Reference Library
Behavior and Awards
- Requirements summary for Leadership Club Sportsmanship Award The "gold-level" award.
- Requirements summary for Model Club Sportsmanship Award The "silver-level" award.
- Behavior Improvement Presentation - 2012 Season A presentation given at the RDYSL AGM on 11/18/2012. The four topics covered were Zero Tolerance Policy, Team Sportsmanship Award, Leadership Club Sportsmanship Award and Model Club Sportsmanship Award.
- Club Probation Calculations Details How club probation is calculated. Includes examples.
- Zero Tolerance Policy A document stating the League's position on physical and verbal abuse toward players, parents, coaches and referees.
Website Presentations
- Club Logins and its Uses Presentation given at RDYSL AGM on 11/18/2012. How to use club login.
- Team Registration Process Presentation given at RDYSL AGM on 11/18/2012. How to correctly organize your data for a quality team registration input.
Guidance for Clubs
- Duties of Club President Suggested duties of a club president outlined month-by-month.
- Manager's Manual Outline of tasks and duties that team managers perform.
Guidance for Teams and Coaches
- Coaching in Uneven Matches Article by Robert Parr providing suggestions on how teams can had this situation and still give an opportunity for player development.
Parent and Spectator Role
- Positive Parenting for Youth Soccer Article from US Youth Soccer in how the parent at a game can be a positive role model for their child on the field.
- Sideline Etiquette USYSA tips to make youth soccer better for parents and players.
Player Safety
- Bullying Pamphlet from CDC on bullying. Each year the League has some cyber bullying issues.
- Concussion Pamphlet from CDC on concussions in youth sports.
- Concussion - Recognize to Recover (Video) Video presented by Thorne. Follow the journey of a young soccer player through a suspected concussion to understand the symptoms of concussions and the steps that should be taken before a player is allowed to return to the field.
- Heat Wave Pamphlet from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Hydration Pamphlet from American College of Sports Medicine.
- Lightning Pamphlet from National Lightning Safety Institute.
- Overuse Injuries In Youth Soccer Article from United States Indoor Soccer Association.
Social Media
- Social Media Statement The League's statement regarding social media use and abuse.
Referee Signals
- US Soccer Lead (Center) Referee Signals (Video) This is an excellent narration regarding correct referee signaling.
- US Soccer Assistant Referee Signals (Video) Great explanation of assistant referee signals.