Purpose

The purposes of FYSA are:
1. To promote soccer within Fernie and develop good sportsmanship, fair play and respect for others.
2. To provide and govern an organized soccer program which promotes player development and skill improvement.
3. To maintain affordable fees to allow all interested players the opportunity to play. No player will be denied based on affordability.
4. To challenge players and teams to attain their highest potential level of play within their age division.
5. To encourage all players to participate within Fernie Youth Soccer Association regardless of their ability or background.
6. To develop soccer fields and soccer facilities in Fernie.

Bylaws, Policies and Codes of Conduct

FYSA follows BC Soccer Association and Canada Soccer Codes of Conduct and Ethics by adhering to the following:

 

Constitution

 FYSA Consitution

Bylaws

 FYSA Bylaws

Codes of Conduct

Parents Code of Conduct

Coaches Code of Conduct

FYSA Code of Conduct to Protect Children

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

 

Policies

BC Soccer Lightning Safety Policy

BC Soccer Air Quality Safety Policy

Board of Directors & Volunteer Roles

Have you thought about getting involved in soccer? Our soccer program has over 400 players that come together and play throughout the Spring. This wouldn't be possible without our Board members and all our volunteers.

We have many different positions to pick from and you know what....if you don't know much about soccer, that's ok, we would love to welcome you and appreciate any time you can offer to FYSA. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and send us an email any time, ferniesoccer@gmail.com

FYSA Board positions

PRESIDENT:
Ensures the association functions according to its Constitution, By-Laws and Purpose. Key responsibility
is to guide board activity by calling meetings, preparing agendas and chairing meetings.

PAST PRESIDENT:
Participates in board activities and provides advice.

VICE-PRESIDENT:
Inherits President responsibilities when the President is absent or unable to act.

TREASURER:
Manages and keeps record of all monies received and disbursed by the association. Prepares financial
statements as requested by the board and for the Annual General Meeting.

SECRETARY:
Keeps an accurate record of board meetings and makes minutes available to the Association. Files a BC
Society Report with BC Registries within 30 days after each Annual General Meeting.

HEAD COACH:
Maintains an effective line of communication between the coaches, the association and the National
Coaches Certification Program. Helps identify team coaches and co-ordinates training programs for all
coaches and team officials.

HOUSE COORDINATOR:
Ensures there is a division Coordinator for each House League division and helps identify team coaches
and year-end championship committee. Calls meeting (late March) with division coordinators to set game schedules and identify chair for year-end championship committee. Contacts photographer to schedule player photos.

DIVISION COORDINATORS:
Works with House Coordinator to set game schedules and year-end championships. Assigns players to
teams and communicates team rosters/division game schedule with coaches/managers at the beginning
of the season. Liaison between the board and coaches/managers regarding opportunities and challenges
encountered throughout season. Informs the Equipment Manager of equipment requirements to
operate their division.

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR:
Identifies and supports Development team coaches and managers. This includes providing guidance on
practices, games, and use of equipment to achieve the level of skills and tournament attendance which
that Division is striving to achieve for that season.

REFEREE COORDINATOR:
Schedules training clinics and communicates with candidate players to ensure enough referees and
assistant referees for the Association. Sets referee schedules for House League and tournaments. Tracks
and pays referees for work completed.

RISK MANAGER:
Works with the board to identify major risks and makes recommendations to reduce or manage those
risks. Ensure all association volunteers have completed Vulnerable Sector Check with the RCMP and
maintain these records for the Association.

EQUIPMENT MANAGER:
Ensures players, coaches and referees have sufficient equipment for the House League and
Development seasons. Key responsibilities are:
1. Identify FYSA equipment priorities and order items required.
2. Ensure equipment purchases are within allocated annual budgets and league timelines.
3. Coordinate volunteers to move goal nets onto the field as well as distribute equipment to
House League bags (Spring equipment day) and Development coaches.
4. Helps identify and train equipment helpers to open the shed, clean/replace equipment as
needed and lock-up the shed after each practice.

Criminal Record Check

BC Soccer and FYSA require all volunteers working with children have a Criminal Record Check (CRC) done every 3 years.

When volunteering for FYSA there is no cost for requesting a CRC. You will be able to complete one online or in person at your local RCMP disptch office.

Please visit: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck

Access Code: QRHEJG7PJZ

 

Please select "share the results of the Criminal Records Check"

 

If the online check does not work, please print one of these letters for the local detachments:

 

Here is the information letter:  Criminal Record Check Letter

Here are the details to complete the paper application:

Fernie Youth Soccer Association

PO Box 2751, 897 Mt Washburn St

Fernie, BC

V0B 1M0

Contact: Coralee Jacobson

ferniesoccer@gmail.com

 

Guidelines

FYSA Rule of Two Guidelines

FYSA Rule of Two Guidelines

Steps for Reporting Child Abuse

C2K_StepsForReportingChildAbuse_CAC_en.pdf (commit2kids.ca)

Steps for Reporting Inappropriate Conduct

C2K_StepsForReportingInappropriateConduct_CAC_en.pdf (commit2kids.ca)

FYSA Coach-Player Interaction Guidelines

FYSA Coach-Player Interaction Guidelines