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League Coordinator: Lynn Baird, 651 Ridge Road, Apt. L2, Lansing, N.Y. 14882
POLICIES,
PROCEDURES and RULES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Since 2006, TCS-FL is administered by the Lansing Soccer Club (LSC) which is affiliated with the Broome County Soccer Association (BCSA) and the New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA). With membership in the NYSWYSA, the LSC is affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association. The philosophy of the TCS-FL is that a fall soccer league is needed in the Tompkins County geographic area to provide youth players with an opportunity to experience a level of soccer beyond what local recreational soccer programs can offer. This level of play is viewed as a step between recreational soccer and the BCSA Spring League. The TCS-FL expects that the level of commitment on the part of the players, parents, and coaches is above and beyond that expected of town-sponsored recreation soccer programs. The TCS-FL is governed by the LSC Board of Directors and administered by the Fall League Coordinator. The TCS-FL may also use Age Group Coordinators (as needed) to assist in schedule coordination, score reporting, etc. Questions about the league should be directed to TompkinsCountyFallSoccer@gmail.com. Teams must be registered with NYSWYSA through a soccer club in Tompkins County or the surrounding area and must provide an email for contact purposes. Each club must assign a field coordinator whose responsibilities are outlined later in this document. The TCS-FL will use the Ithaca
District Soccer Referee Association (IDSRA) Referee Assignor
as the primary referee assignor. The IDSRA assignor will subcontract
assignor duties to the appropriate assignor for games outside of
his/her domain. U12 games shall be officiated by a USSF Center Referee
(grade 8 or better) who will normally be assisted by 2 linespersons
(grade 9 or better). In some cases, teams may be asked to provide
a linesperson. U10 games shall be officiated by a recreational youth
referee (grade 8 or grade 9) with a senior referee acting as mentor. The TCS-FL offers play for U10- and U12-eligible players. To determine age eligibility, see New York State West’s age matrix at http://www.nyswysa.org/reg/matrix/index_E.html. |
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If a critical mass of single-gender teams is not reached in an age grouping, the following options will be considered and discussed with the coaches involved:
The 2008 participation fee for the TCS-FL is $45 per team for U10 and $70 for U12. The registration form must be submitted and the league fee must be paid by July 25, 2008. Late registrations will be accepted thru August 1, 2008 with a $25 late fee. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after August 1. Payment of the fee is the only guarantee of inclusion into the TCS-FL. Withdrawal of the team after the team registers but before the end of the grace period will result in forfeiture of the league fee. Additional penalties will apply if a team withdraws after the end of the grace period. The entry of teams into the TCS-FL must be accepted by the League Coordinator whose decision is final. Acceptance and division placement may be based on skill level of the team, potential risk of injury to the team’s players, field availability, and certified referee availability. All coaches and managers will be required to have a NYSWSA Risk Management pass (commonly referred to as a coaches pass) and must sign the Code of Conduct form. Each team must be registered with NYSWYSA, and can either be a
“Recreational” team or a “Travel” team.
Player passes are not required. A copy of the official NYSWYSA certified
team roster must be submitted to the League Coordinator no later
than one week before the first game, and must also be presented
to the referee prior to the start of each game.
Player passes will not be required in this league; however, each player’s name must appear on the copy of the certified roster which must be presented to the referee prior to the start of each game. Investigation of player eligibility shall not be construed as a protest. For the good of youth soccer and TCS-FL, any questions concerning player eligibility must be resolved within 10 days. If an ineligible player is used, all games the player has participated
in are forfeited. Each club entering at least one team must assign a Field Coordinator who will assume the following responsibilities:
Each club’s Field Coordinator must notify the League Coordinator of days/times when the club’s home field is not available by submitting the “Field Availability Form” by the deadline stated on the form. League games will begin the weekend following Labor Day. Games will be scheduled to be played any time of the day on Saturday or on Sunday afternoon/evening. Special requests by teams for times that they wish to not have games scheduled must be submitted on the “Team Scheduling Request Form” by the deadline stated on the form. However, there is no guarantee that these requests can be granted. It is anticipated that 8 games will be played by each team, with the league scheduled to end on the last weekend in October. If a division consists of an uneven number of teams, some teams will play more than 8 games and will have 2 games scheduled on a single weekend (normally one game each day). Games will generally be scheduled for the Columbus Day weekend, though teams can request to have that weekend off. Preliminary Game Schedule
Grace Period for Changes to the Preliminary Schedule
Rescheduling of Games - Changes to the Final Schedule
Game cancellations within 2 weeks of the date are not allowed without the permission of the League Coordinator; if permission is granted, a game cancellation fee must be paid. See the “Summary of Fees and Fines” section later in this document.. Teams must play all scheduled games and be willing to travel to distant away games. Cancellations of games for teams traveling long distances must be made at a reasonable time period before the game. A reasonable time period is the night before the game. Notice must be given by phone to the opposing coach or manager, as well as the League Coordinator. If the League Coordinator cannot be reached, leave a message and then also telephone the Referee Assignor so that the assigned referees can be contacted. Cancellation fees will be charged to the team cancelling the game. In the event that a team is a no show or forfeits a game (e.g., minimum number of players not available to start the game) and the other team is ready to play, the forfeiting team must pay a forfeiture fee of $75 as well as a late game cancellation fee. Forfeited games cannot be re-scheduled. Each previously cancelled game not made up will be considered a forfeit by the team originally requesting the rescheduling, and there will be a $75.00 fine to be paid by the team(s) refusing or unwilling to make up a game. Games canceled due to inclement weather by the Center Referee may
be rescheduled based on field availability. Games can only be canceled,
due to inclement weather, in advance by the Center Referee. All
make-up games must be rescheduled within two weeks of the cancelled
game. The rescheduled game does not have to be played within those
two weeks, but the date and time must be set. Coordination through
both teams and the Field Coordinator is necessary, and the final
date must be reported to the League Coordinator.
1.
All TCS-FL games will be governed by FIFA's
Laws of the Game (LOTG), except as noted otherwise in
the Fall League's TCS-FL Laws of Our Game.
Additional rules for the league
are discussed below.
2.
The referee is in charge of the game from
the minute he/she arrives at the playing field until he/she physically
leaves the playing area in their vehicle.The referee has the right
to censure a player, coach or spectator on the way from their vehicle
in the parking lot before the game and until he/she leaves the parking
lot in their vehicle.
3.
The length of the games shall be as listed
below:
4.
The size of the ball to be used is as
listed below: U10, U12
No. 4
5.
Before each game the coach (or manager)
of each team shall pay the fee stated below to the center referee
on the field. Please pay with some smaller bills (fives and ones)
so that the fee can be easily split among the referees.The referees must provide their social security
number when requested by a team. The fee schedule is as follows:
6.
The referee must check with each coach
that all players are eligible to play; each coach must carry a copy
of the official team roster with them, and are held accountable
that all players are eligible to play.
7.
The referee or an assistant referee shall
ensure that each player uniform and equipment conform to the description
in the "Uniforms" section of this document.
8.
There will be a maximum of 3 adults allowed for each team
on the players' side of the field. This includes coaches, assistants,
managers, photographers, spectators, trainers and parents. EACH ADULT ON THE TEAM SIDE OF THE FIELD MUST HAVE A
9.
A coach or player is allowed to coach
from the sideline only from the midfield marker to an extension
of the 18 yard line marker.
10.
The referee will ensure before the game starts that both teams
are located on one side of the field and all spectators are on the
opposite side. Each team and
spectator must stay behind the 5-foot line, which runs parallel
to the playing field.
11.
If after 15 minutes of the scheduled starting time, one or
both teams are not present or do not have the minimum number of
players (5 for U10, 7 for U12), the team with not enough players
will forfeit the game, and they are then solely responsible for
paying the Referee's entire fee as well as paying the $75.00 forfeiture
fee to the TCS-FL.When the minimum number of players is available
for each team and the scheduled starting time has been reached,
the game must begin. If a team is under the game start minimum player
limit at game time, and they reach that number before 15 minutes,
the game must begin.
12.
If a referee does not arrive and both coaches agree, the game
may be played with a volunteer referee. The league encourages teams
to play if at all possible. Agreement should be noted in the game
report to the League Coordinator.
13.
Report the absence of the center referee to the League Coordinator.
Also notify the League Coordinator if less than 3 referees were
present.
14.
If the assigned referee arrives, the game may be turned over
to him at a stoppage of play or at half time after establishing
with him the time remaining. The game will continue, not be restarted.
15.
If a game, after it starts, is terminated by the referee,
it must be determined by the League Coordinator whether it has to
be replayed. No fees will
be refunded.
16.
Substitutions - Unlimited at any stoppage with the permission
of the referee. Substitutes
must enter at the half field line, and they can not enter until
the substituted for player has completely left the field.
17.
If a player is ejected from a game, the player's team must
play short for the balance of the game. Any red carded individual
will also be required to sit out (or not coach) the following game,
and must pay a fine of $25.00 to the TCS-FL. The fine must be paid
before the individual can play or coach, and in the event the person
carded does not pay the fine, the team is held responsible for payment.
If the fine is still not paid, the team will forfeit the next game
and pay the forfeiture fee of $75.00 as well as the $25.00 Red card
fine. In the event the fine is still not paid, the sponsoring club
is responsible for all fines.
18.
Every member of the team is responsible for the actions of
its coaches, players, and spectators before, during and at the conclusion
of the game.
19.
Each coach during the game is responsible for the verbal and
physical actions of its team, coaches and spectators. A game may
be abandoned by the Referee if the situation is not remedied.
20.
If a game is abandoned by the Referee as a result of a Coaches
behavior, the Coaches pass will be retained by the Referee and turned
over to the League Coordinator.
21.
Any TCS-FL player, coach or spectator involved in any unsporting
like incident reported by the game officials in any competition,
shall be suspended immediately from any involvement in TCS-FL related
activities for a period to be determined by the League
Coordinator.
22.
Any player, coach or team official who assaults (civilly or
criminally) a referee, shall automatically be suspended for the
rest of the season. The NYSWYSA must be notified of the occurrence
through the Binghamton District Commissioner.
23.
When a player, coach, manager or club official assaults a
referee or an official referee assistant, and the assault amounts
to physical violence, the state association has sole right and authority
to adjudicate the matter. The League Coordinator having information
about such assault will, on completion of an investigation and determination
that an assault did occur, immediately notify the proper state association
authorities and give them all of the information TCS-FL has compiled.
24.
A player receiving a caution is not required to leave the
playing field, but may be substituted for at the discretion of the
coach with the referee's permission.
25.
If a player starts bleeding during the game, they must be
removed from the game until the bleeding stops, and is properly
covered. Each team must be color
coordinated. That means each player on the team must have the same
color shirt, shorts and socks. Coaches must indicate the uniform
color(s) on the "Team Registration Form". Shirts: All players on a team must have the same color shirt. Each shirt must have a number on the back. In the case of both teams in a game having the same color shirt, the home team is responsible for changing to a contrasting color which is acceptable to the referee (or the use of pinnies is acceptable).It is the responsibility of the home team manager or coach to determine colors at least 24 hours prior to game time. All shirts must be tucked into the shorts. In the case of inclement weather, sweatshirts or jackets are permitted UNDER the team shirt. Goalkeepers must wear a shirt that is different in color than field players on both teams. If his/her only jersey is the same color as either team's field player, he/she must wear a pinnie over the goalkeeper jersey. Shorts: All players
on a team must have the same color shorts. Spandex shorts are legal
as long as they are the same color as the shorts. Cutoffs are not
allowed under player's shorts. Sweatpants will only be allowed on
field players in inclement weather with the permission of the Center
Referee. Goalies can wear long pants (goalie pants, sweatpants,
or wind pants). Socks: All players on
a team must have the same color and matching style of socks. All
socks must be pulled up and over the shin guards. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn with socks fully
covering the shin guards. Footgear: Cleats are
recommended. Metal studs are allowed as long as they are determined
to be safe by the referee. Sneakers are allowed. Headwear: Soccer headgear is permitted but not required. Hats are
generally not allowed unless the weather is very inclement, in which
case only snugly fitting hats are permitted (e.g. skull caps). Jewelry: No jewelry
can be worn by any player at any time during a game, this includes
(but is not limited to) watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings.
Taped ear studs is not acceptable, the studs must be removed. Both team coaches are responsible for filing a game report for each match. This report must be filed online at the internet address which will be provided to each coach by the start of the season. Failure to report a match shall result in a $5 fine assessed to any coach not filing a game report. The report will consist of the game score and a feedback form for each assigned referee. Each week, every game which is completed by Sunday midnight must be reported by 9:00 pm on Monday night immediately following that Sunday. Standings
for U12 only will be posted on the TCS-FL web page will be updated
weekly, generally by Wednesday. Coaches and/or managers should periodically
check the standings and report any errors to the League Coordinator.
The following will be
used to determine a winner for each division within an age group:
If some but not all teams are schedule for more than 8 games, only
the first 8 games scheduled will count in the standings. If an ineligible player is used, all games the player has participated in are forfeited. If a team disbands at any time after the end of the grace period, or for any reason shall not have played half its scheduled games, the games that the team played will not count for or against opposing teams. The disbanding team will be fined $150.00 for withdrawing from the league. Example: A team has an eight game schedule and played only three games which were all wins. The losing teams will drop those losses from their record. If the three games were all losses, the winning teams would drop the wins from their record. Protests will not be
honored at this level of play. All Center Referee decisions will
be considered final. All registration fees and fines should be given to the Fall League Coordinator; checks should be made payable to Lansing Soccer Club. Appeals of League Coordinator decisions regarding cancellations and forfeits may be made to the Lansing Soccer Club’s Board of Directors. Submit a letter or email to the League Coordinator, who will forward it to the LSC Board of Directors. Fines for forfeits and/or late game cancellations must be paid promptly; if not paid, the team will be deemed “not in good standing”, which will prevent that team from playing in any TCS-FL game until the fine is paid. Upon non-payment by the team, the team’s club becomes liable for the penalty. If the club does not pay the fine within 2 weeks of notification, the club is put in bad standing. This will prevent all teams from that club from playing in the TCS-FL until the fine is paid. All teams and/or clubs in bad standing will be reported to NYSWYSA. Team Registration Fee The cost to register a team for the TCS-FL is $45 for U10 and $70
for U12. Late registrations require an additional $25 fee. Referee
Fees Before each game the coach (or manager) of each team shall
pay the fee stated below to the center referee on the field.
Failure
to File Game Report A $5 fee will be assessed to the any team for failure to submit
the online game report by 9 PM on the Monday following the game.
Both home and visiting teams must submit a report.
THIS FEE WILL BE CHARGED. Cancellations within 2 weeks of a scheduled game will be granted
only with the permission of the League Coordinator. Additionally, the following fee must be paid to
the league by the team responsible for a cancellation less than
14 days in advance.
Late Game Rescheduling
Fees Previously cancelled games which are later re-scheduled with
less than 5 days notice are subject to the following late game re-scheduling
fee, payable to the league.
Forfeits A team forfeiting on the field must pay a $75.00 fee to the
TCS-FL. They must also pay
the late game cancellation fee, which the league will later pay
to the assigned referees. Withdrawals from League
Play If a team withdraws or disbands
after the end of the grace period, or for any reason shall not have
played half its scheduled games, that team will be fined $150.00
for withdrawing from the league. In addition, the games that the
team played will not count for or against opposing teams in determining
the division champion. Ejections If a player or a coach is ejected from a game, that person
must pay a fine of $25.00 to the TCS-FL.
The fine must be paid before the person can play or coach again.
In the event the person carded does not pay the fine, the team is
held responsible for payment. If the fine is still not paid, the
team will forfeit the next game, paying the forfeiture and late
game cancellation fees, as well as the $25.00 Red card fine. In
the event the fine is still not paid, the sponsoring club is responsible
for all fines.
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