Article 1.  
1.  The name of the league shall be Show-me State Youth Football Alliance.
2.  Organization and purpose:
    A.  A non-profit organization for the purpose of providing a healthy recreational program for youth interested in tackle football and cheerleading.      
     B.  Teach fundamental football and cheerleading skills and techniques.
     C.  Provide fun, enjoyment, and game competition with adult leadership.
     D.  Teach to win with pride and lose with dignity.
     E.  Build minds and bodies through good clean sportsman-like play and vigorous exercise.
     F.  Teach the importance of teamwork.
     G.  Encourage all participants to complete what they start and the value of not being a quitter.
     H.  All adults are advised this organization is for the benefit of youth that are not yet capable of providing this type of activity for themselves.  This organization has no provisions for and will make every effort to avoid adults and adult organizations that would use this program to further personal ambitions or gains.
3.  The principal operation of this league shall be in or about the state of Missouri.
4.  This league shall have the power to make and enforce rules and regulations to govern itself.
5.  Membership shall be any person interested in active participation to affect the objectives of the league, preferably living in the state of Missouri.
6.  The president of the league shall hold an annual meeting prior to December 1st. for the purpose of reviewing present year's activities and electing a board of directors for the next year. Newly elected directors begin serving effective at the end of the current season.
     A.  The Board of Directors will consist of each Organization head. A max 2 representatives of each Organization is allow to attend the meetings but each Organization is only allowed 1 vote. .
     B.  Board members shall attend all scheduled meetings.
     C.  Regular monthly board meetings will be held during the year excluding December.

7.   Board of directors shall enforce playing rules of SMSYFA. The board will approve all football and cheerleading coaches by attending the Coaches Clinic, Background Check, and Certification from Heads Up.
     Disciplinary action, if necessary, of any football or cheerleading coach, parent, or league official will be administered by the board.
8.   Amendments.  The constitution may be amended, supplemented, or modified by a two-thirds majority vote of members present at the annual meeting.
9.   A presidential committee shall review the constitution and by-laws at least every three years.
10.  Statement.  The Show-Me State Youth Football Alliance officers, sponsors, coaches, and supervisory personnel are not responsible for injuries to persons or damage to property other than insurance coverage.
amended Feb.5, 2021

By-Laws of Show-Me State Youth Football Alliance
 Article 1.
1.  Duties of the Board of Directors.
President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the league and carry out policies set by the board, appoint all committees, and supervise their activities. See that the league adheres to the rules, regulations, and policies of SMSYFA Football in conjunction with the Show-Me State Youth Football Alliance.  The president shall sign all checks along with the treasurer.
Secretary/Treasurers. The Secretary shall perform all the duties of the president in the absence of or the disability of the president and shall carry out assignments of duties as delegated by the president.
Treasurer duties of Secretary.  The Treasurer shall receive and safely keep all funds of the league and pay our the same at the order of the president. Sign all checks along with the president and make a yearly report of receipts and disbursements.
Board of Directors.  The board of directors shall consist of all heads of organizations in the league. The board shall have the authority to fill vacancies of the President and Secretary/Treasure if this arises between annual meetings.
The board shall be the governing body to the SMSYFA and may rule on all matters not specifically covered by these by-laws.
2.  Policies shall be adopted by the board of directors as needed to aid in the enjoyment, learning, and encouragement of all players and cheerleaders to continue to participate in organized tackle football.
3.  The board of directors shall have the authority to designate and delegate necessary authority to the officers of the organization to accomplish the goals and purposes of the league.
4.  The participation boundaries for the SMSYFA will be a neutral zone and, the neutral zone for the league will include the State of Missouri.
5.  Roberts Rules of Order shall be the official order for conducting league meetings and procedures.

Article 2
1.  Teams.  The Show-Me State Youth Football Alliance shall organize and supervise teams as needed to operate within the guidelines of SMSFA.
2.  Players.  Player eligibility will be based on the rules set forth by the SMSYFA
3.  Games.  Games will be scheduled and played as outlined by the SMSYFA scheduling committee.
4.  Sign-ups.  Conducted as set forth by SMSYFA.
5.  Coaches.  Football and cheerleading coaches will be attend yearly Coaches Meetings and Certification through Heads Up.
6.  Practice.  Conducted within framework of SMSYFA.
7.  Parent Representative.  Parents of each team (football and cheerleading as one team) with the help of each head coach, will select a Business Manager to work with the head coaches in matters relating to this particular team.  The team Mom/Dad cannot be the Spouse of either head coach of this team.
8.  Amendments.  These By-laws may be amended, supplemented, or modified by a majority vote of the board members present at any regular board meeting.