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Affiliate With CSSA

The Connecticut State Soccer Association (CSSA) affiliates adult leagues and clubs across Connecticut to support organized, sanctioned play. Affiliation provides access to governance support, insurance standards, referee oversight, and pathways to state, regional, and national competition.

Gather the information and documents required for review.

Organization Details

Membership category (State League or Recreational Club)
Leadership names and contact information

Governance Documents

Charter, articles of incorporation, or LLC documentation
Bylaws, rules, or regulations
Rules of play

Operations & Discipline

Recent discipline statistics (red/yellow cards)
Most recent league schedule and standings
Additional governing documents as applicable

Referee Information

Proposed referee roster
Proposed Referee Assignor (subject to CSSA approval)

Submit your completed application and supporting documents via email to the CSSA President.

📩 Applications must be complete to move forward for review.

Before applying, confirm that your organization meets CSSA’s minimum requirements.

You must:

Operate at least 6 teams or 40 registered players
Be legally organized (e.g., incorporated or LLC)
Have a defined governance structure

✔️ If you meet these requirements, you’re ready to apply.

Once submitted, your application moves through the following review stages:

Initial Review by the CSSA President
Executive Board Evaluation for compliance with CSSA, USASA, and USSF standards
Revisions or Clarifications requested if needed
Provisional Membership may be granted during review
Final Approval by majority vote of the CSSA Board of Directors or Executive Board

Additional requirements, such as a refundable performance bond, may be requested in some cases.

Once accepted, affiliated leagues and clubs are expected to:

Use CSSA-approved referee assigning systems (CSRP Central Assign)
For State Leagues, apply the FIFA/USSF three-man diagonal system when officials are available

Submit registration data and fees on time
Comply with CSSA discipline decisions
Follow all CSSA bylaws, playing rules, policies, and directives
Maintain good standing to retain membership

League Operator Toolkit

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Certificate of Insurance (COI) Requests

Certificates of Insurance are available for CSSA-sanctioned leagues, clubs, and events. League operators may request COIs for fields, facilities, or host requirements related to sanctioned play.

COI request instructions, coverage information, and required forms are maintained within CSSA’s insurance documentation.

→ View Insurance & COI Information

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LEAGUE OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE

Affiliated leagues are responsible for meeting CSSA operational requirements, including player registration, roster management, referee assigning standards, and timely data and fee submission.

These responsibilities are defined in CSSA bylaws, playing rules, and official policies and apply to all leagues and clubs in good standing.

→ Review League Responsibilities

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DISCIPLINE, RULES & MATCH STANDARDS

CSSA oversees discipline and match standards to ensure fair, consistent competition. League operators must comply with all CSSA Discipline Committee decisions, reporting requirements, and officiating standards.

This includes adherence to FIFA Laws of the Game, CSSA playing rules, and approved referee assigning systems.

→ Access Rules & Discipline Policies

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GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS & FORMS

All official CSSA governance documents—including bylaws, policies, forms, and directives—are maintained in one central location. League operators are expected to review these materials regularly to remain informed and compliant.

→ View Governance Documents