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1.8. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP. The association membership of STYSA shall consist of properly constituted youth
soccer associations within STYSA’s territory.

1.8.1. ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP. Any youth soccer association within the geographic
boundaries of STYSA with twelve (12) or fewer member teams (with minimum team size determined by the
STYSA Playing Rules in effect at the time of application for membership) shall not receive full member status, but
shall, if approved, have associate member status. An associate member: i) may participate in STYSA member
meetings but shall not have the right to vote and ii) may not send teams to participate in STYSA competitions.
(Changed 2.26.12)

1.8.2. FULL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP. Full membership may be applied for by an association having more
than twelve (12) member teams (with minimum team size determined by the STYSA Playing Rules in effect at the
time of application for membership).

1.9. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP. Each youth soccer association applying
for membership in STYSA shall be furnished a copy of the STYSA Constitution, By-Laws and Rules and a copy of the
By-Laws and Rules of USYS. An association applying for membership must submit to the STYSA President and to the
STYSA Secretary an application for membership, which shall include copies of i) the applicant’s Constitution, By-Laws
and Rules, ii) the applicant’s annual budget for the first year of operation as a member demonstrating that funds are
appropriated to attend STYSA Governing Board meetings, and iii) evidence of payment to the STYSA State Office of
any application fee then prescribed. The application must be reviewed by the STYSA Executive Committee. Approval
for membership in STYSA shall be by the STYSA Governing Board.

1.10. REQUIREMENTS OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. Each member association shall retain its own autonomy, but
will adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules, Regulations and Procedures of STYSA, USYS and USSF in all
matters pertaining to intra-state competition, or in other competitions sponsored by STYSA.

1.11. CONSTITUENCY OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. A member association shall, subject to the approval of
STYSA, admit to membership properly constituted youth soccer organizations located within its boundaries and
provide to its member associations management assistance when requested.

1.12. GOOD STANDING. Any member association that: i) fails to cast all votes to which it is entitled for two (2)
consecutive STYSA Governing Board Meetings; or ii) is delinquent in the payment to STYSA of any registration fees,
fines or other fees; or iii) fails or refuses to comply with the authority of STYSA, shall be considered to lose good
standing and shall have its voting rights automatically suspended until such rights are reinstated by a simple majority
vote of the Governing Board. Such business shall be the second item on the agenda. No club, team or individual
registered with a member association not in good standing as a result of ii) or iii) above shall be allowed to participate in
any competition sponsored by STYSA.

Providing copies of your organization’s Administrative Handbook with Constitution, By-Laws, Non-profit status and number along with financial records to help outline the position of the organization.

It is recommended to help work with the District Vice-President your organization would be represented in.

• Eastern District: edvp@stxsoccer.org
• Western District: wdvp@stxsoccer.org