The VYSA Board of Directors approved the following guidelines:

VYSA Soccer Start Guidelines

• Existing clubs wishing to start a Soccer Start program within their club be permitted a reduced fee for players within that program
• Soccer Start Clubs fee be reduced to $3.75 per player with insurance.
• Soccer Start status is not automatic, but on a need basis.  Only low economic and under served areas are considered. 
• Approval for Soccer Start Status is determined by the VYSA Soccer Start Committee.
• A negative decision can be appealed to the VYSA Board of Directors.

Procedures for application for Soccer Start Status

• Club must submit a letter to VYSA, requesting Soccer Start Status. Letter should state in detail the reason(s) why.
• The Chair or a member of the Committee will contact and/or pay a visit to your Club.
• The Chair or a member of the Committee will make a recommendation to the Committee for approval.
• The Chair or VYSA State Office will contact the Club to inform of any decision made. A negative decision can be appealed to the VYSA Board of Directors. 
• Soccer Start clubs wanting reduced referee certification or coaching education fees must request reduced fees in writing. Request for these reduced fees will be reviewed and approved by the Soccer Start Committee on a case by case basis.