Davidson County Youth Soccer Association – Classic
Director of Classic – Jonas Nader
Assistant Director of Classic – Tasha Lanier
Co-Director – James Garrison
Director of Coaching – Brent Lewis
ARTICLE 1. Name A. This organization shall be known as Davidson County Youth Soccer League (doing business as Davidson County Youth Soccer Association), hereinafter referred to as “DCYSA” or “Corporation,” as appropriate.
ARTICLE 2. Purpose A. DCYSA Classic purpose is to offer players a higher level of competitive soccer. The Classic level requires dedication and commitment by the players and their families in all areas including competition, training, financial and time. Our top priorities and mission are to develop players while providing a positive soccer learning experience. To ensure this, it is important for every player to be placed in the right situation and environment. Our goal is to challenge players while providing enjoyment and successful experience.
ARTICLE 3. Affiliations A. DCYSA Classic shall maintain current affiliation with the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) and any other association determined appropriate by the DCYSA Classic Executive Board.
ARTICLE 4. Offices A. The principal office of DCYSA (the “Corporation”) shall be located in the County of Davidson, State of North Carolina. The address of the principal office and the designation of the resident agent may be changed from time to time as authorized by the DCYSA Recreational Executive Board, after filing the appropriate paperwork with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Corporations Division.
ARTICLE 5. Seasonal Playing Year, Fiscal Year, and Term of the DCYSA Classic Executive Board A. The seasonal year of DCYSA Classic shall begin and end as deemed by that of NCYSA. The fiscal year shall be designated as the first day after the last spring game is played for the following season. The Classic Executive Board consist of: DCYSA Classic Director, DCYSA Classic Assistant Director and DCYSA Co-Chair Director. These individuals were originally appointed into this position in 2020 when Classic was created and then evolved into three positions by 2022 with the growth of the division.
ARTICLE 6. Membership A. DCYSA Classic members will be parents and/or guardians of all players registered directly with the DCYSA. B. DCYSA Classic will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. C. Membership shall be by annual registration. D. All members shall abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of this Association, the Code of Conduct, the regulations and by-laws of the NCYSA, and all North Carolina and federal law. E. A member shall be deemed to have his or her membership terminated if he or she; a. Withdraws from DCYSA. b. By personal or business conduct, violates any part of the By-Laws or rules and regulations of the DCYSA Classic or NCYSA may be expelled from membership by a majority vote of the DCYSA Classic Executive Board. c. Take part in any conduct which does, or may, in the opinion of the DCYSA Classic Executive Board, bring the game into disrepute. Action requires a majority vote of the DCYSA Classic Executive Board. d. Is convicted of any felony. e. Is convicted of any misdemeanor involving an act of violence and crimes against children. f. If the majority of the DCYSA Classic Executive Board vote to remove the member from DCYSA. If the member is removed, that person is barred from being at any facility used by DCYSA for meetings or events, including their own child or step-child’s events. The written decision of the DCYSA Classic Executive Board shall constitute a trespass notice to establish the elements of the crime of Trespassing under North Carolina law.
ARTICLE 7. Voting Rights for DCYSA A. Members who are in good standing with DCYSA Classic shall have the right to vote at the DCYSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and any special meeting of the membership of the DCYSA. A family with a child that is a player in good standing and that is actively participating in a sport or signed up for an upcoming sport shall have a vote. A family unit of one player
shall be allowed one vote, two players shall have two votes, and so on for each ballot issue and nominated position. Votes may be submitted in person or on an official ballot form prior to the meeting if available.
ARTICLE 8. Dissolution A. Upon the dissolution classic, the Classic Executive Board (which is the Corporation’s Board of Directors) shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, then funds from the DCYSA Classic account moved to the DCYSA recreation account.
ARTICLE 9. Meetings A. All meetings shall be recorded in some fashion by one of the members of the Classic Executive Board. B. Special Meetings, special meetings of the Classic Executive Board or Recreational Executive Board, special meetings of the designated officers may be called. Such meetings shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation. C. The DCYSA annual meeting of members shall be held at the designated location within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the close of each fiscal year and at a date and an hour fixed by the DCYSA Recreational Executive Board for the purpose of the election of the DCYSA Recreational Executive Board and officers that may be elected, in accordance with these by-laws, by the members of the Corporation and for the transaction properly brought before the meeting. ■ The Agenda for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be published and present. The AGM shall be governed by Robert’s Rule of Order. ■ Business at the Annual General Meeting will be the election of representatives to the DCSYA Recreational Executive Board and such officers that may be elected, in accordance with these by-laws. DCYSA Recreational Executive Board Members will take office September 1st. D. If the annual meeting shall not be held during the period established in article 9:B, a substitute annual meeting may be called in accordance with the provisions of article 10:D or as provided by the Act. A meeting so called shall be designated and treated for all purposes as the annual meeting. H. The DCYSA Recreational Executive Board may call a special meeting of the membership at any such time, as the DCYSA Recreational Executive Board may call a special meeting of the membership at any such time, as the DCYSA Recreational Executive Board deems necessary, with written notice of the meeting disseminated in hard copy, or electronic mail format. I. Notice of meetings: The DCYSA shall give notice to all members entitled to vote at the meeting of the place, date, and time of each annual, regular, and special meeting of members no fewer than 10 days, or, if notice is mailed by other than first class, registered or certified mail, no fewer than 30 days, nor more than 60 days before the meeting date. This includes AGM, and also any special meetings called per 9:F. Such notice may be sent in hard copy and / or electronic mail. E. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be allowed to be conducted via video conferencing platforms / online virtual meeting platforms to allow for individuals to participate in the meetings. Voting members of the DCYSA shall be informed of the video / virtual platform used by the DCYSA recreational board, and allowed to join this meeting. Any voting member that has joined the meeting shall count toward the quorum requirements set forth in Article 10 of the DCYSA Recreational by-laws.
ARTICLE 10. Presiding Officer/Governing Body A. The President shall be informed of all actions of the DCYSA Classic Executive Board. The DCYSA Classic Executive Board is the Governing Body of DCYSA Classic making all decisions for the Classic Division. The Classic Director presides over meetings. The Assistant Director or the Co-Director shall act as secretary of such meetings.