ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
Royse City Soccer Association (RCSA) has adopted the following Zero Tolerance Policy for ALL RCSA age groups and teams.
Coaches, players, parents and all members of the RCSA are expected to uphold this policy and respect the referee regardless of their age or experience. Many of the referees in RCSA are young and just starting their careers as soccer referees. Please be respectful and support these young referees, and report any Zero tolerance violations to the V.P. or any RCSA Board member.
Zero tolerance violations will be taken very seriously by RCSA and will result in warnings, suspensions, or removal from RCSA. Additionally, violations may result in escalation to North Texas State Soccer Association where additional sanctions may be imposed.
POLICY
Every coach and all spectators shall support the referee. Failure to do so undermines the referee's authority and has the potential to create a hostile environment for players, the referee, and all the other participants and spectators. Consequently, RCSA has adopted the following rule:
No coach or spectator is to address the referee during the game!
Coaches Allowable Exceptions:
During the match:
• Responding to a referee initiating a communication
• Making substitutions
• Pointing out emergencies or safety issues
At half time or at the end of the match:
• A coach may ask a referee to explain a rule(s) in a polite and constructive way. This is not an invitation to debate or argue!
• A coach may give polite and friendly feedback to a referee
• Absolutely no sarcasm, no harassment, and no intimidation
Penalties:
• 1st Minor Infraction - Referee shall give a verbal warning
• 2nd Minor Infraction – Caution with Misconduct report submitted to A&D
• 3rd Minor Infraction - Ejection with Misconduct report submitted to A&D
• 1st Serious Infraction - Ejection with Misconduct report submitted to A&D
Spectators Allowable Exceptions:
During the match:
• Responding to a referee initiating a communication
• Pointing out emergencies or safety issues
Penalties:
• 1st Infraction - Referee should stop the game and ask the coach to quiet the offending spectator.
• 2nd Infraction - A verbal warning. Referee should stop the game and ask the coach to warn the spectator that the next infraction will result in the spectator and coach’s ejection.
• 3rd Infraction - The referee shall eject the spectator and the coach. A Misconduct report shall be submitted to A&D.
• The referee should abandon the game if the spectator and/or coach does not leave the field immediately. If the referee abandons the game, the referee shall file a report, and RCSA may impose a forfeit on the spectator's team.
Communications among players and referees are governed by the FIFA Laws of the Game
North Texas Soccer Association / RCSA Rules & Regulations - CODE OF CONDUCT
6.1. Conduct
6.1.2. Conduct of the Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Managers, players, parents or spectators is required to be of high caliber when such individuals are participating in NTSSA or RCSA sponsored events, either directly or indirectly. The following actions by the coaching staff and/or parents are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN:
6.1.2.1. Foul or abusive language
6.1.2.2. Harassment of players
6.1.2.3. Harassment of league officials, referees or spectators
6.1.2.4. Acts of aggression to players, league officials, referees or spectators
6.1.2.5. Conduct contrary to the rules or procedures of RCSA or the Parent Code of Conduct
6.1.2.6. Violations of City Ordinances
6.1.2.7. Failure to comply with any disciplinary action of RCSA or NTSSA
6.1.3. Any misconduct including, but not limited to profanity, abusive language, and/or obscene gestures shall be dealt with in a decisive manner in accordance with RCSA regulations, NTSSA Rules and Regulations 3.11 Rule XI "Discipline" and/or the City of Royse City, as may be appropriate
