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Letter From MYSA Regarding National Sports Center 2009 Events
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	Update on National Sports Center (NSC) 2009 Events

Update on National Sports Center (NSC) 2009 Events

Date:	April 2, 2009
To:	MYSA Member Club Presidents and DOC’s
From:	Bob Poretti, MYSA President Candace Daley, MYSA Executive Director
cc:	MYSA Board Members MYSA Staff Members
Re:	Update on National Sports Center (NSC) 2009 Events

On Tuesday evening, March 24, 2009, MYSA and NSC officials met to discuss the missions and goals of each organization, and how the two organizations may be able to partner in the future. MYSA is hopeful about the 2010 season and beyond.

At the March 24th meeting, NSC officials also submitted sanctioning paperwork for their 2009 events asking that MYSA agree to approve the sanctioning applications by the next day, March 25, 2009. MYSA agreed to take the matter before the MYSA Board of Directors for further review and discussion. As a result, the MYSA Board of Directors held an emergency meeting last night, April 1, 2009.

With a quorum present, the MYSA Board of Directors thoroughly reviewed and discussed the matter. A motion was made and seconded to not accept the NSC’s sanctioning applications. The motion was approved.

MYSA wants to once again state that anyone wishing to participate in the NSC events for 2009 may certainly do so. However, because the NSC chose last year to have US Club Soccer sanction their events for 2009, MYSA/US Youth Soccer membership benefits, such as use of US Youth Soccer member passes and MYSA’s insurance do not transfer to an event not sanctioned by MYSA, a US Youth Soccer State Association. The reverse would also be true; US Club Soccer membership benefits do not transfer to an event not sanctioned by US Club Soccer. It is MYSA’s understanding that the NSC has taken steps, or is taking steps, to address the pass and insurance matters.

If you have any questions, please contact Candace Daley at 952-252-1687 or .

Thank you!


	MYSA-USYSA TEAMS WILL BE ABLE TO PLAY IN NSC TOURNAMENTS

MYSA-USYSA TEAMS WILL BE ABLE TO PLAY IN NSC TOURNAMENTS

TO: All MYSA-USYSA Coaches and Team Leaders
FROM: Steve Olson, Chief Operating Officer, National Sports Center Foundation
DATE: March 13, 2009

Recent communications from the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) have caused considerable confusion regarding USA CUP and other soccer events held at the National Sports Center (NSC).

To help clarify the issues for all clubs and teams affiliated with MYSA and USYSA:

» All MYSA-USYSA teams are permitted without restrictions to participate in USA CUP and all other NSC events. All NSC events are sanctioned by US Club Soccer - an affiliate in good standing with the United States Soccer Federation, the parent organization of USYSA and MYSA.
» Insurance coverage will be provided to all MYSA-USYSA teams at all NSC soccer events. The NSC will ensure that all MYSA or USYSA teams will have comparable insurance coverage at no additional expense or hassle to participants.
» The NSC will administer a quality player pass system at all NSC soccer events. For 24 years, the NSC has registered and managed player passes for teams from all around the world.

In summary, all MYSA-USYSA teams can participate in all NSC events with insurance coverage and without hassle and any additional fees.

As a former Executive Director of the MYSA, former member of the US Soccer Board of Directors, and FIFA referee, I am familiar with the laws, rules and bylaws of the USSF and USYSA. I believe that the MYSA is misinterpreting the rules and is causing needless hassle and confusion for NSC soccer events. USSF affiliates are not allowed to discriminate against other affiliates. We have made formal contact with the USSF and the Minnesota Attorney General's office. We will provide you with an update in the future.

We look forward to your continued participation in the USA CUP and other great NSC soccer events.

Thank you for your support.


	Letter From MYSA Regarding National Sports Center 2009 Events

National Sports Center (NSC) 2009 Events

Date:	March 12, 2009
To:	MYSA Member Club Presidents and DOC’s
From:	Bob Poretti, MYSA President Candace Daley, MYSA Executive Director
cc:	MYSA Board Members MYSA Staff Members
Re:	National Sports Center (NSC) 2009 Events

At a Region II committee meeting in San Jose last week, Minnesota informed its US Youth Soccer State Association counterparts that there has been some miscommunication about the NSC events for 2009 that historically were sanctioned by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, but this year were sanctioned by US Club Soccer instead. As a result, many US Youth Soccer State Association administrators asked Minnesota to send out an email that could be shared with its members. In addition, we have been receiving a number of questions from our members looking for clarification as well.

Since the NSC events for 2009 were sanctioned by US Club Soccer, and not the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, participants cannot use their MYSA/US Youth Soccer Member Pass from MYSA, their US Youth Soccer State Association, and insurance provided by MYSA does not provide coverage for the NSC events this year. Anyone wishing to participate in the NSC events for 2009 may certainly do so but since the event is sanctioned by US Club Soccer this year they will need to ensure they have adequate insurance coverage. The applicable 2009 NSC tournaments include the NSC Spring Cup, NSC Cup, Wal-Mart All American Cup, Schwan’s USA Cup, Schwan’s USA Cup Weekend and NSC Fall Cup.

According to US Youth Soccer Executive Director Jim Cosgrove, this information would apply to any tournaments sanctioned by organizations other than US Youth Soccer State Associations or the US Youth Soccer Association itself.

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