Soccer Association
Policies
HYSA Weapons Policy
The Helena Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) is a private entity that leases and is in control of the Siebel Soccer Complex. Montana Code Annotated Section 45-8-356(6) allows certain entities to prohibit or restrict the carrying of concealed weapons “on private property where the owner of the property or the person who possesses or is in control of the property, including a tenant or lessee of the property, expressly prohibits firearms.” As a private entity, HYSA can also prohibit other weapons on its leased property. HYSA has adopted the following policy regarding possession of weapons at the Siebel Soccer Complex.
1. No weapons of any kind are permitted at the Siebel Soccer Complex. A weapon is defined in Montana Code Annotated Section 45-2-101(79) as “an instrument, article, or substance that, regardless of its primary function, is readily capable of being used to produce death or serious bodily injury.” This includes but is not limited to knives or blades of four inches or longer, firearms, destructive devices, and explosives.
2. If the HYSA Executive Director or other HYSA representative observes a person in possession of a weapon at the Siebel Soccer Complex, the HYSA Executive Director or other HYSA representative shall immediately request that the person remove the weapon from the Siebel Soccer Complex. If the person does not comply peacefully, the HYSA Executive Director or other HYSA representative shall immediately contact local law enforcement and ask for assistance.
Adopted by the Board of Directors: June 27, 2022
Siebel Soccer Complex Policy
All use of the Siebel Soccer Complex must be approved by HYSA.
For child safety purposes, weapons of any kind (including firearms) are not permitted. Weapons Policy.
For child safety and sanitation purposes, pets of any kind (including dogs) are not permitted inside the fence line.
Off-field verbal and physical abuse by players, coaches, family members, fans, officials, and club representatives will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Such abuse will result in:
1) a warning followed by
2) removal from the grounds and may result in an additional suspension from club activities.
Playing Time and Roster Limits Policy
February 20, 2017
Discussion of any play time concerns should be addressed with the Head Coach and if further discussion is needed with the Executive Director.
|
Age Group |
Field Players |
Playing Time |
MYSA Game Roster |
Min/Max Team Size |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10U Academy |
7 v 7 |
50% |
n/a |
pool play |
|
11U Academy |
9 v 9 |
50% |
18 |
7/18 |
|
12U Blue/Gold |
9 v 9 |
** see below |
18 |
7/18 |
|
13U Blue/Gold |
11 v 11 |
** see below |
18 |
7/22 |
|
14U-19U |
11 v 11 |
** see below |
18 |
7/22 |
** While there is no specific guarantee of playing time for age groups 12U-19U, coaches should attempt to provide play time opportunities appropriate to the level of competition allowing for the player to play in each half of each game, provided that the player has been responsible in attending practices, attitude, effort, and has no disciplinary issues. Playing time refers for purposes here in this policy to rostered players for any given game.
Board Approved 2/20/17
Concussion Policy
September 18. 2017
In 2017, the Montana Legislature passed HB487, which is effective October 1, 2017. The purpose of the legislation is to prevent permanent injury and death related to concussion to youth athletes in the state of Montana. It requires that a youth athletic organization offering organized youth athletic activities adopt policies and procedures to inform coaches, officials, youth athletes, and parents or guardians of the nature and risk of brain injuries, including the effects of continuing to play after a concussion. The policies, content, and protocols must be consistent with current medical knowledge as to: (a) the nature and risk of brain injuries associated with athletic activity; (b) the signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a brain injury; (c) the need to alert a licensed health care professional for urgent recognition and treatment when a youth athlete exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion; and (d) the need to follow proper medical direction and protocols for treatment and returning to play after a youth athlete sustains a concussion. The legislation also requires that a form documenting that educational materials addressing (a) to (d) be provided to and viewed by each youth athlete and the youth athlete's parent or guardian. That form must be signed by each youth athlete and the youth athlete's parent or guardian and returned to the youth athletic organization prior to the youth athlete's participation in organized youth athletic activities. The form may be in effect for no more than a one year period. Youth athletic organizers are required to ensure access to a training program related to concussion and each coach and official participating in organized youth athletic activities must complete the training program at least once each year. In compliance with the requirements of HB487, it is the policy of HYSA that any player suspected of sustaining a concussion in a practice or game must be removed from the practice or competition immediately, regardless of how mild it may seem or how quickly symptoms resolve. The player may not return to play or practice until a licensed healthcare provider evaluates the athlete trained in the evaluation and management of concussion and has received written clearance to play from that healthcare provider. HYSA hereby adopts the Montana High School Association (MHSA) Concussion and Injury Procedure, found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55cb7f12e4b00b8482065b27/t/55d64943e4b0b66ad29fdb2d/ 1440106819413/MHSAConcussionInfo.pdf
HYSA hereby adopts the Montana Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) Concussion Procedures and Protocols for Montana Youth Soccer Events and the Concussion Return to Play Clearance Form for Montana Youth Soccer Events found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55cb7f12e4b00b8482065b27/t/57d2de41579fb3d5c1171fb1/ 1473437249623/Concussion+Protocol+and+Procedures.pdf https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55cb7f12e4b00b8482065b27/t/55d648bde4b06459b23d74a3 /1440106685262/Concussion_Return_to_Play_Form.pdf
If there is a conflict between the policies adopted by the MHSA and the MYSA, the MHSA policies govern. Every coach and official participating in HYSA activities must attend a coaches’ meeting each season and HYSA will discuss these concussion procedures and protocols at those meetings. In addition, each coach and official participating in HYSA activities is required to complete the CDC HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Coaches training program on an annual basis; that training module can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html
Once coaches and officials participating in HYSA activities complete that CDC training, they must inform the HYSA Registrar that the training is complete. HYSA hereby adopts the MYSA Parental Information and Consent Form, which is the form that must be signed by each youth athlete and the youth athlete's parent or guardian and returned to HYSA prior to the youth athlete's participation in organized youth athletic activities, found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55cb7f12e4b00b8482065b27/t/55d64982e4b02de5c9989c91/ 1440106882734/MYSAParentalConsent-concussions-2.pdf
This form is effective for one year from the date of signature, and then must be renewed and signed again by the youth athlete and the athlete’s parent or guardian.
Adopted by the HYSA Board of Directors: September 18, 2017 Effective: October 1, 2017
Montana Safe Soccer
The Montana Safe Soccer platform provides all Montana Youth Soccer participants (players, coaches, referees, administrators, volunteers and parents) with the tools to make their soccer experience safe, healthy and free from emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
Our Safe Soccer platform includes policies, procedures, background screening of all adults, education and training, reporting, monitoring and enforcement in our desire to help all participants, young and old, have the very best soccer experience.
Montana Youth Soccer Abuse Prevention Policy Page
See Athlete & Participant Safety Policy on the above MYSA website
Contact Information
Law Enforcement Numbers
Helena Police Dept: (406) 442-3233
Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office (406) 447-8235
Child Protective Services Lewis & Clark Co. (406) 444-2030
Child & Family Services Division of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (Montana DPHHS)
Child Abuse Hotline – (866) 820-5427
Montana’s Mandatory Reporting Guidelines
Club Risk Manager
Phil McGovern info@helenasoccer.org
State Risk Manager
Jill Marlow
National Governing Body (NGB)
US Soccer Integrity Hotline Number – (312) 528‐7004
US Soccer https://www.ussoccer.com/report-a-concern
US Center for SafeSport – https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/
