Policies

Dedham Youth Soccer Organization Policies

Dedham Youth Soccer is committed to providing a safe, fair, and enjoyable soccer experience for all players, coaches, referees, and families. Our organization follows a set of clear policies designed to promote **player development, sportsmanship, and community values.** These policies cover important areas such as **code of conduct, safety procedures, team formation, coach and referee requirements, and compliance with Massachusetts Youth Soccer and BAYS league standards.** By adhering to these policies, we ensure a positive environment where everyone can grow, compete, and enjoy the game of soccer together.

Concussion Policy

Dedham Youth Soccer strictly adheres to the BAYS Mandatory Concussion Policy in both our Town and Travel Programs.

Coaches, players, parents and all members of the Dedham Youth Soccer community are expected to uphold this policy. You can access the BAYS Mandatory Concussion policy on the BAYS website via the following URL: www.bays.org/ConcussionPolicy

MYSA Zero Tolerance Policy

This Zero Tolerance Policy in an effort to decrease the abuse of soccer Officials (Referee, Assistant Referee, Linespeople, 4th Official). We must all work together to deter and eliminate all levels of verbal abuse or negative criticism of Officials. We would not tolerate such behavior towards our children, we must not tolerate the same towards our Officials. Read More.

MYSA Player Code of Conduct

All Mass Youth Soccer players are encouraged to take the time to read this Player’s Code of Conduct. As a Parent or Guardian, please encourage your player to read the guidance, or read and discuss it with your younger player, to help them understand the importance of following this Code of Conduct. This guidance applies to players of every age and we rely on our Parents, Guardians, and Coaches to help instill the Code of Conduct in our players as part of the culture of our game.

MYSA Coach Code of Conduct

Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, Inc. (Mass Youth Soccer) and its Member Organizations (our Town Programs, Clubs, and Leagues) are committed to promoting the highest levels of respect and consideration in the conduct of all participants (coaches, players, spectators, and referees) during matches at all levels. We want to ensure that matches are fair, positive, and enjoyable experiences for all of the children and adults involved. A soccer match should be friendly and unifying - a spirited social and athletic occasion for all.

MYSA Spectator Code of Conduct

We all should be proud of how well our children do as they learn and grow through soccer. Yet, as many of you may know, inappropriate conduct by parents and other spectators has become an increasing problem for youth sports organizations. To deal with this problem in an effective manner, Massachusetts Youth Soccer and all member organizations will implement this Parents’/Guardian’s/Spectator’s Code of Conduct which is detailed below. The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Board of Directors urges all of you to take these policies to heart so that we will all have a safe, enjoyable and successful season.

MYSA Referee Code of Conduct

This Soccer Officials Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that all match officials (Center Referee, Assistant Referee, Linespeople, 4th Official) shall follow in their participation in any Mass Youth Soccer sanctioned activity or events that include but are not limited to all league play, tournaments, and other matches: