Helping Keep Soccer Safe, Fair & Fun
Nebraska State Soccer policies and rules help create a safe, positive, and consistent soccer environment for players, coaches, referees, volunteers, and families.
Whether you’re looking for registration requirements, risk management information, disciplinary procedures, or tournament and travel policies, you can find the resources you need below.
Failure to comply with applicable policies may result in disciplinary action in accordance with Nebraska State Soccer rules and procedures. Nebraska State Soccer reserves the right to request verification of club compliance with these requirements.
📘 Bylaws
Governance and organizational structure of Nebraska State Soccer.
VIEW BYLAWS →
🛡️ Risk Management
Requirements designed to help provide a safe environment for all participants.
VIEW RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY →
⚽ Rules & Regulations
General rules governing participation in Nebraska State Soccer programs.
VIEW RULES & REGULATIONS →
✈️ Tournament & Travel
Requirements for sanctioned tournaments, travel permits, guest players, and related activities.
VIEW TOURNAMENT & TRAVEL POLICY →
⚖️ Discipline & Procedures
Information regarding disciplinary matters, hearings, appeals, and procedures.
VIEW DISCIPLINE POLICY →
🤝 Prohibited Conduct
Standards of conduct and behaviors that are prohibited within Nebraska State Soccer.
VIEW PROHIBITED CONDUCT POLICY →
Need to Report a Concern?
We’re Here to Help
The safety and well-being of our soccer community is a priority. If you have a concern involving conduct, safety, abuse, or a potential policy violation, please use the appropriate resource below.
For concerns involving Nebraska State Soccer members, clubs, leagues, competitions, or potential violations of NSS policies.
REPORT TO THE U.S. CENTER FOR SAFESPORT
For matters within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, including allegations of sexual misconduct or abuse.
Access safeguarding policies, educational resources, and information from U.S. Soccer.
MEMBER COMPLIANCE
Creating a safe and positive soccer environment is a shared responsibility. Nebraska State Soccer members—including clubs, administrators, coaches, volunteers, and participants—are expected to understand and follow applicable NSS, U.S. Soccer, and SafeSport policies.
Member clubs play an especially important role by helping communicate these requirements and ensuring their participants complete required training, background screening, and other risk management requirements.
Member clubs should ensure:
✓ Coaches, administrators, volunteers, and participants understand applicable policies
✓ Required background screenings and training are completed
✓ SafeSport and MAAPP requirements are followed
✓ Players and families know how to report concerns
✓ Club leadership supports and enforces safeguarding requirements
Participation in Nebraska State Soccer programs requires compliance with applicable NSS policies and safeguarding requirements. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action in accordance with NSS rules and procedures. NSS may request documentation or other verification of member or club compliance.
Resources For Clubs
Strong club policies help set clear expectations and create a positive environment before problems arise. NSS encourages member clubs to maintain policies addressing:
Code of Conduct
Set expectations for coaches, players, parents, spectators, and administrators.
Prohibited Conduct
Clearly identify behaviors that are not acceptable within your organization.
Abuse Prevention / MAAPP
Ensure club practices align with applicable SafeSport and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention requirements.
Reporting & Misconduct Procedures
Make sure members know how and where to report a concern.