Annual Fall MeetingNovember 10, 2012

AgendaPresidents UpdateTreasurers Update Proposed Schedule*Key Dates and FeesElection of Officers* (by Ballot)Other Business VSA Information *requires a Member vote

Main Points for TodayReview of Proposed Merger with VSADiscuss and Confirm Spring ScheduleLeague Play on Memorial DayU10 Automatically in Kohls Cup

Highlights from 2012Season ran fairly smoothlyVSL issued schedule on or near when promisedMatch Cancellation Policy had desired effectCompetition committees again established balanced bracketsMemorial Day Jamboree didnt pan outLate Season mid-weeks games were problematicReferee Coverage left a lot to be desired

The Year AheadJamboree will be league play on Memorial Day weekend at the Tree Farm. All D2 and D3 teams will have 2 matches scheduled6 weekends available between May 4th/5th and June 15th (Nordic Cup) including Memorial Day June 29th and 30th are available for league play and VSL encourages clubs to use that weekend for matches

Treasurers Report See Hand Out

2013 Spring Match DatesU8 COED

D2 U8'sComment1Sunday, May 05, 20132Sunday, May 12, 20133Sunday, May 19, 2013Sunday, May 26, 2013Memorial Day Weekend4Sunday, June 02, 20135Sunday, June 09, 2013Kohl's Cup

2013 Spring Match DatesU10 Boys and Girls

Match#D2 & D3 U10'sComments1Sunday, May 05, 20132Friday, May 10, 20133Sunday, May 12, 20134Saturday, May 18, 20135Sunday, May 19, 20136&7Saturday, May 25, 2013Memorial Day Weekend8Sunday, June 02, 20139Saturday, June 08, 2013Kohl's Cup

2013 Spring Game DatesDivision 1 U11, U12, U13 & U14

Match #Division 1 U11*,12,13 &14Comments1Saturday, May 04, 20132Saturday, May 11, 20133Sunday, May 12, 2013 New Match Date This YearFriday, May 17, 2013State Cup Play Quarters if Needed4Saturday, May 18, 2013Sunday, May 19, 2013State Cup SemisSaturday, May 25, 2013Memorial Day Weekend5Saturday, June 01, 2013Sunday, June 02, 2013State Cup Final6Saturday, June 08, 2013Saturday, June 29, 2013Make Up DayNote * If not enough teams for U11 bracket will group with U12 Div 2

2013 Spring Match DatesDivision 2 & 3 U12 Girls(D1 U11 Girls)

Match #D2 & D3 U12 Girls (D1 U11 Girls)1Sunday, May 05, 20132Friday, May 10, 20133Sunday, May 12, 20134Saturday, May 18, 20135Sunday, May 19, 20136&7Saturday, May 25, 2013Memorial Day Weekend8Sunday, June 02, 20139Sunday, June 09, 2013

2013 Spring Match DatesDivision 2 & 3 U12 Boys and U14 Girls and Boys

D2 & D3 U12 Boys and U14 Girls and Boys1Sunday, May 05, 20132Saturday, May 11, 20133Sunday, May 12, 20134Friday, May 17, 20135Sunday, May 19, 20136 & 7Sunday, May 26, 2013Memorial Day Weekend7Saturday, June 01, 20138Sunday, June 02, 20139Sunday, June 09, 2013

2013 Spring Match DatesDivision 1 & 2 U15 U19

D1/D2/D3 U15 - U191Sunday, May 05, 20132Sunday, May 12, 20133Sunday, May 19, 2013State Cup Semifinals4 (D2)Sunday, May 26, 2013Memorial Day Weekend4 D1, 5 (D2)Sunday, June 02, 2013State Cup Finals5 D1, 6 (D2)Sunday, June 09, 2013Sunday, June 16, 2013Nordic CupSunday, June 23, 2013Make Up Day/EU TourneySunday, June 30, 2013Make Up Day

2013 Spring Calendar

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Divisional Rules RecapDivision 1Submit Application All Clubs can submitCompetition Committee Review all D1 ApplicationsSets up Preliminary Brackets Sent out for review and comments. Brackets will be primarily based on State Cup entrants. Roster Sizes Per VSA/State Cup (U14 & U15 up to 22 this year)Guest Players change terminology to Club PlayerDual Rostering D1 players can dual roster on a D2 teamNo player can be on two D1 Rosters

Divisional Rules RecapDivision 2All Clubs can submit applicationRecommend choosing Div 2 based on Tryouts and winter training and if team is primarily the 2nd year of the age bracket Recommend at least 2 training sessions per weekDevelop brackets based on geographyRoster Size recommendationsClub Players YES as outlinedDual Rostering a maximum number is set for D1 players to be dual-rostered on a D2 Team

Divisional Rules RecapDivision 3All Clubs can submit applicationRecommend choosing Div 3 if team is just formed based on sign ups or winter training places them as developing, and they are primarily the 1st year of the age bracket Recommend at least 1 training session per weekDevelop brackets based on geographyRoster Size recommendationsClub Players YES as outlinedDual Rostering a maximum number is set for D1/2 players to be dual-rostered on a D3 Team

Divisional Rules RecapROSTER AND PLAYER PASSESTHEY ARE REQUIRED! No exceptions.U8 ask the opposing coach to check each teams roster prepare them for the next level AND to make sure they are registered with VSA so that all the available insurance coverage is in placeSCHEDULEAll Schedules are final only permissible reschedule is due to State Cup FinalsCancellation Policy

VSL VSA MergerObjectives Behind Possible Merger: Eliminate redundancy of administration. The goal is to have full-time rather than volunteer staff available to help organize and manage the league. Considerations are costs for professionals and board representation for clubs.Similar team and player registration process, entry and rosters go to one location.Improved recruitment/training/supply of referees.Economy of running the combined programs.

Process: Currently nothing in the Bylaws allow this to happen. Goal is to draft revisions and ask clubs to vote via e-mail on Bylaw change.

This Season: Nothing will change, the idea is to have this in place for the 2014 season

Web ResourcesVermont Soccer League: www.vermontsoccerleague.orgVermont Soccer Association: www.vermontsoccer.org

League & VSA Key DatesNov 11VSL Annual Fall MeetingNov 4 & 11Olympic Development Team Tryouts, Tree FarmJan 4D1 Rosters/Fees/Forms and State Cup Applications Due to VSAFeb 10All League Team Registration and Fees due (GotSoccer)Mar 8D2/D3 Division Rosters/Fees/Forms Due to VSAMar 18Spring Schedule postedApril 7Spring Schedule Revisions DueApril 14Spring Schedule FrozenMay 3State Cup Roster FreezeMay 3Spring League beginsMay 17Kohls American Cup Applications Due to VSAMay 17State Cup Quarter Finals (If needed) Tree FarmMay 19State Cup Semi-FinalsMay 28-29Jamboree Tree FarmJun 2State Cup Finals, Tree Farm Jun 8-9Kohls American Cup Festival, Tree FarmJun 30Spring League EndsJun 27US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships begin, Kingston Rhode IslandJul 22US Youth Soccer National Championships begin, Kansas

2012-13 Fee ScheduleVSL Fees (2 Installments - Entry Fee due when you enter & Ref Fees invoiced after schedule is built)$50 Annual Membership Fee per Club (with Ref Fees Invoice)$75 Entry Fee ($175 U8s) REQUIRED BEFORE SCHEDULE WILL BE BUILT!Total Fees Estimate

Division Age GroupEst FeesD1State CupU11/U12$190.00D1U11/U12$210.00D1State CupU13/U14$365.00D1U13/U14$420.00D1State CupU15/U16$405.00D1U15/U16$475.00D1State CupU17-U19 $450.00D1U17-U19 $525.00D1& D2 & D3 Includes KohlsU8$175.00D1& D2 & D3Includes KohlsU10$325.00D2 & D3U12$280.00D2 & D3U14$595.00D2 & D3U16$475.00D2 & D3U19 $525.00

Membership VotingProposed ScheduleApproval by voice voteConfirmation by BallotBoard of Directors ElectionsReview of candidatesElection by Ballot

VSA InformationVermont Soccer Association is here to answer questions

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