Golden Boy Tournament

Rules and Regulations

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A full copy of the 2025 Golden Boy Tournament Rules can be downloaded here.

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RULES OF PLAY

In addition to these rules and regulations below, the tournament will also be subject to the 2024-25 FIFA Laws of the Game, 2024-25 Indoor Rules of Play for Quarter-Field, 2024-25 Indoor Rules of Play for Half-Field Competitions, and the MHSAA eligibility requirements which can be found on the MHSAA website at www.mhsaa.mb.ca. These documents can be found on the WYSA website under the Golden Boy tab/heading.

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TEAM ELIGIBILITY & NON-WYSA LEAGUE TEAM PARTICIPATION

This tournament is open to all provincial/state sanctioned teams, recreational and competitive, U9 - U18, male and female, also high school boys and girls teams. All players participating on a Recreational or High School team must be registered for the 2024-25 Indoor Recreational Season or the 2024-25 Indoor High School Season, while all players participating on a Developmental or Premier team must have been registered for the 2024 Single Season. All out-of-province teams are required to submit an approved provincial/state association team travel application prior to February 1, 2025. The approved travel application must include approval from the provincial/state association, team roster, volunteer screening certificate(s), and guest player forms (if applicable). All non-WYSA teams sanctioned by the Manitoba Soccer Association will be required to submit an MSA-approved roster by February 1, 2025, for proof of player registration. Failure to meet these requirements will deem the team ineligible and no refunds will be provided once registration is closed.

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TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS

U9 - U12 Boys and Girls Developmental
U9 - U18 Boys and Girls Recreational
U13 - U17 Boys and Girls Premier 1 and/or Premier 2
High School Boys Championship and Premiership divisions
High School Girls Championship and Premiership divisions

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AGE ELIGIBILITY

U18 Players born on or after January 01, 2006
U17 Players born on or after January 01, 2007
U16 Players born on or after January 01, 2008
U15 Players born on or after January 01, 2009
U14 Players born on or after January 01, 2010
U13 Players born on or after January 01, 2011
U12 Players born on or after January 01, 2012
U11 Players born on or after January 01, 2013
U10 Players born on or after January 01, 2014
U9 Players born or after January 01, 2015

High School Players who are eligible to participate as per MHSAA eligibility requirements with their school.

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ROSTER SIZES & NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON THE FIELD

All roster sizes & number of players on the field are as follows:

U9 - U12 Recreational: 7v7 play on a quarter size pitch, with a maximum roster of 14
U13 - U18 Recreational: 6v6 play on a quarter size pitch, with a maximum roster of 18
High School Boys & Girls: 6v6 play on a quarter size pitch, with a maximum roster of 18
U9 & U10 Developmental: 6v6 play on a quarter size pitch, with a maximum roster of 12
U11 & U12 Developmental: 9v9 play on a half size pitch, with a maximum roster of 16
U13 Premier 1 & Premier 2: 9v9 play on a half size pitch, with a maximum roster of 16
U14 - U17 Premier 1 & Premier 2: 9v9 play on a half size pitch, with a maximum roster of 18

**Any team that is over-rostered for WYSA League play may dress and play up to the maximum number of players on their roster for their respective division (i.e. if a U10 Recreational team has 15 players, they can dress and play all 15 per match)**

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TEAM ROSTERS

All teams participating in a League administered by WYSA who are registered for the 2024 Single Season, or 2024-25 Indoor Season are not required to submit a team roster as they are accessible through our sports management system.

All non-WYSA teams sanctioned by the Manitoba Soccer Association will be required to submit an MSA-approved roster by February 1, 2025, for proof of player registration.

All teams who are not participating in a League administered by WYSA will be required to submit a state/provincial association-approved team roster to the WYSA Office no later than February 1, 2025. Teams are not required to produce an official roster at their matches, although all Team Officials and D-League / Premier division players are required to have valid ID cards at all of their matches.

*As High School coaches currently are not required to provide valid ID Cards, the WYSA office will provide coaches cards for each High School team that enters the Golden Boy Tournament.

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COMPETITIVE FORMAT

U9 - U12 Recreational: a festival-style tournament on quarter-sized fields with 4-matches total.
U9 - U10 Developmental: a festival-style tournament on quarter-sized fields with 4-matches total.
U11 - U12 Developmental: a festival-style tournament on half-sized fields with 4-matches total.
U13 - U18 Recreational: a standings-based tournament on quarter-sized fields with 3 round robin matches guaranteed. The top teams from each group(s) advance to the Championship match.
High School Boys & Girls: a standings-based tournament on quarter-sized fields with 3 round robin matches guaranteed. The top teams from each group(s) advance to the Championship match.
U13 - U17 Premier: a standings-based tournament on half sized fields with 3 round robin matches guaranteed. The top teams from each group(s) advance to the Championship match.

The Golden Boy Tournament will be Canada Soccer and Manitoba Soccer compliant with respect to LTPD competition, guidelines, and standards, which is why the U9-U12 divisions will not have standings or compete for trophies and medals. This standard has been designed to create the best possible learning and development environment for all players, which is based on global best practices while taking into account the realities of Canadian Soccer and truly focusing on Long Term Player Development. Each player participating in U9-U12 divisions will receive a tournament gift package as well.

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VOLUNTEER SCREENING (TEAM OFFICIALS)

All Team Officials listed on an Official Team Roster participating in the tournament must be Child Abuse Registry cleared, and Criminal Record Search Certificate cleared. It is the responsibility of any WYSA club/team to ensure these requirements are met. All non-WYSA teams must provide proof of these cleared documents when submitting their approved state/provincial application to travel.

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TEAM OFFICIALS

A maximum of four (4) Team Officials/coaches may be listed on a team's official roster. Only Team Officials with a valid and stamped identification card are allowed in the team's technical/bench area (except for the same gender adult and High School Team Officials). Valid Team Official identification cards must be submitted to the referee prior to the start of each match. Team Officials failing to produce valid identification cards at the start of the match will not be permitted in the team's technical/bench area, until such time they produce them, with the exception of High School Team Officials.

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SAME GENDER ADULT

All teams must have at least one adult of the same gender as the players. If none of the registered Team Officials fit this requirement, a parent may fulfill this role. If not a registered Team Official, this person does not require an ID card but must be present on the team bench and identified on the game sheet. This person cannot be a registered player on the team. Teams not having an adult of the same gender will result in the match being defaulted to their opponents.

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IDENTIFICATION CARDS (I.D. CARDS)

Only players participating in U9-U12 Developmental and U13-U17 Premier divisions are required to have valid ID cards. Recreational players who wish to appear as a guest player on Developmental or Premier teams will be required to have a valid ID card produced by their Member Organization. All Team Officials in every division are required to have valid ID cards.

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REFEREE LIAISON

1. Referee Liaisons are required for every match. Each coach should meet with their Referee Liaison before the scheduled kick-off time and have them report to the referee before going to the spectator side.
2. Referee Liaisons must have their names and “RL” stated on the game sheet and be identifiable by wearing the yellow RL band on their upper arm.
3. Referee Liaisons will assist the referee when asked to do so. The Referee Liaison's job is to control the behavior of their spectators, warning them politely to stop any misbehavior. They should not confront the spectators from the opposition, but submit a report to the organizing committee if they witness any improper conduct from them.
4. Teams have up to five (5) minutes after the scheduled kick-off time to provide a Referee Liaison. Playing time will not be extended to acquire a Referee Liaison.
5. A referee may not start a match until both teams provide a Referee Liaison.
6. If only one team provides a Referee Liaison within the stipulated time allowed, the referee will abandon the match and submit a report to the organizing committee. Without very good reason, the non-complying team will default the match.

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GAMESHEETS

Prior to the start of the match, the referee must be provided the following:

1. Valid I.D. cards for all Team Officials occupying a spot in the technical/bench area.
2. Valid I.D. cards for all players (when applicable) participating in the match.
3. A completed game sheet which lists the full names of the Team Officials present at the match. The game sheet shall also include the full names and jersey numbers of the players participating in the match.
4. Guest Players must clearly be identified on the game sheet with a ‘GP' beside their name.
5. For any player arriving after the kick-off, the referee is responsible to add the player's name and number to the game sheet prior to completing the game sheet at the end of the match.
6. Following the conclusion of the match, no person other than the referee is permitted to write the score or make comments concerning the match on the game sheet. The referee shall sign the game sheet and provide that copy to the organizing committee.

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GUEST PLAYERS

Any player who participates on a team that they are not officially rostered with is considered a guest player. All players must be registered players for the 2024-25 Indoor Season (Recreational and High School) or the 2024 Single Season (Developmental and Premier). Players participating in the U13-U17 Premier, U13-U18 Recreational, or High School divisions are allowed to participate on only one (1) team during the Golden Boy Tournament. This means if you are already on a team playing in the tournament, you cannot be a guest player for another team in the tournament. All players participating in the U9-U12 Recreational or Developmental divisions will be allowed to guest on another U9-U12 team in the tournament, but must abide by the below guest player rules in order to be eligible. All U13-U18 Recreational and U13-U17 Premier guest players must complete the Golden Boy Tournament Guest Player Form and be approved by the organizing committee for said player to be eligible to participate with the requesting team. It should be noted that players participating on a High School team in the event are not eligible to participate on another team in the event. This means that if a player is participating on a High School team and a Recreational team this indoor season, they may only participate on one of the teams in the event. All non-WYSA players/teams must have proof of their governing association's permission to be a guest player of the requesting team.

The following rules must be met for all guest players to be considered eligible:

1. All guest players must complete the Golden Boy Tournament Guest Player Form and have it approved by the organizing committee for said player to be eligible to participate with the requesting team.
2. A maximum of five (5) guest players are allowed per team (similar to WYSA League play).
3. All guest players must be age-eligible to compete with the requesting team.
4. Teams may have guest players that are the same age/caliber of the requesting team (lateral guesting), but never from an older or higher division.
5. All WYSA League teams may pull from any team within their Member Organization (withstanding i, ii, iii & iv).
6. Developmental and Premier team players may appear as guests on their own Member Organization's teams in a division that is higher than their own by virtue of their birth year. For example, a U13PR player can guest on a U14PR team, however a U15PR player cannot guest on a U14PR team.

Failure to abide by the guest player rules below may result in the player being deemed ineligible, which results in the team's matches being defaulted. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact us immediately. All guest player forms must be submitted to the WYSA Office by February 3, 2025. No guest players shall be added after this date unless approved by the organizing committee.

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TECHNICAL AREA / TEAM BENCH

Only players with valid ID cards (when applicable), Team Officials with a valid ID card, and the same gender adult shall be eligible to occupy a spot in the technical area.

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OFFSIDE / ATTACKING LINE FOR HALF FIELD PLAY

Under the 9v9 format on a half field, the attacking line becomes the midfield line (aka halfway line) when judging an offside. As such, offside offences shall only be in effect in the attacking third of the field (beyond the attacking line). The attacking third of the field is defined as the area of the field, from touchline to touchline extending 15 meters from the goal line as indicated by flag posts placed 1 meter (1 yard) outside the touchlines. For quarter field play, no offside will be enforced.

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RETREAT LINE FOR U9-U10 DEVELOPMENTAL & RECREATIONAL

The Retreat Line is a tool that assists with the development of players, technically and as a team, tactically. The Retreat Line has been introduced around the country to allow younger players to learn and gain confidence in how to play the ball out from the back and forward to attack. The Retreat Line shall be marked a third (1/3) of the way from the goal line on each U9 & U10 developmental league field. When the ball goes out of play for a goal kick, the attacking players must back up to the Retreat Line. The players of the team taking the goal kick can position themselves anywhere on the pitch and any player may take the goal kick. The opposing team retreats to the middle third of the field and may not cross the Retreat Line until:

1. The ball is touched by a player receiving the goal kick; or
2. The ball leaves the field of play; or
3. The ball is played directly into the middle third of the field.

If the defending team encroaches across the retreat line before a teammate receives a pass, the referee will stop the play and the goal kick will be retaken. If the opposing team repeatedly encroaches the retreat line, then an indirect free kick shall be awarded from the place where the offense occurred for failing to respect the required distance to restart play. However, if a team wants to play quickly, they can, and, if the goal kick is played before the opposing team players have moved behind the Retreat Line, the ball is considered live for all players. Clubs may mark the field with a dotted-line or place hash marks on the touch-line signifying the correct distance. If for whatever reason the field is not marked, teams must agree on the distance and place cones/markers down to signify the Retreat line. During the indoor season, we will use flags at the edge of the pitch as we do for the attacking line.

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SUBSTITUTIONS

Quarter field play: unlimited on the fly. All substitutes must enter the field directly in front of the team bench. If the player being replaced does not exit the field of play directly in front of his team bench, the match shall be stopped, and the match official will caution the player for infringing the substitution procedure and be shown a yellow card.

Half field play: an unlimited number of subs can be made at any stoppage in play and enter at mid-field with the discretion of the match official.

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UNIFORMS / EQUIPMENT

1. All players must wear a number on the back of their jersey. Each player shall have a different number and that number must coincide with the player's name and number as indicated on the game sheet. If team colors clash, the away team must change colors or wear pinnies. The home team will be indicated as the first team on the schedule.
2. All jewelry (rings, necklaces, wrist bands, earrings, hair clips, etc.) must be removed.
3. Hard casts are considered to pose a danger to both the wearer and other players and are not permitted to be worn. The practice of padding a hard plaster cast does not reduce the element of danger.
4. Players wearing a soft cast must receive permission to play from the referee at the time of the match.
5. Medical bracelets must be taped but leaving the medical information clearly visible.

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DURATION OF GAMES / DETERMINING A WINNER

All round-robin and playoff matches during the tournament shall be two (2) x twenty-five (25) minute halves. Matches tied at full time during the round-robin shall remain tied for the purpose of the standings.

DETERMINING A WINNER FOR ALL SEMI-FINAL PLAYOFF MATCHES:

If the match is tied at the end of regulation, teams advance directly to taking kicks from the penalty mark, in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game.

DETERMINING A WINNER IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

If the match is tied at the end of regulation, two (2) x five (5) minute halves of extra time shall be played to its entirety (no golden goal). If the score is still tied at the end of extra time, both teams shall take kicks from the penalty mark, in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game.

PROCEDURE FOR KICKS FROM THE PENALTY MARK

1. Best of five (5) alternating kicks from the penalty mark to decide the winner.
2. Only the players who are on the field of play at the end of the match, which include extra time where appropriate, are eligible to take kicks from the penalty mark.
3. A goalkeeper who is injured while kicks are being taken from the penalty mark and is unable to continue as goalkeeper may be replaced by a substitute.
4. If still tied after the five (5) kicks from the mark, teams will then take one kick each until the draw is resolved (each team will use the players who did not participate in the first five kicks).

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DETERMINATION OF GROUP WINNERS

Each team will be awarded four (4) points for a win and one (1) point for a tie. At the end of round robin play, the group winner will be the team with the most points accumulated by wins/ties in their group. In the event of a tie, group winners shall be determined by applying, in order, the following procedures until the tie is broken:

1. Most points (Wins/Ties) in all group matches
2. Most points in matches (Wins/Ties) amongst the tied teams
3. Head-to-head result (not applicable if three (3) or more teams tied)
4. Greater total goal difference (goals for minus goals against with a maximum of five (5) goal difference per match)
5. Least goals against (maximum of five (5) goals against per match)
6. Most wins
7. Most goals for (maximum of five (5) per match)
8. Kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game. Time and date to be determined by the organizing committee and could be as soon as possible after the group's last round-robin match.

*The procedure must be followed in the above-listed order. In the instance of three or more teams being tied on points, and one team has been appropriately placed, continue through the tie breaking procedure for the remaining teams at the point in which the appropriate number of team(s) have advanced through the process.*

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MATCHES NOT PLAYED TO THEIR ENTIRETY

In cases where a match is abandoned due to reasons other than discipline, the organizing committee shall determine an appropriate course of action.

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USE OF AN INELIGIBLE PLAYER

Any team found to have used an ineligible player during the tournament shall default the match. Such matches shall not be replayed.

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MATCH DEFAULTS

In cases where a team defaults a match, the opposing team will receive 4 points and a 5-0 victory.

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HANDSHAKING

In the spirit and encouragement of sportsmanship, WYSA will be permitting handshaking. Any changes to this rule will be in alignment to any Government of Manitoba public health orders as they pertain to sport participation.

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DISCIPLINE

The organizing committee is responsible for dealing with all misconduct that takes place prior to, during and after a match in the Golden Boy Tournament involving players, Team Officials, and/or spectators. Misconduct by players, Team Officials, or spectators reported by the match officials shall be dealt with prior to the team's next match, when possible. All decisions of the organizing committee shall be final and binding as far as the tournament is concerned. A player/Team Official may be eligible to participate while under suspension from another competition. It is extremely important that if a player/Team Official is serving a suspension that you check with both organizing bodies to see if the player/Team Official is eligible while under suspension. A permission to play letter may be required.

The Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association, and for the purpose of this Tournament, will refer to the Manitoba Disciplinary Mandatory Minimums (MDMM) as set out by the Manitoba Soccer Association. The MDMM's dictate minimum suspensions for each red card and/or lifetime offenses. As members of the MSA, WYSA is bound to follow the minimums as set out by the MSA.

When a team member is ejected, the match official will submit their report to the organizing committee for review. The organizing committee will review the referee report and any additional correspondences supplied by the team within 60 minutes upon conclusion of the match for consideration, regarding the incident, prior to determining any sanctioning.

In cases of team supporters interfering with a match or causing control problems for the match officials, the match official will abandon the match and will report to the organizing committee immediately. Bench control and supporter control is the responsibility of the team. Team Officials who withdraw their team from the field will be subject to sanctioning. Any other actions bringing the game into disrepute not addressed by this document will be dealt with by the organizing committee as they arise.

Yellow Card Offences (Cautions):

1. Unsporting behavior
2. Dissent by word or action
3. Persistent infringement of the laws of the game
4. Fails to respect required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick, or throw in
5. Delays the restart of play
6. Entering, re-entering or deliberately leaving the field without the referee's permission
7. Indoor - illegal substitution

Any player receiving four (4) cautions during the tournament shall receive a one (1) match suspension, which will be served in the next scheduled match. Any player dismissed for two (2) cautionable offenses in a match shall receive a one (1) match suspension, which will be served in the next scheduled match. The two (2) yellow cards in one match do not count towards the accumulation of four (4) cautions throughout the tournament.

Red Card Dismissal Offences:

1. Serious Foul Play
2. Violent Conduct
3. Spitting at an opponent or any other person
4. Denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
5. Denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or penalty kick
6. Receives a second caution in the same match
7. Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
8. Team Official: failing to conduct themselves in a responsible manner

All dismissals will be reported by the match official, in writing, to the organizing committee immediately upon conclusion of the match.

All dismissals carry an automatic one (1) match suspension, which must be served in the next scheduled match.

Furthermore, any player or Team Official ordered from the field by the match official for misconduct shall not participate in the tournament until the organizing committee has ruled.

Red Card Dismissals:

Quarter field play: 5-minute penalty and a person short until penalty expires

Half field play: team plays a player short for the duration of the match (mirrors outdoor format)

Any WYSA registered player/Team Official who is not able to serve their suspension in the Golden Boy Tournament is required to serve the balance of the suspension in WYSA League play. Teams not participating in the WYSA League will be reported to their provincial/state association.

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MATCH OFFICIAL ABUSE

The Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association does not tolerate abuse of any kind towards its match officials. All match officials in the tournament are members of the Manitoba Soccer Association. Please remember to treat them with RESPECT. WYSA will not tolerate any verbal or physical abuse or intimidation of match officials. All instances of match official abuse will be reviewed and adjudicated by the WYSA Discipline Committee.  

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PROTESTS

Protests, which can be filed only by a Team Official listed on the team's official roster, must be in writing using the WYSA protest form, and must be accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). Protests must be delivered to the venue headquarters within thirty (30) minutes of the completion of the match, which led to the protest. Points of fact during a match (match official calls) cannot be protested.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

The Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association is committed to creating a safe sport environment in which all individuals are treated with respect, dignity, and within the same rules and regulations. WYSA supports equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices. Individuals are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that includes fairness, integrity, accountability, excellent, accessibility, innovation, and respect.

The purpose of the Code of Conduct (hereinafter referred to as the Code) is to ensure a safe and positive environment (within WYSA programs, activities, office, work environment, and events) by making Members aware that there is an expectation, at all times, of appropriate behaviour that maintains the dignity and self-esteem of all parties. WYSA supports equal opportunity, prohibits discriminatory practices, and is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect.

This Code is not intended to specifically outline every instance of misconduct. As such, misconduct not specifically listed in this Code which is not in line with the values of WYSA, MSA or CSA, May still constitute a breach of the Code and be subject to sanctioning.

Please find below a brief synopsis of the Code which all members who participate in the Golden Boy Tournament must abide by.

All Individuals have a responsibility to:

1. Maintain and enhance the dignity and self-esteem of WYSA members and other individuals by:
   1. Demonstrating respect to individuals regardless of body type, physical characteristics, athletic ability, gender, ancestry, colour, ethnic or racial origin, nationality, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, religious belief, political belief, disability or economic status;
   2. Focusing comments or criticism appropriately and avoiding public criticism of athletes, coaches, officials, organizers, volunteers, employees and members
   3. Consistently demonstrating the spirit of sportsmanship, sport leadership and ethical conduct:
   4. Acting, when appropriate, to prevent or correct practices that are discriminatory;
   5. Consistently treating individuals fairly and reasonably; and
   6. Ensuring adherence to the rules of soccer and the spirit of those rules.
2. Refraining from any behavior that constitutes harassment, where harassment is defined as comment or conduct directed towards an individual or group, which is offensive, abusive, racist, homophobic, sexist, degrading, or malicious. Types of behavior that constitute harassment include but are not limited to:
   1. Written or verbal abuse, threats, put-downs, name-calling, slurs or outbursts;
   2. The display of visual material which is offensive or which one ought to know is offensive in the circumstances;
   3. Unwelcome remarks, jokes, comments, innuendo or taunts;
   4. Leering or other suggestive or obscene gestures;
   5. Condescending or patronizing behavior which is intended to undermine self-esteem, diminish performance or adversely affect working conditions;
   6. Practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment, endanger a person's safety, or negatively affect performance;
   7. Any form of hazing where hazing is defined as “any potentially humiliating, degrading, abusive, or dangerous activity expected of a junior-ranking athlete by a more senior team-mate, which does not contribute to either athlete's positive development, but is required to be accepted as part of a team, regardless of the junior-ranking athlete's willingness to participate. This includes, but is not limited to, any activity, no matter how traditional or seemingly benign, that sets apart or alienates any team-mate based on class, number of years on the team, or athletic ability.”
   8. Unwanted physical contact including, but not limited to, touching, petting, pinching, or kissing;
   9. Unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances, requests, or invitations
   10. Physical or sexual assault;
   11. Behaviors such as those described above that are not directed towards a specific individual or group but have the same effect of creating a negative or hostile environment; and
   12. Retaliation or threats of retaliation against an individual who reports harassment to WYSA.
3. Refraining from any behavior that constitutes sexual harassment, where sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual comments and sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or conduct of a sexual nature. Types of behavior that constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:
   1. Sexist jokes;
   2. Display of sexually offensive material;
   3. Sexually degrading words used to describe a person;
   4. Inquiries or comments about a person's sex life;
   5. Unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances or propositions; and
   6. Persistent unwanted contact.
4. Abstaining from the non-medical use of drugs or the use of performance enhancing drugs or methods. More specifically, WYSA shall adopt and adhere to the MSA & CSA's Anti-Doping Program. Any infraction under this program shall be considered an infraction of this Code and shall be subject to disciplinary action, and possible sanction, pursuant to the WYSA Disciplinary Code. WYSA will respect any penalty enacted pursuant to a breach of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program, whether imposed by the MSA, CSA or any other sport organization.
5. Refraining from associating with any person for the purpose of coaching, training, competition, instruction, administration, management, athletic development or supervision of the sport of competitive soccer, who has incurred an anti-doping rule violation and is serving a sanction involving a period of ineligibility imposed pursuant to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program and/or the World Anti-Doping Code and recognized by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
6. Refraining from the use of power or authority in an attempt to coerce another person to engage in inappropriate activities;
7. In the case of adults, avoiding alcohol consumption in situations where minors are present, and take reasonable steps to manage the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages in adult-oriented social situations associated with WYSA events;
8. Respecting the property of others and not willfully cause damage;
9. Promoting soccer in the most constructive and positive manner possible;
10. Adhering to all federal, provincial, municipal and host country laws; and
11. Complying at all times with the bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of WYSA, MSA, and CSA, as adopted and amended from time to time.

Please click here to view the WYSA Code of Conduct.

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GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE
2025 GOLDEN BOY TOURNAMENT!!