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President - Eric Butte
1st VP - Andrew Faherty
2nd VP - Bill Marth
3rd VP - Joe Sullivan
4th VP - Steve Kovalenko
Trustees -
Gyula Gyennis
John Kilby
Frank Lackner
Kevin McPartland
Jason Simmons
Koko Veltchev
General Secretary:
Annmary Atkison
Past President:
Peter Strumpf |
Bylaws
I.
GENERAL RULES
1.
Name.
This League shall bear the name: Cosmopolitan Soccer League, Inc.
2.
Headquarters.
The headquarters of this League shall be designated by the Executive Board.
3.
Purpose.
The object and purpose of this League shall be the fostering and conduct of the game of Association Football (Soccer) for the physical and moral benefit of its players together with
the protection of the interests of its affiliated clubs, and the furthering of the game of soccer among our youth.
4.
Dissolution.
In the event of the dissolution of this League, all assets will go to the United States Soccer Hall of Fame for the advancement of youth soccer.
5.
Membership.
This League is a member of the Eastern New York State Amateur Soccer Association,
Inc., through which it is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation, Inc. It shall recognize the authority, rulings and by-laws of these organizations.
6.
Official Newspaper.
The official newspaper used for administrative notifications shall be at the discretion of the Executive Board.
II.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
1.
Conduct of Affairs.
The conduct of all activities is supervised by the Executive Board.
2.
Executive Board.
3.
Premature Withdrawal of Members from the Executive Board.
When an officer of this League resigns or dies before the end of his term, the Executive Board shall be empowered to fill his vacancy until the next Annual Meeting of this League.
4.
Meeting of Executive Board.
A meeting of the Executive Board shall have a quorum when at least one-half of the voting members of the Board, excluding life members, are present. All decisions are determined by a majority vote. The presiding chairman shall have no vote, except in case of a tie when he shall cast the deciding vote. No officer shall have the right to represent his own club or to vote in matters where his club is involved.
5.
Office.
The League shall maintain an office. The General Secretary is in charge of this office.
6.
Inspection of Books.
The member clubs shall have the right to inspect the books of the League provided they give one month written notice of their intention.
7.
Identification Cards.
Identification cards shall be issued annually to all duly elected officers of this League. These cards shall entitle the officer to free admission to all affairs of the member clubs conducted under the auspices of this League. The officer shall immediately return this card together with any other property belonging to the League to the office of the General Secretary upon the end of his term or at the time of his resignation.
8.
Formation of Sub-Divisions.
The formation of subsidiary divisions of this League shall be allowed only upon approval of the Annual Meeting.
9.
Honors and Diplomas.
10.
Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of this League shall be from June 1st thru May 31st.
11.
Annual Meeting.
12.
Extraordinary Meetings and Delegate Meetings.
Special meetings may he called by the Executive Board in urgent cases.
Upon written request of at least 2/3 of the member clubs, the Executive Board must call a special meeting within 14 days. The voting power of the member clubs is determined on the basis of registered teams in the current season. Each club shall have one vote for each adult team.
13.
Membership.
14.
Guarantee.
The deposit guarantee of $500.00 with the League at the time of admission shall serve as security for the fulfillment of all obligations, financial or otherwise, towards the League.
15.
Duties and Administration of Clubs.
All clubs are required to keep orderly records of their finances and meetings. The Executive Board shall have the right to inspect these records. Changes in the offices of President, Secretary or mailing address must be reported immediately to the General Secretary of this League.
The home club is responsible for the conduct of its players, officials and spectators.
It is required to take all precautions necessary to prevent spectators or players threatening or assaulting referees before, during or after the conclusion of games. Clubs wishing to suspend players on account of an infringement of their rules shall notify the Executive Board giving the nature of the offense and the duration of the suspensions. Such suspension must be ratified by the Executive Board.
16.
Loans.
The Cosmopolitan Soccer League may extend loans only to clubs belonging to the league. Any such loans become due as soon as the club notifies the league of its intention to leave. This club can only be released after the loan plus interest has been paid in full.
17.
Delinquent Clubs.
1.
General Rules.
Amateur and professional players may participate in games of this League providing they are duly registered and insured under the regulations stated in the following paragraphs.
2.
Professional Players.
The registration of professional players is handled by the United States Soccer Federation. Professional players, who engage for clubs under the jurisdiction of this League are, however, subject to ail other conditions of these rules.
3.
Amateur Players.
The registration of amateur players is handled by the Registrar as per agreement with the ENYSASA and NJSA.
Every amateur player shall be registered on an official form of the USSF. It is the duty of the Registrar to forward the forms immediately to the State Association Registrar.
All players must have official passes bearing their pictures and signature, and must be laminated. These passes must be sent to the Registrar who will stamp and validate them each season before a player becomes eligible.
4.
Registration before Start of Season.
Registrations for the new season will be accepted after the Annual Meeting.
5.
Registration Period.
All registrations are subject to a minimum registration period as per rules of the various State Associations.
6.
Merging Clubs.
7.
Transfer of Players.
A club may only register an amateur player who is currently or has been registered with another club within the League after that player has been properly released, as appropriate, by the current or former club.
A club may only register a professional player who is currently or has been registered with another club within the League after that player has been properly released, as appropriate, by the current or former club.
A player currently under suspension cannot he granted a release. If the player leaves the jurisdiction of this League, it is the responsibility of his former club to advise the ENYSASA or the NJSA, or their successor associations, through the office of the registrar of this League. The notification is to include a listing of any unpaid obligations or club property in possession of the player, applying at the same time for his suspension. In case of neglect of immediate notice, the original club has no longer any claim to these obligations if the player should return to the jurisdiction of this League at a later date.
8.
Player Limits.
Player limits will be governed by the rules of the respective State Association. At present, any club may sign up to 21 players per team, without specification of the team for which they are registered. Players can interchange among teams within the same club without re-registering except in the case of a club having two teams in the same division.
9.
Final Date for Registrations.
IV.
GAMES REGULATIONS
1.
General Rules.
All games within this League shall be conducted under the rules recognized by this League. Games sponsored by the USSF and/or games sponsored by the State Associations in which this League is domiciled, shall take precedence over games of this League.
2.
Opening of Season.
The official opening day of the season shall be fixed by proclamation of the Executive Board.
4.
Notification of Games.
The weekly schedule of games and kick-off time being published in the official newspaper, serves as official notice to all clubs. However, subsequent revisions to the schedules and starting times sent out by the League office shall supersede those published in the official newspaper.
5.
Starting Time.
The league office shall schedule all games and also determine the starting time.
If the necessity arises to complete the season’s league schedule, the league office has the right to schedule night-games and/or double-headers.
If a home team fails to have the field properly marked after the referee has given the team the necessary time, the team may be punished by losing the game, being fined or both.
If any team is not ready to play at the scheduled time, the game may be played under protest. The offending club may lose the game or be fined. Any club which does not want to be scheduled on major religious holidays, must so notify the league office and the General Secretary of this League at the Annual Meeting.
6.
Postponements.
No scheduled game shall be postponed without the consent of the league office and both clubs.
7.
Length of Game.
Should the game or games preceding the same Club's senior game be delayed so that the completion of the "first team" game would be endangered through lack of time, the referee is required to reduce the playing time of these previous game(s). In accordance with FIFA law, the halves of all games must be of equal time. The referee of any later game has no right to interfere with a game in progress.
8.
Minimum Number of Players.
A team must field at least seven (7) players in any game of this League, unless otherwise specified, as in indoor tournaments.
9.
Line-Up Forms and Uniforms.
Prior to the commencement of any game, each team must present a properly completed line-up form to the referee. If a properly completed line-up form cannot be submitted to the referee before the game commences, the game may be started, at the discretion of the referee, with the agreement that the line-up form be submitted before the start of the second half.
If either or both teams still cannot submit a properly completed line-up form to the referee by the start of the second half, the game will be played to completion and the name of the offending team or teams is to be sent to the Arbiter for action.
10.
Player and Coaches Passes.
11.
Uniforms.
Teams shall appear in proper uniform attire for all league and cup games. Players who, in the judgment of the referee, are not properly attired will be ordered off the field. In addition, the referee must order any players off the field, if, in the referee's opinion, their dress could lead to an error in judgment. The home team shall always wear their "home" jerseys (except white) and the away team shall wear either white jerseys or jerseys which do not clash with the home team's jersey colors. The away team must change jerseys if there is any color clashing or conflict.
All players must have a clearly legible number on the back of their jersey and on the front. (The back to be a minimum of 4" and the front a minimum of 3") The offending club(s) are subject to the following fine:
1)
Number missing on the jersey . . . .$5.00
All team jerseys shall have affixed to the right sleeve of each jersey a Cosmopolitan Soccer League patch designated as such by the Executive Board. This rule shall take effect the year of its passage for all teams participating in regional and national cups and shall take effect for all league teams one year after its passage.
Team Captains shall wear an armband on the upper left sleeve of their jersey. They are the only ones who are permitted to talk to the referee.
12.
Procedure in Case of Bad Weather.
In the case of bad weather on the days prior to a scheduled game, the home club must get in touch with the league office before
If the weather is bad or threatening on the day of game, clubs and referees shall obtain information by telephone from the league office to ascertain whether the scheduled game can be played, before starting on the trip to the opponent's field. The home club shall report to the League on such days at least 3 hours before the start of the game, concerning the condition of the field. The League shall have the right to call off a game if weather conditions appear to make the playing of the match impossible.
If, after the League has decided that the game can be played, the weather worsens, the referee shall determine if the game can be played. If the referee decides that the game cannot be played, the home club shall immediately call the League office to determine the disposition of subsequent games. Neither team can postpone subsequent games without the permission of the League. If the subsequent game is scheduled to start within 2 hours of the time that the League decides that the game can't be played, the home club shall have a representative at the field to notify players and the referee that the game has been postponed.
If, after the League has decided that the game can be played, the owner or manager closes the field, the home club shall immediately notify the League and shall have a representative at the field to notify players and the referee that the field has been closed. If an alternate field is available, the game can be moved at the direction of the League. The home club shall have a representative at the field to direct players and the referee to the alternate field.
13.
Non-Appearance of Referee.
If the referee appointed fails to appear, the captains of the competing teams should agree upon another referee for the game who need not be officially registered. In such cases the home club must furnish the league office within 24 hours with a complete report, players list and score. A game played under these conditions shall be considered properly played, according to schedule. If both teams cannot agree on a mutually acceptable person to referee the games, the game will be replayed at a time determined by the League.
14.
Substitutes.
The amount of substitutions shall be governed by the state association rules. Currently teams are permitted to use 18 players and re-substitution is permitted in all games expect Division I games. In all Division I games, teams are permitted to use 18 players, but a player who has been substituted for shall NOT be allowed to return to the same game. No substitution whatever shall be made for a player ordered from the field of play by the referee.
15.
Intermission.
The referee shall have the right to shorten the intermission period between halves, which should not exceed 10 minutes if the start of the game has been delayed, or other reasons make it advisable.
However, he must grant an intermission of at least 5 minutes if any of the competing teams requests it.
16.
League Championships.
The championships of the League shall be determined by the point system except in those divisions, which have more than one group where a play-off will determine the championship.
17.
Assignment of Divisions.
18.
Eligibility to Play in Playoff Games.
In any scheduled league or divisional playoff or championship game, only those players are permitted to play who were registered for their respective club's last league game and were registered to play in at least six (6) of participating playoff club's league games during the season.
19.
Determination of Standings.
When there is a tie in the number of points among teams which have played each other an equal amount of times, the standings shall be determined by:
(1)
Head-to-head competition defined as the
team with the better win/loss record in current regular season games against all other teams equal in points.
(2) Goal differential defined as goals for minus goals against scored during the regular league season against all other teams equal in points.
(3) Goal differential defined as goals for minus goals against scored during the regular league season against all other teams excluding any tournaments, cup games, etc.
(4) Higher amount of goals scored during the regular league season against all other teams excluding any tournaments, cup games, etc.
When there is a tie in the number of points among teams which have not played each other an equal amount of times, then only tie-breakers (3) and (4) above shall be used.
20.
Withdrawal of Team Before End of Season.
If a team does not complete its regular league schedule, the following rules shall take effect.
21.
Representative Games.
The Executive Board shall have supervision over all representative games. For all practical purposes, a representative game shall mean select team or all-star team game. The General Secretary shall give proper notice to all players selected by this League for such games. If a player cannot appear, a notice giving the reasons for his inability to appear must be given without delay.
Any player selected for a representative game shall he suspended for a period of at least 2 games if he fails to appear without valid excuse.
22.
Cup Games.
All cups are the property of this League. They are held by the winner from year to year, but shall become the property of the club, which wins the cup three consecutive times, or four times non-consecutively. Each winner is responsible for maintenance and proper care of the cups. The League may demand a financial guarantee from the club during the possession of' the cup, without being obligated to pay interest on the sum deposited. Cups shall be returned to the Treasurer in good condition 14 days before the final game.
In arbitration cases involving league cups, the Appeals Committee shall function as the Cup Committee. All decisions are final and binding.
23.
Obligatory Games.
The league office shall have the power to schedule obligatory games. These games are subject to the same rules as championship games.
24.
Friendly Games.
Friendly games against clubs not affiliated with this League must have the prior approval of the league office.
25.
Division of Gate Receipts.
The following provisions shall apply to the division of gate receipts for play-off games, re-plays and cup games.
26.
Referees.
All referees used by this League must be in possession of their annual identification card issued by the USSF. Referees fees shall be fixed by respective State Associations. If the referee finds the grounds in unplayable condition he shall be entitled to his traveling expenses to be paid by the home club, provided the game had not been officially called off.
27.
Linesmen.
Each club shall furnish one linesman for each game when no official linesmen have been assigned by either the League or the respective State Association.
In the event that the assigned linesman/linesmen fail to appear, the clubs shall agree on the linesman/linesmen.
V.
PROTESTS AND CLAIMS
1.
Protests.
All protests, which arise from an infringement of the playing rules, are subject to a protest fee. Protests shall be presented in writing to the Arbiter, giving detailed reasons, within 3 days after the game accompanied by a fee of $100.00. Any grounds for a protest which should arise before the start of the game shall immediately be submitted in writing to the referee and the opposing team before the start of the match. Protests including copies thereof must be submitted in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested.
2.
Claims.
Claims, which are made on the basis of an incorrect or missing registration of a player, need not be accompanied by a fee.
Such claims must be filed with the Arbiter within two (2) weeks after the game. Claims including copies thereof must be submitted in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested.
3.
Damages.
All claims for damages such as arising from a non-appearance of a team, or similar infraction, are to be submitted to the Arbiter within two (2) weeks after the game.
They do not require a fee.
Claims and Protests including copies thereof must be submitted in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested.
4.
General Rules.
A copy of all protests, claims or appeals shall be sent directly to the club against which it is directed at the time the case is reported to the Arbiter.
The league office is directed to submit all lineup forms and other matters pertaining to the protests or claims to the arbiter immediately upon receipt of same.
VI.
PENAL RIGHTS, ARBITER PENALTIES, REHEARINGS, APPEALS
1.
Penal Rights.
The Executive Board and the Arbiter shall have the power to penalize club or individual club members or players. Penalties may consist of fines, warnings, loss of points, temporary or permanent exclusion from the activities of the League or closing of the playing field.
2.
Arbiter.
All protests and claims shall he handled by the Arbiter who must notify all parties involved.
3.
Re-Hearing and Appeals.
4.
Unintentional Infringements.
In a case where it is proven beyond doubt that an infringement has been committed without the knowledge of the club or any of its officers, the Arbiter may order a replay of the game.
5.
Player Suspension.
Players who have been ordered off the field or reported by the referee after the game for any infringements of the rules may be suspended.
6.
Minimum Penalties.
In order to determine the duration of the suspension, the guideline that will be used is the number of instances within a running twelve (12) month period.
VII.
PENALTIES GOVERNING MAJOR DISTURBANCES
1.
Major Disturbances.
The following rule was created as a deterrent for all member clubs and will be enforced for a running 36 month after each first infraction.
The following is considered a major disturbance:
Any team found guilty of causing a major disturbance will be fined as follows:
1st Offense: A warning and probation of the club for one year.
2nd Offense: Depending on the severity of the case:
3rd Offense: Expulsion from the League upon the approval of the League Executive Committee upon the recommendation of the arbiter.
Both teams may be found guilty and fined accordingly.
2.
Non Preclusion.
The above rule does not preclude any other fines or the loss of points, handed out in accordance with our existing rules.
VIII.
RULE CHANGES
Changes in these rules and regulations shall only be made at the Annual Meeting or at a Special Meeting called expressly for this purpose. Such changes shall require at least two-thirds of all votes cast, in order to become effective.
All rule changes shall be sent in writing or by electronic mail to all affiliated clubs within 30 days of the Annual Meeting. A copy of these rule changes shall be sent to the ENYSASA.
IX.
SPECIAL RULES
These rules are binding upon all member clubs of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League, by mutual agreement.
SPECIAL RULE UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
AT DELEGATE MEETING HELD
A special separate fund in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) is to be set aside plus interest accumulating. Only those clubs who were members of the German-American Football Association, Inc. prior to the Annual Meeting of 1949 will have voting rights pertaining to this fund. These clubs shall have the same number of votes they enjoyed during the season 1949-1950. The members of the Executive Board in office during the 1949-1950 season shall also have votes concerning these funds.
A club formed as a result of a merger will be entitled only to the votes, which the club with the highest number of votes, had before the merger.
Club Eligible Votes:
Sport Club Eintracht - 6
Sport Club
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