>>[L-E Dude] This means they have ruled in favor of NECSA/CSC.<<

Yes.

>>[L-E Dude] They have ruled against a CESA branch in Cola?<<

Yes, CESA may not have any SCYSA registered team that consists of no less than 50% of kids from the Piedmont District.

>>[soccermom1121] So, CESA is required to abide by #6. Does that mean they are not allowed to have any practices in Columbia? Even though the teams have 50% of the players from the Upstate District? Seems to me GFC had set the precedent years ago, by having training sessions in Columbia. Why is that not allowed now , if the 50% team requirement is met?
Seems like the SCYSA board is penalizing players wanting to play at the highest level. The board is making it harder for them. That's a real shame, because I thought soccer was all about the kids...If the sessions were allowed in Columbia, everything would be status quo.

What a shame for the kids of Columbia. We have actually taken a step back and not even maintained the status quo.

Maybe I"m wrong...I hope so..Can someone clarify?<<

When it says on (6) "CESA is required to act in accordance with this decision" what they are referencing is the earlier part of the decision to wit: "*“Operate”, as it pertains to the training of players within a club, shall be defined as: A team may “train” or practice on any SCYSA field, in any District, which has been properly approved in accordance with SCYSA Risk Management Guidelines."

In other words, any club may train players anywhere in the state.