HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

To become a Member of Kansas Youth Soccer, please send the following items to:

Kansas State Youth Soccer Office

10529 South Warwick St.

Olathe, KS 66061

Application Procedures for Initial Membership

When considering prospective organization desiring to become a member (League, Registrar, Club or Community) must be approved by the KSYSA Board of Directors. Application for membership must be made in writing by the duly authorized agent of the applicant and must be sent to the KSYSA state office, which shall process the application and send all information to the Membership Committee for review.

1. The prospective member must provide proof that their organization is a recognized entity with the State of Kansas. Acceptable forms of proof will include the following (with the prospective member’s organization name listed):
   1. Tax ID Documentation
   2. State/Federal Tax Returns, if applicable
   3. Business license, if applicable
   4. Other official government documentation relating to the transaction of business
       
2. The prospective member must provide the applicants constitution, bylaw, playing rules, policies and procedures to be reviewed.  The Membership Committee shall have the power to reject them until properly written, and any subsequent changes or additions to such duly approved rules, regulations and bylaws must be submitted to and approved by the Membership Committee before their effective date.
    
3. The prospective member must have five (5) different and distinct Board Members and provide their name, position, address, email & phone numbers.  If positions are vacant please indicate so.
    
4. The prospective member must include an initial application fee of $250.00 via check made payable to KSYSA.  If membership is refused, this fee will be returned.
    
5. The prospective member must attend at least one (1) registrar training (live or via conference call) with the KSYSA State Office (confirmed by the KSYSA State Office).
    
6. The prospective member must provide the Membership Committee proof of a timely payment history in the form soccer related paid bills from the previous 12 months (4 separate bills showing due date and paid date).
    
7. The prospective member shall provide an equal opportunity to all soccer players, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators and officials, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin to participate.
    
8. The prospective member or any individual within the prospective member may not have been subject to disciplinary action within the last twelve months from the date of the application.
    
9. The prospective member must be in good standing with KSYSA.

Provisional approval may be granted by the Membership Committee to eligible candidates, however, formal approval for membership is subject to acceptance by a two-thirds majority vote of the KSYSA Board of Directors and a two-thirds majority vote of the members of KSYSA.

Prior to a decision to accept or reject an applicant, notice shall be given to all leagues in the district. Each league shall be given a reasonable chance to voice its opinion on any potential member.

Each organization desiring to become a Member must be approved by the KSYSA Board of Directors. Application for membership must be made in writing by the duly authorized agent of the applicant and must be sent to the KSYSA state office, which shall process the application. 

Application Procedures for Renewal Membership

When determining the eligibility of existing League Members, Registrar Members, Club Members, or Community Members the Membership Committee will confirm:

1. The existing member has all current fees paid to KSYSA.
    
2. The existing member meets the criteria for their specific type of membership as outlined in types of membership with KSYSA.
    
3. The existing member has five (5) different and distinct Board Members and provide their name, position, address, email & phone numbers.  If positions are vacant please indicate so.
    
4. All coaches, club administrators, and board members must meet KSYSA Risk Management guidelines & SafeSport Training.
    
5. Members shall renew each year via the Membership Renewal Packet with annual affiliation fee of $25.00 (established by the KSYSA Board of Directors) that shall be sent via check or paid electronically along with packet to the State office by June 15^th and shall be delinquent by July 15^th of each year.
    
6. The failure of any member to pay annual affiliation fee on or before July 15 of each year may cause immediate forfeiture of membership without legislative formality and will result in a loss of access to the State Registration system.
    
7. Each member shall, within three (3) months of its annual general meeting, submit to the KSYSA state office copies of any changes in its constitution, bylaw, playing rules, policies and procedures.

Membership Packets MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED & SUBMITTED for Initial Members and Renewal of membership by July 15, 2020 with application fees.

2020-2021 Kansas Youth Soccer Membership Packet

If you have questions about the membership process, please contact: 

Phillip Gomez
Director of Membership & Marketing

KANSAS STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
10529 South Warwick St. | Olathe, KS 66061
pgomez@kansasyouthsoccer.org
913-782-6434 x 203