Howard-Suamico Youth Soccer Association follows the SAY national guidelines. Click here for the SAY Rulebook.

Times Two Policy:
Two adults that are not related are required to be present at all practices and games.

HSYSA SAY Weather Policy Guidelines:
Do to the extreme weather conditions (heat and rain) in Brown and surrounding counties the past few years, and numerous parent concern about these conditions be it resolved that HSYSA SAY adopted the following guidelines for area play:

1. Extreme heat:
When the temperature is above 90 degrees and the heat index is at a danger level the early match should be postponed until another time. Later matches should incorporate longer breaks or more frequent breaks (i.e. halves should have quarters or play two shortened halves). Plenty of fluids should also be available.

2. Extreme cold:
When the temperature drops below 30 degrees and the wind chill index indicates a temperature below zero degrees, then the match will be rescheduled.

3. Severe Wet Weather:
Due to poor field conditions from extended wet weather, the president may cancel matches for day(s) or week(s), depending upon those conditions, and the weather forecast. The president will consult with the local town officials, or local district president for county play, area representatives and/or board members to make this decision.

4. Electricity/Storms:
Refer to the SAY Rule Book - Law 1, note 9.

If a parent requests their child to leave the field because they are uncomfortable with the weather or field conditions, the coach should honor the parents request to remove the child.

The referee can call a game at the field, due to unsafe conditions.

Teams are still reminded they must show up at fields. A referee is the only one to call a game. The only exception is for 5 year olds - then the coach will call the game and you should receive a phone call.

This policy is distributed to all local presidents for county play, and district coaches, players, and referees, referee coordinators. This policy should be reviewed by all Board members of Districts and all coaches who are involved with county or district play.