BY LAWS OF THE
NORTH FORT WORTH ALLIANCE SOCCER ASSOCIATION (NFWASA)

2.1    (ARTICLE I) – OFFICES 

2.1.1    The principal office of the Association in the State of Texas shall be located in the City of Ft. Worth, County of Tarrant.  The Association may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Texas, as the Board of Directors may determine or as the affairs of the Association may require from time to time.

Registered Office and Registered Agent

2.1.2   The Association shall have and continuously maintain in the State of Texas registered office, and a registered agent whose office is identical with such registered office, as required by the State of Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.  The registered office may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office of the Association, and the Board of Directors may change the address of the registered office from time to time.

2.2    (ARTICLE II) – MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATION

2.2.1   Players and parents or guardian(s), limited to no more than two per family unit, with youth’s participation in a sport program sponsored by the Corporation shall be eligible for membership in the Association.  An individual who cannot be considered for membership through affiliation with a youth shall be eligible for membership as approved by a majority vote of the Association Board of Directors.

2.2.2   Applicants for membership shall properly complete a Registration form, submit a birth certificate, and pay all fees as applicable.  Applicants must comply with the by laws, Rules and Regulations of the Association, and other rules and requirements that the Board of Directors establishes.  Having complied with the foregoing, the Applicants may be accepted for membership by the Board of Directors.

2.2.3    Any adult, who agrees to abide by the by laws, and Rules and Regulations of the Association, and with the approval of the Board of Directors, may become a coach upon signing a Coaches Agreement and Background Information Sheet.

2.2.4   Annual membership is established as being from August 1 of the current year through July 31 of the following calendar year.

Voting Rights

2.2.5.   Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each item submitted to a vote of the membership.

 

Termination of Membership

 

2.2.6.   Any member of the Association (or coach, team, or official) may be expelled and his or her membership canceled, forfeited or suspended unilaterally by the Association’s Board of Directors or through it’s consideration of a recommendation of the Appeals and Disciplinary Committee or he or she may be ensured a hearing by the Appeals and Disciplinary Committee and/or by the Association’s Board of Directors for a violation of the Association’s Constitution, BY LAWS, Rules and Regulations or for conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Association.  A single red card shall not in itself be considered cause for expulsion.

 

2.2.7.      The Association will honor all orders of suspension of players, coaches, or referees issued by this Association or any other Association or USSF Division.

 

Resignation

 

2.2.8.      Any member may resign by giving written notice to the President, but such resignation shall not relieve the member so resigning of the obligation to pay any fees, assessments, or other charges theretofore accrued and unpaid unless otherwise excused by rules established by the Board of Directors.

 

2.3.            (ARTICLE III) – GOVERNMENT OF ASSOCIATION

 

Government of Association

 

2.3.1.      The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association and shall transact all business and enforce all rules for North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association.  It shall have the power to settle all disputes and protests.  All decisions of the Board of Directors are final.  The only appeal is to the North Texas State Soccer Association (NTSSA).

 

2.3.2.      There shall be no vote by proxy.

 

2.3.3.      Directors must be members of the Corporation.

 

Affiliation with The North Texas State Soccer Association

 

2.3.4.      This Association shall be directly affiliated with and comply with the authority of the North Texas State Soccer Association and shall represent all its members and respective interests in and before the NTSSA.

Superseding Authority of NTSSA Rules

 

2.3.5.      The Association recognizes the superseding authority of the rules of the North Texas State Soccer Association.

 

Territory of the Association

 

2.3.6.      The territory under the jurisdiction of the NFWASA is defined as:

Fort Worth City Limits, Bordered on the South by North Loop 820, on the West by Interstate I-35W, on the East by Hwy 377, and bordered on the North by Hwy 170. The area north of Golden Triangle Road is defined by the Keller Independent School District (KISD) feeder schools as follows:  Children who attend schools that are feeders for Keller High School are under the jurisdiction of the Keller Soccer Association (KSA), schools that are feeder schools for Central and Fossil Ridge High School are under the jurisdiction of NFWASA.

 
A map reflecting the territory under the jurisdiction of the Association shall be on file with NTSSA and the Secretary of the Association.

 

Jurisdiction

 

2.3.7.      This Association shall have jurisdiction over all members, administrators, referees, coaches, assistant coaches, managers, registered players, teams, parents, and other persons affiliated with such teams.  Each member will adhere to these by laws and Rules and Regulations and will comply with the authority of the Association.  If the Association is presented sufficient evidence that a member is not adhering to the by laws and Rules and Regulations, the Association will ask the First Vice-President/A&D Director to investigate the allegations and take necessary actions.

 

Fiscal Year

 

2.3.8.      The fiscal year of the Association shall be from August 1 through July 31 of the following year.

 

Books and Records

 

2.3.9.      The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of all meetings at its principle office.

 

Contracts, Checks, Deposits, and Gifts

 

2.3.10.  The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers of the Corporation, in addition to the officers so authorized by these by laws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation.  Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

 

2.3.11.  Two signatures, limited to the Secretary/Treasurer, the President, the First Vice-President and/or the Registrar, will be required on all checks for payment of the obligations of the Corporation.

 

2.3.12.  All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as approved by the Board of Directors.

 

2.3.13.  The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the Corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise for the general purposes or for any special purpose of the Corporation.

 

2.3.14.  A member of the board or a member of the association shall conduct an annual audit of the financial records, transactions and bank statements.  The board shall select this member each year by no later than the July board meeting in order to conduct the audit by no later than August 30 of the current year.  This member cannot be a board member who has signature authority as defined in 2.3.11.

 

Amendments to by laws

 

2.3.15.  These by laws may be altered, amended, or repealed, or new by laws may be adopted by a majority of the Directors present at any regular meeting, or at any special meetings, if at least ten (10) days notice is given of an intention to alter, amend, or repeal the by laws or to adopt new by laws.

 

 

2.4.            (ARTICLE IV) – MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION

 

Place of Meeting

 

2.4.1.      All meetings of the Association shall be held at such place and time as designated by the President.  All meetings of the Association will be open to the members of the Corporation.  Parliamentary procedures shall govern all meetings.

 

Special Meeting

 

2.4.2.      The President or a majority of the voting members of the Executive Board may call special meetings of the Association for any purposes.  Notification may be in person or in writing by postal mail or e-mail if at least two (2) days notice is provided.  Business transacted at all special meetings shall be confined to the purpose stated in the notice of the meeting.  For the purposes of conducting association business a quorum must be present to hold this meeting.  A quorum for this purpose shall be considered as a simple majority of the Executive Board provided one of those present is the President, First Vice-President or Second Vice-President.   A majority vote of those present is required in order for any actions to be taken.

 

Board of Directors Meetings

 

2.4.3.      The Board shall hold the meeting of the Board of Directors on a day of mutual agreement, on the first week of each month.  For the purposes of conducting association business a quorum must be present to hold this meeting.  A quorum for this purpose shall be considered as a simple majority of the voting members of the Executive Board plus a minimum of 2 members of the Extended Board, provided one of those present is the President, First Vice-President or Second Vice-President.  If the meeting is changed, then notice must be given in person or in writing by postal mail or e-mail, but not mandatory to be in writing.

 

Emergency Actions

 

2.4.4.      The Executive Committee (reference section 2.7.19) may take emergency action on matters demanding immediate attention when it is impractical or impossible to call a regular or special meeting, and in accordance with section 2.7.19.  A majority vote of the Executive Committee is required in order for any actions to be taken.

 

Notice of Meetings

 

2.4.5.      Written or printed notice stating the place, day and time of a meeting, and the purpose(s) for which the meeting was called, shall be delivered not less than ten and no more than fifty days before the meeting, either personally, by postal mail or e-mail, by or at the direction of the President, to each delegate or Board Member of record entitled to vote at the meeting, unless otherwise provided in these by laws.  This does not apply to the monthly Board of Director’s meeting.  If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the delegate or Board Member at their address as it appears on the records of the Association, with postage thereon prepaid.

 

Voting Procedures and Policies

 

2.4.6.      Each of the Board members shall cast one vote at Board meetings (each board member has only one vote, regardless of how many positions they hold), except the President who shall vote only in case of a tie and on changes to the by laws. The Referee Director or any other position that is reimbursed for their responsibilities shall not cast a vote.  Each of the Board members shall be a Delegate to General Meetings. Parliamentary procedures shall govern at all meetings.

 

2.5.            (ARTICLE V) – NOTICE

 

Manner of Giving Notice

 

2.5.1.      Whenever, under the provisions of applicable statutes, the Articles of Incorporation or these by laws, notice is required to be given to any delegate or Board Member of the Association and no provisions are made as to how such notice shall be given, it shall be construed to mean personal notice, shall be given in writing by postal mail or e-mail, addressed to such delegate or Board Member at the address appearing on the records of the Association.  Any notice required or permitted to be given by mail shall be deemed given at the time when the same is thus deposited in the United States mail as aforesaid.

 

Waiver of Notice

 

2.5.2.      Whenever any notice is required to be given to any delegates or Board Members of the Association under the provisions of applicable statutes, the Articles of Incorporation or these by laws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person(s) entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated in such notice, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.  Attendance at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meetings, except where a person attends for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground(s) that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

 

2.6.            (ARTICLE VI) – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

                  

Board of Directors

                    

2.6.1.      The business and affairs of the Association shall be managed by its Board of Directors, which shall consist of the Directors of this Association, each of whom will be entitled to one vote with the exception of any position that is considered to be paid for their services (i.e. Referee Director/Assignor).  The Board of Directors shall transact all business of the Association and shall have the power to enforce the Laws of the Games, Rules of the NTSSA, the United States Soccer Federation and its respective divisions, and the by laws and Rules and Regulations of this Association.  The Board of Directors shall also hear appeals of decisions of their A&D Committee.  Any member elected to the Board shall complete and sign a North Texas Background Information Sheet.

 

Election of Board of Directors

                       

2.6.2.      The Board of Directors shall be elected for term length as provided in 2.6.3, and may succeed themselves in office.  Any Director that desires to seek election to another office must first resign the office that he/she is holding, in writing by postal mail or e-mail, prior to the election.  Elections shall be held during the month of May as agreed upon by the board at the April board meeting for the current voting year and as follows:  An election ballot made available at an agreed upon time, date and location during the month of May, and no later than the 3rd week in May.  The ballot may be in the form of paper or on-line media.   

The Members will elect by majority vote of the total vote count each Director seat whose term is open.  Newly elected board members shall take office on June 1.

 

Board of Directors and Terms

 

2.6.3.      The Board of Directors divided by the Executive and Extended board and with terms as noted below:

 

Executive Board

            Position                                                                  Term (years)              Frequency (elected)

            President                                                                        2                           (even years)
First Vice President (Appeals & Discipline)                     2                            (odd years)
Coaches Director (Second Vice President)                     2                           (even years)
Secretary/Treasurer                                                        2                            (odd years)
Registrar                                                                         2                           (even years)
Scheduling Director                                                        2                            (odd years)
Special Events Coordinator                                             2                            (odd years)
Equipment Director                                                         2                            (odd years)

            Field Director                                                                 2                           (even years)

Extended Board

            Referee Director/Assignor                                               2                           (even years)

            Coaching Commissioners                                                7                            (every year)

            Haslet Commissioner                                                      1                            (every year)

 

Removal

                  

2.6.4.      Any member of the Board of Directors shall be required to resign following a vote of no confidence in his/her ability to remain in office, 20% of the members may petition for such a vote.  The petition must be submitted in writing, only by a member of the Association, to the Board of Directors, which in turn will review the petition within 5 days of receipt of such petition.  The vote of no confidence must be passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the members present provided they constitute a quorum per 2.4.3.  If an Officer receives this vote of no confidence, he/she is automatically suspended from the Board.

 

2.6.5.      Any member of the Board of Directors who is absent from three (3) consecutive monthly board meetings may have his/her office declared vacant at the discretion of the board.  Removal will be upon request from a board member and upon a majority vote of the members present provided they constitute a quorum per 2.4.3.  Note:  This is not equivalent to a vote of no confidence per section 2.6.4.

 

Vacancies

 

2.6.6.      The Nominating Committee or a current Director will find a candidate and present this person to the Board of Directors for a majority Board approval, with vote to be conducted at a regular or special scheduled meeting.

 

Minutes

 

2.6.7.      The Board of Directors shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings.  The minutes shall be placed in the minute book of the Association.  Minutes for each meeting shall be approved at the next scheduled Board meeting.

 

Compensation

 

2.6.8.      The Board of Directors shall serve without salary for their services, with the exception of the Referee Director/Assignor.  Any Board of Director member may be reimbursed for expenses approved by the budget and/or the Board of Directors.

 

Grievance Involving Board of Directors Members

 

2.6.9.      A member of the Board of Directors can be a member or official of a team, or club.  In the event of any grievance involving such organization, he/she may not act in its behalf nor be entitled to vote on the grievance.

 

 

2.7.            (ARTICLE VII) – OFFICERS:  Power and Duties

 

President

 

2.7.1.      The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Association and shall in general, supervise the business and affairs of the Association.  He/she shall preside at all Association meetings, unless he/she otherwise empowers another Director to perform in his absence.  He/she shall appoint committees as deemed necessary, assign duties to Directors and Officers as required, take prudent and reasonable action in circumstances not covered in the by laws, and such authority is implicit in the office.  He/she is ex-officio voting member of all Committees.  He/she shall cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie in any meeting, or he/she may waive the right to do so.  He/she may sign with the Secretary/Treasurer or any other proper Officer of the Association authorized by the Board of Directors any deed, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors have authorized to be executed, except in the cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated to the Board of Directors by these by laws or by statue of some other Officer or agent of the Association.  The President with the Secretary/Treasurer or other authorized Officer may sign checks and pay indebtedness up to $300.00 without seeking express authorization from the Board of Directors. He/She shall designate a Parliamentarian for all General and Board meetings. He/she shall also serve as the NFWASA representative to the Northern Mid-Cities Soccer League (NMCSL) and attend, or designate another board member to attend, all NMCSL meetings.

 

First Vice President (Appeals and Discipline (A&D))

 

2.7.2.      The First Vice President shall succeed to the office of President in the event that office becomes vacant.  He/she shall serve in that office until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting, at which time the Board of Directors will appoint a President to serve until an election can be held at the next Annual Election to fill the office of President.  The First Vice-President shall succeed to the powers of the President in his/her absence.  He/she shall be responsible for seeing that the administrative policies and operation of the Association are carried out.  He/she shall be the NTSSA delegate and attend, or designate another board member to attend, all NTSSA meetings.            


He/she shall chair the Appeals and Disciplinary Committee in accordance with NFWASA and NTSSA A&D policies.  The A&D Chairman will select the panel to chair hearings from the A&D Committee pool.  He/she shall be responsible for scheduling, conducting, and chairing all A&D committee meetings and reporting the results of hearings to NFWASA, Northern Mid-Cities Soccer League (NMCSL) and NTSSA.  The First Vice-President may select an alternate A&D Chairman to chair hearings by a majority vote of the A&D Committee and with approval of the President.  In the event the A&D Chairman is involved in the incident in question, the NFWASA President will select an alternate A&D Chairman.

 

Coaches Director (Second Vice-President)

 

2.7.3.      The Coaches Director shall notify all coaches of meetings, clinics, and any other activities as deemed necessary by the Board.  He/she shall oversee the age Commissioners, responsible for informing each Commissioner of any activities and information that must be communicated to the coaches.  He/she shall succeed to the powers of the President in the absence of both the President and First Vice-President.  He/she shall be responsible for identifying coaching candidates and maintaining the coaching list, including license information.  He/she shall be responsible for promoting coaching education and other developmental coaching activities, including the responsibility for scheduling of coaching clinics.

 

Registrar

 

2.7.4.      The Registrar shall be responsible for the registration and eligibility of all players, coaches and teams within the jurisdiction of the Association, and shall forward registration information to NTSSA.  He/she shall be the chair for the Registration Committee.

 

Secretary/Treasurer

 

2.7.5.      The Secretary/Treasurer shall record the minutes of all meetings, attend to all correspondence, keep records for NFWASA, and remind each Director of the Board of all meetings.  He/she shall collect all monies, keep a detailed account of income and expenses, maintain a NFWASA checking account, pay all fees and expenses as authorized by the Board, coordinate the preparation of budgets, and submit a financial report at each monthly meeting.  He/she shall chair the Finance Committee whose roles include the creation of an annual budget for NFWASA He/she shall provide the annual budget to the Board for final review at the June Board Meeting.  He/she shall be responsible for filing the annual tax return through NTSSA each year.

 

Scheduling Director

 

2.7.6.      The Scheduling Director shall be responsible for the scheduling of all season and playoff games including recreational league games as well as other games played on NFWASA fields including Alliance club and academy games..  He/she shall attend all scheduling meetings with other identified Associations.  He/she shall deliver the appropriate number of copies, for the current season game schedule, to all Commissioners.  .  He/she shall be responsible for other miscellaneous scheduling activities including, but not limited to, Team Scheduled Practice Times, coordinating Picture Scheduling with the Special Events Coordinator and Scheduling for NFWASA hosted Tournament Games.

 

Referee Director/Assignor

                   

2.7.7.      The Referee Director shall maintain a current certified NTSSA Assignor license.  He/she will be responsible for informing all Referees, Assistant and Associate Referees, and potential candidates, of all clinics, re-certification classes, and upgrade clinics.  He/she shall schedule and oversee referee meetings, minimum of 1 per season, to update all Referees of FIFA/USSF and/or NFWASA rule and by law changes.  He/she shall be responsible for scheduling and assigning Referees for all NFWASA home league and playoff games including recreational league games as well as other games played on NFWASA fields including Alliance club and academy games and NFWASA hosted tournament games.  He/she is responsible for observing referee activities and developing methods to assist with referee development and improvement.  He/she will be paid for each game scheduled based on a fee as agreed upon by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.  As a paid member of the association, he/she does not have voting authority for Board decisions.

 

Equipment Director

 

2.7.8.      The Equipment Director shall be responsible for ordering and distributing all uniforms for each team as required at the beginning of the fall season and for new players for the spring season.  He/she shall obtain board approval for the uniform selected for each playing year.  He/she shall also be responsible for obtaining balls, cones, nets, flags and other such equipment as required to support NFWASA and NFWASA teams during the playing year.  He/she shall be responsible for ordering and distributing trophies for each player at the end of each season.  “Participation” trophies shall be awarded for all U9 and younger teams.   U10 and older teams shall be awarded trophies for placing 1st or 2nd in their division; or for placing 3rd provided they have won a minimum of 70% of their league games.

 

Field Director

 

2.7.9.      The Field Director shall be responsible for coordinating all work and costs for field maintenance and development.  He/she will be responsible for working with the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation division, the City of Fort Worth Athletics Department, the Keller Independent School District (KISD), the Summerfields Baptist Church and the NFWASA Board of Directors for continued field maintenance and development for NFWASA and City of Fort Worth fields within NFWASA boundaries.  He/she is responsible for ensuring the fields are properly maintained at all times prior to and during each season, to include making the fields safe and prepared for practice and game use.  Preparation for game activities includes, but is not limited to, ensuring the fields are lined, the goals are in a safe and secure condition and the nets are in good condition.

 

Special Events Coordinator

 

2.7.10.  The Special Events Coordinator shall be responsible for the miscellaneous special event activities during each season; including, but not limited to Concessions, Tournament Special Events, Public Relations, Promotions, Fundraising, Sponsorship, Pictures, etc.  The Special Events Coordinator shall act in the role of public relations for NFWASA responsible for publicizing the activities of the Association. He/She shall also be responsible for informing the public of the time and place of registration for each season and for publishing a newsletter as funds permit. He/She shall be responsible for the organization and coordination of efforts to obtain supplemental funding which may be in the form of sponsorships, grants, donations, etc. He/She will coordinate the taking and distribution of team pictures with the selected picture company.

 

Coaching Commissioners (Age Specific for U5 through U19)

 

2.7.11.  All Commissioners shall serve under the supervision of the Coaches Director. The Commissioners will be responsible for keeping coaches informed of all activities and policies of the Association and any other information necessary to fulfill their duties for the age group as assigned by the Coaches Director. Commissioners will prepare and distribute schedules for games in their league(s). For age groups U5 through U8 Commissioners will reschedule postponed games as necessary, the Scheduling Director shall manage all scheduling activities for U9 and older games. They will settle minor disputes involving coaches, schedules, and practice sites and they shall monitor the coaches in order to maintain the highest possible standard of coaches’ conduct and sportsmanship. If a situation arises that involves more than one league or may require disciplinary action, the Commissioner shall notify the Coaches Director who will call a meeting of the League representatives. The First Vice-President, or his representative, shall attend the meeting in an advisory capacity. If the Coaches Director and the League cannot resolve the problem, or they feel it involves a serious infraction of the rules, they will refer the problem to the Appeals and Disciplinary Committee or the Board. Any decision made by the League in joint meeting may be appealed to the Board. Commissioners are responsible for providing new and/or replacement coaches for each team in their respective league(s). All coaches’ names will be submitted to the Coaches Director for screening and approval.

 

Haslet Commissioner

 

2.7.12.  The Commissioner for Haslet shall be responsible for the miscellaneous activities each season as they relate to members from the Haslet area; including, but not limited to Public Relations and advertising for registration.  He/She shall also be responsible for informing the Haslet area of the time and place of registration for each season, including the distribution of the required advertising as approved by the NFWASA board. He/She shall be the primary representative on the NFWASA board bringing any issues specific related to the Haslet area to their attention.

 

Committees

 

2.7.13.  The Board of Directors shall have the authority to remove individuals from committees or subcommittees or eliminate subcommittees and committees as necessary.

 

2.7.14.  The Board of Directors may remove the Chairman of a sport committee by a majority vote.

 

2.7.15.  Unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors designating a committee, a majority of the whole committee shall constitute a quorum.

 

2.7.16.  Appeals and Disciplinary Committee                                        

The Committee will investigate all appeals to the Board and cases of serious infractions of the Association rules. The Committee will forward its findings to the Board with a recommendation of action. The Board may accept, reject or modify the Committee's recommendation as it chooses.  The First Vice-President shall act as the Committee chairman.  Additional Committee members shall include two other members selected by the First Vice-President and approved by the Board.  The First Vice-President and the Committee may select an alternate chairperson for A&D hearings by board approval, as they deem necessary.

 

2.7.17.  Nominating Committee                                                            

The Nominating Committee will recruit, screen and recommend candidates for Board positions that are to be elected in the spring.  The committee will perform the same duties for Board positions that become vacant before the term of that office normally expires.  The Committee shall also be responsible for directing the annual elections including the creation of the ballot (in accordance with 2.6.2).  Committee members shall include a chairman and two other members appointed by the President with the consent of the Board.

 

2.7.18.  Finance Committee                                                                  

The Finance Committee will monitor the receipts and expenditures of the Association and will ensure that the non-profit status of the Association is protected. The Committee shall direct the preparation of the annual budget. The Committee will review the adequacy of the Association's funds, recommending uses for surpluses and alerting the Board of potential shortages and ensuring to maintain the integrity of the non-profit status.  The Committee shall help prepare and submit the annual tax return.  Committee members shall include the Treasurer as chairman, one of the President or First Vice-President, and an Association member with experience in the financial area selected by the Treasurer or by the President.

 

2.7.19.  Executive Committee                                                               

The Executive Committee will be called to meet as needed to act on an emergency basis.  This committee will have the power to act on behalf of the Board, with actions to be provided in writing by postal mail or e-mail to the Board within 3 days of the decision and subject to further review at the next scheduled board meeting.  A majority vote of the Executive Committee is required in order for any actions to be taken.  Committee members shall include the President as chairman, the First Vice-President, and three (3) appointed by the President from the following list:  Coaches Director, Secretary/Treasurer, Registrar, Special Events, Scheduling Director, Field Director, or Equipment Director. The President can appoint the additional three (3) committee members on a revolving basis as necessary to support the required committee membership.

 

2.7.20.  Registration Committee                                                            

The Registration Committee will be responsible for the fall and spring registration.  This responsibility shall include, but not be limited to:

 

1.      Selecting the date(s), times(s) and location(s).

2.      Entering all necessary registration data (coaches and players).

3.      Preparing and copying all necessary team/coach/player documentation.

4.      Preparing and distributing all necessary team/coaching documentation for the fall and spring coaches meetings.

 

 

2.8.            NFWASA TEAM GUIDELINES

 

2.8.1.      All NFWASA teams must display the NFWASA logo on their playing jersey for all league and TOC games, but not mandatory at tournaments.  All NFWASA provided uniforms come already equipped with the logo.  For teams that purchase alternate uniforms, the logo must be supplied by NFWASA for placement on the jersey.

 

2.8.2.      NTSSA Tournament of Champions (TOC) – North Texas sponsors the Tournament of Champions at the end of each fall season.  The tournament is invitation only, represented by teams in each U10 and older age group as invited by each NTSSA playing association. 

The NFWASA policy for invitation to TOC is as follows:  Teams are selected in U10/U12/U14/U16 and U19 age brackets at the discretion and approval of a majority vote of the NFWASA Board of Directors.  For invitation to TOC, the Board will only consider teams that have won more than 50% of their league games.

 

2.8.3.      All NFWASA teams are responsible to NFWASA for their behavior during league and tournament games in accordance with NFWASA by laws and Rules and Regulations, regardless of the location of the event.