Advisory Information for Coaches and Managers

Prior to game day

  • Coaches must contact their opponents to verify game time, field location, and jersey colors. If jersey colors conflict, the home team must use a different color jersey or pinnie. Home coaches must notify opponents if a scheduled game is canceled per Match Rule 8. 

  • Make sure your parents and players are familiar with the BAYS Zero Tolerance policy and the BAYS Rulebook.

Referee pre-game check-in – Prior to the game, the referee will check the following items:

  • Goals – Both goals must be properly anchored.

  • Mass Youth Credential – All Coaches/Team Officials (up to 3 allowed on the team sideline) must DISPLAY and WEAR a valid Mass Youth credential lanyard. Substitute coaches should be written on the team roster at the game.

  • Player passcards/Team Photo ID Sheet(s) are NOT Required for any team during the BAYS regular season. Special requirements are in place for the BAYS MTOC. See Match Rule 5.

  • Rosters – Each team must have two copies of its BAYS game roster. Before you give the rosters to the referee, please add or correct shirt numbers, cross out any missing players, and sign the form. Players not listed on the printed roster may not play; no handwritten additions are permitted.

  • Player kits – All players will be checked for unsafe items. Please make sure your players are familiar with the prohibition on jewelry. See Law 4.

During the game – We want our BAYS games to be positive and enjoyable experiences for everyone. The example you set, with respect to sportsmanship, fair play, observance of our zero-tolerance rule, and enjoyment of the game, will greatly influence your players and their families.

After the game – Report scores to your Section Captain within 48 hours of the game being played. Both home and away teams should report. 

You can also file game feedback reports for referee, sportsmanship, or both referee and sportsmanship issue to share concerns or compliments directly with BAYS and Club Officials. Please keep any reports concise. To file a report (only one coach per team should report): Login and go to MY BAYS—>COACH/MANAGER—>GAME FEEDBACK. 

Questions and problems – All questions and problems regarding game postponements and rescheduling; validity of rosters; forfeits and abandoned matches; and interpretation of the Playing Rules and Regulations for BAYS Soccer Competition should be referred to the BAYS Division Director assigned to your team’s section. Division Director assignments and contact information are listed on the BAYS website. Please note that section captains have NO responsibility or authority in any of these matters; section captains are responsible ONLY for posting reported scores.