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Here is the latest administrative rule book from the West Virginia Soccer Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve broken down the rules into chapters for easier downloading. All files are .pdf files. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Referee Abuse Prevention Matrix (Penalty Summary)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter One \u2013 CONSTITUTION<\/strong><\/u> (updated 1\/30\/18)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Chapter Two \u2013 BYLAWS (updated 3\/2024<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Chapter Three- Rules & Regulations (BEING UPDATED)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Chapter Four<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 APPEALS & DISCIPLINE<\/strong><\/a><\/u>
– How To Properly Run A Disciplinary Hearing<\/a>
– Hearing & Appeals Handbook<\/a>
– Hearing & Appeals Handbook – TAB A<\/a>
– Sample Notice Letter<\/a>
– Sample Decision Letter<\/a>
– USSF Appeals Committee Discipline Hearing Outlines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Chapter Five- Rules of Competition (BEING UPDATED)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Chapter Six<\/a><\/strong> – TRAVEL & TOURNAMENTS<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Chapter Seven – YOUTH REGISTRATION (being updated)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Chapter Eight – RISK MANAGEMENT & OTHER SAFETY POLICIES<\/strong><\/a>
– WVSA Risk Management Program Policy Additions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Player Substitution Rule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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