To all members of FSR that officiate FSSA (adult) and FYSA (youth) games in Florida
The Florida State Soccer Association (FSSA) issues only one type of pass to players and coaches registered in the state. Click Here to see a sample. Any other instrument presented in an attempt to identify a player or coach is not acceptable. FSSA issues up to three (3) coach passes per team and only credentialed coaches and players are to be on the technical side of the field.
In addition all referees who officiate adult games are reminded that in accordance with the Laws of the Game ejected players must leave the premises and the game may not be restarted until that has occurred.
Any referee who violates the above will be suspended and fined $100.00 for each offence. This suspension and fine will include the two AR's and the 4th official where one is appointed.
The Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) has established the following Rules pertaining to player and coach passes:
206 PLAYER/COACH PASSES
206.1 Property of player/coach passes remains that of FYSA and/or US YOUTH SOCCER. No affiliate, coach, assistant coach or team staff can refuse to relinquish the pass to US YOUTH SOCCER or FYSA, immediately upon request. Failure to do so may subject the party to sanctions as described under FYSA Rule 505.2.
206.2 PASS CLASSIFICATION
A. US Youth Soccer Pass (Permanent Pass)
A US Youth Soccer Pass will be available online with the US Youth Soccer logo to verified competitive players and shall require the following:
1. Signature of player.
2. Signature of the issuing registrar.
3. A current photo taken within six months of pass issuance affixed to the pass.
4. Lamination with a clear plastic material permanently affixing player's picture to the pass.
5. Pass is valid for all FYSA and US Youth Soccer sanctioned events.
B. Florida Temporary Pass: (Florida Pass)
A Florida Temporary Pass shall be available online for all unverified players registered with FYSA and shall require the following
1. Signature of player.
2. Signature of the issuing registrar.
3. A current photo taken within six months of pass issuance affixed to the pass.
4. Lamination with a clear plastic material permanently affixing player's picture to the pass.
5. Is considered valid if properly executed and may be used anywhere within the State until a permanent is issued, except for State Cup or any specific competition not permitting its use.
6. Must be relinquished to the affiliate in order to obtain the US Youth Soccer pass.
7. IS NOT VALID FOR ANY OUT OF STATE TRAVEL.
C. Florida Recreational Player Pass
A Florida Recreational Player Pass shall be available online for all recreational players when registered with FYSA and shall require the following:
1. Signatures of player.
2. Signature of the issuing registrar.
3. A current photo taken within six months of pass issuance affixed to the pass.
4. Lamination with a clear plastic material permanently affixing player's picture to the pass.
5. Is considered valid if properly executed and may be used anywhere within FYSA that allows Recreational players.
6. When the player is verified, the unverified pass must be relinquished to the affiliate for the verified pass.
7. IS NOT VALID FOR ANY OUT OF STATE TRAVEL.
D. Coach/Volunteer Pass
A US Youth Soccer (Permanent) Pass will be available online with the US Youth Soccer logo to all registered coaches/volunteers and shall require the following:
1. Signatures of coach/volunteer.
2. Signature of the issuing registrar.
3. Will only list the club code.
3. A current photo taken within six months of pass issuance affixed to the pass.
4. Lamination with a clear plastic material permanently affixing coach’s/volunteer’s picture to the pass.
5. Pass is valid for all FYSA and US Youth Soccer sanctioned events.
6. A Coach/Volunteer Pass is issued subject to review as it relates to FYSA’s Risk Management Program. The privilege to participate in FYSA sanctioned activities may be revoked as per the terms and conditions of FYSA Rule 105. A coach/volunteer shall immediately surrender his/her pass upon request and notification from FYSA’s Risk Management Committee.