There have been many questions and some confusion about Game Check-In. Please see below as a reminder of the proper protocol.
USA League required credentials –
USA League rules state that player passes and FYSA Rosters must be used for all teams and all players in order to participate in USA League games. The rule states: “No Pass – No Play”, no exceptions. Also, ALL players must be listed on the FYSA Roster and/or guest player forms. This rule also applies to 9 and 10 year olds.
Keep in mind the following:
1) If “Recreational” guest players from your club are used, they must still have an FYSA Player Pass (with photo, signed and laminated). For “rec” players you plan on using as guest players, who do not already have a Player Pass – you must obtain one from your club registrar. Some Rec leagues, or in house rec programs do not require player passes – but they are easily obtained. Your registrar can simply print out a pass online. There is no additional charge from FYSA for this. FYSA “Temporary” (or unverified) player passes are allowed – they do not have to be USYS “Verified” passes.
2) Guest players – if you are using guest players, you must have player passes for them, as well as either: Option A – Proper FYSA guest player forms, attached to your regular FYSA team roster, or Option B: FYSA generated Event Roster including all regular players plus guest players on one form. Either of these is available from your club’s registrar, which they can obtain very easily from the FYSA website.
3) Academy rosters may have unlimited roster numbers – and players not participating in a game are “crossed off” the FYSA roster for game time, or use an FYSA event roster.
4) Players without player passes can NOT participate per USA current rules. Handwritten rosters, or similar, are not allowed – ONLY the Official FYSA documents listed are allowed (FYSA Official Roster, FYSA Guest Player Forms, FYSA Event Roster). Failure to provide the proper paperwork prior to the game may result in players not being allowed to participate, and/or teams not being allowed to play (resulting in a forfeit).
5) Also – if using guest players, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH USA LEAGUE RULES! Failure to follow the proper guest player rules may result in game results being overturned.
Finally, remember that all the rules above are those voted on by the USA affiliates (which includes all clubs within the league). The members decided on these rules over the years as requirements for play within our league. These rules were put in place by YOUR representatives, not the USA Board – we simply enforce the rules that you give us.
