Please read carefully and abide by the below rules set forth by Sporting Astoria Soccer Club.


Rule #1 - Registration
All new players must fill out the Sporting Astoria SC Player Registration Form .  Players won't be allowed to play unless this is completed.  After successfully filling out the form every player must register at http://sportingasc.com/custpage.php?cid=64 and inform the manager immediately.

Rule #2 - Contract
All players are EXPECTED  to play at least one full season for the club.  A full season begins mid July and ends the last league match or last league playoff match.  No player will be released until the end of the season unless the player or players new team pays the early release fine and the league player release form fee.  The early release fine set by the club at 100$.

Rule #3 - Fees
All players must make a contribution of $120 for the full season.  Payments are to be made in two installments of $60. First payment must be made before Labor Day.  The second payment must be made before February 15th.  Funds are used to pay for player registration pass ($41.00 per player), referees ($60 per home game), kits (laundry/purchases) and any traveling expenses.  Money will be accounted by the club treasurer, and any excess at the end of the season will be used for social events.

Rule #4 - Attendance
Game Day - Each player will report to the field no later than 1 hour prior to kick off (unless agreed prior with the coaching staff).
Practice - Every team member will attend training every week during the season.  Exceptions only through work, family reasons, or injury and must be cleared with the coaching staff.  Practice is integral to the success of the club and to individual fitness.
Disclosure - If a player knows in advance of any away dates due to holiday/ vacations, birthdays, weddings etc, that will conflict with any league games and/or practices, they must make the manager aware asap.  Failure to do so will result in immediate suspension.

Rule #5 - Discipline
It is the responsibility of each player to maintain discipline on the field.  Red cards for blatant fouls or fighting will not be tolerated. Dissent to the coaching staff is not acceptable. It is the players’ responsibility to accept and respond to the leadership of the team.  Failure to adhere will result in immediate suspension and release at the end of the season.
 
Rule #6 - Player
All players must own a pair of shin guards and proper footwear (turf shoes and cleats).  Players without shin guards or proper footwear before a FRIENDLY or OFFICIAL LEAGUE match will NOT be allowed to play by the league and club.  All players are RESPONSIBLE for returning their uniform kit at the end of each games unless authorized by the coach.

Rule #7 - Social
In order to increase team unity we will try to make ourselves available to socialize on match day or after practice.  Choosing to not socialize will not be condoned by the club.

The club will host two events every year.  One in December before the end of the year and the other during the summer before the start of the pre-season.  All players must attend.

Rule #8 - Club
All players are NOT PERMITTED to play for any other team or in any other leagues affiliated with the ENYSASA .  Any player found playing for another team or any other league affiliated with the ENYSASA will IMMEDIATELY be suspended.