FAQ

The NYSA's basic mission is supported by a variety of people, systems, mechanisms, and the spirit of the game. We offer the following series of topics to explain, document, and describe how we operate:

1 - Welcome

• Welcome to Northshore Youth Soccer Association

Coach Resources

• Coach Concussion Guide
• Where is the Parent/Player Concussion Form?

Coaching for NYSA

• Where is the NYSA Coaching Application?

College Scholarship

• NYSA College Scholarship

Games

• Do games get cancelled for weather?
• NYSA Field Usage Rules
• What are the playing rules for 11-a-side play (i.e. U12 and above)?
• What are the playing rules for NYSA U6 to U11 teams?
• What are the rules governing behavior at our fields?
• What equipment will my player need?
• What should Players Do Differently in Cool/Wet Weather Conditions?
• Why does my child have to remove an earring from newly pierced ear?

NYSA Administration

• How do I become a coach?
• My team does not have a Coach yet?
• NYSA's Organizational Structure

NYSA Programs

• What is the difference between recreational and premier & select teams?
• What league do we play in?
• What Levels of Play are Offered by NYSA?
• What paperwork is required for participation in a NYSA Program?
• Where is information on NYSA's Premier program - FC Alliance?
• Where is information on NYSA's Select program - NSC?
• Why isn't my young child's team playing 'real' Soccer (i.e. 11 a side)?

Officiating

• How does NYSA's Sportsmanship Program work?
• What is the Offside Rule?

Player Registration

• Do you have Spanish Registration Forms?
• How do I link another parent to my child?
• How do I monitor my child's registration?
• How do I register a new player?
• How do I register a player if I missed the Open Registration dates?
• How do I register a returning player?
• I said I'd pay for my player's registration by check; can I use a credit card instead?
• My child attends a private school; can we play in NYSA?
• NYSA Refund Policy
• What happens when a team disbands?
• What if my coach is not returning?
• What is Open Registration?
• What is required as proof of birth?
• What's that U designation mean in my team age?
• Where can I get a certified birth certificate?
• Where can I register a player 'in person'?

Refereeing for NYSA

• 1 - Overview of NYSA's Referee's role
• How and When are Referees Paid?
• How can I set up Direct Deposit for referee pay?
• How do I become a Referee?
• How do Referees Self Assign to referee games?
• How much are Referees paid per game?

Risk Management

• What is Risk Management?

Season Timeline

• When do practices start?
• When does the season start?

Self Assign

• Where is the W9 form?

Web Tools

• How can I register my player online for a camp?
• How do I get to the NYSA homepage?
• How do I upload a document to the website?
• I said I'd pay for my player's registration by check; can I use a credit card instead?