FIG GARDEN YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE OF FRESNO
BY-LAWS

ARTICLE 1 Board of Directors

1. The officers of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting.
No individual shall hold the same office for more than 3 consecutive terms. No two individuals
residing in the same household shall sit as officers of the league.

2. In the event that a Director becomes unable to serve, a new Director shall be elected in the manner in
which they were originally elected.  A Board of Director may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full
board membership at a general meeting, after written notice has been given of said removal.

3.  The officers of the Board of Directors shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and
Registrar.

A.  President   The President shall conduct all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall cast a vote only
in the event of a tie.  The President shall appoint, at the beginning of each season, the standing committees
and/or committee chairman.  The President shall have such other powers, and shall perform such other
duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, as well as such powers and duties which may
be incidental to the office of President, subject to the control of the Board of Directors.
B.   Vice-President   The Vice-President, in the absence or inability of the president to act, shall exercise all
the powers and perform all the duties of the President.
C.   Secretary   The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings, handle all correspondence,
give notice of all meetings, and maintain the files of this League.  The Secretary shall be responsible for the
preparation of the annual report.
D.   Treasurer   The Treasurer shall give a receipt for all monies which shall be deposited in a recognized
bank in the name of this league.  All accounts shall be paid by check and shall bear two (2) signatures:  the
Treasurer’s and/or the President’s, Vice-President’s, Secretary’s, or Registrar’s.   The receipt book and
vouchers shall be produced when required by the Board of Directors, properly balanced according to the
bank book or statement, whichever is up to date.  The Treasurer shall be responsible for the preparing of
any and all papers pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation and Tax Exemption status of this League.
E.   Registrar   The Registrar shall be responsible for insuring proper registration of the Players, Coaches,
and Teams, proper accounting of fiscal transactions and accurate reporting to the Board of Directors and
the District Registrar.

4.   The Board of Directors shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:

A.   Being familiar with, interpreting, enforcing the Constitution, by-laws, and Rules of        Regulations of
this League.

B.   Approving procedures for formation of registered teams.

C.   Insuring proper registration of all players, teams, and coaches.
D.  Insuring proper accounting of fiscal transactions and accurate reporting to the District     Commissioner
and/or his/her appointed assistant.

E.  Sanctioning travel of teams for any competition played out of the League boundaries.

F.   Establishing a common set of administrative rules for all teams registered to the League.

G.   Establishing a common set of playing rules for League play.

H.   Providing levels of competition within the League for all players within the boundaries of the League.

I.   Providing opportunities of play for all youth within the boundaries of the League.


5.   The Board of Directors shall have the right and authority to suspend, bar completely or otherwise
discipline any team, player, coach, manager, team assistant, league official or any other person associated
with the operation of this League from any member team or organization.

ARTICLE 2 Coordinators

At each designated public and private elementary school site within the boundaries of the Fig Garden
Youth Soccer League a representative to the League Board of Directors, who shall be known as the soccer
coordinator, each year shall be elected by the coaches of the teams in the school’s soccer program.

ARTICLE 3 Bullard Association

In addition to soccer clubs existing at each public and private elementary school site within the boundaries
of Fig Garden Youth Soccer League, there shall be a soccer club designated as the “Bullard Association”
which shall be organized for the purpose of promoting the game of soccer for youth ages 12 through 18,
generally, and for youth ages 10 through 11 for CYSA Division I and II play.  The Bullard Association shall
adopt By-laws, Rules, and Regulations for its own operation and administration and shall otherwise operate
and have the same standing and position within the Fig Garden Youth Soccer League as every other club.  
The Bullard Association shall be allowed one (1) representative to the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 4 Commissioners

1.        Each year at the League AGM the League Board of Directors shall select a
Chief Commissioner to coordinate the activities of the playing group commissioners. The
Chief Commissioner shall sit on the League Board of Directors and shall take office on
March 1st for the following year.

2.         The Chief Commissioner shall submit recommendations for the various playing group
Commissioner positions to the League Board for approval by April 15th. These playing
Group commissioner positions include. (a) under-8 Boys and Girls; (b) under-10 and 12         
Girls; (c) under-10 Boys; (d) under-12 Boys. Playing group commissioners shall sit on
The League Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 5 Standing Committees

The Following standing committees and others as needed shall be appointed yearly by the
President of the League:

A.        Rules and Revisions Committee
B.        Protest and Appeals Committee
C.        Registration
D.         Credentials
E.        Referee
F.        Fields and Equipment
G.        Tournaments

ARTICLE 6 Membership

Any applicant for membership in this League shall submit yearly, with the appropriate fee(s):

A.         Properly completed registration form for each team, players and coach. Prepared in accordance with
the current CYSA registration instructions and procedures.

B.        Submit upon initial registration of each player, proof of Place and Date of Birth.

ARTICLE 7 Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors will be held at least quarterly on the same designated date. The
agenda for regular meetings may be as follows:
A.        Call to Order
B.        Roll Call
C.        Introduction of Guests
D.        Acceptance of Minutes
E.        Correspondence
F.        Treasurers Report
G.        Committee Reports
H.         Unfinished Business
I.        New Business
J.        Good of the Game
K.        Adjournment
ARTICLE 8 Quorum

At all meetings of the Board of Directors, fifty percent (50%) of the Board of Directors membership shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

ARTICLE 9 Seasonal Year

The seasonal year for membership/registration shall be from September 1 through August
31. Insurance coverage shall be for the same length of time.

ARTICLE 10 Protests and Appeals

1.        Only violations of the Constitution, by-laws, General Procedures, and Specific Rules of
This League, misapplication of the “Laws of the Game” shall be proper subjects to be considered for action.

2.        Protests or Appeals are to be in writing and delivered to the chairman of the Protest and Appeals
within two (2) working days of the action being protested or appealed. The fee of $25.00 must accompany
the Protest or Appeal and will be returned if the committee votes to uphold the Protest or Appeal. Any
decision rendered by this Committee may be appealed to the full Board of Directors and then, if need be, to
the CYSA Protest and Appeals Committee as per CYSA Constitution, by-laws, Rules and Regulations.

3.        Upon rendering a decision, the League shall forward a copy of its evidence, findings and decision to
the CYSA Secretary for future reference. All pertinent data must be forwarded within fourteen (14) days of
the League decision.

4.        In the Matter of Protests and Appeals, no person associated with the operation of this League shall
invoke the aid of the courts of any State or of the United States, without first exhausting all available
remedies within the appropriate soccer organization, including a final appeal to the annual general meeting
of the USYSA.

ARTICLE 11 Dissolution

Should this League be dissolved, all assets remaining after payment of all debts shall be distributed to a
non-profit fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for the purpose of
the development of youth soccer.

ARTICLE 12 Rules of Order

Roberts Rules f Order shall be deemed as adopted in all matters of this League. Unless otherwise agreed to
by the participants; insofar as such rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the constitution, by-
laws, Rules and Regulations of this League or of any organization with which this League is affiliated.


ARTICLE 13 Coaching Certificate Requirements

1.        All individuals wishing to be Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Manager of a team for the age
groups Under 10 or Under 12, must have a CYSA North certified coaching certificate at the level of “F” or
higher. When team is registered, a copy of the coaching certificate must be submitted (each year) along
with players registration forms. Teams will not be registered without a coaching certificate. An individual in
his/her first season with FGYSL, wishing to be a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Manager, will not be
required to have coaching certificate, but must complete the required course or courses prior to the start
of the next season.

2.         Coaching requirements for the club known as “Bullard Association” are determined by the District VII
coaching policy and therefore are not subject to this by-law.

3.        Those individuals wishing to coach or manage a team within the Under 6 or Under 8 age groups are
not required to have an “F” coaching certificate.

4.        The league (FGYSL) should provide funds (in an approved budget) to help coaches pay for the “F”
certificate or hold the required course or courses for FGYSL coaches. Amount of contribution to coach will
be determined by the board. Contribution to coach should not exceed the individual cost of course.
Example: CYSA charges $200 for a Coaching course with a maximum of 10 coaches in attendance. Individual
cost for each coach is $20.00.

Article 14 Standing Committees

Proposed addition-  2. Disciplinary Review Committee shall meet every Tuesday of every month during the
playing season to review all game card and conduct issues.  This committee shall be composed of the Chief
Field Commissioner, Referee Coordinator and on member of the Board of Directors of the Fig Garden Youth
Soccer League.  This Committee is empowered to act upon, and enforce, disciplinary issues regarding
Coaches, Players, and Referees.  All Appeals shall follow the guidelines set forth in the rules governing the
Fig Garden Youth Soccer League.
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The By-Laws for the Fig Garden Youth Soccer League