FC Padre By-Laws

 

FC PADRE HURRICANES 

Bylaws 

 

Pending Review - Posted 8/15/2021

 

 

Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws: 

 

FC Padre Hurricanes Soccer Club is established by authority of the Board of Directors of Padre Soccer League, hereinafter referred to as FC Padre.  FC Padre voluntarily affiliates itself with STYSA and the Coastal Bend Youth Soccer Association and submits to their rules and regulations in all areas involving inter-league play. FC Padre reserves the right to voluntarily affiliate itself with any other youth soccer organization and/or association. The Board will make decisions concerning intra- league activities and play.  In the event that FC Padre becomes affiliated with any other comparable youth soccer organization, or in the event FC Padre is no longer affiliated with CBYSA, then the jurisdictional area of FC Padre shall be limited to the city limits of Corpus Christi, Texas. 

 

JURISDICTIONAL AREA:

Carroll and Veteran’s HS and those portions of the King district that are south of SPID and west of Ennis Joslin.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

VOTING BOARD MEMBERS:

President: Executive Board member position

It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the FC Padre and the Board. As the presiding officer, the President shall have full authority and responsibility for the administration and conduct of FC Padre as set forth in the Constitution and By-Laws. The President shall be elected by the voting members of the Board and serve a term of one year. The President shall have voting rights on the Board.  

1st Vice-President: Executive Board member position

Shall act as the presiding officer in the event the President shall not be in attendance and to have such responsibility, as the President shall deem necessary.  The 1st VP shall be responsible for handling all matters before him/her in the realm of discipline and protest, including those matters of constitutional or by-laws infractions.

He/She shall:

    1    maintain accurate records of all correspondence concerning matters of discipline and protest;

    2    set up meetings to handle these matters;

    3    notify all persons involved of the date, location, and time of theses meetings in accordance with discipline and protest rules as set forth by STYSA;

    4    notify all persons involved and the Association Executive Committee of the outcome of hearings and meetings; and

    5    at expiration of his/her term turnover all books, records, and other property of the Association pertinent to the office in his/her custody to the successor and receive a receipt therefore.

The 1st VP shall be appointed by the President and serve a term of one year.  The 1st VP shall have voting rights on the Board.

2nd Vice-President: Executive Board member position

Shall act as the presiding officer in the event the 1 st VP and President shall not be in attendance and to have such responsibility, as the President shall deem necessary.  In addition, the 2nd VP shall oversee and enforce all Risk Management policies and procedure of the club.  The 2nd VP shall oversee a nominating committee to seek out qualified candidates for Board positions for the upcoming year. 

The 2nd VP shall be appointed by the President and serve a term of one year. The 2nd VP shall have voting rights on the Board.

 

NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS

Secretary

The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all proceedings of FC Padre and Board Meetings and shall have custody of all official papers and records. The Secretary shall also keep a complete list of member teams and members of the Board. At the expiration of the term, the Secretary shall turn over all books, papers and other property of FC Padre pertaining to the office in custody to the successor and receive a receipt therefore. The Secretary shall also keep a schedule of events for League activities and be responsible for distribution of information to members electronically both prior to and after each meeting in a timely manner.  The Secretary shall hold the position for a term of one year and be appointed by the voting members of the Board. 

Treasurer:

The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record and have custody of all monies of FC Padre. The Treasurer shall render all just bills and receipts and shall submit a report at each meeting of the monies received and disbursed since the last report. The Treasurer shall pay all bills for budgeted expenses as directed by the President or the Board. Disbursal of funds can be expensed by check with two (2) authorized signatures. At the expiration of the term, the Treasurer shall turn over all books, monies, records and other property of the FC Padre pertinent to the office to the successor and receive a receipt therefore. The Treasurer shall hold the position for a term of one year and be appointed by the voting members of the Board.  

Referee Director: 

The Referee Coordinator shall be responsible for the scheduling of Recreational and Competitive game officials and shall be the Chairperson of the Discipline and Protest Committee. Referee Director may be a member of the Board as well as be a paid assignor for the FC Padre Soccer Club.  Referee Director will schedule all games played at FC Padre Soccer complex, rec and competitive level of play.   

Past President: 

The President upon leaving office shall serve on the Board in an advisory capacity for a period of one year.  

Field Director: 

The Field Director shall be responsible for the selection and maintenance of FC Padre Fields for the immediate playing season. The Field Director shall be responsible for the planning, development, and care of future fields for FC Padre. This responsibility shall assure that FC Padre has an adequate number of fields and fields with the best practice / playing conditions to serve the League in both the near and distant future. Field Director may appoint at his discretion any additional Associate Field Directors to help him with this position.  The Field Director shall hold the position for a term of one year and be appointed by the voting members of the Board.

 Recreational Director: 

The Recreational Director shall be responsible for registering all U4-U18, Rec 3, D2, S2, D1, State Classic League, and Premier players, teams, coaches, trainers and volunteers of FC Padre. The Recreational Director shall meet all registration deadlines set forth by CBYSA, STYSA, or any other organization that FC Padre shall affiliate with. At the expiration of the term, the Registrar shall turn over all books, papers and other properly of FC Padre pertaining to the office in custody to the successor and receives a receipt therefore.  The Competitive Team Registrar shall hold the position for a term of one year and be appointed by the voting members of the Board. 

Administrative Assistant:  

Paid position for FC Padre Soccer Club whose term shall run from August 1 to July 31 of said year.  Payroll terms shall be determined in a contract mutually agreed upon by FC Padre Soccer Voting  Board Members in June of said year.  The Administrative Assistant shall have no voting rights.   

Sponsorship Representative(s): 

The Sponsorship Representative(s) shall be responsible for all matters related to sponsors. This responsibility shall include recruitment, coordination, and follow-through for the League’s obligation to the Sponsors. Sponsors’ Representative shall be in charge of obtaining sponsorship signs and the posting of these advertisements for a period of one year.  The Sponsors’ Representative(s) shall serve on a committee that is overseen by the 1st VP. 

Voting Delegates to CBYSA:

The President of FC Padre shall appoint voting delegates from the current Board of Directors to represent FC Padre at CBYSA meetings and to vote in the best interest of FC Padre.

 

REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS: 

A member of the Board may be removed, at the discretion of the majority of the voting Board members, provided that the Board member subject to removal is provided written notice of the intended removal.   

 

BOARD VACANCIES: 

A vacancy on the Board shall be appointed by the President with the approval of either the 1st VP or the 2nd VP. 

  

ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD: 

 Any person with a valid interest in the affairs of FC Padre may be nominated and serve on the Board. 

 

COMMITTEES: Committee members do not hold a voting right on the FC Padre Board.  Committees shall be appointed by the President as the need arises.  

Trainers: 

Any person desiring to be a trainer at FC Padre must:

1. Complete the SafeSport Training and background check.

2. Complete the required registration form.

3. Not have had their coaching or training assignment revoked for violations of FCPadre, CBYSA, STYSA, USYS, and/or USSF Policies and procedures

5. FC Padre Trainers shall not recruit players away from FCPadre.

6. FC Padre Trainers shall not be involved with the development of rival clubs. Any FC Padre trainers affiliated with such a venture shall remove their association with that venture the day after receiving notice.   All FC Padre Trainers shall report directly to the Youth Director.

Coaches:

1. Complete the SafeSport Training and background check.

2. Complete the required registration form

3. Eligible coaches shall be assigned to teams by the youth director

4. Commit to take and pass a Module Coaching Clinic, and/or the appropriate coaching license deemed by STYSA and league association.

5. Any Coach continually displaying unsportsmanlike conduct will have his/her coaching assignment subject to review by the Youth Director & Board.

6. A coaching assignment may be revoked by the Board at any time for willful violation of FC Padre Constitution and By- Laws.

7. Each coach must hold at least one parent team meeting before the start of league play

8.  FC Padre Coaches shall not recruit players away from FCPadre.

9. FC Padre Coaches shall not be involved with the development of rival clubs. Any FC Padre coaches affiliated with such a venture shall remove their association with that venture the day after receiving notice. FC Padre Coaches shall report directly to the Youth Director.

If a trainer or coach advises us that they cannot comply with the aforementioned policy it is means for dismissal, effective immediately, on the basis that the trainer cannot be entrusted with the responsibilities given to them by FC Padre. This policy is meant to be upfront with our trainers in an effort to keep all the staff that shares our vision for our club and its future.

 

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:

Players

Those individuals are eligible as Players in the FC Padre who:

1. At the time of registration legally reside within the boundaries of CBYSA.  

2. Exceptions to the eligibility rules (a) shall require approval by the voting members of the Board.

 

PLAYER REGISTRATION: 

Player registration shall be determined by the voting members of the Board of FC Padre.

Organization of teams: 

Division IV - Recreational – Under-10 and younger players

Children learn the basics of soccer through positive, fun training sessions that include short demonstrations and lots of participation. The primary goal of this play level is fun and the opportunity to play. There is a requirement that coaches make every effort to play each player at least 50% of each game.

Division III - Recreational – Under-11 through Under-19

Designed for players who enjoy the sport for the social aspect as well as developing their skills, recreational teams in these age groups are formed through assignment of all interested participants to a team. There is a requirement that coaches make every effort to play each player at least 50% of each game.

Division II – Competitive – Under-11 through Under-19

This introductory level of competitive play is designed for those who enjoy the social aspect of the game and want to continue to develop their skills through better competition. There is a requirement that coaches make every effort to play each player at least 50% of each game.

Divisions may be merged with other divisions to facilitate scheduling, inter-league and intra-league play, or as otherwise necessary. This may require revision or merging of some age brackets.

TEAM MEETINGS, PRACTICES, AND GAMES: 

1. No team meetings, work-outs, or games shall be conducted prior to placement of players, nor alter the regular playing season schedule, unless expressly authorized by the Board.

2. No player may participate in any team meeting, work-out, or game until he/she is officially assigned to the team and has completed the Player’s Registration form, as well as paid deposit and setup payment plans.

3. No player may participate in any games until his/her parents have attended the Team Parent Meeting, unless approved by the Coach.

4. Team Practices. Teams may practice on assigned practice fields that are assigned by the Youth Director. 

5. All players must be considered in good standing from prior years played at FC Padre before being rostered to a team for the current season.

Equipment: 

1. All players shall wear shoes with rubber soles or rubber cleats molded to the sole. All players must wear shin guards during games and practices.

2. A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous.

All items of jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, etc.) are forbidden and must be removed.  Using tape to cover jewelry is not permitted.

3. Uniforms will be purchased by players of the FC Padre. All FC Padre Uniforms will be selected by the voting members of the Board of Directors. Only acceptable uniforms worn will be those approved by the voting members of the Board of Directors. Replacement of the uniform is the responsibility of the individual player.

Special Provisions for Games:

1. Inclement weather rule:

i. A practice or league game that is suspended before the beginning of the second half shall be replayed in its entirety.

ii. A practice or league game that is suspended after the beginning of the second half shall be considered a full game.

iii. All play-off and championship games shall be played in their entirety.

iv. Inclement weather rule for tournament games will be decided upon by the voting member of the board. 

v. Unless games are called by the Padre Soccer Board prior to the start of play, teams shall report to the fields.

vi. All games canceled shall be rescheduled by the coach and assisted by the Travel Team Director for the affected Division.

vii. It shall be the responsibility of the official to determine if play is to be suspended before the games is started. After the game is started, it will be the responsibility of the official to determine if play is to be suspended.

viii. Referee fees shall be paid by the team if a cancellation occurs later than 24 hours before the scheduled game time.

 

Forfeit Policy:

1. A game shall be considered a forfeit by a team if that team fails to field the minimum number of players to start a game. Teams scheduled to have eight (8) players on the field must have (6) players, teams with six (6) players on the field must have four (4) players and teams scheduled to have eleven (11) players on the field must field seven (7) players in order to avoid a forfeit.

2. An official shall be required to wait only fifteen (15) minutes for the team to field a minimum number of players.

3. All forfeits shall be subject to a Board review.

 

PLAY-OFF AND CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES:

Tie Games:

A play-off or championship game ending in a tie at the end of regulation play will be decided as follows: The teams will play two overtime periods. The length of the periods is 10 minutes for U11-14 and 15 minutes for U15-19, or as otherwise determined by the FC Padre Board. If the score is still tied, a shoot-out with penalty kicks according to FIFA rules will decide the winner. Substitutions in the overtime period of a tie game are optional.

 

Playing Rules

FC Padre shall adhere to all playing rules established by CBYSA, STYSA and USYSA. In the event FC Padre is no longer affiliated with CBYSA, STYSA and USYSA, the Board of Directors shall establish playing rules.

 

AMENDMENTS:

Amendments may be applied at any Board Meeting provided that amendments have been approved by the voting members of the Board and that notice is given two weeks prior to the Board Meeting.  A simple majority of the voting members present shall be mandatory to amend.  An amended amendment voted on by Board Shall Become effective immediately.

 

EXCEPTIONS:

A. Any item not covered by these Policies and Procedures will be decided upon by the voting members of the Board.

B. Any exceptions to these Policies and Procedures must be approved by the voting members of the Board.

 

 

 

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