LUBBOCK SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BY-LAWS

and

GENERAL RULES

September, 1987

REVISED: August, 2006

LUBBOCK SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BY-LAWS and GENERAL RULES  

Chapter 2: By-Laws of the Lubbock Soccer Association

Lubbock Soccer Association

General Rules

2. Chapter 2: Player Registration and Team Formation

 2.13. CLINICS, CAMPS, PRIVATE LESSONS, etc.

            2.13.1. Between August 1 of the prior soccer year and May 31 of the current
                       soccer year, LSA registered players may attend soccer camps (clinics),
                       private lessons, etc. hosted and/or coached by individuals, teams, clubs
                       and/or organizations other than the player’s current coach, team and/or
                       organization as long as the soccer camps meet the following criteria:

                2.13.1.1. The clinic or camp must be available to all interested persons for each
                              age group offered through an open invitation.

                2.13.1.2. Each individual, team, club and/or organization hosting any soccer clinic
                              or camp must require written registrations of each participant that
                              includes the following information:

                    1. Player’s name
                    2. Name, address and phone number of individual(s), team(s), club(s)
                        and/or organization(s) affiliated with and/or hosting the clinic
                    3. Name(s) of coach(es) at clinic
                    4. Name & date(s) of clinic
                    5. Name of player’s current team and home association
                    6. A statement signed by the player’s current coach/manager stating that
                        he is aware that the player is attending the camp or clinic.
                    7. The following disclaimer:
                            ‘The recruiting of players for the benefit of any individual, team, club and/or
                             organization is strictly prohibited. Any person having knowledge of any
                             player recruitment at or through this soccer clinic, camp, private lesson,
                             etc. should report same, in writing, to the Youth Commissioner of
                             NTSSA. The NTSSA Youth Commissioner shall deal with the alleged
                             violations in accordance with NTSSA Rule 3.9. [Recruiting is any action
                             or statement, made by anyone, either verbally or in writing, that
                             encourages or entices a player to register with a particular coach, team,
                             club, and/or organization.]’

                    8. Parent signature acknowledging that he/she has read and understands
                        the disclaimer. Date of signature. If player is 18 years or older, the player
                        should sign also.

                2.13.1.3. The host of the clinic or camp must keep all registration forms for one (1)
                              year from the date of the camp or clinic so that they will be able to
                              produce on demand from LSA and/or NTSSA a copy of the registration
                              form to verify compliance with this rule in the event charges of rule
                              violations are alleged against the hosting individual, team, club and/or
                              organization as stated above.

                2.13.1.4. This rule does not apply to any clinic or camp sponsored by the Lubbock
                              Soccer Association for the Association players where the registration
                              publicity is conducted by LSA. Any publicity must indicate that this
                              camp, clinic is sponsored by the Association. LSA must monitor the
                              program to assure that no recruiting activities occur.

                2.13.1.5. Between August 1 of the prior soccer year and May 31 of the current
                              soccer year, players requesting private lessons from any person
                              must obtain a written statement from their current coach stating their
                              knowledge of the private lessons. The person giving the private
                              lessons must retain the acknowledgment slip and be able to present
                              same when requested by LSA or NTSSA.

                    NOTE:  Any organization wishing to used the soccer fields at Burl Huffman
                                Athletic Complex must have prior permission from the owner, the
                                City of Lubbock through the City Parks and Recreation
                                Department.  Parks and Recreation requires a 60 day notice in
                                writing of such intended use.  Lubbock Soccer Association's use
                                agreement with the City gives Lubbock Soccer Association first
                                option to use the soccer fields on all dates; therefore, the City
                                Parks and Recreation Department also requires a written release
                                from Lubbock Soccer Association for any other organization
                                wishing to use the soccer fields.

            2.13.2. Failure to comply with these rules may result in the offending coach,
                       assistant coach, manager/trainer, and/or team representative being
                       suspended from soccer activities for a period of not less than one (1)
                       year.