Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Statement of Inclusion
The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Mission statement states: Massachusetts Youth Soccer, a nonprofit educational and service organization, is dedicated to the ongoing development of youth soccer players, coaches, referees, clubs and leagues in an inclusive, safe, affordable and fun environment. Massachusetts Youth Soccer is dedicated to providing all participants with a welcoming and safe environment in which we value and respect each other’s unique qualities and contributions. We are committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as organizational values to intentionally create a nurturing and learning environment focused on individuality, celebrating each other’s differences and joining together as a community.
VISION STATEMENT (follows the above mission statement on the website):
Massachusetts Youth Soccer supports US Soccer’s efforts to make soccer the preeminent sport for all children, creating a lifelong passion and love for the game.
We Believe in:
- Leadership driven by fair play and sportsmanship;
- Affordable and inclusive player development;
- Commitment to education of coaches, referees and clubs;
- Promoting a fun, safe, inclusive and healthy soccer environment.
CONSTITUTION Section 2.01. Charitable Purpose; No Discrimination or Exclusion:
Mass Youth Soccer is organized to develop, promote, and administer the game of soccer, among youth athletes under nineteen years of age within Massachusetts for the benefit and development of all youth as young adults as the higher and greater purpose of youth soccer and not just as players. Mass Youth Soccer is dedicated to providing all participants with a welcoming and safe environment in which each individual’s unique qualities and contributions are valued and respected. Mass Youth is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as organizational values to intentionally create a nurturing and learning environment focused on individuality, celebrating differences and joining together as a community.
Each Mass Youth Soccer member Organization and League shall offer a soccer program, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation.
