Super League Policies

Minimum Tier 2 Requirements:

• Clubs may apply to the WPL Super League. Submit an online application for review to the League, or the Super League Advisory Committee may invite a qualified club.
•  Invitees shall submit an online application.  (See Super League Application Process below).
• A one-time $250 fee must be included when submitting the application.
• For a club to join the WPL Super League, a Club must have a minimum 10 teams or 75% of its teams (whichever is greater) registered to play in WPL leagues.
• The Club must have a designated Club Administrator and a designated Director of Coaching.
• Clubs must have an active and current website.
• Club shall supply a copy of a club-wide coaching curriculum or Player Development plan to League for approval.
• Club DOC must hold a minimum United Soccer Coaches National Diploma, USSF C license, or international equivalent.
• Super League Coaches must hold either a USC National Diploma, a USSF National C License, or international equivalent.
• Initially, Super League team coaches may hold a USSF D License (or equivalent), but the Club must submit a signed plan for coaches to attain the higher coaching standard.
• Clubs shall commit their highest quality fields (and field equipment) for Super League home matches.  
• Clubs shall supply a top three-person referee crew when hosting matches.  
• Clubs shall use Ridgestar Referee scheduling and reporting system.  
• Teams are required to have unique numbered jerseys and home/away kits for each player. 
• Home teams shall supply tents and benches for visiting and home teams.  
• Clubs agree to league audits to ensure compliance with Super League standards. 
• Clubs agree to make Super League games a priority.
• NW regional travel is required in WA, OR and ID.

Tier 2 Standards & Benefits

Tier 2 Standards

• Tier 2 Clubs must meet all general Super League Requirements listed above, plus:  
• Assessed an annual $1000 club maintenance fee until Club advances to Tier 1 status.

Tier 2 Benefits

• Clubs have access to national playoff platform – NPL Finals.
• Clubs receive WPL social media exposure from competing in the Super League.
• Qualified Tier 2 teams have access to Super League 1.
• Preferential player consideration to US Club PDP player identifying camps.
• Clubs receive promotional benefit of playing in the Super League.
• Clubs hold non-voting seat on the Super League Advisory Committee.
• Priority Consideration for Gold Division of WA Cup

Tier 1 Standards & Benefits

Tier 1 Standards

• To attain Tier 1 Status, the Club must meet all Super League minimum requirements listed above, plus:
• Clubs either are Player’s First Club certified or agree to become certified to be accepted to Tier 1 status
• Clubs must have a minimum of 15 teams, or 75% of total club, playing in WPL legues. A minimum of six teams must be Super League level.
• Must have at least one of the following: full-time paid Executive Director, President, Club Founder or Club Director.
• Must have a paid Director of Coaching.
• Must have a paid Club Administrator/Registrar.
• Director of Coaching must hold a USSF “B” license, a United Soccer Coaches Advance National diploma, or international equivalent.
• Club official must complete the United Soccer Coaches’ Director of Coaching diploma course.

Tier 1 Benefits

• Clubs each receive a vote and a seat on the Super League Advisory Committee
• Tier 1 Clubs and the League shall have a say on Committee Chairman. 
• Pay no additional club assessment fee. 
• Receive special advertising and Club promotion on WPL social media outlets. 
• Get priority team placement and scheduling advantages. 
• Tier 1 players receive special discount to College ID camp.  
• Tier 1 teams receive priority consideration to NW Surf Copa qualifying Cup.

Super League Promotion and Relegation:

Occurs between NPL 1 and NPL 2 divisions. The winner of NPL 2 is promoted to NPL 1. The last-place NPL 1 team is relegated to NPL 2. 

For a Classic State Premier (CSP) team to advance to Super League, it must meet these requirements:

• Win Classic State Premier (CSP) division.
• Agree to review of club during season in Classic State Premier (CSP). 
• If the Club fails to meet the general Super League standards, the CSP winner remains in the CSP division.

Seasons

WPL Super League Seasons:

• 11U & 12U Super League have two separate seasons: 
  • Fall season: Sept to Dec. Spring season: Feb to April.
• 13U & 14U Super League have two separate seasons: 

  • Fall Season is the NPL qualifying league

  • Spring Season teams maintain their status in Super  League but it is not a qualifier for the NPL
• Boys 15U and older Super League:
  • late August to November.

• Girls 15U and older Super League: 
  • Jan to April. 

Club Application Process

Super League Club Application Process:

• The League reserves the right to develop and determine the Club invitation criteria for acceptance to the WPL Super League. 
• During transition from WNPL to Super League, the League may offer invites to clubs meeting Super League standards. 
• The Super League Advisory Committee may also accept and consider Club applications to join the Super League. 
• The Super league becomes the designated pathway to US Club Soccer's National NPL tournaments. 
• The League and Super League Advisory Committee will determine the number of clubs participating in the Super League.
• The Super League Advisory Committee along with consultation from the League, will determine the Super League application timeline.