Identification Passes
All players and coaches registered to a youth or adult team shall carry a
Nebraska State Soccer/US Youth Soccer approved identification player/coach pass. A player/coach pass will be required to be on the sideline at any sanctioned league or tournament match. Identification player/coach passes shall be furnished to the referee prior to each match.
- Identification player/coach passes remain the property of the Nebraska State Soccer and must be produced and/or surrendered upon request.
- Referees shall report to the State
Office and make a note on the game card the name of any individual unable to
produce an identification player/coach pass. Referees will submit the report to the State Office using the online No Pass
Report - Direct Link to Player/Coach No Pass Report
- Identification player/coach passes shall have a picture of the individual attached and shall be signed and laminated.
Please note, some in-house recreational leagues at U10 and below may not require passes. An in-house program is when teams only play other teams within their club.
State Office Action on No Pass Reports
The State Office reviews every report submitted and notifies the league of any violations. The State Office will assess fines to the leagues based on the penalties below. The league will then pass the fine or suspension on to the
Affiliate Member (club) in the name of the player or coach who had the violation. We will take action and fine or suspend for any
violations.
Penalties for Illegal Players or Player/Coach No Pass Report
All players and coaches will be subject to the penalties stated below, please understand that the league may have greater or
additional fines or suspensions. Use of
Illegal Player - any club or coach which fields a player ineligible or illegal because of improper registration or deception will be
subject to one or any combination of the
following depending on the offense:
- forfeiture of game
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up to two years probation
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up to a year suspension from any
sanctioned play
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up to a $500 fine
Use of a player without a pass will result in the following penalties. Offenses are tracked per player per Seasonal Year (August 1 – July 31).
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1st offense, all penalties waived
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2nd offense a $10.00 to $75.00 fine
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3rd offense a $25.00 to $200.00 fine and up to a two game
suspension for the coach.
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4th offense a $100.00 to $250.00 fine and up to a five game
suspension for the coach.
Players and Coaches must be properly registered and have an Identification Pass on the sideline. Violations will not be
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