By Laws
Rules
and Regulations
Team Shirts
- No two teams in any Division shall have shirts of
similar colour
- All Shirts must have an 8 inch number on the back
with the exception of all groups under 9 which will have a 6 inch number.
- No Alternations to the shirts (ie. Names on the
back) are to be made until the teams have been finalized as determined by
the League.
Dress
- All Players must wear their League supplied
shirts for each game. Shin guards
must be worn in all divisions
- Goalie shirts will be provided and must be worn at each game.
- In cold weather players may wear other attire
under their complete uniform. (This
rule will be waived if the Club cannot supply a properly fitting uniform.)
- All players must wear outdoor soccer shoes
(except for the Little Kickers divisions which may wear running shoes if
parents are unable to find a size small enough.)
Soccer Ball Sizes
- Little Kickers and Rascals
will use a size # 3 ball
- Squirts and Atoms will use a
size # 4 ball
- Mosquitoes & Adults will use a size # 5 ball
Duration of Games
Little
Kickers....20 minute practice & Two ten (10) minute halves
Rascals....Two
twenty (20) minute halves
Squirts..Two
twenty-five (25) minute halves
Atoms.Two
Thirty-five (35) minute halves
Mosquitoes....Two
Forty (40) minute halves
Adults......Two
Forty (40) minute halves
Playing Rules
- Little Kicker Division will now be an
instructional divisional. No scores
will be kept for these games however names will get published in the paper
when goals are scored.
- Rascal Division- only 1 coach
allowed on the field per team to assist players with learning the game.
- Games Points 3 points for a win, 1 for a tie, 0 for a loss
- ALL players shall have equal playing time. (Exception
to the rule is the goalie who may play the entire game in net)
- At the discretion of the Executive Board the playing time rule can be amended for
all Divisions.
- Forfeit Game Big Field - Any team not having at
least 7 players by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time will
forfeit the game and the game will be registered as a loss. Score will be
0-0 with the win going to the other team.
- Forfeit Game Top Field - Any team not having at
least 5 players by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time will
forfeit the game and the game will be registered as a loss. Score will be
0-0 with the win going to the other team.
- Forfeit Game Bottom Field - Any team not having at
least 6 players by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time will
forfeit the game and the game will be registered as a loss. Score will be
0-0 with the win going to the other team.
- Teams who elect not to
play in the rain will be given zero points for the game and the game will
be registered as a loss. Score will be 0-0 with the win going to the other
team
- Games will only be
cancelled and rescheduled if possible due to extreme weather conditions
(ie. lightening) at the discretion of the referee and board of
directors. A decision will be made
to cancel one game or all games depending on the weather report.
- No overtime during
regular season.
- If a team just meets the minimum number of
players they are able to bring up players to allow the team some spares so
players can rest.
- A team bringing up players cannot bring up more
players than the opposing team has.
- Once a game has started, you can only bring up
players if you are within 15 minutes of the start of the game. In other words you cannot start adding
additional players part way through the game.
- You cannot take a player from the same division
you are in if you are short.
- The Executive of the League at their Executive
Meeting may modify, add or delete any Rules or Regulations for the better
of the League. The club will be notified within 14 days of any changes.
Code of Conduct
Parents
Children are
playing for their enjoyment not their parents
Encourage your
child to play by the rules of the game
Show your
appreciation of volunteer coaches and officials
Never ridicule or
yell at any child for making a mistake or blame them for losing a game
Set a good
example, applaud all good plays for both teams
Discourage
intentional rough or violent play
Discourage foul
language or verbal abuse to anyone
Players
Players are part
of a team, they share in the successes and failures.
Fair play and
co-operation is encouraged at all times
Play for your
enjoyment, not your parents
Control your
temper avoid rough or violent play
Foul language or
verbal abuse is not acceptable behaviour
Play by the rules
Winning is only
part of it. Having fun, improving
skills, making friends and doing your best are also important.
Applaud all good
plays for both teams
Win or Lose show
good sportsmanship
Zero Tolerance
The Plymouth Park Soccer
League is a strong supporter of promoting mutual respect, fair play cooperation
and encourages the values of good sportsmanship throughout the league. Our goal is to eliminate verbal abuse and
maintain a safe physical environment for our players, coaches, referees and
spectators.
Policy
Any person judged by the
League to be guilty of abusive conduct towards another person while at the
soccer field will be reprimanded in writing.
A second conviction during the same season will result in the member being
restricted from all services rendered by the League including attendance to all
soccer activities within the League.
Any person to be guilty of
physical abuse of another person while at the soccer field will be reported to
the Disciplinary Committee. The
Disciplinary Committee will then review the situation and deal with the report
as per the guidelines of the League.
Tournament Rules
- Rascal Division- only 1 coach allowed on the
field per team to assist players.
- Games Points 3 points for a win, 1 for a tie, 0
for a loss
- ALL players shall have equal playing time.
(Exception to the rule is the goalie who may play the entire game in net)
- Forfeit Game Big Field - Any team not having at
least 7 players by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time will
forfeit the game and the game will be registered as a loss. Score will be
0-0 with the win going to the other team.
- Forfeit Game Top Field - Any team not having at
least 5 players by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time will
forfeit the game and the game will be registered as a loss. Score will be
0-0 with the win going to the other team.
- Forfeit Game Bottom Field - Any team not having at
least 6 players by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time will
forfeit the game and the game will be registered as a loss. Score will be
0-0 with the win going to the other team.
- Teams who elect not to
play in the rain will be given zero points for the game and the game will
be registered as a loss. Score will be 0-0 with the win going to the other
team
- Games will only be
cancelled and rescheduled if possible due to extreme weather conditions
(ie. lightening) at the discretion of the referee and board of
directors. A decision will be made
to cancel one game or all games depending on the weather report.
- No overtime during the
tournament except for finals day. See Finals Day.
- If a team just meets the minimum number of
players they are able to bring up players to allow the team some spares so
players can rest.
- A team bringing up players cannot bring up more
players than the opposing team has.
- Once a game has started, you can only bring up
players if you are within 15 minutes of the start of the game. In other
words you cannot start adding additional players part way through the game
- You cannot take a player from the same division you
are in if you are short.
Finals
Day
- Games will be played
to a win
- If tied at the end of
regular time, Overtime will take place
- If still tied we will
go to a penalty shootout.
Overtime
|
Division
|
# Of Periods
|
Length Of Period
|
|
Rascals
|
1
|
10
minutes*
|
|
Squirts
|
2
|
5
minutes
|
|
Atoms
|
2
|
10
minutes
|
|
Mosquitoes
|
2
|
15
minutes
|
|
Adults
|
2
|
15
minutes
|
Total
overtime will be played. (No golden
goal) After the 1st period of
overtime, playing teams will change ends and continue (no break)
*Rascals will play one 10 minute period since
they do not change ends.
Shootout
Rules
- Any player can be
chosen as a goalie for the shootout but he/she must stay in goal for the
complete shootout except in the case of a real injury where a change may
be made.
- Five players will be
selected by each coach. They will
sit in the centre circle. The goalie can be one of the five to take a
kick.
- Alternate kicks will
be taken until all 10 players have taken a penalty kick.
- The team with the most
goals wins
- If still tied 5
different players will be chosen by the coach and alternate kicks will be
taken on a sudden death basis. (This means if one team scores and the
other does not
the game is over)
