CSA Handbook

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CarthageABCSoccer Academy

Handbook

Welcome

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Table of Contents

Welcome

Club Organization

Contacts and Goals

Board of Directors

History and Purpose

Member Benefits

Team Structure

the Season, What to Expect

Guidelines and Rules

Complaint Resolution

Team Parents

Risk Management

Zero Tolerance

Referees

Incident Reports

Parent SportsmanshipAgreement

Soccer Rules

General Soccer Rules

Field of Play

Game Playing Time

Number of Players on Team & Field

Spectators

Substitutions

Referee Calls

Offside

Fouls

Required Equipment

Coaching Certificate Definitions

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welcome to the CarthageABC Soccer Club's 2010 season. Whether your

family is a new or returning member, We sincerely hope your

involvement in our soccer program will result in positive experiences and

memories for you and your children.CSA endeavors to provide our young soccer players with a nurturing

developmental environment and constructive athletic program which

helps build their self-confidence while enhancing their awareness of the

importance of cooperation, teamwork and fair play. Consequently, we

believe CSA offers participants an opportunity to learn a few of life's

important lessons, make lasting friendships, and understand the benefits

associated with establishing and working toward the fulfillment of goals.

Since we all lead busy lives, we must prioritize the use of our time. You

have already made a good choice by involving your family in CSA.

Participating in CSA is a positive and rewarding way to show our children

that their happiness and development is our priority that we care and

want to be involved in their lives. Together we can make this a year our

children and each of us will remember as the best of times.

Much of our club's success depends upon the level of volunteer

support the club receives from its member parents. The club could not

exist without your help. We hope you will pitch in to make it possible this

year.

CSAvalues participant, spectator, and visitor safety.

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We encourage a respectful and enjoyable social environment for all

member families. CSA also provides each of us an opportunity to help

develop our community into something special -a friendly, close-knit

neighborhood.

During game-day excitement, please remember we are all neighbors,

and that soccer is supposed to be both a fun and-more importantly-

constructive learning experience for our children. We ask that you

remain supportive of our club and your team, respectful of referees, club

officials, and other teams, and patient and understanding when concerns

arise.

Thank you again, in advance for your time, interest, and support in

making your CarthageABC Soccer Club's 2011 season a success.

Club Contacts

As a volunteer organization, CSA does not have a physical office location

as yet but in future we intend to house one and Communications with

the board of directors and officers of the club may be handled in one of

the following manners:

Club Phone Number

Phone Number: +256-718-153818 (Please leave a brief message

including the nature or purpose of your call. Messages will be picked up

regularly and forwarded to the appropriate board member. The purpose

of this system is to help expedite member concerns while avoiding

misdirected calls to volunteer board members at all hours.)

Internet

www.carthageabc.org/soccer.

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Scorekeeper

Iya matthew, 0718-153818; scores should be called in by 8 p.m. on the

day of each game to avoid incorrect reporting of results.

Mailing Address:

IYA. MATTHEW

CarthageABC Soccer Academy

P.O.BOX 71079 KAMPALA

MOB: 0718153818/ 0792153818

CarthageABC Information Board

Information for coaches, team parents, referees, etc. will be posted here

during the season including game schedules, upcoming activities and

deadlines. "Game Protest," "Incident Report," and "Referee Evaluation"

forms will also be available here. Theses forms are also on our website:

www.carthageabc.org/soccer

Game day contact

CSA will endeavor to have at least one board member present at stadium

Park each Saturday during the season from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to

help facilitate the positive resolution of any concerns which may arise.

Board Members

Volunteer board members are available to assist our members and

teams. If members have a concern, they should first ask their coach or

team parent to assist. If their concern can't be answered directly,hopefully the coach/team parent will direct the concerned member to the

appropriate board member. If you are interested in a volunteer position

for the 2011 or future seasons, please leave a message on the Club

phone line 0718-153818 or check www.carthageabc.org/soccer

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Club Goals

.To provide a healthy and emotionally nurturing program for

youth, with an emphasis upon developing a positive self-

image, building of self-confidence, and challenging each

individual to succeed.

To offer positive experiences and constructive activities for family

members through soccer and related activities.

To enhance member players' appreciation of teamwork,

establishing and working toward goals, fair play, and accepting

responsibility. To create a sense of "community" within our cluband the madi community area and surrounding .

History and Purpose

History

Established in 2009 as a non-profit organization,CSA provides a youth soccer

program serving the enrollment boundaries for the MADI communiy, , and the

elementary school areas. While only a handful of teams were formed in the

earlier days of the war rebellion of the northern parts, uganda over the years

ago, the club has been set up to grow by nearly 300% catering for the madi

area and surroundings-and will likely double in size during the next five years,

causing serious growing in player developments.

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Along with this growth comes the need for a more competitive program.

In 2011, to accommodate this need, CSA will be forming a new Advanced

Level division called FCC (Football Club carthageABC) with highly skilled

teams.

CSA also continues to rely on our parent volunteers to make this

organization run smoothly, and we thank our past and present Board

Members and Committee Volunteers for their contributions

Purpose

To promote and develop the game of soccer. To organize and administer the game for our youth.

To establish uniform rules applicable to youth soccer competition.

To provide membership programs.

To administer and conduct competitions.

Objectives

To provide our players with a soccer environment that enables

players to consistently achieve the highest levels within the game in

accordance with the laws of the game.

To promote and hold interclub, intrastate, interstate, international

and professional league matches.

To hire or otherwise acquire any real or personal estate for the

purpose of The Academy.

To invest and deal with the monies and assets of The Academy

not immediately required upon such securities and in such manner as

may be from time to time required.

To improve, manage, develop, sell, mortgage, dispose of or

surrender all or any part of the property or assets of The Academy.

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To borrow or raise upon loan any sum or sums of money and for

the purpose of acquiring repayment thereof to execute or give any

mortgages, charges, bonds, debentures, or other securities over all or

any of the property of The Academy as may be deemed necessary and

to liquidate, redeem, or pay off such obligations and securities as

appropriate

To conduct business or initiatives The Academy may consider for

the benefit of, or in the interests of US Soccer.

Affiliate to and liaise with umbrella organizations such as CYSA,

USSF, USL.

To encourage, assist the formation and development of new

academies.

Program Goals

As an organization, our goal is to develop players in the following areas:

1. Be mobile on and off the ball. Players must have the ability to

receive, play, and move.

2. Ability to score goals. Players must not pass off scoring responsibility

and must have the ability to create and finish off scoring chances.

3. Develop technical/skill speed. Players need to have the ability to play

under pressure and in tight situations.

4. Develop soccer vision. Players must know what to do with the ballprior to receiving it & must think two to three plays ahead.

5. Athleticism. Players must have good speed, ability to change pace,

strength, and flexibility.

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6. Ability to attack and defend. All players must have the ability to

defend with intensity, as well as to have the ability to attack with

urgency & transition.

7. Defensive principles. Knowing when and where to play high pressure,

low pressure, man-to-man, or zone defense, both as a player and as a

team.

8. Soccer personalities. We encourage players to bring out their

character on the field, to be competitive, to play with heart and pride,

and to be an asset to the chemistry of the team.

9. Passing. Players need to have the ability to play the ball from point A

to point B with accuracy and to be able to play balls both long, short,

driven, and flighted.

10. Become a student of the game. Players to need to take a "coach"

approach and must look to learn more about the game by watching and

following high level soccer.

Goalkeepers will receive specific goalkeeping training and coaching with

CarthageABC Soccer Academy. Along with the related goals from above,

carthageABC Soccer Academy goalkeepers will have specific goals (i.e.

distribution, technique, reading of the game) during the training camp

and throughout the tour.

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Guidelines andRules

Registration

In order to attend The Academy all players must reside within two

hours traveling time see our checklist for more information in regard to

this or call help line at +256-718-153818.

Membership

The Academy shall consist of players, coaches, and officials, legal

guardians or the parents who registered the players and any other as

may be affiliated with The Academy in the manner hereinafter

appearing.

The admission of participants to The Academy shall be at the

discretion the Council.

Any person who in the opinion of the Council, after receiving

recommendations from an ordinary member or affiliated body, has

rendered outstanding service to The Academy, may be elected a Life

Member at an Annual General Meeting on an affirmative vote of not less

than three fourths of those present and entitled to vote, provided that

only one such person may be elected at an Annual General Meeting.Life Members shall be presented with a Life Membership Badge, which

entitles them free entry to any program offered by The Academy, and

AGM but with full voting power. Nominations for Life Membership must

be lodged with The Academy twenty-eight (28) days prior to the AGM.

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Member Benefits (important)

Ten games

Uniforms and most equipment required for play

Game scheduling

Insurance coverage

Safety/Risk management

District town's best fields

Referee training and scheduling

Awards, trophies and recognition

Practice fields/practice scheduling

Coaching clinics and support Tournaments

Sponsor development

Administrative duties

Community coordination

Newsletter and information

Indirect community benefits

Please remember the above benefits provided by your registration fees

are coordinated by volunteer board members and offered at the most

reasonable price possible. Feel free to contact the Club line to volunteer

your time and talents for a successful 2011 Season!

Team Structure

Each team needs a variety of volunteers to function successfully. Since

many hands make for light work, every parent should be prepared to

provide support to either their team and/or the club by filling one or

more of the positions listed below. All teams must provide at least the

following positions to participate in the club:

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Coach

This individual is the team leader, responsible for teaching and

developing soccer skills to his/her assigned players. The coach (or co-

coaches) organizes and conducts practices and directs players during

games.

ASSISTANT COACH

While not required, each team should endeavor to have more than one

coach. Whether they are co-coaches or assistants, they help during

practices and games, and are in charge in the coach's absence.

Coaching Academy.

o All staff to be registered and screened.

o Mandatory coach/player ratio is 1-12 or a minimum of 6 full-

time staff devoted to The Soccer Academy.

o A mandatory minimum qualification is that coaches possess

a A License/Coaching certificates.

o To coaches will maintain high ethical standards in coaching

as follows:

To

satisfy the desire for in-service training for those who

have attended coaching Courses.

To

comminicate with, and develop communication

amongst, coaches.

To improve and enhance the role of the coach and

the coaching process.

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To develop a register of qualified, disciplined and

screened coaches

o Code of Conduct

Co

aches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of

each and every person and treat each equally within

the context of the sport

Co

aches must place the well-being and safety of each

player above all other considerations, including the

development of performance

Co

aches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the

FUFA and the UYFA.

Co

aches must develop an appropriate working

relationship with each player based on mutual trustand respect

Co

aches must not exert undue influence to obtain

personal benefit or reward

Co

aches must encourage and guide players to accept

responsibility for their own behavior and performance

Co

aches must ensure that the activities they direct or

advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity,

experience and ability of players

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Co

aches should, at the outset, clarify with the player

(and, where appropriate, their parents) exactly what is

expected of them and also what they are entitled to

expect from their coach.

Ca

ches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g.

other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors,

physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player

Co

aches must always promote the positive aspects of the

sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of

the Laws of the Game, behavior contrary to the spirit of

the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations

or the use of prohibited substances or techniques

Di

splay control, respect, dignity and professionalism to

all involved with soccer - this includes but is not limited

to officials, opponents, coaches, administrators,

parents, spectators and themedia.

Encourage your athletes to display the same qualities.

Co

aches must consistently display high standards of

behavior and appearance

Ob

tain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with

the latest coaching practices and principles of growth

and development of young people.

En

sure that coaching or training activities take place in a

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safe environment and are appropriate for the age,

maturity, experience and ability of the players.

Sh

ow concern and caution towards sick or injuredplayers.

follow professional advice in regards to players

recommencing training or games.

TEAM PARENT

This individual(s) helps the coach by communicating with the player'sparents about practices, games, and other team activities. This

individual(s) also organizes the half time and after game snacks/treats

for the players, as well as organizing their team's Club Volunteers and

participation in club fund raising events. A more complete task

description appears as seen in this handbook.

The Position You Play Each team needs you to assist the coach by

helping keep the lines of communication open, while accomplishing a

variety of coordinating tasks. As Team Parent, getting the work done

doesn't mean you do all the work. Just like soccer, you have to pass the

ball around and play like a team. We suggest you delegate these jobs

among ALL parents on your team. Every parent should be prepared and

willing to help your team and/or the club in some small way, usually no

more than a 3-4 hour commitment. The Team Parent's job is to:

Assist the coach with finding a team sponsor, if needed

Coordinate distribution and returning of your team's uniforms with

CSA's Uniform Coordinator OR kit officer.

Assist the coach with phone calls to team members as necessary

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Assist with the coordination of your team's field coordination

responsibilities, which might include field lining, goal set-up/take-

down, field repairs, spring seeding, etc.

Schedule providers of your team's snacks/beverages

Help supervise any club fundraising activities involving your team

Coordinate your team's photos

Coordinate the fulfillment of all team responsibilities to your

sponsor

Coordinate the end-of-season team party and awards

Transition your job to next year's Team Parent

Communication with parents

Feedback

A mandatory requirement to provide feedback to parents and

players with monthly reports.

Each November and March during the currency of the registration

of a Student under the age of 18 years, the Academy shall provide

to the parents of such Students a written report on the Students

progress with regards to both soccer and academic skills.

Many hands make for a light load. If you have any questions or concerns, please call

CSA's Team Parent Coordinators

Thank you for volunteering to be a Team Parent!

CLUB VOLUNTEERS

These individuals (number varies depending upon the team's age

bracket) represent their team during club events, activities, and fund

raising. These include lining fields, goal set-up, or refereeing games, as

well as helping with the auction, merchandise sales, etc. While the club

tries to assign all club volunteers to activities of interest to them, sign-

ups are on a first- come-basis so early sign-ups get the activities and

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times of your choice! Your club appreciates our volunteer's support and

flexibility. To volunteer, call the CSA message phone, at +256718-

153818.

Academy Facilities

o The Academy must provide outdoor and indoor facilities as

well as study and homework areas, after BOD approvals.

Pitches 60 x 40 yards

Adequate storage of equipment.

Adequate washing water available, toilet and changing facilities.

o Home team

o Away team

o Officials

o Coaches

Medical treatment facility,also provided upon training and

sessions.

Learning facility Computers with Email and internet access,also

to be provided.

Parents Lounge,also to be provided.

Kitchen and dining room to be provided.

Laundry room to be also provided.

Office.

Overnight accommodations for 40 to be also provided.

Staff Requirements

Vice administrative of academy Operations .

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Head coach for age groups Under 13,15 and Under 17 inclusive

(full-time) who shall hold a Youth Coaches Certificate or coaching

licence award acquired at the latest 18 month prior to

employment.

Director of coaching for all age groups Under 5 to Under 17

inclusive (full-time) FA Youth Coaches Certificate or UEFA A

coaching award acquired at the latest 18 month prior to

employment.or any recognized by the football governing body in

Uganda.

A minimum of one coach to every 10 students for each coaching

session; the minimum qualification for such coaches shall be a FA

Youth Coaches Certificate or UEFA B coaching award acquired at

the latest 18 month prior to employment.

1 specialist goalkeeping coach (full or part-time).

1 physiotherapist and medical practitioner on call always.

Staff employed at the Academy shall undertake a minimum of 36

hours of continuing professional development training provided by

the Club

Education and Welfare Officer to be engaged by the club.

End of Season Procedure

On or before the third Saturday in any calendar of the academy

season in every year in which registration is held, the Academy

shall give or send to each Student Forms, notifying him/her

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whether it intends to retain or to terminate registration with effect

from second Saturday in that year respectively.

A student who fails to respond to a request to renew registration

within 5 business days of receipt of shall be deemed to have not

accepted the offer.

Compensation

If a Student of the Academy is offered a contract position the

Academy shall impose an obligation on the Club to compensation

the Academy for the training and development of that Student.

Compensation is calculated as follow:

Education

Each student shall be provided with appropriate and adequate

educational support. It may do so by means of an arrangement

with one or more schools or other educational establishments.

The Education and Welfare Officer will liaise with these

establishments so as to procure that which is in the best interest

of Students attending the Academy.

Any offer made by a Club to a Student to register him/her as a

Contract Player shall be conditional upon such Student continuing

and completing an appropriate program of education.

Games Program

The number of authorized games to be played in any Season by

an Academy Student shall be:

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Age Group Number of GamesUnder 5 to Under 8 Minimum 24 Maximum of 30

(All small-sided)Under 9 to Under 12 Minimum 24 Maximum 30Under 13 to Under 17 Minimum 24 Maximum 42

A Student may be permitted to play games in local youth leagues

as long as the total number of games played within the season

does not exceed 60.

The Academy will organize and administer a games program for

Students comprising:

o International games including preparation and trials.o Professional clubs youth and junior teams.

o Games between Academies and local clinics .

o Coaching games.

o Games with school teams.

Education & Welfare

o We will appoint a full-time Education and Welfare Officer

to the Academy. This educational professional will be

charged with monitoring the educational provision of

the student and developing a relationship with the

individual student, his parents and his school.

Welfare program

A record will be kept of games in which each Student participates.

Before each match the team book provided shall be correctly and

properly completed in respect of each participating team and

signed by the official.

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The Academy shall screen, profile, monitor and record key

aspects of Students physiological growth and development in

accordance with medical criteria published.

The Academy will ensure that Students are insured in accordance

with advice circulated by the UYFA OR District football association.

The Academy shall establish, maintain, when necessary a

complaints procedure for Students and parents.

EDUCATION Programs

o Technical outcomes must be outlined by the

chairman/Technical Director and the coaching staff.

o Programs will include provision for goalkeepers.

Training

o The Academy will provide weekly all year round training.

o The Academy will ensure the education of young soccer

players in all spheres of professional soccer, domestic and

international, in order to equipment the young player for the

future.

o An emphasis will be placed on The Academy to enter into a

Code of Conduct with young players and their parents

where each party acknowledges and agrees to its

responsibilities in the partnership.

Players

o To become a member of The Academy all layers must try

out.

o Players play soccer for fun and enjoyment and winning is

only a secondary part of playing.

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Respect your opponents, club officials and match officials because

without them you may not be able to participate in a sport you

enjoy playing.

Thank the opposition players, referees and coaches at the end ofeach game by gathering in the center of the field to shake hands

and thank them for the game.

Soccer is a team game. Encourage your own teammates as every

player makes mistakes and has his off days.

Never abuse anyone or swear in frustration on or off the field of

play.

Travel

The minimum number of staff accompanying the group must be 1

to very 10 students.

All staff must carry at all times a list of the names of Students on

the trip.

No member of staff should be left along with a Student,

particularly in bedrooms and changing/shower areas.

The Tour Leader should tell staff about Students who need close

supervisions, whether due to special medical, behavior or other

reasons.

Roll calls should be take place frequently and must be made

before the group leaves a venue.

Students must be given a rendezvous point and told what to do if

they become separated from the group. Students should carry the

address and telephone number of their accommodation.

Students should wear Academy kit unless the Tour Leader is

advised otherwise. Students should not wear name badges unless

these are required by a tournament or festival organizer.

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Where cars, minibuses and coaches are fitted with seatbelts,

Students must use them.

The Tour Leader must be satisfied that any vehicles are insured

appropriately and that the driver is competent to drive the

particular vehicle and holds the correct driving license.

On arrival at hotel accommodations, students should be shown

the accommodation plan, including the location of Staff rooms

and fire exits.

TEAM SPONSOR

This individual or business supports CarthageABC Soccer Club by paying

a sponsorship fee for one or more teams at the beginning of the season.

Each team shall provide a sponsorship fee to the club by the beginning

of tournament and playing season; otherwise uniforms will not be

available to teams.

CSA endeavors to provide Volunteer Board members to help coordinate

the team positions. Please feel free to contact these individuals (Coach

Coordinator, Referee Coordinator, Team Parent Coordinator, etc.) if you

have questions or concerns by calling +256-718-153818. Literally

thousands of details must be coordinated and completed during the

season, and everybody's cooperation, support, and patience is

appreciated!

A fund will be set up from our corporate partners to sustain aScholarship Program for disadvantaged players. Scholarships will be

available through our Sponsorship Program. Sponsorships donars will

also be sought for The Academys staff, facilities and youth league

franchise operating costs:

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Initially, we plan on finding companies to partner with us to fund the

2011 youth-league season. Each sponsor will choose to contribute as

follows:

Copper package sponsorship

Silver package sponsorship

Gold package sponsorship

More information can be, obtained at the academy contacts at

website.www.carthageabc.org/soccer or mailing address.

Management

The BOD Council shall appoint a Chairman-CEO,

whose function will be to take responsibility for the day-to-day

activities of The Academy. Including the appointment of staff,

subject to approval by the BOD Council. The Chairman-BOD shall be

a member of the Council, and will be entitled to a vote.

The Board of Management of The Academy shallconsist of chairman, Vice-adminstrative, Gen-Secretary, Treasurer

and a maximum of eight (8) Committee Members, hereinafter

known as the Education & Welfare Council.

The Chairman, Treasurer and four(4) members shall

be elected in alternative years to the Vice-adminstrative, Gen-

Secretary and four (4) members. All positions are elected for a

period of two (2) years.

The BOD Council positions will be honorary, with the

exception of the Chairman-CEO.

The election to fill the vacant positions on the BOD

Council each year shall be conducted at the Annual General

Meeting.

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All the Administrative powers of The Academy except

where provided to the contrary shall be vested in the BOD Council,

who shall form and maintain policy. Responsibility for administrative

process is delegated to the professional staff through the Chairman-

CEO who will report regularly to the Council. The Council will meet

as frequently as necessary to satisfactorily and correctly attend to

the business of The Academy.

Retiring members of the Council may be eligible for

re-election without being nominated by an affiliated member or

body, providing notice of nomination is given no latter than twenty

eight (28) days prior to date of AGM.

Any BOD Council member failing to attend three (3)

consecutive meetings of the Council without a prior application to

the Council for leave of absence shall forfeit his/her position on the

Council.

In case of a vacancy, and no nomination is received

from ordinary members within twenty- eight (28) days. The Council

shall have the power to co-opt a member to fill that vacancy.

Any motions passed at the Annual General Meeting of

The Academy shall be binding on the BOD Council.

Chairman-CEO

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The Chairman-CEO shall preside at all meetings of

The Academy BOD Council and at all other meetings at which

his/her attendance may be required, and he/she shall see that the

business is conducted in a proper manner.

He/she may at his/her discretion or at the requisition

of over two-thirds of the Council, call Special Meetings of the Council

and ensure the wellbeing and objectives of The Academy. In case of

an equality of votes he/she give a casting vote.

The Chairman-CEO shall be responsible for all

Technical Direction of programs offered by The Academy.

Vice- Administrative

Shall deputise for the chairman/CEO in his/her

absence, and will have the same delegated powers for the duration

of the absence.

Gen-Secretary/Administrative Assistant

The Gen-Secretary shall be responsible for the correspondence of

The Academy.

The Gen-Secretary shall convene all meetings of the BOD Council

and all general meetings of The Academy.

The Gen-Secretary shall be responsible for the recording of full

and correct minutes of Council meetings, and for the printing and

distribution. In relation to matters submitted by the clubs in writing

for determination at the meeting, a brief notation on the decision or

action to be included in the minutes with the club concerned being

advised in writing within fourteen (14) days of the meeting being

held.

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Treasurer/Sr. Accountant

The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining proper books of

account for presentation to the Auditors.

The Treasurer shall be responsible for the receipt of all monies on

behalf of the Academy.

The Treasurer is responsible for recording all expenditure and will

ensure that all payments are vouched, properly authorized and

evidenced that the expenditure is of a bona fide nature, and a

properly incurred expense or purchase of The Academy.

In conjunction with either the chairman, Vice-adminstrative,

treasurer, or other appointed Member of the BOD Council, sign all

cheques or other payment transaction of The Academy after sighting

appropriate vouchers and requisition forms. In the absence of the

Treasurer, any two (2) of the other authorized signatories may sign

cheques or other transactions.

The Treasurer shall submit a financial statement at each Council

meeting, and a full and complete financial report at the Annual

General Meeting. The Financial Year of The Academy shall close on

30 September in each year.

Auditor

The Auditor shall be suitably qualified Accountants, appointed

annually at the AGM.

Examine the books of account, vouchers and other financial

records for year ending 30 September.

The audit shall be completed no later than 31 October annually.

The Auditor shall prepare a report for presentation at the AGM as

to the financial position of The Academy.

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Meetings

The Council shall meet as frequently as necessary to effectively

conduct the affairs of The Academy, however, not less than once

monthly.

Fifty per cent (50%) of BOD Council Members shall form a

quorum.

All persons present and entitled to vote at a meeting of the

Council may vote on all questions. A member may abstain and be so

recorded.

Over fifty per cent (50%) of a current BOD Council can at any time

expel a member of the Council, who in their opinion has failed in

his/her duties as a Council member of The Academy.

Notwithstanding the Council shall apply rules of natural justice when

determining whether a member of the Council has failed in his/her

duties or obligations.

Notice of General Meetings

The Secretary shall, at least fourteen (14) clear days before any

general meeting of The Academy send to every affiliated club and

body a notice of such meeting stating the time when and place

where it will be held and the business that will be brought before it.

No business other than business of a formal nature shall be

brought forward at any meeting, unless notice thereof has been duly

given as herein provided.

Alteration and revision of the Constitution will only be conducted

at the AGM, or at a specially convened Extraordinary General

Meeting. A two-thirds majority of those present, and entitled to vote

is required to alter any rule of the Constitution.

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Notice shall be sufficiently served if sent by post to the last known

address of the Secretary of any Club or Body.

All notices required to be sent to The Academy and all

communications must be addressed to the Secretary.

Annual General Meetings

The Annual General Meeting of The Academy shall be held in the

second half of November of each year, at a date, time and place to

be advised by the Council.

The Standing Orders shall be:

Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Business Arising From Previous Minutes

Correspondence

Chairmans Report

Treasurers Report

e.t.c as chairman may deem as well being for the good of directing the

council meetings.

T

he BOD Council shall have one vote (en bloc) at all Annual and

General Meetings on all matters excluding the voting on the

Election of Officers.

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The Annual General Meeting of all affiliated clubs of The Academy

shall be held not later than the AGM.

Nominations containing name of candidate for Council shall be

lodged with the Secretary twenty-eight (28) days prior to the AnnualGeneral Meeting.

All nominations for BOD Council must have been approved at a

meeting of a member Club or Body. All nominations shall state that

the candidate accepts nomination and confirmed on company

letterhead.

Notices of motion must be forwarded to the Secretary to reach

him/her not later than 5.00pm twenty-eight (28) days before the

Annual General Meeting. All notices of motion should be forwarded to

the Club Secretaries fourteen (14) days before the Annual General

Meeting.

Extraordinary General Meetings

Extraordinary General Meetings may be called by any affiliated

Club or Body providing that Club or Body has a statement signed by

twelve (12) affiliated Clubs or Bodies, in which it states the nature and

reason for calling the meeting. This statement, which shall be in the

form of a resolution, is to be sent to the Secretary by registered mail.

Upon receipt the Gen-Secretary shall immediately convene an

Extraordinary General Meeting within seven (7) days. Should no such

meeting be held within thirty (30) days of the date of posting such

statement, the signatories to the statement shall be empowered to

call an Extraordinary General Meeting of The Academy affiliated Clubs

and Bodies for the purpose of presenting such statement.

No other business may be discussed at an EGM other than as set

out in the statement.

Standing Orders of the Council

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If after half an hour subsequent to the time fixed for a meeting no

quorum is present the meeting shall lapse.

o In the absence of the chairman and Vice-administrative the

Council shall elect a Chairman.

o The order of business shall be:

Ap

ologies and Absences

Co

nfirmation of Agenda

Co

nfirmation of Previous Minutes

Bu

siness Arising From Previous Minutes

Co

rrespondence

Chairmans Report

Tr

easurers Report

Su

b-committee and Portfolio Reports

Ge

neral Business

Da

te of next meeting

Powers of Council

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The Council in addition to the powers conferred upon

it in this Constitution:

Shall control the finance and assets of The Academy.

Adjudicate on all matters brought before it, which in

any way affects The Academy or the game of Soccer.

Shall have the power to make, alter or amend By-

Laws provided they are consistent with the Constitution.

Shall ensure that a proper audit of The Academy finances is conducted

annually as set out under Clause 10 of this Constitution.

The Common Seal

o The Common Seal shall be kept in the custody of the

Secretary and shall not be used under any circumstances

except under orders by the President or in his/her absence

by the Vice-President. It shall only be altered by a motion

passed by a meeting of The Academy.

Dissolution

o The Academy may be dissolved by a resolution carried by

not less than seventy-five per cent (75%) of the Members of

The Academy at a General Meeting called for that purpose.

o Any property remaining after satisfaction of debts and

liabilities of The Academy. After deduction of costs, charges

and expenses associated with the dissolution shall be

distributed to:

To

an incorporated association having objects similar to

those of The Academy

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Or

for charitable or benevolent purposes or other

purposes, as shall be determined by the Board.

Appointment of Committees

o The BOD Council shall appoint the following Committees at

its first meeting in every year. All positions shall be

honorary.

o The Disputes Board, which shall consist of six (6) persons,

The Academys President and (5) independent persons that

are not affiliated with any Club.

o The Chairman and two (2) independent members shall

constitute a Disputes Board

o A Fixtures Committee of at least two (2) persons working in

close cooperation with the professional staff.

o The Appeals Board, which shall consist of the Disputes

Board members not having heard the original case. The

decision by the Appeals Board shall be final.

Complaint Resolution

The carthageABC Soccer Club Board of Directors strives to ensure that

the Club provides a safe, respectful and sportsman-like environment

during all CSA related activities. While we take no pleasure in being put

in a position of having to mediate disputes or impose sanctions against

any individual, the board reserves the right (under Articles III and IV of

CSA's By-laws) to do so, with a clear conscious. This will happen when

and if the board deems that it is necessary on behalf of the children and

families we serve. A CSA Judiciary Committee has been established to

resolve any such concerns. See our (club disciplinary code)

documents therein established.

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If the situation remains unresolved, a meeting between concerned

parties might be scheduled with a CSA representative(s) present.

Any "action plans" resulting from this meeting will deal with

specific behaviors, including a time frame for resolution.

A board representative(s) will then monitor the situation during

the resolution period to ensure that the action plan is being

implemented. If the appropriate corrective behavior is not in

place, the CSA Judiciary Committee may impose sanctions against

any offending party including possible suspension, expulsion, and

legal action.

The CSA Judiciary Committee will endeavor to monitor all

complaints to a satisfactory conclusion and inform concerned

parties of the complaint's status and or outcome.

Risk Management Program

MOYO District football association (MDFA) mandates all coaches;

assistant coaches, team parents, referees and board members for CSA,

comply with our Risk Management Program. Since we do not always

know the individuals who will be working with or supervising our childrenduring the course of each soccer season, this program is an important

and worthwhile means of helping keep our children safe during Club

activities.

Through this statewide MDFA program, the MOYO district Patrol and

MDFA do a background check on ALL adults involved with the teams,

adults including but not limited to coaches, assistants and team parents

and team referees. This check will verify that there has been no reported

case(s) of child abuse, molestation, kidnapping, etc. by any club official

that may pose a danger to our children.

This is not meant to alarm anyone, and while this program offers no

absolute safeguard, it is a helpful precaution offering further assurance

and protection for our children.

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How Risk Management Works

A state form must be completed, with legal names, by each coach,

assistant coach, team parent, and any referees from each team

All current board members must have a current state of how to

guide the risk management of persons at the CSA.

Referees

Thank you for your commitment to be a Carthageabc Soccer Club

Referee. Our program could not exist without your support and we

appreciate all you do to make our soccer season possible.

In 2011, we shall create a CSA Judiciary Committee for the referees tohelp resolve any issues that might arise, and plan to have "Incident

Report," "Game Protest," and "Referee Evaluation" forms available at

information board. These forms are intended to further support our

referees and a sportsman-like atmosphere. Our hope in making these

reports available is:

1. coaches and parents who might otherwise cross the line into

verbal abuse toward referees, other coaches, etc., will have

another avenue (a written complaint) to express their concerns

and frustration away from the field, and

2. other parents who witness unsportsman-like conduct (i.e. verbal

abuse) will report these incidents.

Since referees are CSA's trained and licensed representatives, our board

will remain supportive of your decisions whenever possible and will work

with you to correct any concerns which might arise. Ultimately, we hope

unsportsman-like conduct will be curbed and our referees will benefit

through improved communications and training.

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ZERO TOLERANCE OF VERBAL ABUSE

The Board of Directors of CSA has adopted a "Zero Tolerance of Verbal

Abuse" policy. We appreciate our member parent's support in

maintaining a program, which reflects mutual respect, fair play,

cooperation, and sports- person-like conduct. We endeavor to provide a

positive environment conducive to improving our players' self-confidence

and understanding of life's important lessons through the examples we,

their parents set. While your board takes no pleasure in having to

monitor its member's behavior, we will do so, with a clear conscious,

when necessary. Our goal is to eliminate verbal abuse and maintain a

safe physical and respectful social atmosphere.

The earth does not revolve around the activities of CSA. Our perceptions,

attitudes, and behavior should not either. However, our young referees

are the children of CSA member families. As such, they deserve the

same respect, understanding, patience, kindness, and nurturing support

you would expect for your own children from their teachers, coaches,

and neighbors. Because of their love of soccer, these young referees

have committed to help put on CSA's season. When communicating with

our referees, please think of the message and experience you are

relaying to them. Ask yourself, would I want my child treated like this?

Since board members cannot be present at all activities, CSA needs our

member parents in ensuring that we maintain an atmosphere conducive

to the sharing of mutual respect, positive attitudes, and supportive

behavior. Please remember that we are all neighbors and that soccer

related activities are supposed to be both fun and -- more importantly --

a constructive learning experience for our children.Especially during game day excitement, we ask that all CSA members

remain supportive of our club and your team; respectful of our still

learning referees, club officials (all just volunteers), and opposing teams;

and patient and understanding when concerns arise.CSA believes these

are the most important lessons our players should learn from their

soccer experience.

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Our soccer club is committed to a policy of ZERO TOLERANCE OF

VERBAL ABUSE. Please report any incidence if you have witnessed:

Illegal activities

Abusive behavior

Game misconduct

Unsportsman-like conduct

Injury

Unsafe conditions

Other concerns that SCSC needs to address immediately

Incident Reports

The incident report will be acknowledged within 48 hours of receipt and

all effort will be made to address the concerns prior to the next

scheduled game. The incident report needs to be turned into a box , via

e-mail, or regular mail at our academy address. A committee will be

formed, comprised of the referee coordinator, judicial representative,

coach coordinator, president, and the registrar appropriate for the

gender involved. Notification of the outcome will be communicated to

the person who submitted the incident report, including the action taken.

Judicial will keep a log of all incident reports filed and their outcomes.

Our intent is to protect our players and family members from unsafe

physical conditions and practices, while maintaining a respectful,

supportive social environment. The CSA board takes no pleasure in

having to monitor unacceptable behavior and regrets being put in any

position requiring such action. However, on behalf of the children and

families we serve, we will do so, when necessary.C SA's Judiciary

Committee will review all complaints in a timely manner. Witness

confidentiality will be maintained when deemed appropriate.

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Please report all verbal abuse or other serious incidents

immediately.

Call +256-718-153818 or give the complaint to a CSA Board Member ,

Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. If less urgent, mail to:

Mailing Address:

CarthageABC Soccer Academy

P.O.BOX 71079 MOYO- KAMPALA

cell:+256- 0718-153818

Parent Sportsmanship Agreement

Your coach asks your cooperation in abiding by the rules and guidelines

players, coaches, referees, and spectators are required to follow. FIFA,

UYFA Soccer, Moyo District Asscioation DFA, and other local soccer club

set these guidelines forth.

In order to help us provide a fun and positive experience for everyone,

we will ask that you print out and sign out the Parent Sportsmanship

Agreement and return to your coach .please contact the academy for the

agreement forms before OR after registration.

THE SEASON WHAT TO

EXPECT

Medical

The Academy will be required to provide physiotherapists for 5-17 age

ranges.

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It is mandatory that all participants possess their own personal medical

insurance unless as otherwise seen and accepted by academy rules or

BOD approval.

PRACTICES - Officially, practice begins in August. CSA's Field

Coordinators and our coach, based upon field availability days, will

determine days and times. Each player is expected to participate in each

practice. Please inform your coach or team parent if your child cannot

attend any team activity. Players should bring a water bottle and must

wear shin guards during each practice where appropriate and necessary.

GAMES - Games typically are played on Saturdays and begin the

Saturday after Labor Day. The number and length of games played by

each team depends upon the age bracket of the players. Schedules

should be available a week before play begins. Players should arrive well

in advance of their games scheduled start time to allow for warming up.

Coaches will set player's preferred arrival time. Each player should bring

a water bottle and must wear shin guards during each game. Players

cannot play without shin guards. Players wearing braces or retainers are

suggested to wear a mouth protection device.

UNIFORMS - All players are required to wear club-approved uniformsincluding jersey (shirt), shorts, shin guards, knee length socks that cover

shin guards, and shoes. The club provides approved "Club" jersey and

shorts for all players in club colors (yellow, white and blue). Players must

agree to pay

a $40.00 replacementfee, if uniforms are not returned to CSA.

SCORES - The score for U5 - U8 games is not kept and all games in

these age groups are considered "TIES." Coaches (or their designated

representative) for U9 and above teams are required, win or lose, to

report the score of their game to CSA's Scorekeeper, by 8 p.m. on the

day of that game. Failure to do so may result in the game being counted

as a "loss."CSA is not responsible for any incorrectly recorded games

resulting from such failure.

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PICTURE DAY - Picture Day this year will be September. Please call

(the club's message number) for answers to your questions

FUNDRAISING - For 2010, the board has not voted to this fee in order to

eliminate the annual budget deficit.Registration fees do not cover all

costs of for the club, and we would appreciate fund raising donations or

volunteers to raise funds for our scholarship fund, field equipment, and

other items which enhance our players experience. If you would like to

volunteer to organize a fundraiser, please contat the club CEO at +256-

718-153818.

AWARDS, TROPHIES, & RECOGNITION - CSA will acknowledge

noteworthy players, teams, coaches, referees, and key volunteers during

the club's annual awards and general membership meeting following the

next season. This year the AGM is scheduled for December .

Soccer RulesGeneral Rules of Soccer

The following general rules are offered in an attempt to familiarize you

with the game of soccer for our children. It is not meant to be your only

source of information. Please do not use these simplified explanations to

call a game or judge whether a referee is properly officiating. Much of

both playing and officiating soccer are judgmental decisions.

Field of Play

Field of play Must be rectangular (sizes varies with age of players)

Age Field Size Goal Size

Under 6 30 x 20 yards 6x6



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U12-U19 100-110 x 60-70 yards 8x24

Playing Time and Ball Size

Age Play Time Ball Size

Under 6 4-8 minute quarters 3

Under 7 2-20 minute halves 3



Under 10 2-25 minute halves 4Under 11- 12 2-30 minute halves 4

U13-U14 2-35 minute halves 5



All children are to play 50% of the time. Children are placed on a

team by the registrar or by the soccer club executive board, not

by the coaches.

Number Of players on Team and Field

Age Players on field Players on field

Under 6-7 3 No Goalie 6

Under 8 4 8

Under 9 5 9

Under 10 6 10

Under 11 9 14U12-U19 11 18

A team must field at least 7 players (except U6-U8) within 15 minutes of

the scheduled game time or forfeit the game 1-0.

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Spectators

Spectators and extra players must remain at least 2 yards behind the

side boundary lines and not closer than 18 yards from the corner of the

field for all ages.

Substitutions

Unlimited substitutions are allowed with the referees consent by:

Either team only

After a goal

At half time

The Team

Making a throw in

Making a goal kick

With an injured player

When opposing coach subs

Game Referees

State Licensed Referees will officiate every game when available. Their

decisions concerning points of the game and the exercising the power

granted to him/her by the laws of the game are final. She/he generally

will use two linesmen or assistant referees to assist in determining when

the ball leaves the field of play and which team is entitled to return it to

play, and to identify off sides. carthageABC Soccer Club enforces a ZERO

TOLERANCE approach to any abuse towards its referees, coaches or

players by anyone verbally or physically.

Under 6-10 no penalty kicks or shootouts and tie games stand

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Charging from behind

Jumping at a player

Minor fouls result in an "indirect free kick" awarded to the opposing team

(a goal an not be made directly from this kick).

Minor fouls are identified as follows:

Playing dangerously

Charging fairly with the shoulder when the ball is not within

playing distance.

Intentionally obstructing an opponent when not playing the ball

Charging the goalie

When the goalie takes more than four steps while holding the ball

or intentionally holds up the game

When a player with his feet passes the ball back to the goalie

Slide Tackling When a player slides on the ground towards the ball, not

at the player (not allowed for U6-9 players).

Advantage If a player is fouled, the referee usually stops the play if thefouled player or his/ her team keeps possession, but if a stoppage might

benefit the offenders' team, play may be allowed to continue.

Out of Bounds The ball is out of bounds when it has completely crossed

the boundary line, either in the air or on the ground. It is returned to play

by the opposing team in one of three ways:

Throw-In: Ball must be thrown with both hands from behind and

over the head. Part of both feet must be on the ground, either on

or behind the touchline.

Goal kick: When a member of the attacking team puts the ball

out of play over the goal line, a goal kick is awarded to the

defending team. It must be taken from inside the goal area, on

the side of the field the ball went out of play. A goal cannot be

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scored directly from this kick. The goalie or any other player of his

team can take goal kicks.

Corner kick: When the defending team kicks the ball across the

goal line (not between the posts) the opposing team kicks the ball

from the corner arch closest to where it went out of play. A goal

can be made from this kick.

Required Equipment

Jersey or shirt

Socks that cover the shin guards

Shin guards (if a child does not have any shin guards, he/she maynot play in a game or practice)

Shorts

Mouth protection is optional for retainers or braces

Helmets are encouraged but not required

No baseball cleats (toe cleats)

No jewelry

Coaching Certificate Definitions

U-6 Coaching Certificate: Coaching U-6 Players The U-6

Coaching Certificate is designed to provide the first-time

parent/coach of five year olds with information on creating a

beneficial soccer environment. The course has been designed to

address the specific characteristics of this age group and to

present activities and games that are developmentally

appropriate. This is a 21/2-hour course.


Coaching Certificate is designed to provide the parent/coach of

seven year olds with information on creating a beneficial soccer

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environment. The course has been designed to address the

specific characteristics of this age group and to present activities

and games that are developmentally appropriate. This is a 21/2-

hour course.


Coaching Certificate is designed to provide the parent/coach of

nine year olds with information on creating a beneficial soccer

environment. The course has been designed to address the

specific characteristics of this age group and to present activities

and games that are developmentally appropriate. This is a 21/2-

hour course.

E Certificate Course The emphasis of the "E" course is on

coaching players 10-14 years of age. It is a general certificate of

11-a-side play and is intended for those coaches who are in the

transitional stage from coaching. Modified soccer to coaching 11

vs. 11 soccer. The course is best suited for those coaches with

several years' experience or who have attended one or more of

the youth module courses. The "E" course focuses on coaching

points and the teaching of technique, with an introduction to the

Principles of Play (attack and defense.) The "E" course also

provides elementary information on the management and

preparation of a team.

"D" License Course The attendees of a "D" course fall into two

distinct categories: coaches who are using the course to prepare

for the National "C" License and those who are using the course to

qualify for a particular level of coaching within their state. Many of

the latter are not required to further upgrade their license. In

addressing coaches in these two categories, the "D" course can

be seen as either preparatory or terminal. The "D" course is for

coaching players 14-17 years of age and emphasizes observing

mistakes and providing information to correct the mistakes. A

majority of the course schedule is devoted to practice coaching

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and practical examinations. Candidates will be examined by the

analysis of videotape footage for their knowledge and

understanding of tactics and methodology. There are also take-

home examinations on soccer injury prevention and the FIFA Laws

of the Game. Based on how well they do in the "D" License

course, candidates are awarded either a National "D" License,

which allows them to attend a National "C" License course after a

year, or a State "D" License. If a State "D" License is earned,

coaches interested in obtaining a National "C" can retake the "D"

course.

Documents

CSA Handbook