District Referee Policy - All games
FIFA Nutrition Information
Sideline Development: How Parents Can Help Improve The Game
The Truth About Sports Parents

US Soccer's Play Developer Initiative
US Soccer's Recognize to Recover Program
US Youth Soccer: Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017
Guidelines for coaching heading in soccer
US Youth Soccer - A Players Guide To Youth Soccer
US Youth Soccer launches new online clinic focused on Principles of Play
USYS Constructive Soccer -- Principals Of Play On-Line Clinic
Liberty Mutual Insurance Responsible Sports Program: Parent/Coach Relationships
US Youth Soccer Introduces Practice Guides for the U6-U8, U-10 and U-12 Age Groups
US Youth Soccer Responsible Coaches Guide for Successful Practices
US Youth Soccer Sideline Etiquette Tips For Parents

2021 Meeting Dates

Please remember that pets (including small dogs) are not allowed at CYSA District 8 events, including practice and games. Service dogs allowed.

June 15, 2021 - State of California drops COVID social distancing/face mask rules.

Apr 9, 2021 - Updated State Guidelines Provide Possibility of Spring Playoffs

Apr 2, 2021 - Intra-State Travel Restrictions Rescinded
Mar 19, 2021 - New California guidance on parents attending youth sports angers many

Mar 18, 2021 - County adjusts youth sports guidance, allows some observers

Apr. 29, 2020 - Power Gone Wrong: When Soccer Parents Play Out of Position
Jan 10, 2020 - Why They Stop
Dec. 11, 2019 - What To Do If You Have (or Notice) an Abusive Coach
Dec. 6, 2019 - U.S. Soccer set to tackle ref abuse -- and our suggestions
Oct. 4, 2019 - Dealing With Bullying on Youth Sports Teams

District VIII - Board Meeting
Next meeting: June 24

Time: 7:00

Location: phone or Zoom conference

A board meeting may be held by teleconferencing, or held at a site selected close to the meeting date.

ALL BOARD MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

No Pets

Cal North announces that substitutions will be done per US Soccer, Player Development Rules. Unlimited substitutions are allowed, and may occur at any stoppage in play, for all age groups.

Cal North Announces Heading Rules

Cal North Mandatory Background Check Requirement For Adults

Cal North Goal Keeper Course Video

Cal North Coaches are required to take the CDC concussion course

AIR QUALITY

Future District VIII
Board Meetings:

4th Thursday of Month

January, March, May, July, August, September, October

3rd Thursday of Month in November (see CALENDAR, for location each year, as it varies)

Smoking is not permitted at Cal North games, or practices

During periods of bad air quality, there is a need to keep an eye on the quality of the air, to protect players and individuals.

Air quality chart

Lists air quality in the surrounding areas, with Air Quality Index markers for each area.

Air quality health implications

Lists restrictions as indicated by the AQI (Air Quality Index) numbers for any area. The index numbers can be found by looking at the 'Air Quality Chart', above.

Feb. 18

Mar. 25 Aug. 26

Apr. 22 Sept. 23

June 24 Oct. 22

 Nov. 18

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