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E.H.W.S.L. League Rules
RULES GOVERNING THE SOCCER LEAGUE - FIFA Rules apply except where specifically noted below
GENERAL RULES:
• All players must be registered and posses a curent U.S. Club player pass in order to participate in any league game. Players must bring their pass to all games so that the referee may verify their eligibility.
• Minimum of 7 players is required at game time to play a 11v11 format or 5 for a 7v7 format. Any team showing up with less than minimum required players will be given a forfeit.
If a team has 2 forfeits in one season a penalty fee may be applied to the forfeiting team of $25 to be given to the league before their next game or the team may not be allowed to finish their season. Some form of disciplinary action will be taken by the board. Utilize your Division Coordinator to help find guest players for your team to avoid this issue
• All games are to start promptly at their scheduled kickoff time.
NO EXCEPTIONS
if a team is more than 15 minutes late they are required to forfeit. If a team has more than 2 forfeits in a season that team may not be allowed to continue their season and their registration for subsequent seasons may be jeopardized.
• Unlimited substitutions on any stoppage
• Goal Differential: As a league rule, we enforce a max score differential of 5 goals
If your game meets the 5 goal differential, then the winning team must:
Rearrange their players on the field (move defense to offense and vice-versa) and/or
Play possession with no attempt to score and/or
Drop 1 or more players off the field
We want teams reported that exceed 5 goals so that the league can take corrective action with that team
This can be more easily controlled by telling your team on DAY 1 about this rule – please make sure all players are aware!!
• When an opponent does not have the required number of players, it is mandatory that the full team plays with only a one-player advantage. Captains can request their opponent play even, must be a mutual decision.
• All coaches/captains are required to carry the league’s first aid kit to every game and to fill out and mail in an incident report for any major injuries occurring at the games.
• Practice good sportsmanship—have players shake hands after the game with their opponents.
UNIFORMS
· Players must wear supplied team shirts at all games, all shirts will have a number. All players will be given a number and that number will correspond with the number on the roster. Two players on the same team may not wear the same number
· Every player must wear shin guards and socks covering their shin guards
· Cleats/Soccer specific shoes must be worn during all games.
· No jewelry can be worn during games.
· All hard plastic &/or metal braces must be completely covered with a neoprene sleeve or the equivalent of with the exception of eye goggles. Casts are not allowed. Ace bandages are not acceptable means of covering braces
REFEREES
Certified USSF Referees are assigned to league games by the Eastern NY State Assigning Coordinator. Referees are required at every game for the safety of all. Referees submit a detailed game report after each game.
ALL Cautions and Ejections will be recorded and handed in to the Board of Directors. Disciplinary actions will be decided on a case by case basis. (See Disciplinary action section below)
Captains are expected to mediate all issues/disputes that occur as a result of a referee’s call. NO PLAYER should dispute the calls/decision of a referee. It is the captain’s responsibility to make sure that their team is respectful to the referee at all times. If there is a discrepancy with a referee, it is to be brought to the leagues attention. The league will then address the issue