Minutes from August 7th , 2005 meeting of the Tidewater Advanced Soccer League 5:30 pm at the NYLS office, Virginia Beach. Present: Robert Beck, Tony Nweke, John Germanos, Robert Anderson, Teresa Phillips, Dorothy Morgan, Nan Beck, Ed Townsley, Beth Townsley, Fleta Jackson, David Dearborn, Kevin Fleming, Karen Stevens, Gee Meadows, and Michelle Moen Discussion: Name of League: It was agreed by all those present to go with Tidewater Advanced Soccer League (TASL). It was agreed that each founding club would have 1 vote on the board. League Fees: It was agreed by all that the initial investment by all leagues would be $300 - this money would go to cover any initial expenses, allow a bank account to be started. Any team desiring "member" status with TASL would also be required to pay an initial fee of $300. Discussion began over how the remaining money would be used - several people mentioned TASL beginning a scholarship fund and/or giving money back to the member leagues. All agreed to table this discussion until a later meeting. Positions: Robert Anderson agreed to be interim Treasurer until formal elections held. Michelle Moen agreed to be league Secretary until formal elections held. All agreed that formal elections would take place later in the season or in the Spring so as to allow time/energy to focus on getting the fall season underway. Non profit Status: All agreed that we need to look into what needs to be done to set up this part of the league - no one assigned as of this time. Referee Scheduler: Teresa is going to call Susan and Fleta is going to contact TSRA. All agreed that fees should be negotiated. Important dates: August 12th: * Team and Field Declarations due to Teresa (Dorothy, Kevin, Dave Linn And Michelle to get this info from their respective clubs/coaches) * Decision to be made regarding ref scheduler to be made by Teresa/Fleta August 18th: Competition Committee to meet to set up playing levels (Dave Dearborn, Dorothy Morgan, Dave Linn, John Germanos) August 19th: Team Declaration forms (with playing levels) due to Teresa September 1st: * Team Fees Due (send to Treasurer - address at end of minutes) * Team Rosters due to Secretary (address at end of minutes) * TASL Meeting: 8pm - location to be determined (Teresa checking on Beach office and Dave Dearborn checking on Crittendon Hall site) September 10th: TASL Season starts October 1st: Last day to submit changes to rosters. October 8th: Bye week due to Columbus Day Weekend November 5th: Last game of Advanced Season November 12/13th: EOS Tournament - if referees become an issue, will discuss other Options - clubs to check on fields to be used for weekday matches. Location of Games: Lake Taylor, Churchland, and the Complex in VB. As the league grows, we will look into other field locations if needed. All agreed the main goal was to try to keep the number of fields down to prevent parents/players from having to drive all over Hampton Roads. CSSC did offer TCC fields as a back-up in the event there are problems with the other three, or if there is need for fields for weekday/makeup games. Fees: All agreed to the following: U9/10: $290 U11/12: $420 U13/14: $475 U16 and above: $600 Fee dispersal/Anticipated Expenses: Anticipated expenses for the season were: Referees, EOS trophies, office supplies, and web designer/master fees. Player Cards: All clubs were reminded that all players and Coaches will need to have player cards with their pictures and signatures on them. Score Keeping/Team Standings info: All agreed to table this until further into the season with a decision to be made before the Spring season and implemented at that time. Roster Sizes: All agreed on the following per USYSA and FIFA recommendations: U9/10: play 6v6 with max roster of 12 U11/12: play 8v8 with max roster of 14 U13 and up: 11v11 with max roster of 18 All agreed that due to the limited number of older kids playing (U16 and above) that these rosters may have to go slightly higher- main goal being that all who want to play have a chance to play. Field/Goal Sizes: All agreed to follow the USYSA and FIFA recommendations: U9/10: Length: Min of 45 yds, max of 60 yds Width: Min of 35 yds, max of 45 yds. Goal: Recommended size: 6 x 18 feet U11/12: Length: Min of 60 yds, max of 80 yds Width: Min of 45 yds, max of 55 yds. Goal: Same as U9/10: 6 x 18 feet U13/14 and above: Full field, full size goals It was noted by all present that the financial status of each individual club may not allow for a change to the smaller goals for all fields hosting U9-U12 for the next several years. All agreed that clubs would work with their boards to make this change part of each club's 2-3 year plan, again with the best interest of the players in mind since the smaller fields size/goal size were recommended by the national organizations to allow each player the best chance for skill development and advancement in the sport. Other Clubs requesting membership/participation: All present agreed that any club wishing to bring a team to TASL for the fall season due to lack of viable teams in another area/club could do so - requirement would be to pay the fees for that level team and follow the declaration schedule listed above. All agreed that NO solicitation of other leagues/clubs would be done as anyone wanting to play with/join TASL would be doing so under their own volition. All agreed to defer the addition of other clubs as voting members of TASL until spring so as to allow TASL to get off the ground. Any club wishing to join after that time would be allowed to submit a request and if approved would be required to pay the $300 joining fee and be given 1 vote on the board. Robert Anderson agreed to be the liason between TASL and PSC as PSC has approached several members of TASL regarding this situation. Press Releases: John Germanos agreed to contact Alan Kleck, and Fleta agreed to submit a press release to the Pilot venues. All clubs stated they would be contacting their Advanced Coaches on Monday to inform them of TASL and schedule information. Addresses: TASL Treasurer c/o Robert Anderson 14 Wayland Drive Portsmouth VA 23703 757-484-6672 TASL Secretary c/o Michelle Moen 3621 Nottaway Street Norfolk, VA 23513 Moen_nysl@yahoo.com Teresa Phillips teresaphillips@cox.ne757-714-6933 Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm.