High School Meeting Location Changes

Due to ongoing construction at Westminster HS, the August 9 rules interpreter meeting has been moved to Carroll Community College Room C272 at 7:00 PM. The August 16 rules test meeting has been moved to Carroll Christian School. Please note the changes.

USSF In-Service Clinic Special Date for July

The 2-hour clinic has been moved from July 8 to July 15 7:00-9:00 PM at Carroll Indoor.

BBSL and Player Passes

Recently there has been issues regarding the questionable eligibility of players.  It is a reminder that referees must check player passes prior to the start of every BBSL game and anyone who does not have a valid MSYSA player pass (or USYSA pass from another state) for the team for which they are playing cannot play.

New WAGS R&D Director

Sally D’Italia has taken over as R&D Director for WAGS. All R&D issues should be directed to her. The Spring 2010 Game report cards were printed prior to Sally coming on board, so they list Lula Bauer as being R&D Director. Cards for next season will reflect the correct contact info.

Sally can be reached at:
Email: Sally.D'Italia@APORTER.COM
Phone: 443-789-2798

Law 4 and Hair Control Devices

From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:

From:
Paul Tamberino
Director of Referee Development

Alfred Kleinaitis
Manager of Referee Development and Education

Law 4 (The Players' Equipment) requires that nothing be used or worn which is dangerous, with certain limited exceptions (religious or medical items). It is the responsibility of all members of the officiating team to ensure that this requirement is enforced, not only at the start of play but throughout the entire match.

Although ultimately it is the responsibility of the referee to decide if an item of equipment or clothing presents a danger, an increasing number of hair control devices are being seen which should not be allowed on the field. Referees should take note of the following guidelines when evaluating such devices:
Hair control devices which are elastic, flexible, and soft should be allowed.
Devices which are made of hard, sharp, edged, or breakable materials are not safe and may not be worn.
Beads or other similar decorative devices woven into or affixed on the hair are inherently dangerous and are not allowed.

Referees are strongly urged to be diligent in enforcing these guidelines in the interest of player safety.

Check the safety of the goals prior to every match!

The information below was originated by Jim Cosgrove of USYS, and forwarded by MSYSA. Please send this to your referees. If there is any questions as to the safety of the goals the referees are not to begin the match. Coaches do not have the authority to waive any safety concerns that the referee may have.

“As we progress further into spring and the start of the new soccer season, please remind your coaches and referees to inspect, BEFORE EVERY PRACTICE, TRAINING ACTIVITY, AND GAME (1) all goal posts and nets for safety, that they are properly anchored and secured, and (2) the field and areas around the field that is being used.

For further information, please see the US Youth Soccer website, http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/story.asp?story_id=619, or that of your State Association.”