What is the player pass and why does ECYSA use it?

ECYSA uses the player pass system to help teams avoid forfeiting a game due to not having enough players. The system enables a coach to add a few players to supplement their roster for that one game.

How does it work?

The coach of the team that is short regular players receives from his Town Director a modified roster that includes, in addition to his regular players, the players added for that game. These players are listed at the bottom of the roster. The coach presents this modified roster to you during check-in in place of the regular roster. You simply use this modified roster as you would have used the regular roster.

The modified roster is only valid for that one game. You should take the roster home with you to help when filling out your game report. In your game report, make a note of the names of the added players. If you have any incidents involving the added players, use the modified roster to look up their names, and record the information in your game report.

All other rosters should be returned after the game to their respective teams.

ALL ECYSA registered coaches, 18 years of age and older, MUST have both of the following forms of identification at the field:

• A valid (CURRENT SEASON - Fall 2024) ECYSA coach pass, AND
• Mass Youth Soccer coach credentials (which should remain visible at all times - in most cases it will be on a lanyard around their neck) for the current soccer year (2024-2025).

The pass and credentials MUST be physically resent at/on the field. Electronic images on the phone are NOT ACCEPTABLE!

If they do not have both forms of I.D., you shall direct them to the spectator side. And they are not allowed to coach from spectator side of field.

The name and town of any coach without proper credentials shall go into your post game report.

Note: coaches younger than 18 years do NOT require Mass Youth Soccer coach credentials. However, they still do require a valid ECYSA coach pass.