The mission of the Lowell Youth Soccer Association is to create a strong and enduring institution that will provide an opportunity for the youth of Lowell and surrounding communities to enjoy the game of soccer. We shall be an inclusive organization that will encourage all to participate and compete. We will always strive to operate to the best of our ability within the context of the following principles: · To consistently create a fun filled, positive experience for every girl and boy in the program; · To promote sportsmanship, respect, and sensitivity to the other players, coaches, parents, and referees · To enhance player self esteem, confidence, emotional development and overall character; · To always put the best interest of the player above all others; · To provide equal access to the highest quality and most appropriate of programs of development for both girls and boys; · To provide an environment for referees to develop skills and techniques needed to referee the game of soccer; · To assure that all adults associated with the program are exemplary role models of sportsmanship, leadership and support. Verbal or emotional abuse directed at either players, adults, or referees will not be tolerated; · To provide an environment for coaches to develop skills and techniques needed to teach the game of soccer; · To maintain a balanced perspective on winning and sportsmanship. The players will always play to win, but as an organization, we will not put winning above all else.

For current set of bylaws, as well as other rules, forms and documents, click on "Forms/Doc/Files" tab at top of this page. Ammended bylaws are noted under minutes from meetings. ALL TRAVEL PLAYERS MUST TRY OUT AND ARE ACCEPTED AND PLACED BASED ON SKILL ASSESSMENT – NO REQUESTS. DECISIONS REGARDING PLACEMENT ARE FINAL. IT IS THE POLICY OF LYSA NOT TO GRANT REFUNDS

PLAYER PARTICIPANT RELEASE OF LIABILITY - REQUIRED BY MASS YOUTH SOCCER In consideration of my child being allowed to participate in any way in the soccer programs and activities of US Youth Soccer and its members (e.g. Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and its member organizations), and their related events and activities (the “Programs”), the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: The risk of injury and illness from the activities involved in the Programs is significant, including (without limitation) the potential for injury or illness – in particular and not by way of limitation, risks of exposure, directly or indirectly, arising out of, contributed to or by, or resulting from any infectious or communicable disease, including (without limitation) the current or any future outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and/or any mutation or variation thereof – and while particular skills, equipment and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury or illness does exist. I knowingly and freely, for myself and on behalf of my child, assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my and my child’s participation in the Programs. I consent to my child participating in the Programs. I, for myself and on behalf of my child, and our respective heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless US Youth Soccer, its member organizations (e.g. Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and its member organizations), and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, associated personnel, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers and, if applicable, owners and lessors of fields, facilities and premises utilized for the Programs (collectively, the “Releasees”), with respect to any and all injury, illness, disability, death or loss or damage to person or property associated with my or my child’s presence at, or participation in the Programs, including being transported to or from the Programs, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I hereby authorize the transportation of my child to or from the Programs. My child has received a physical examination by a licensed medical doctor and has been found physically capable of participating in the sport of soccer. I have provided written notice attached to this release setting forth any specific issue, condition, or ailment that my child has that may impact my childs participation in the Programs. I give my consent to have an athletic trainer and/or licensed medical doctor or dentist provide my child with medical assistance and/or treatment and agree to be financially responsible for the reasonable cost of any such assistance and treatment. When necessary, I understand that an uploaded or provided photo will only be used for printing on a credential (i.e., ID, Pass Card, Roster) and will not be used for any other purposes without express consent. I consent to Massachusetts Youth Soccer and its affiliates taking photographs, video recordings, and/or sound recordings in documenting the activities of Massachusetts Youth Soccer’s programs and services. I hereby grant Massachusetts Youth Soccer and its affiliates’ permission to use the negatives, prints, motion pictures, video recordings, audio recordings, or any other reproduction of the same for Massachusetts Youth Soccer and its affiliates’ educational and promotional purposes in manuals, on flyers, the internet, or other publications. My child and my child’s parents and guardians will abide by the rules, policies, procedures and protocols as provided by U.S. Youth Soccer and members of U.S. Youth Soccer, including Massachusetts Youth Soccer and all affiliated member organizations. I understand and give permission for my child to participate in practices and games where they may be on the field with players of younger or older ages. I understand and accept there may be risks involved when playing with players of different ages. I am aware that if I do not accept such risks I may remove my child from the field. I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, and fully understand its terms. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by electronically signing this document, and I sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I hereby waive all such rights above including the right to file a legal action or assert a claim for personal or physical injury or death of any kind. GENERAL RELEASE I, the parent/guardian of the registrant, a minor, agree that I and the registrant will abide by the rules of the USYSA, its affiliated organizations and sponsors. Recognizing the possibility of physical injury associated with soccer and in consideration for the USYSA accepting the registrant for its soccer programs and activities (the “Programs”), I hereby release, discharge and/or otherwise indemnify the UYSYA, its affiliated organizations and sponsors, their employees and associated personnel, including the owners of the fields and facilities utilized for the Programs, against any claim by or on the behalf of the registrant as a result of the registrant’s participation in the Programs and/or being transported to or from the same, which transportation I hereby authorize LOWELL YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION PERMISSION TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED RELEASE FORM I, The parent or Guardian, hereby consent and authorize Lowell Youth Soccer Association, its successors, legal representatives and assigns, to use and reproduce the photograph(s) of my children. I authorize the use of photographs for promotional purposes in any type of media. I acknowledge the right to crop the photograph at their discretion. I also understand that if my child’s image is used, published, or posted on Lowell Youth Soccer’s website, the image can be downloaded by any computer user. I understand that there is no compensation for use of the photograph and acknowledge no further claim of whatsoever nature will be made by me. Therefore, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lowell Youth Soccer Association from any claims. In giving my permission I hereby release and hold harmless Lowell Youth Soccer Association, their employees, agents and designees from any and all responsibility and liability.