Organization of League Play INTERSTATE LEAGUE 6016 Sand Point Way NE  Suite 3 Seattle, WA 98115 info@washingtonsay.org O: 206-566-5135  F: 206-582-2978 M: 206-765-9907 Organization of League Play Alex Kajumulo Technical Director

Purpose of League is to Create the Week In, Week Out Avenue For Competition Player Development Player Identification (College, Youth National Team) Structure & Organization of Competitive Leagues Must Serve a Different Purpose Than Those Which Are Recreational Purpose

Organization Quality is Dependent Upon Organization of League Competitive Standards Are a Part of Player Development There Must Also be Consideration For Age Group Maturity: Priorities of Results & Player Development Format of League Age Groups Have Application in Both Multi Tiered Large Leagues or in Organizing in Smaller Town Settings Organization

Seasonal Year Scheduling Must Take Into Account For High School Season Distance, Travel Facilities (Grass, Turf) Seasonal Year

Organization Qualification, Relegation, Promotion Criteria Under 14, Under 16, Under 18 Consider Other Age Group Combinations Keep U14 And Only Have One Additional Age Group of Under 18 (High School, College Are Both This Model) Coaches and Club DOC’S: They Must Manage Players & Player Development in This Environment Discussion Organization

Organization of League Play Alex Kajumulo