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ASHLAND YOUTH SOCCER

HANDBOOK

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This handbook has been developed to provide coaches, players and players’ parents with a working knowledge of Ashland Youth Soccer (AYS), its internal organization and its affiliated organizations. Further, it identifies the responsibilities and expectations of both the coach and player. AYS is organized and run on a voluntary basis by people who have an interest in soccer, wish to promote the development of the sport, and want to provide a structured, enjoyable activity for its member players.

2.0 BY LAWS

Please reference our web page in the documents section at for a copy of our most updated Bylaws.

3.0 ORGANIZATION

3.01 Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the administrative body of AYS. The Board of Directors, under the direction of the President, runs the day-to-day activities. Among the Board of Directors responsibilities are establishing or changing policies by which it operates, approving coach selections, setting fee amounts, and operating the organization in a fiscally responsible manner.

The Board of Directors has eleven permanent members, which include five executive directors (President, Vice President, Secretary, Registrar, and Treasurer). Refer to Section 2.0 (By Laws, Article IV) for duties and responsibilities of executive directors.

Following are the duties and responsibilities of the other six directors:

Referee Director

The Referee Director shall be responsible for recruiting, training, and developing referees to officiate at both in town and travel league games. He/she shall also be responsible for scheduling the referees for those games.

Coaching Director

The Coaching Director shall be responsible for recruiting, training and developing quality coaches

for AYS. He/she shall work with a committee of members appointed by the Board as well as the High School and Middle School coaches.

In Town Director

The In Town Director shall be responsible for managing the in town programs and its respective

division coordinators.

Booster Director

The Booster Director shall be responsible for organizing activities such as Ashland Cup Day, team

Pictures, ordering trophies and AYS fund raising events.

Travel Director

The position of Travel Director is to act as the liaison between AYS Travel Soccer Program and

BAYS (Boston Area Youth Soccer). Part of the committee to ensure players and

coaches are placed in appropriate skill level, and to ensure that the proper development

opportunities exist for each player for the enjoyment of the sport and AYS program.

Field Director

The Field Director is intended to be responsible for acquisition and scheduling of all playing fields for games and practices. Coordinate, and supervise the preparation of fields for weekly play. Work with others to ensure that the fields are in proper playing condition.

3.02 Appointed Positions

The President shall appoint additional individuals as coordinators as He/She deems proper and necessary to fulfill the objectives of the Organization. They shall be for a calendar year and the appointees shall be allowed at the Board meetings and may freely contribute at these meetings.

Division Coordinators

Cherubs Coordinator

U7 Coordinator

U8/U9 Coordinator

The Division Coordinators shall have the responsibility for the administration of the affairs of AYS within their respective divisions, including establishing rosters and scheduling games.

Other appointed positions:

Referee Coordinator- Travel

Referee Coordinator- In Town

Web Site Coordinator

Equipment Coordinator

3.03 Supporters/Spectators

Team supporters (typically parents of the players) play an important part in AYS. AYS expects spectators to provide positive support and encouragement. Criticism of AYS players, opposition players or the referee will not be tolerated. It is an AYS rule, and typically a league rule, that at matches the team coach is held responsible for the behavior of the team supporters. Supporters are therefore requested to cooperate fully with the team coach in such matters. The AYS Board of Directors expects both the team coach and the supporters (parents) to provide positive role models for the players to follow. Any complaints and/or grievances should be directed to an appropriate board member. All travel leagues that AYS participates in contain a ‘Zero Tolerance Rule’. This rule prohibits any conversation or comments directed at the referee by coaches, players, and spectators once the game has started. The coach and/or division coordinator shall caution any parent or spectator whose behavior is intimidating or critical toward a player, coach, or referee.

Subsequent behavior shall result in the parent or spectator being suspended from future games.

3.04 MYSA

The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (Mass Youth Soccer) is the official representative of the United States Soccer Federation (US Soccer), the national governing body for soccer in the United States, and United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) in Massachusetts.  At the international level, Mass Youth Soccer is a member of the Federation Internationiale de Football Association (FIFA).  FIFA is the worldwide governing body for soccer and is responsible for organizing, developing and promoting the game of soccer throughout the world.  Despite the size of Massachusetts, Mass Youth Soccer is the second largest of 55 state youth soccer associations with over 200,000 members.

Mass Youth Soccer exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for the youth of Massachusetts and to encourage the healthy development of those players.  It does so by offering and sponsoring a variety of programs designed to improve the quality of players, coaches and administrators.  All levels of soccer are offered:

• The recreational player who is out to enjoy the game and “just have fun”

• The club or travel team player who enjoys the spirit of competition

• The premier player who is looking to play at the highest levels

To accomplish its mission, Mass Youth Soccer relies upon a Board of Directors, a group of 17 dedicated volunteers.  Many of these Board members have specific program responsibilities in addition to their general Board duties.  Supporting the Boar

d is an office staff of 15 full-time and part time employees.

4.0 LEAGUE ORGANIZATION

4.01 Cherubs / Under 6 Division

The Cherubs program is intended as a first year program for kindergarten boys and girls. It meets for one hour a week on Saturday mornings. Approximately half of the hour is intended for the coaches to run drills to expose the children to different skills while the other half-hour is used to play a game. The game should be monitored by the coaches and run in an instructional way so the kids grasp the basic concepts of soccer as a game. Children are placed on “teams”, which are coeducational. Each child receives, as part of the program cost, a reversible T-shirt and a Size 3 soccer ball. The player is expected to bring the ball and wear their T-shirt to each practice / game.

Cleats and shin guards are required. The children learn skills such as dribbling with foot, receiving ground balls using either foot, and shooting ground balls. The game is “3 on 3”, played on a field approximately 20 yards by 30 yards using a Size 3 ball.

4.02 Under 7 Division

U7 is run similarly to Cherubs and is the first grade program. Coaches should be continuing with many of the same drills as Cherubs but encouraging faster repetitions. Again, the emphasis is on acquiring skills while having fun running drills and playing the game. The game is “4 on 4”, played on a field approximately 25 yards by 40 yards using a Size 3 ball and a pug net.

4.03 Under 8 and Under 9 Division

The under 8 and under 9 is an instructional league for second and third graders. The teams are formed by gender and 2nd and 3rd graders are combined. The scheduled games are to be held on Saturday. At this age level the players are divided amongst the teams equally by skill level. Players may not have the same coach they have had in previous years. It is expected that the parents and coaches be aware of and support this for the benefit of all the players. One or more practices are held during the week at a time convenient to the coach. Children are expected to attend both practices and games. The game is “6 on 6”, played on a field approximately 40 yards by 60 yards using a Size 4 ball.

4.04 Travel

BAYS

The objective of BAYS is to provide the opportunity and training for boys and girls to learn the game of Soccer through the development of individual skills, fitness, teamwork and fair play. BAYS will cooperate with all others in the development of Soccer. 

The underlying philosophy of BAYS is to provide an atmosphere of good sportsmanship within which the players and teams can compete, learn and enjoy the game of soccer. In this spirit, all member organizations, teams, coaches, managers and players shall conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, and shall cooperate fully with the letter and the spirit of the rules, by-laws, and this Constitution.

AYS participates within Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) league which is made up of town travel teams from the Greater Boston area. BAYS mandates that towns stratify their teams based on ability. AYS teams entered in BAYS are selected from registered kids based on yearly tryouts and coaches input from previous seasons. The league assignments for the fall season, when teams typically have not played together before and no relevant team record is available, is based on the historical strength of a particular town’s program, and the requests of teams entering the competition. The division to which a team is assigned for the spring season is determined after considering the teams’ playing record during the prior fall season, if applicable. AYS usually enters at least one team in each age division of the BAYS league. The number of teams entered will vary from season to season depending on the number of players participating in the AYS program in that playing age division and the BAYS rules on player numbers on a team.

The fall season runs from early September through mid November. The spring season runs from early April through mid June. Both seasons consist of ten league games.

Travel soccer by its nature is generally more competitive. The objectives of the AYS travel

program are to –

• assist teams to develop steadily through the BAYS leagues;

• ensure teams play at a level consistent with its abilities;

• increase the skills and abilities of all participants;

• Provide the Middle and High School soccer programs with players at the required levels of skill and ability.

AYS benefits from working in partnership with the High School coaches who provide advice and technical support. One or more practices are held during the week at a time convenient to the coach where the emphasis will be on increasing skills, teamwork and tactical awareness. Players should strive to attend all practices, with the aim to listen attentively, work hard, learn and have fun doing so. Coaches will do all they can to start and finish practices on time and will rely on the support of parents and players in meeting that expectation. Players should also arrive for games at the time set by the coach to allow for a pre-game warm up, tactical discussion and the completion

of the BAYS roster.

During games players will be assigned positions based on their coaches’ perception of a player’s individual strengths and the requirements of the team. Coaches will endeavor to give players a fair representation of playing time but this will be influenced by game situations, tactics and player availability. Coaches will have the final say in all team matters.

In the spring season the top teams in BAYS Divisions 1 and 2 of each age group are eligible for an

end of season Mass Tournament of Champions (MTOC). BAYS games are regularly scheduled for

Saturdays (through Under-14) or Sundays (for U-16 and U-18). In the event that a game is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, a make up game is played. Please note that ONLY AYS can postpone a HOME game. While rescheduling the make up game the two teams should agree on a time and place and then secure the field with the President who will arrange referees.

All teams playing in BAYS are required to have an approved BAYS roster, two copies of which must be taken to each league game. Coaches should also be aware that certain BAYS age groups and divisions require that each team player carry a pass card. In BAYS all age groups require that any coaches on the sidelines carry a valid coach’s card with a current sticker.

Information on these requirements, player pass card blanks, and Bays roster forms may be obtained from the registrar.

Finally, all participants, players, coaches, parents and supporters involved in travel soccer should remember that they are representing the town of Ashland and their behavior and sportsmanship should be beyond reproach.

4.06 Registration

Registration for AYS is held twice a year with registration deadlines. Each player’s parent or legal

guardian must fill out and sign an AYS Registration Form (either paper or online). This form contains the parent’s consent for medical treatment and a liability release. A child is not officially registered until the Registrar has received this form with proper payment. It is NOT sufficient to give the form to the child’s coach. The form, with proper payment, must be either submitted online or mailed to the official address for AYS, which is: PO Box 485, Ashland, MA 01721. For liability reasons, coaches are prohibited from allowing any child to practice or play until the registration process is complete. The roster the coach receives from the Registrar is the official roster the coach should be using.

Registration for the travel team league occurs in fall for the following spring season and spring for the following fall season. Although this may seem early, our leagues requires AYS to submit the exact number of teams it plans to field several months in advance. For this reason, it is very important to register on time as applications received after the registration deadline can only be accepted on a “space available” basis. AYS cannot enter additional travel teams after the league deadline. Nor can it enter teams in anticipation of additional applications being received, as failure to field a team entered would result in forfeits and fines from the leagues.

The registration for both in town and travel occurs at the same time. Again, a child is not officially registered until the signed form with proper payment is either submitted online or mailed to thePO Box and received by the Registrar.

The U7 and Cherub divisions are coed, while the u8u9 division and the travel teams play in either a boys or girls division. Requests to AYS to‘play up’ are normally not allowed. AYS reserves the right to place players above their normal group. This would occur when age groups need to be consolidated to fill a team. In all leagues, registration is conducted via a combination of direct mailing to each existing AYS member and handouts in the schools

4.07 Tournaments

4.07.1 In State

Many towns and other organizations in the state of Massachusetts hold tournaments. Any

AYS team may, at their own choosing and expense, enter any of the tournaments provided they meet the tournament requirements. The coach of an AYS team entering a tournament must ensure that the tournament has been approved by MYSA. The host club must send a copy of an approved “Application to Host Tournament or Games” form to any team requesting an entry form. AYS allows teams to enter only approved tournaments for insurance liability reasons.

4.07.2 Out of State

Many towns and clubs outside of Massachusetts hold tournaments. Any AYS team may, at their own choosing and expense, enter any such tournament provided they meet the tournament entry requirements. However, the entry of an AYS team into a tournament must be pre-approved by the Registrar. The Program Director will provide the team coach with a “Permission to Travel Out of State” form, which must be completed and approved by a designated MYSA official prior to travel. The AYS coach must ensure that the hosting club’s state youth soccer association has approved the tournament. The Out-of-State tournament entry requirements are similar to in-state tournaments. In addition, a copy of the “Application to Host Tournaments or Games” form must be submitted to the MYSA together with the application form for “Permission to Travel Out-of-State”. Because of liability insurance requirements, an approved “Permission to Travel Out of State” form must be received by the host tournament and the team coach prior to the first game played in the tournament.

4.08 Winter / Summer Soccer

Winter or summer soccer is not administered by AYS. It is up to a parent or coach to organize and enter teams outside of the normal AYS seasons. The parent or coach is responsible for any insurance or forms that are required by the league or facility.

5.0 THE COACH

5.01 Roles and Duties

The function of the coach is to promote sportsmanship as well as the physical and intellectual

growth of the players, through participation in the game of soccer. As a member and representative of AYS, the coach is expected to support AYS’s decisions, policies and regulations.To perform the duties of a coach, it is necessary for a coach to know and thoroughly understand the laws of the game of soccer. The coach must attempt to follow both the spirit and the letter of these laws. In this regard, a coach is to respect and support the authority of the game referee.

Each coach is expected to hold well-organized practice sessions, which include the relevant

portions of the AYS soccer educational curriculum. Please remember the players come to play, not to listen to the coach talk. The game, not the coach, is the best teacher. Each coach is expected to make every effort to attend and participate in soccer clinics organized by AYS. Coaches are also encouraged to broaden their knowledge and proficiency through participation in state and national coaching license programs. An AYS coach is expected to provide a role model for the players and parents to emulate, and to be a positive representative of AYS. This is particularly significant during matches when coaches are accountable for not only their behavior but also that of the players, their families and friends. AYS will consider a coach’s prior behavior as well as experience and current license level when selecting team coaches. Each coach should

encourage open communication with the players’ families. The players’ parents/guardians should

be kept well informed of the team’s activities, and the coach should be open to comments and

constructive criticism. The main objectives of a coach, over the course of a season, should be to

achieve an enjoyable and competitive experience for ALL participants.

5.02 Licensing Policy

The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the MYSA operate a progressive education

system for coaches. The MYSA coordinates the “G” (introductory) through “D” licenses at the

state level. The “C” through “A” license program is administered by the U.S.S.F. at the national

level. AYS ideally requires a coach to be licensed before being eligible to coach an AYS team.

The license recommended for specific age levels is as follows:

Playing level License Recommended

Cherubs G (four hours)

Under 8 F (eight hours)

Travel E (sixteen hours)

D (32 hours – not required, but desirable)

If the course is not sponsored by AYS, the course fees for coaching licenses will be reimbursed by

AYS upon successful completion of the course by a coach. In order to be reimbursed, a receipt is

to be provided to the Treasurer. C license course reimbursements and higher require prior

approval of the Board of Directors. Coaches taking the course without such approval risk not

receiving a tuition refund. It should be noted that a coach holding a license would be given a

greater consideration (everything else being equal) when applications for travel team coaching

positions are being evaluated. Information on coaching license courses may be obtained from the

Coaching Director.

5.03 Selection of Travel Coaches

The Coaching Selection Committee will appoint the coaches of any travel team. The Coaching

Selection Committee is chaired by the President and consists of the Vice-President, Travel Director and Coaching Director. All coaching candidates must submit an application for a coaching position. Application forms may be obtained through the Coaching Director. Once completed, the application is to be submitted tothe Committee for final selection. At the end of each season, all coaching positions automatically become vacant. A current coach may re-apply for the same, or a different coaching position for the following season. Factors that are taken into consideration when making these appointments

include the level of coaching license attained, prior coaching experience with AYS, participation

in coaching development programs, prior playing experience and the conduct of the coach both on

and off the field.

6.0 THE PLAYER

All children who are residents of Ashland or who live in a town where no soccer program at their ability level exists are eligible to participate in the AYS program. Upon registration, held in late spring for the following fall season and late fall for the following spring season, a player is assigned to a playing division based on age. Players stay in a playing age group through the fall and spring season. The cutoff date for each age group is based on age as of August 1. Players have responsibilities not only to AYS, but also to the coach and to their teammates.

Part Time Players:

When AYS has a need for players to fill out a roster - we at times reach out to parents who can not fully commit to playing all the games and come to all the practices:

- This is a part time as needed player.

- This players fee is either reduced or eliminated based upon the discretion of the President or Travel Director.

- Either the President or Travel Director must inform each other and the Treasurer and Registrar of the granting of a player’s PART TIME STATUS.

- The coach must be informed about the player and must only call upon and use that player in case of shortage of players.

- If all players show up and so does the part time player the Part time player should get minimal minutes in fairness to the other teammates who have paid their full fees.

6.01 Practices

The coach, who is a volunteer, is expected to be at practice promptly. The same is expected of all players. Practices are as important as games. This is the time when existing techniques are enhanced and new ones introduced and developed. It is also the time that is used by the coach to teach and practice team tactics. Players are expected to attend practice with a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn from the coach. It is important that players attend practices as frequent absence limits the individual player’s development and may inhibit team performance. It should be remembered that challenging practices, taken seriously by the players, lead to success in actual matches. When attending practice, players are required to be dressed appropriately; i.e. soccer shoes, shin pads, etc. In addition, each player should bring water (or an alternate liquid refreshment) and a clearly labeled ball, which is the correct size for the player’s age.

6.02 Games

It is the player’s responsibility to know the place and time of scheduled games. If the player does not have the information by the day before the game, the player should contact the coach. Players are required to dress in the uniform provided through AYS. Soccer shoes are required, and a player must wear shin pads or they will not be allowed to play. Due to the risk of self-injury, and the potential for injury to other players, the wearing of earrings and other jewelry is not allowed. AYS expects players to dress in a neat manner; an i.e. shirt tucked in and socks covering shin pads, both of which are BAYS league rules. Most coaches will spend time preparing for practices and for matches. If a player is unable to attend either, the coach should be notified as soon as it is known that the player is unable to attend.

6.03 Referee

Players must realize that during games the referee is the authority. Referee calls and decisions are

to be accepted as right, even when they are technically wrong. Players should concentrate on what

is going to happen next in the game, rather than give that advantage to the opposition by disputing

a referee’s decision and not focusing on play. In addition, players are expected to abide by the

spirit as well as the laws of the game. Our travel leagues have adopted a ‘Zero Tolerance Rule’ in

regards to anyone addressing the referee during games.

6.04 Injuries

Should a player be injured during a game or practice, the coach should be notified immediately.

Players should not continue to play or practice if doing so will aggravate the injury. Treatment of

injuries is the responsibility of the player / parent(s) and should be implemented under the

direction of a physician. The coach should fill out an “incident report” which can be found on the AYS website.

7.0 TRAVEL TEAMS

A “travel team” is a team of players who represent AYS and play against teams of other towns.

7.01 Travel Team Tryouts

Tryouts are held each year in June and the placements are good for one year. Any age group in

which there is more than one team will conduct a tryout.

1. The tryouts will be held in June.

2. A third party assessor will provide the evaluators and the results. AYS supplies the field, the players and the equipment.

3. The third party assessor will detail the drills and skills that they will assess to the AYS board.

4. The Coaching Director will obtain the Accepted Player Evaluation sheet from all Coaches at the

end of each season

5. All player evaluations from both the coaches and from the outside evaluator will be kept

confidential by the President and the selection committee and it will not be shared with AYS membership.

The placement of players is based on the following:

1. The Outside Evaluations during the tryout process.

2. The Coaching Evaluations of the players from their performance on the teams.

3. The committee will place the teams in the appropriate division and level.

4.. The committee will select the coaches for these teams based upon volunteerism, Grade level of

coaching, experience within AYS and soccer in general.

The committee will monitor each Travel team’s progress throughout the season and ensure that

they are in the correct division and level. By the fourth week of the season the committee will

make the determination if a team needs to move up or down a level. If it is deemed by the

committee that the teams needs to change divisions, the Travel Director will contact BAYS and

request movement of that team prior to the games of the fifth week.

7.02 The Committee

1. The committee is comprised of the Vice President, Travel Director and the Coaching Director.

2. The Travel Director will be the BAYS representative

3. The President of AYS will chair the committee.

4. The Vice President will be in charge of the Tryout Process and coordinating the efforts of

summarizing the evaluation information.

5. The Coaching Director will be in charge of obtaining the Player Evaluations from all coaches.

6. Collectively the committee will be responsible for:

• Forming the teams based upon the data from the Tryouts held in the spring and the coaches’ evaluations.

• Placing the teams in the appropriate division.

• Selecting the coaches that will coach each team.

8.0 REFEREE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

REFEREE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

There are two grades of referees in AYS - USSF certified and intramural. USSF operates a program to

certify referees that includes training and development for all Grade levels. Grade 9 certification is for ages

11 and up and Grade 8 is for those age 14 and up. The program is open to any Ashland resident who is at

least 11 years of age. The sign-up for this program is held in conjunction with the spring season players

sign-up, which is usually held in mid-November. There is no sign-up fee for this program; however, the

successful certified candidates agree to referee their first game for no fee.

The USSF program consists of two parts - classroom theory and written exams. Training and development

continues through practical experience and game conditions. Intramural referees are assigned to U-8 6 vs.

6 games to gain experience.

Officials who wish to pursue their interest and officiate higher-level games may do so by obtaining a

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) license. The Massachusetts Referees Association (MFA) runs this

program. Information on the USSF program may be obtained from the Referee Director or reviewing

information on-line at . By progressing through the USSF referee program, a person

could progress to the level where they may referee international and World Cup games. There is a fee,

payable to the MFA, for registration and participation in the USSF Referee program.

Game officials who progress and obtain a USSF license are provided assignments for games played by

older playing age players. Typically, first and second year USSF licensed officials are assigned to referee

for Under-10 and Under-12 games. Assignments to games at a higher level are based upon officiating

proficiency, experience, certification level and age. The Referee Director or an assistant makes all

officiating assignments. Game officials are paid a fee for their services. The fee paid is dependent on the

level of game being officiated, and whether the duties are that of linesman or referee. Since the fee

structure is open to change, it has not been included in this handbook. Specific information may be

obtained from the Referee Director. It must be remembered by all coaches, players, supporters and

officials that it takes time and experience to become a good official, just as it takes time and experience to

develop into a competent soccer player. All officials make mistakes. This is particularly true with new

officials starting out in the Under-8 level intramural games. In the event it appears that a referee is making

decision errors, the coach should discuss these with the Referee Director. The Referee Director will use the

coach’s report for discussion with a particular official as part of the education and development process.

This will be a continuous process as a referee works in the program and takes on higher level games.

9.0 INSURANCE

In today’s climate of active litigation, it is vital that coaches and players understand the insurance situation.

9.01 Medical

Players, not AYS, are responsible for any costs associated with the medical treatment of injuries

incurred while participating in an AYS program. In the event that a player does not have personal

medical insurance, limited coverage is automatically provided through the MYSA for registered

AYS players. This medical insurance policy has a standard deductible payment to be made by the

player receiving treatment, and is implemented on a per claim basis. For players with personal

medical insurance, the MYSA policy will reimburse a player who receives treatment for a soccer

related injury, incurred while participating in an AYS program, for any deductible payment

required by the player’s insurance carrier. It should be noted that the medical insurance coverage

provided by MYSA does not extend to the treatment of injuries incurred when playing or

practicing with AYS in a for-profit facility. In the event of an injury and the absence of a medical

treatment release form, a player may be denied the required immediate professional treatment of

an injury until direct parent or guardian permission can be obtained. Please reference the MYSA

web site at for more information.

9.02 Liability

Through the MYSA, all registered coaches, assistant coaches, referees and AYS officials are

covered by liability insurance. This liability insurance covers all affiliated members to a

maximum of $2 million per occurrence. A parent substituting for a coach without the prior

knowledge of the Registrar is not covered by liability insurance and could be exposed to personal

financial liability. To preserve the insurance coverage, the MYSA insurance requires that AYS

teams and its individual member players play with and against only other affiliated organizations.

This covers league play, all tournaments, practice scrimmages and any other play. Ignoring this

requirement exposes the person responsible for the team or player to possible personal financial liability. Please reference the MYSA web site at for more

information.

10.0 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Award allocations are voted on at the May board meeting. The Selection Committee (Vice

President, Booster Director and Treasurer) are to decide how to distribute the allocation. The criteria for the awards are located in the document section of the AYS website.

11.0 BUDGET

To be prepared by the President and submitted for discussion at the January board meeting and approved at the February board meeting. Line items can be assigned to specific board members. The Board of Directors must approve expenditures not included in the budget or any non-budgeted expense exceeding $100. The President and Vice President have the authority to spend up to $100 without board approval but must communicate that expense and what it was for to the Executive members of the board within the month that expense occurs.

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