Welcome to the Cal South Family!
Parents who register their children to play in one of the listed clubs here are not only part of that organization, but also belong to a bigger soccer community underneath the umbrella of first Cal South, then the US Youth Soccer Association and, ultimately, the U.S. Soccer Federation.
This page was created with the parent in mind to aid in helping navigate through all the structure differences and rules. Our main priority is for the safety of all our youth players. We are so happy you have joined our soccer community and hope to provide you the best experience.
You have a Cal South Profile
Now that you have registered your son or daughter to play soccer with your club, a Cal South member profile has been created for them as well as you as their parent.
You can log into your Cal South profile by clicking on “LOGIN“ on the top right corner of our web and selecting “Youth Soccer”. If you don’t know your login information, you can always email us to request that at administrativeservices@calsouth.com.
The organizational chart below is to help you understand the hierarchy of organizations your player now belongs to…
FIFA'S NO RACISM GESTURE
The Cal South Referee Program’s Zero Tolerance Policy against abuse, assault and racism is in full effect across all levels of play in Southern California. Our goal is clear and simple: to ensure that the youth and adult soccer game-day experience is safe, fair, and respectful for everyone—players, coaches, referees, clubs, leagues, parents, administrators, and fans.
Part of our focus includes use of FIFA’s No Racism Gesture, created to combat the racist abuse and language on the soccer pitch in every part of the sport across the world. All players, parents, coaches and spectators should be made aware that the implementation and use of FIFA’s No Racism Gesture will be upheld by all Cal South referees, and our leagues and tournaments going forward.
IMPLEMENTATION IN THE THREE-STEP PROCEDURE
The No Racism Gesture has been formally implemented into the existing Three-Step Procedure, following the unanimous approval given by all member associations at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok.
The three steps outlined below represent the basic elements to be implemented in competitions and how the No Racism Gesture is implemented into this protocol. Each step should be upscaled and expanded in accordance with the increasing scale and resources of the competition in question.
STEP 1: Stop the Match
REFEREE
The referee observes or receives a report of abuse. They will use the No Racism Gesture to signal the incident. The referee will decide whether or not to stop the match.
PLAYER
A player who is targeted by abuse uses the No Racism Gesture to signal the incident to the referee, captain or team official. The referee will decide whether or not to stop the match.
COMPETITION OFFICIAL
The Competition Official observes or receives a report of abuse. They will communicate to the referee the need to stop the match. The referee will decide whether or not to stop the match. An announcement is made at the venue to inform everyone of the reasons for stopping the match, and that if the incident does not cease, the match will be suspended.
STEP 2: Suspend the Match
If the incident does not cease upon the match being restarted, the referee suspends the match and instructs both teams to return to the dressing rooms. An announcement is made at the venue to inform everyone of the reason for stopping the match, and that if the incident does not cease, the match will be abandoned.
STEP 3: Abandon the Match
If the incident does not cease upon the match being restarted, the referee will abandon the match. This will only happen after consultation with the relevant authorities and experts, and only when it is safe to abandon.
U.S. Soccer Coach & Admin Directory
U.S. Soccer offers a directory page where all parents and organizations can conduct a search to see if an individual has obtained the required compliance trainings and or official U.S. Soccer licenses. As each state has their own requirements, we hope to make you an informed parent for the items that a coach should have before they are on the field with your child.
Compliance Trainings for Player Safety:
Current SafeSport training – This is an annual required training for any coach or admin on the field which covers their responsibility to report abuse and recognize abusive behavior between an adult and minor.
Intro to safe and healthy playing environments – This training covers Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness training required.
Coaching License Requirements
- Recreational Coaches should hold at least one Online License.
- Competitive Coaches should hold at minimum either the 9v9 In Person License or the 11v11 In Person License.
To search the Directory– Click Here
Important Forms
Player Registration Form – Form to be filled and submitted to a club before the start of the season if registration is not done online. We offer Fall, Winter/Spring & Summer seasons to choose from. A new form if to be filled out for each season annually.
Player Participant Waiver Forms – Forms to be signed and submitted to a club each season.
- Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Opioid [English] | [Spanish]
- California Health & Safety Code Information Sheet
Youth Minor Release Form to play in Adult Leagues
Youth Medical Play Down Form – form for child with disabilities of physical challenges playing recreational soccer.
Youth Play Up Form – form for child seeking to play in team where age is three or more years older.
Youth Player Accident Insurance Forms – In the event that your child was injured during a Cal South affiliated game. Please click here for the steps to file an insurance claim.