Tournaments Notification - Non-USYS Sanctioned Events

Guidelines for Attending NON-SANCTIONED US Youth Soccer (USYS) Competitions

Several years ago the majority of in-state and out-of-state tournaments were sanctioned by USYS. As a member of NCYSA you are also a member of USYS and USSF (United States Soccer Federation).

Decision of the NCYSA Executive Board 8/4/2020: If travel has been requested to an out-of-state tournament, NCYSA Notification to Travel rules will apply. For the team to receive approval, an email from their association president (or his/her designee) to Joette Kivett  joette@ncsoccer.org is required, stating he/she reviewed safety plans and approves the travel.  Upon receipt of the email, NCYSA will approve the requested Notification to Travel .

There are other soccer organizations that are members of the United States Soccer Federation, but are not members of US Youth Soccer. These organizations may offer competitions (tournaments or friendly games) that are sanctioned through their organization but not through US Youth Soccer.

Since there are many more tournament choices; your team should be aware of the following information:

1. The use of NC Youth Soccer player passes, rosters and medical waivers is prohibited (SEE LINK ABOVE) at non-NCYSA/USYS Sanctioned events.
2. NCYSA Insurance and Liability Coverage applies to NCYSA/USYS sanctioned competitions only.
3. If attending a non-sanctioned USYS Competition, (in-state or out-of-state) please make sure all players and parents are aware that the NCYSA insurance will not be in effect for this competition.
4. Contact the hosting organization regarding insurance coverage for their event.
5. If the non-sanctioned event is out-of-state, then NCYSA cannot approve a USYS Notification to Travel form, nor does the non-sanctioned event have the authority to require this approval since the event is not sanctioned by USYS.
6. Always know who is hosting the competition. Approved or 'sanctioned' competitions should provide a form signed by an official of the hosting organization. This document is usually called an 'Application to Host a Tournament' and will list the name of the hosting organization.
    

The NCYSA website contains a list of the NCYSA/USYS sanctioned tournaments.

If you have further questions regarding non-sanctioned competitions please contact Lyn Halstead at the NCYSA State Office.