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LEAGUE RULES

Last revision: 31 May 2006 (L. Baird)

1.      All TCS-FL games will be governed by FIFA's Laws of the Game (LOTG), except as noted otherwise in the Fall Leagueís Variations from FIFA Laws of the Game.Ý 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.Ý 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.      Substitutions - Unlimited free substitutions may be made, with the consent of the referee, at the following times: a) Goal Kick, b) Throw-in, your possession, c) Goal, d) Half-Time, e) Injury , f) During a stoppage to Caution a player. In the case of a Red card, the playerís team plays a player short, but substitutions can otherwise be made with the permission of the Referee.

6.      Substitutes must enter at the half field line, and they can not enter until the substituted for player has completely left the field.

7.      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.Ý The referees must provide their social security number when requested by a team. The fee schedule for the Fall of 2006 is:

8.      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

9.      The referee or an assistant referee shall ensure that each player:

*   has shin guards

*   has socks pulled up over shin guards

*   has same color shirts with numbers

*  has shirt tucked into shorts

*   does not have cut-offs on under shorts

*   does not have sweatpants on unless weather is inclement

 *  does not have contrasting sweatshirts on under their shirts unless the weather is inclement (same color sweatshirt as team shirt is permissible at any time)

Note: Spandex shorts are acceptable as long as they match the shorts.

10.   There will be a maximum of 3 adults allowed for each team on the playersí side of the field. This includes coaches, assistants, managers, photographers, spectators, trainers and parents. EACH ADULT ON THE TEAM SIDE OF THE FIELD WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE LISTSED ON THE TEAM ROSTER AND MUST HAVE A COACHES PASS. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED BY THE REFEREE.

11.   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.

12.   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.Ý Each team and spectator must stay behind the 5-foot line, which runs parallel to the playing field.

13.   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 Refereeís entire fee as well as paying the $75.00 forfeiture fee to the TCS-FL.Ý 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.

14.   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.

15.   Report the absence of the center referee to the League Coordinator.Ý Also notify the League Coordinator if less than 3 referees were present.

16.   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.

17.   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.Ý No fees will be refunded.

18.   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.

19.   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.

20.   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.

21.   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.

22.   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 theÝ League Coordinator.

23.   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.

24.   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. TheÝ 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.

25.   A player receiving a caution is not required to leave the playing field, but maybe substituted for at the discretion of the coach with the refereeís permission.

26.   If a player starts bleeding during the game, they must be removed from the game until the bleeding stops, and is properly covered.