{"id":2206,"date":"2023-11-21T17:05:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T17:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/?page_id=2206"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:10:39","slug":"how-to-join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/how-to-join\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Join"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/como-unirse\/\"><strong>Para ver la versi\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, siga este enlace<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"320\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png 1920w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?resize=300,94 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?resize=768,240 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?resize=1024,320 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?resize=1536,480 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?resize=288,90 288w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?resize=1440,450 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/homepage_media_wall2.png?resize=720,225 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The process to become an affiliate member of MSYSA is quite simple! Complete applications contain the information outlined below. All application requests are to be submitted electronically by completing the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/system.gotsport.com\/forms\/1098D0508\">Affiliation Form Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All requests submitted using the above link will be seeking approval for the\u00a0<strong>MSYSA 2025-2026\u00a0<\/strong>Seasonal Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact the state office (410-768-5401) if there are any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to the MSYSA family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading\" id=\"a-letter\">A Letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A letter (on club letterhead) stating interest in becoming an affiliate member. It must contain the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Description of the organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of program(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of all affiliated club teams by name, age group, and gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seasons of play and principal geographic area served<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leagues in which teams play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximate number of players and teams it expects to have participating during the seasonal year (Sept. 1-Aug.31)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship, if any, including that from municipalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading\" id=\"a-list\">A List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A list naming the organizations&#8217; Officers and Directors that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name and title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailing address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indication of the designated club contact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading\" id=\"a-copy\">A Copy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A copy of the organizations&#8217; bylaws or other governing documents. The following specific provisions must be included within these documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bThe organization agrees to abide by all rules, policies, and regulations of MSYSA, US Youth Soccer, and US Soccer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The organization will register all players, coaches, and teams who participate in the organizations&#8217; programs with MSYSA and other US Soccer members at least annually and pay the appropriate registration fees to comply with US Soccer&#8217;s 100% affiliation rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non- discrimination language. An example can be found in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/11\/2021-Bylaws-1.pdf\">MSYSA Bylaws, Article 1, Section 3.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading\" id=\"a-check\">A Check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A check for the affiliation fees based on the number of teams participating in the organizations programs. 15 recreational players = 1 team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1-15 teams, $60<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16-40 teams, $115<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>41+ teams, $170<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The Affiliation Fee is due annually no later than Sept. 30. 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