User Guide.StackSports.com

Please use the User Guide for software related processes, questions, references, etc. This site will give you step-by-step directions on logging in, setting up or editing your registration event, managing your data, meeting state requirements, and much more. There are direct links to the Stack Sports Knowledge Base that allow you to access the information you need in the order in which you need it. Furthermore, find product-expert best practice recommendations througout the guide that you can use to ensure your success within US Soccer Connect!

Contact Connect Support for additional info:

candlconnectsupport@stacksports.com

(866)892-0777

Below are State Association rules and processes to be aware of while navigating the software. Please contact Soccer Rhode Island for any questions about the rules below:

SRI State Office Contact Information:

registrar@soccer-ri.com

(401) 732-7800

1150 New London Ave.

Suite LL1

Cranston, RI, 02920

Office Hours: Mon - Fri - 8AM - 12 PM

• Players will be verified by club administrators.
• Player verification is required prior to assigning players to rosters.
• Player verification is only required for competitive and premier players. Recreational players do not need to be verified.

• Coaches are required to register from the front end of each registration website of the club that they're coaching for.
• All coaches need to agree to an authorization in order to have their background check run.
• Coaches will have their background check run by Soccer Rhode Island.
• Soccer Rhode Island is partnered with Reference Services to have their background checks run.

• All coaches must have a cleared background check in order to be assigned to a team.
• All players must be Age/ID verified after uploading their birth certificate or documentation required for proof of age.
• Players are not allowed to play down, but players are able to play up.
• Concussion and abuse training (SafeSport) must be completed by each coach in order for their team to be approved.
• Player/coach cards can only be printed for approved teams.
• All Superliga teams are approved by Superliga administrators. Tournament rosters will be approved by Soccer Rhode Island. Recreational teams are not required to be approved.

• Players cannot be dual rostered between clubs. Players can be dual rostered within the same club.

• Only travel and premier players need player cards printed.
• Players must be Age/ID Verified before they're able to print their card.
• Coaches have a clear background check and be SafeSport/Concussion compliant in order to have their cards printed.
• Teams must be approved in order for cards to be printed for players and coaches on that team.

• Players
• • Players must register online.
  • Age/ID Documents and Photos must be uploaded in order for the player to be Age/ID Verified by the club administrator.
  • Player cards must be printed for Competitive and Premier players. In some cases, virtual passes may be accepted.
• Coaches
• • Coaches must register online.
  • All coaches need to have a cleared background check and be Concussion/SafeSport compliant.
  • All Competitive and Premier coaches need to have cards printed. In some cases, virtual passes may be accepted.
• Teams
• • Competitive and Premier teams must be approved.
  • Competitive and Premier teams must have a roster printed by a club admin.