NTWSA Governance



General Membership Responsibilities

Each person having any responsibility whatsoever for a team participating in NTWSA is responsible for reading and understanding these rules. In the event charges of infraction of these rules are made against a captain, coach, player, manager and/or team representative, claims by said accused person of ignorance of these rules will not be considered a viable defense to said charges. It is each team's responsibility to see to it that each person having any responsibility for the team receives a copy of these rules and that copies are made available, read and understood by all of the team's coaches, players and/or representatives.

The bylaws and rules of NTWSA were written for the benefit of the league and its players. While the bylaws and rules are intended to be comprehensive and thorough, it should be understood that not all situations, circumstances, and events can be anticipated, and therefore, covered precisely. Further, it is recognized that on occasion conflicting rules or statements may occur. Therefore, it shall be the firm policy of this Board in resolving such conflicts to exercise its authority to override and/or interpret these rules and bylaws in keeping with their intent and purpose and in the best interest of the league and the spirit of the game.


NTWSA Rules and Bylaws


IMPORTANT FEE NOTICE - Effectively immediately!! Referee fees have increased to Center = $50, Linesman = $25 each.

City Park Rules

Grand Prairie(Mountain Creek) Field Rules

- NO PETS ALLOWED

Irving (Southwest and Cottonwood) Field Rules

- Effective immediately - NO smoking, NO animals and NO booze.

Frisco Field Rules

- NO PETS ALLOWED...even on a leash!!!

Richland Rules

NEW Rules (03/08):
- No warm ups in the goal box.
- No pick up games - before, during or after a game. This means that kids need to stay off the fields at all times from playing.

Existing Rules:
- NO Pets Allowed...even on a leash!!!
- NO Soccer entry or parking in the graveled parking area by the concessions.
  Violators will be fined and towed! (Minimum fine is $50.00)
- NO DROP OFFS near concession stand
- PARKING ALLOWED in main entry parking lont only!


ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AT CITY PARKS

Please be aware that the Dallas Police Department is taking a "No Tolerance" approach towards enforcement of laws prohibiting possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in city parks. Possession includes having unopened cans or bottles in your vehicle. Violation is punishable by a $500.00 fine.

Recent NTWSA Rule Changes

Increase Red Card Fine Assessment - PASSED
Section of Rules Affected
: Section XVI - Fines
Previous Rule
: Section A. Fine Assessment
Fine Assessment
Fines shall be assessed for the following:
1.) Non-attendance at N.T.W.S.A (captains) $20.00
2.) Non-clearance of registration check fee (teams) $20.00
3.) Ejection from game (red card)(player,coach) $20.00
4.) Failure to mail in score card (captains) $5.00
New Rule
: Section A. Fine Assessment
Fine Assessment
Fines shall be assessed for the following:
1.) Non-attendance at N.T.W.S.A (captains) $20.00
2.) Non-clearance of registration check fee (teams) $20.00
3.) Ejection from game (red card)(player,coach) $50.00
4.) Failure to mail in score card (captains) $5.00
Reason for change
: To be consistent with other Soccer Associations and to cut down on Red Cards in North Texas Women's Soccer Association.
Proposed by
: Anna Sparkman
Effective by
: If passed, Fall 2007 Season

Results of Rules Change Vote
Section of Rules Affected
: Section IX - Uniforms
New Rule
: Section D. Color Conflicts
Where jerseys of the competing teams are so similar as to create possible player indentification problems on the field, as determined by the referee, the home team shall change to their alternate jerseys. Player jersey number rules still apply.
Results
: PASSED