Fort Worth Youth Soccer Association

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fwysa abuse policy fall 23

To all our FWYSA and Outside Teams, we wanted you to be aware of a new league policy. Recently there have been way too many incidents around North Texas Soccer involving abusive behavior toward referees. It is especially disturbing when directed toward younger referees who are simply trying to learn their trade just as the young players are.

So with that in mind, the league policy is as follows: Any behavior that is deemed abusive from spectators towards the referee crew, or FWYSA Staff will result in the team’s sideline being removed from the complex for their next scheduled game. Please note we mean ALL of the parents, not just the one(s) allegedly causing problems. The same holds true for coaches and managers. While this may seem extreme, it’s simply gotten to the point where extreme action is needed. We look to the coaching staff to model what is acceptable sideline behavior, and to communicate what is expected to the parents. Recently there have been too many examples of coaches and parents that are crossing that line. People want competent and experienced referees, but then create an environment where young referees cannot take the abuse, and understandably quit.

We want all our families to come out and enjoy the games, and ALL spectators should come with the intention of supporting their team, the opponent’s team, AND the referee crew. Will there be mistakes and missed calls? Of course, there will be, but everyone is learning and trying to get better. The referees cannot get better without the experience of games under their belt. No referee steps onto the field wanting to make mistakes, but no referee will be 100% perfect each match either.
Please understand the spirit and intent behind this policy and help us create a supportive, fun environment for all and an environment where we don’t even need to implement the policy.

Janet Norman Executive Director

FWYSA Executive Board and Board Members

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CONTACT US: Janet Norman
Email: fwysa@fwyouthsoccer.org

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REMINDER ABOUT TENTS. PLEASE DO NOT STAKE YOUR TENT INTO THE GROUND. ONLY USE SANDBAGS OR WEIGHTS AND PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT INTERFERING WITH THE SIDELINE FOR OUR ARS OR ANOTHER SIDELINE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Effective immediately – hair adornments of any kind are not part of the uniform. Please do not have your players show up with pretty, giant bows, especially with hard plastic clips. We do not want young referees examining hair bows to see if there are hard clips.

What is acceptable – any SOFT band, headband, or anything that is worn specifically to keep hair out of the player's eyes. It must be soft and specifically for the function of keeping hair out of the eyes, not to decorate the hair.

For anyone who has beads in their hair, we would prefer that player don’t adorn their hair with the beads. Imagine if your little one took a ball to their head – it will hurt. If one must wear the beads – they must be contained. They cannot be flopping from side to side, up and down. Contained with a rubber band, a soft scrunchy, and a soft headband. Something soft that won’t allow for the beads to dangle and hit someone in the eye.

Thank you for complying with this safety issue.

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PLEASE PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES

We have had a few break-ins this weekend please make sure you put all valuables out of sight. The thieves are looking for things left out and also if they see a woman without a purse they go back to their car and look. We have contacted the police and asked for more drive-thrus but it starts with being smart HIDE them away!