| Governing Rules |
Canada Soccer, Ontario Soccer, Elgin Middlesex Soccer Association (EMSA). We do not support rogue actions when associated with KMS and any information leading to putting the Players or Club at risk may result in the de-affiliation of a team from KMS |
CA/OSA/EMSA and the Association Rules for the League you are playing in or at. |
CA/OSA/EMSA and the Association Rules for the Festival you are playing in or at. |
| Level of Play |
n/a |
Grassroots: Development or Target |
Grassroots: Development or Target |
| Club-Team engagement |
No board position setup to support Competitive teams outside of the House and Lake Shore Leagues. Supported as able by KMS |
primary method to engage Club is via the Club email address [email protected] |
primary method to engage Club is via the Club email address [email protected] |
| Baseline requirements to run a team |
Sanctioned EMSA/OSA/Canada Soccer Club |
Qualified coaches and provides notification to the Club act least 3 months in advance of start of league season |
d provides notification to the Club act least 1 months in advance of start of soccer season |
| Association & League contact |
KMS is required to communicate with EMSA, OSA and other Leagues |
Work with KMS, unless otherwise directed by KMS or a League |
Work with KMS, unless otherwise directed by KMS or a League |
| Code of Conduct |
Adheres to any and all rules as part of the requirements of the Club to be sanctioned by Ontario Soccer and maintain a license to operate as a Quality Soccer Provider under Canada Soccer |
Reesponsbile for staying up to date with Ontario Soccer requirements for teams, League rules and following the direction and guidance of the Club |
Reesponsbile for staying up to date with Ontario Soccer requirements for teams, League rules and following the direction and guidance of the Club |
| Team Management |
n/a |
Head Coach and Team Manager |
Head Coach and Team Manager |
| Team staff |
Approves all staff |
Follows the rules, timelines, etc. laid out by the governing organizations to bring forward staff candidates that meet the established criteria before a it is requested to have KMS support a non-KHL or non-LSL team |
n/a as the staff is already a part of KMS for KHL or LSL |
| Coach qualifications |
Rosters staff to team |
Staff needs to manage all qualifications for any Rostered staff |
Staff needs to manage all qualifications for any Rostered staff |
| Staff |
KMS is required to identify different staff roles for a roster to submit for approval. 1 Head Coach, Assistant Coaches and a Team Manager |
Staff should be fully qualified for the minimum criteria for each role. Anyone not meeting the qualification criteria will not be approved on a roster by EMSA and should not be on the field with players at practice or during games. |
Staff should be fully qualified for the minimum criteria for each role. Anyone not meeting the qualification criteria will not be approved on a roster by EMSA and should not be on the field with players at practice or during games. |
| Tryouts |
Will help promote a tryout within KMS community |
Plans, runs, selects players, reserves field time with the Municipality if needed |
Plans, runs, selects players, reserves field time with the Municipality if needed |
| Registration |
Provides an online registration site for any player chosen to be rostered |
Communicates to players registration information |
n/a if players are already registered for House League |
| Team rosters |
Rosters players to team in SportsEngine HQ tool |
Finalizes & confirms rosters |
Finalizes & confirms rosters |
| Team Funds |
KMS can maintain funds if desired requiring the team to provide transfer information and request outbound eTransfers to 3rd parties |
Use KMS or create a team direct controlled bank account |
Use KMS or create a team direct controlled bank account |
| Roster approval |
Submits via OSCAR to EMSA |
If roster not approved, resolves issues |
If roster not approved, resolves issues |
| Player cards |
KMS has to initiate the process and request with EMSA |
For teams playing in Leagues this applies. Player pictures need to be sent to KMS in order to submit for cards. EMSA website has an FAQ http://www.emsadistrict.com/DisplayPage.aspx?PageID=5974 |
n/a |
| Fees |
Collect Player and Club fees |
Responsible for any Player, Club, League, Festival, Tournament, travel permits, etc. fees and will reimburse the Club if they are invoiced directly) |
Responsible for any Player, Club, Festival, Tournament, travel permits, etc. fees and will reimburse the Club if they are invoiced directly) |
| Base fees breakdown |
KMS pays some of the fees on behalf of the teams since we are the Club of record |
Team Registration Fee, EMSA/OSA Player Fee, EMSA/OSA Staff fee, KMS Club Fee, Play out of EMSA fee, Play into SWRSA fee |
n/a |
| Additional fees |
KMS is invoiced from EMSA & other leagues directly |
Travel Requests for Festivals or Exhibition games, player cards |
Travel Requests for Festivals or Exhibition games, player cards |
| Fees due to Club |
KMS will receive different invoices related to OSA/EMSA fees |
Team will pay Club back within 30 Days |
Team will pay Club back within 30 Days |
| Leagues |
Club is main point of contact for league administrators and will work to identify field availability for season games in Kincardine |
Day to day management of the team for that league (game sheets, discipline) |
n/a |
| Schedules |
Submits available dates for Kincardine to host games for each team |
Provides blackout dates for when registering a team |
provided by the Festival |
| Schedule changes |
KMS does not control the team schedules |
Follow league rules, no schedule change requests allowed. A $200 dollar fine to withdraw from a game day once final schedules are released. No rescheduling |
up to the terms of the festival |
| Fines |
Club may have previous bonds on account depending on the league |
Responsible for paying any fines directly to the league or reimbursing Clubfor any fees invoiced to the Club |
typically not applicable |
| Festivals, Tournaments |
Club approves and notifies EMSA for final approval |
Submits requests via CMTS to the Club (plan to submit at least 2 weeks prior to event) https://ctms.ontariosoccer.net |
Submits requests via CMTS to the Club (plan to submit at least 2 weeks prior to event) https://ctms.ontariosoccer.net |
| Travel Permits |
Club approves and EMSA is final |
Submits requests via CMTS (plan to submit at least 2 weeks prior to event) https://ctms.ontariosoccer.net |
Submits requests via CMTS (plan to submit at least 2 weeks prior to event) https://ctms.ontariosoccer.net |
| Uniforms |
KMS no longer manages uniforms for teams |
Find an external supplier to provide for your team. KMS logo must be on the jersey (per league rules) if the team is associated with KMS |
Can use House League jersey, but will need numbers on shirts |
| Logos |
KMS provides the official Club logo file |
Teams must include the official Club logo on their uniforms. It is a requirement of the leagues to have the Club logo on the uniform. |
Teams must include the official Club logo on their uniforms. It is a requirement of the leagues to have the Club logo on the uniform. |
| Equipment |
Cost of supplying equipment is not inlcuded in the "Player+Club Fee" |
Provide equipment for players as needed (practice & game balls, med kits, etc.) |
If coach of a House League team, that equipment can be used |
| Tools |
Rosters will be available via SportsEngine with initial schedule loading |
SportsEngine for team and schedule management and/or a league may have their own solution |
SportsEngine for team and schedule management |
| Fields |
KMS is charged a seasonal fee for the soccer fields. The Municipality controls when the fields are open for practices and games. |
Work with KMS to select available time and field once KMS teams have been created and coach meeting happens |
n/a because players already in House League |
| KMS Game priority |
KMS games take priority over practices if a reschedule has to happen |
Be prepared to practice at a different location or time if asked to accommodate a KMS game reschedule |
Be prepared to practice at a different location or time if asked to accommodate a KMS game reschedule |
| Practice days & times |
KMS Coach Coordinator will work with team to identify available practice time and day in coordination with Kincardine's other teams. Days & Times are not known until all schedules for Kincardine House League and Lake Shore Leagues are complete (early May) |
Follow KMS direction on practice and game field days and times |
Follow KMS direction on practice and game field days and times |
| Referees/Match Officials |
KMS maintains a working group of local referees that can be engaged by Leagues to support any games in Kincardine, but we cannot schedule outside of the League for those games |
The League you play into or the Festival you play out will provide referees and the process around paying them by your team directly. |
n/a referees are managed by Festival |
| Spectators |
n/a |
OSA has a rule now where teams are responsible for addressing bad spectator behavior to Referees/Match Officials. The fines to the team are 1st offense $500, 2nd offense $1000, 3rd offense $1500 + 30 day team suspension |
OSA has a rule now where teams are responsible for addressing bad spectator behavior to Referees/Match Officials. The fines to the team are 1st offense $500, 2nd offense $1000, 3rd offense $1500 + 30 day team suspension |
| Game schedules |
Where needed, KMS will help as a liaison with the League for any initial schedules |
Staff is responsible for communicating with any league conveners as well as and managing/providing information to the parents/guardians of the team |
Festivals created games schedules |
| Weather |
KMS leagues for House and Lake Shore follows Canada Soccer Guidelines around weather, as well as what may be communicated by Public Health and/or Environment Canada |
Teams playing in leagues outside of KMS will need to work directly with them in terms of understanding if any weather or environment issues will impact scheduled games |
Teams playing in festivals will need to work directly with them in terms of understanding if any weather or environment issues will impact scheduled games |