OF PLAY

Age Group Game Length Overtime Periods

Ball Size

Number of Players Offsides Deliberate Heading

18U Two 45' halves

10 minute halftime Two 15' halves

#5 11 Yes Yes

14U Two 35' halves


#5 11 Yes Yes

12U Two 30' halves


#4 8 + goalkeeper =

9 Total Yes Yes

10U Two 25' halves

10 minute halftime NONE #4

6 + goalkeepers = 7 Total

Yes No

8U 4 -10' quarters

(5) minute break between each period. NONE #3


No No

6U 4 – 10' quarters

(5) minute break between each period. NONE #3


No No

4U 4 – 10' quarters

(5) minute break between each period. NONE #3 5, no goalkeepers No No

In tournament play, if the game is still tied after overtime periods, FIFA "Kicks from the Penalty Mark" (PKs) rules apply to determine the winner.

AGE GROUP BIRTH RANGE – Spring 2018

18 Under Jan 1, 2000 thru Dec 31, 2003







Build Out Line: Kentucky Youth Soccer Technical Committee has reviewed the implementation of the build-out line for 7v7 games and smaller; KYSA will be using half-way line as the build-out line for all 7v7 game.

A. On a goal kick the opposing team’s players must be outside their own half of the field until the ball is in play.

B. When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play

C. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw, or roll the ball into play (punts and drop kicks are not allowed)

D. Ideally, the goalkeeper will wait to put the ball into play once all opponents are past the build out line E. However, the goalkeeper can put the ball into play sooner but he or she does so accepting the positioning

of the opponents and the consequences of how play resume F. After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play

resumes as normal G. To support the intent of the development rule, coaches and referees should be mindful of any intentional

delays being caused by opponents not retreating in a timely manner or encroaching over the build out line prior to the ball being put into play

H. Coaches are responsible for addressing these types of issues with their players I. Referees can manage the situation with misconduct if deemed appropriate J. Referees should be flexible when enforcing the 6 second rule and counting the time of possession should

only begin when all opponents have moved behind the build out line. K. Normal offside rule applies

KYSA State Rules The player registration fee beginning August 1, 2016 is listed below: • Recreational Players: $12.00/player • Select Players: $27.00/player • Out-of-State Players: $35.00/player Maximum Roster No Under 12 and below teams shall be allowed more than twice the number of players on the field during games on its roster at any time during the seasonal year. (Example: An Under 12 team playing 9v9 may not have more than eighteen (18) players In the U13-U19 age groups, a team may roster no more than twenty-two (22) players on its “Team” roster and no less than seven (7). If a team carries more than eighteen (18) on its “Team” roster, they are required to provide a “Game” roster for each game they play. The “Game” roster may not have more than eighteen (18) players and they must be players who are listed on the “Team” roster. Teams are further subject to rules of specific competitions they compete in. Some competitions may require a smaller than eighteen (18) “”Game” roster that teams must abide by in those specific competitions. Minimum Roster No team playing full sided shall be allowed to have less than seven (7) players on its roster at any given time during the seasonal year. No team playing small sided 9v9 shall be allowed to have less than seven (7) players required on the field at games. No team playing small sided 7v7 shall be allowed to have less than five (5) players required on the field at games. No team playing small sided 3v3 or 4v4 shall be allowed to have less than the number of players required on the field at games

Recreational Team Formation The team formation process will be random in nature. “Special” requests by players, coaches, or parents for specific team assignments are strongly discouraged.

• Criteria for player assignment will include NO consideration for the ability of the player or the relative strength of the team.

• All forms of recruiting, invitations, and tryouts are specifically prohibited at the recreational level. • Coaches will have no direct input to, or involvement with, the assignment of players to their teams. • Deliberate creation of single birth year teams is not permitted. Team formation procedures will avoid

assignment of a disproportionate number of players with the same birth year to the same team. • Minimum half game playing time is mandatory for all Member Organizations in recreational play. • Teams which fail to meet one or more of the rules for Recreational team formation and player assignment

specified herein may be considered as select teams in any Association sponsored competitions, including tournaments or inter-district competitions. The team status/eligibility will be determined by the State Tournament Committee for all competitions conducted by KYSA.

Potential Events/Tournaments:

RCSC Girls 00 Fury NKSA Spring Classic

WHEN: April 28-29, 2018

WHERE: Miami Whitewater Soccer Park, Cleves, OH

FEES: U9-10, $550; U11-12, $600; U13-19 (U18/19 will combine) $650

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, Mar 25, 2018

PAY TO: Northern Kentucky Soccer Academy; PO Box 75189; Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

Derby Cup 2018

WHEN: April 27-29, 2018

WHERE: Oldham Soccer Park: 4305 W Highway 146, Buckner, Ky, 40010

FEES: $525 - $625

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

PAY TO:

Mid-American Soccer Classic

WHEN: April 13-15, 2018

WHERE: Fairfield, OH

FEES: U9-U10 - $600; U11-U12 - $625; U13-U19/20 - $675

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018

PAY TO: MASC Soccer Tournament; PO Box 18309, Fairfield, OH 45018

Age Groups: U10-U18 2018 Kentucky American Cup

WHEN: June 9-10, 2018

WHERE: Elizabethtown Sports Park, Elizabethtown, K

FEES:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Registration will open in March 2018.

PAY TO:

Who Can Participate Only recreational players registered with the Kentucky Youth Soccer, through an affiliate member recreational league are eligible to participate in the American Cup. No select players or all-star teams are allowed. Additionally, any team or player entered in or rostered for State Open, President's Cup or Soccer Village Cup are not eligible. When we incorporate programs that create a fun and healthy developmental environment for players while recognizing their participation and excellence, we are investing in a quality future.

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