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LAKE HIGHLANDS GIRLS CLASSIC LEAGUE
BYLAWS AND RULES

VERY IMPORTANT VENUE RULES

UTD

PIZZA HUT PARK

MOSS PARK
 

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Summary of Fines - Please read this information
to make sure your team is in compliance with the rules
to avoid being assessed a fine.
(All fines collected are being donated to Soccer Kicks for Cancer,
part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.)


A&D Policies
Information given to all referees, and very important for coaches and managers. 
Please review carefully. 

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United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), North Texas State Soccer Association (NTSSA), and Lake Highlands Girls Classic League (LHGCL) administrative and playing rules apply unless otherwise noted. Teams are responsible for knowing the LHGCL and NTSSA rules. Every team should have a copy of the current NTSSA Administrative Rule Book. (View the NTSSA Rules by clicking here, or call 972/323-1323 for information on obtaining a copy.)

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BYLAWS

LEAGUE RULES

I. GENERAL  
A. Purpose
B. Affiliation
C. Conduct of Corporate Affairs
D. Investments
E. Gifts
F. Operation Prohibitions
G. Principal Office
H. Registered Office
 

PREAMBLE/DISCLAIMER

I. REGISTRATION (revised June 2006)
A. Home Association
B. Receipt of Paperwork by LHGCL
C. Registration of Players Required
D. Player Contracts

II. MEMBERSHIP  
A. Classes of Members
B. Qualification for League
C. Voting Rights
D. Termination of Membership
E. Members to Comply

II. TEAM FORMATION
A. Roster Size
B. Age Requirements
C. Youth Contracts and Releases
D. Transfers
E. Player Tryout Procedures
 

III. MEETINGS  
A. Annual Meeting
B. MidYear Meeting
C. Special Meetings
D. Notice of Meetings
E. Quorum for Team Representative Meeting
F. Exclusion
G. Meetings of the Board of Directors
H. Quorum for Meetings of the Board of Directors

III. QUALIFICATION FOR LHGCL (revised April 2008)
A. Eligibility
B. Compliance with Bylaws and Rules
C. Playing Formats 

IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. General Powers
B. Officers
C. Election
D. Compensation
E. Duties of the Board of Directors
F. Duties of the Officers

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Vice President of Facilities
4. Secretary
5. Treasurer and/or Financial Officer
6. A&D Committee Chairman
7. Age Division Commissioners
8. Immediate Past President
9. LHSA Representative

G. Removal of Officers

1. Reason for Removal Removal
2. Method of Removal
3. Temporary President or Board Member

IV. LHGCL PLAY (revised April 2008)
A. LHGCL play is governed by FIFA Laws of the Game
B. Age Division Placement
C. Season Play
D. Players and Spectators
E. The duration of season games and specific ball sizes
F. Number of Players

G. League Standing Points
 
H. Game Report Requirements
I. Equipment and Uniforms
J. Referee Fees 
K. Payment of Referees
L. Returned Checks
M. Schedule Changes and Rescheduling
  
N. Foul Weather Procedures
O. Game Protests
 
P. Fields and Facilities

V. REGISTRATION   
A. Teams must register their players and team with their home association
B. Teams must follow all registration procedures
C. All teams must turn in all fees and paperwork required by LHGCL
D. A fee of $25.00 will be required for all returned checks

V. DISCIPLINE - REVISED NOVEMBER 2007
A. Authority
B. Appearance Before Committee 
C. Appeals of Decisions of the A&D Committee
D. Responsibility for Team
E. Conduct
F. Suspensions

VI. REVISION OF RULES

VI. COMMITTEES   
A. Standing Committees

1. Executive Committee
2. A&D Committee
3. Referee Committee
4. Advisory Board

B. Special Committees 

VII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Fiscal Year
B. Indemnification
C. Books and Records
D. Amendment