ENYYSA Zero Tolerance Policy
September 4, 2009
TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
FROM: EASTERN NEW YORK YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
RE: ZERO TOLERANCE
United States Youth Soccer Association has adopted a “Zero Tolerance” policy. Therefore, effective September 1, 2009, in ALL YOUTH SOCCER MATCHES we will be enforcing the following modified Zero Tolerance Policy.
The use of Foul and Profane language towards another person – opponent, teammate, coaches, referees, etc – will result in AUTOMATIC EJECTION [RED CARD]
The use of Foul and Profane language out of frustration will result in AUTOMATIC WARNING [YELLOW CARD]
The above also affects ALL BENCH PERSONEL.
All game officials are required to inform both players and coaches of this policy prior to the match.
