Ridgewood Soccer Association

Ridgewood, New Jersey

RSA Manual

This is a living document, having been written and rewritten several times during the history of our program by various Trustees of the RSA.  Its purpose is to capture our organization's knowledge and experience gained throughout the years and to pass it along to present and future Trustees.

Changes in content to Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.1  and all appendices must have approval from the RSA Board of Trustees.

Section 1:    Introduction (includes)
1.1 About the RSA
1.2 Guiding Principles
Section 2: General Information (includes)
2.1 Organization
2.2 Funding
2.3 Annual Calendar
2.4 Memberships and Affiliations
Section 3: The Foundation of a Playing Program (includes)
3.1 Safety
3.2 Fields and Gyms
3.3 Coaches
3.4 Uniforms and Equipment
3.5 Referees
3.6 Registrations
3.7 Forming Teams
3.8 Inclement Weather
Section 4: The Playing Program (includes)
4.1 Division 6
4.2 Division 5
4.3 Division 4
4.4 Division 3
4.5 Special Needs
Section 5: Operating Guides for Key Positions
5.1 RSA Guide for Coaches
5.2 Division 6 Coordinator
5.3 Division 5 Coordinator
5.4 Division 4 Intown Coordinator
5.5 Divisions 3 and 4 Traveling Program Coordinator
5.6 Special Needs Coordinator
5.7 Registrar
5.8 In-town Scheduling
5.9 Youth Referees
5.10 Adult Referees
5.11 Equipment Coordinator
5.12 Scholarship Coordinator
5.13 RSA Website
Appendices
A1 By-Laws
A2 RSA Scholarship
A3 RSA & MSC Joint Goal Safety and Security Procedures