Phoebe Russell
(206) 933-5769
phoeberuss@comcast.net
Referee Assignor
Seattle Soccer Referee Association
206-854-0162
gregoryparker@earthlink.net-
The WYS Player and Coaches Membership Pass
The WYS membership pass, formally know as the player card, denotes that you are a member of the largest youth sporting organization in the United States. The "Pass" entitles you to participate in sanctioned WYS and US Youth Soccer Leagues, State Cups and Summer Tournaments.
As an adult team staff member, the "Pass" indicates that you have passed the WYS Risk Management Acceptance Program.The "Pass" will provide proof that all of your players are properly registered and are age appropriate.You may obtain a membership pass from your association registrar.
To be valid, a membership pass/player card must have a current photo of the player, be signed by the player and be laminated.Membership pass/player cards are valid for the entire seasonal year from September 1 to August 31, and will be used for participation in league play, state cup and summer tournaments.
Player Cards
Prior year cards used until 8/31/2011 –get them from previous team
Not team specific
SYSA will distribute 2011-12 cards to team managers in early August
Team specific
But Player Pass allowed in RCL & State league
Player Pass use TBD for NPSL
How to Prepare Player Passes
Verify that all information on the front of the pass is correct. Legal names must be used
Paste 1 x1 current, identifiable picture of individual named on the pass to the backside where it says "Attach Photo Here"
Sign your name on the backside of card where it says "Member sign here " This must be the individual whose name appears on the pass. No one may sign for them.
Laminate card-*REQUIRED You can have that done at an office supply store or you can get self-laminating sleeves there.
Attach all the passes, both coaches and players, on an "O" ring so they can be kept together and handled easily by the referee.
State Cups
Different Deadlines based on gender, age and which cup