RULES OF PLAY AND REGULATIONS
1.
FIFA RULES
GOVERN
1.1
The laws of
the game as promulgated by FIFA control except as provided hereafter by this
Association.
1.2
The affiliate
stepladder of rules is:
1.
Federation
International de Football Association (FIFA)
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.
SEASONAL
YEAR
2.1
The seasonal
year shall begin on August 1st and end on July 31st of
the following year
2.2
CISA shall
have two (2) soccer seasons per soccer year: Fall (September through December)
and Spring (February through June).
3.
DEFINITION
OF “RECREATIONAL”, “ACADEMY”, AND “SELECT” SOCCER
TEAMS
3.1
CISA forms
teams that are recreational in nature who participate in recreational leagues
administered by CISA, or other associations who are members of NTSSA. It is the intent of CISA to insure that the
recreational program is not abused by the formation of illegal recreational
teams that may in fact be “select” teams.
3.2
Teams are
classified as “recreational”, “academy”, or “select” (select teams are also
called “tryout” or “competitive” teams) based on these criteria:
3.2.1 Recreational
team
3.2.1.1 A team is
classified as a recreational team if it is made up of players who are placed on
teams based upon factors other than athletic ability. CISA permits teams to remain together from
season to season; therefore, a player on such a team’s roster for the immediate
preceding season has the right to stay on the team for the next season (so long
as they register prior to the prescribed deadline). The exception would be a returning fall
player who did not play in the spring, would be eligible to return to his/her
team if an opening on the roster was available.
This abides with a
3.2.1.2 New
recreational teams and returning teams that need players are filled by the Team
Formation Committee on a territorial basis (e.g., neighborhood school, zip
code, etc.). Only players in the Under 6
age group may request a specific coach.
3.2.1.3 Player’s names must not be identified to the coach
until the player is placed on the team.
New and/or non-returning players shall not be considered as placed on
any team until the team’s roster is delivered to the coach of record at each
pre-season coaches meeting. Only the
head coach may request her or his child to be placed on to the team he or she
is coaching. Each team’s coach,
assistant coach, team manager or other team representative shall not have
authority to place any other player on a recreational team and has no authority
to advise any other player that they are on a special team’s roster.
3.2.1.4 For Under 11, 12, 13,14,15,16, and 19 playing age
groups, players are assigned by the method described in paragraph 3.2.1.2 above
when players are available in the player pool.
If no players are available in the player pool, coaches of record may
actively seek players of the proper age group within CISA to be added to the
team as long as no methods are used to assess the ability of the player, and 1) the player is not presently
registered on an existing team and 2)
the player did not play for a returning recreational team during the previous
season.
3.2.2 Academy
team
3.2.2.1 A “
3.2.2.2 Players may
join any
3.2.2.3 For
the purpose of this rule, all players participating in a
3.2.3
Select team
3.2.3.1 A team not formed of players assigned as defined in
the above paragraphs is considered a select/competitive team.
4. BOUNDARIES
4.1
The boundary
of CISA is the boundary of
4.2
A player must
register with the association within whose boundaries that she/he resides with
her/his parent(s) or guardians (s).
4.3
Players
residing outside the CISA boundaries wishing to play on a CISA team must obtain
a release from their home association to play on a CISA team if their home
association offers play within the age group that concerns the player.
5.
DEFINITION
OF YOUTH REGISTRANTS
5.1
Youth
registration for soccer players under these CISA rules shall include all those
registrants defined as youth by USSF, being male and female registrants under
the age of nineteen years.
5.2
Age grouping
for CISA play shall be :
Under
19 Under10
Under
16 Under 8
Under
14 Under 6
Under12 ** Age four (4) is the minimum age
to play soccer
5.3
The age of a
player for the purpose of league play shall be the player’s age on July 31st
of the immediately preceding soccer year.
The current soccer year begins on August 1st and ends July 31st
of the following year. Exception: Players who are 4 years of age before January
1st of the current soccer year will be permitted to participate in
the Under 6 age division in the spring season.
5.4
Proof of age
shall consist of a birth certificate, or birth registration issued by an
appropriate government agency, board of health records, passport, alien
registration card issued by the United States Government, a certificate issued
by the Immigration and Naturalization Service attesting to age, a Uniformed
Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173) issued by the
Uniformed Services of the
6.
PLAYER
REGISTRATION
6.1
Registered Players
6.1.1
Only players
registered shall be permitted to play in competitions under the auspices of
this association. A coach, assistant coach,
or administrator found to have knowingly allowed the use of an unregistered
player(s) shall be suspended from all soccer activities for a minimum of one
(1) year, and the team shall forfeit all games in which the unregistered
player(s) participated.
6.1.2
Player
registration and/or sign up form must come through the Registrar of CISA. The registration forms will go to the Team
Formation Committee for team assignment.
6.1.3
No player may
appear on a roster that has not been placed on the team by the Team Formation
Committee.
6.1.4
Youth players
may only be registered with one team at any given time during the soccer
year. The exception will be that a
recreational player may play with an academy.
In the case of conflicting games, the recreational game will take precedent
over the academy game.
6.1.5
Classification
by age: A player’s age group is decided
by the player’s age on July 31st of the immediately preceding seasonal year.
6.1.6
An individual
player wishing to play up an age division (maximum 1 year up)may do so only
upon the approval of CISA’s Team Formation Committee
after receiving the player’s written request and acknowledgement that the
player will be placed in the player pool for assignment by the Team Formation Committee. Such player may not request to be placed on a
particular team. A player may not
request to play in a younger division than their age dictates except by
approval of the NTSSA State Executive Committee (NTSSA 3.9). Failure to comply with this rule shall result
in the offending team forfeiting all the games in which the older player
participated. Also, the coach, assistant
coach, and/or manger of the offending team may be suspended for a period of not
less than one (1) year.
6.1.7
A team
wishing to play up out of their age division may do so if parents/guardians of
all players on such team provide written notice to CISA of their desire to do
so. Such team may not request the
addition of any specific players to their roster; to the extent necessary to
have the appropriate roster size in the older division, players may be added to
such team’s roster from those available within the player pool according to
player placement criteria contained herein, without regard to keeping the team
which is playing up age pure in nature.
Any such team which chooses to play up an age group must play in the
older division in all league games, tournaments, or other events under the
auspices of CISA.
6.2
Definition of Registered Player
6.2.1
Player’s name
must appear on NTSSA approved roster form, properly signed by the CISA
registrar. Players not on such roster or
otherwise eligible to play with that team in a tournament through the proper
use of guest player release forms are considered unregistered players. Any
person forging the registrar’s signature will be suspended from soccer activities
for a period of not less than a year by the Board of Directors.
6.2.2
Must have
furnished required proof of age.
6.2.3
Paid
appropriate fees. Fees must be paid
prior to participation in any practice, scrimmage, or league game.
6.3
Special Considerations and Financial Hardships
6.3.1
On a case by
case basis, the Board of CISA will review application for financial
assistance. Applications must be in
writing by the parent/guardian. Absolute
confidentiality and compassion shall be maintained.
6.3.2
Provisions
for handicapped players playing in lower age groups must be approved by the
NTSSA Youth Commissioner as well as the Board of CISA.
6.3.3
If a player
was not rostered in the previous soccer season and
then returns to play soccer, he/she with the Board of Directors approval, and
with the roster availability, may be placed on the team which he/she last
played. An example would be a player
plays in the fall but not in the spring; he/she may be placed on the team they
last played on in the previous fall season.
6.4
Player Placement
6.4.1
Players are
placed on CISA teams based on the following:
6.4.1.1 The Team Formation Committee will place players on
teams after giving consideration to the following factors: age, gender, school,
neighborhood, and zip code.
6.4.1.2 Siblings may request same team placement if within one
(1) age group higher.
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TEAM
REGISTRATION AND FORMATION
7.1
Registration Format
7.1.1
Registration
dates shall be determined by the Registrar with approval from CISA Board.
7.1.2
Player fees
shall be received on or before the deadline date specified for each playing
season unless specific arrangements have been made and confirmed.
7.1.3
Player fees
shall not be refundable unless the player leaves before the first game of the
season. The parent/guardian must request
the refund from the CISA Registrar prior to the third game of the season. An administration fee to cover the uniform
and other associated costs may be charged.
7.1.4
Registration
requirements will include any documentation required by USYSA, NTSSA, and
CISA. No uniform will be issued to a
player unless the association has received his/her birth certificate, all fees
have been paid (unless a payment arrangement was made by the Registrar), and/or
returned checks have been cleared and paid.
7.1.5
Registration
will end on the date as approved by the Board of Directors. The date should be closely followed by the
player team assignment by the Team Formation Committee. Players may not register after registration
ends unless approved by the Board of Directors.
Returning players that have not registered by the last published
registration date, give up their right to remain on their returning team. The Board of Directors, at its discretion,
may re-assign the returning player to their returning team or place the player
in the player pool for team assignment.
Players that register after the team assignments will be placed on teams
that need additional players, by the Team Formation Committee. If space is not available, the registration
form along with fees paid will be returned.
7.2
Player Pool
7.2.1
Experience
players moving up individually, players left behind by a team moving up, and/or
players not having a coach/team will go into the player pool for that age
group. In the event that team vacancies
cannot cover both new and experienced players, the assignments of previous CISA
players for the most recent soccer season will have priority.
7.2.2
If necessary,
established teams (without a returning coach or less than ½ of the team
returning) may be dissolved to increase the player pool.
7.2.3
If requested by
parents, siblings may be assigned to the same team, if the playing ages are
within one (1) year.
7.2.4
The player
pools will be age based, gender based (except Under 6 may be coed),
school/neighborhood, and/or zip code.
7.3
Roster and Number of Players
7.3.1 No
team shall be allowed more than eighteen (18) registered players at any given
time. Teams within the same age group
will have balanced rosters, within 1-2 players.
An exception to this will be if a team has a larger number than the rest
due to returning players.
7.3.2 No team roster shall contain more than
twice the number of players on the field in league play.
7.3.3 No team
shall be allowed more than the limits as set forth by CISA for teams playing
small sided soccer unless approved by the Board of Directors. Those limits are: The Under
10 age group will have a maximum of twelve (12) and a minimum of eight (8)
players. The number on the field during
a game shall normally be six (6), one of whom is a goalkeeper, unless the Metroplex Soccer Alliance (of which CISA is a member) plays
7 verses 7, with one of whom is a goalkeeper.
7.3.3.1 The Under 8 age group will have a maximum of nine (9)
and a minimum of six (6) players for those playing with five (5) on the field
or a maximum of ten (10) and a minimum of (7) for those playing with six (6) on
the field. There will not be a
goalkeeper in the Under 8 age group.
7.3.3.2 The Under 6 age group will have a maximum of eight (8)
and a minimum of five (5) players. The
number on the field shall normally be four (4) without a goalkeeper.
7.3.4
A coach
cannot refuse to accept an assigned player even if the player has not had
previous playing experience.
7.4
Improper Registration
7.4.1
Any team
playing an ineligible player shall forfeit the game(s) in which that player
takes part.
7.4.2
Any coach, assistant
coach or team manager who may be responsible for playing ineligible players or
carrying “ghost” players on the roster shall be subject to suspension and/or
other penalty as stipulated by the Board of Directors. When ghost players are discovered and single
responsibility cannot be determined, the coach of record shall be deemed
responsible.
7.4.3
A “ghost”
player is defined as any player being carried on a team roster, prior to the
deadline for deleting players, but who has not actively participated in practice
or games, for the purpose of keeping the Team Formation Committee from adding
players from the player pool.
7.4.4
All teams are
subject to roster verifications and checks.
Players practicing and/or playing shall be those on the official roster
as filed by the Registrar/Age Group Commissioner to NTSSA. The Registrar/Age Group Commissioner shall be
responsible for maintaining team rosters.
7.5
Processing Time Needed
7.5.1 A
seventy-two (72) hour processing time is mandatory on all requests for changes
and/or copies of rosters, individual forms, add/delete/transfer forms, and any
other documents that might be needed for tournaments or league play. All requests must be made through the CISA
Registrar in writing.
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RELEASE AND
TRANSFERS
8.1
Releases
NTSSA
player release forms may be picked up through the CISA Registrar or NTSSA
office by coaches, players, or parents. Player releases are subject to approval
and must be completed as required by NTSSA.
8.2 Transfers
8.2.1 All players are limited to one transfer per
soccer year.
8.2.2 A player may seek a transfer from the team currently registered.
Once the player has been released; he/she will be placed in the player pool.
8.2.3 If a player changes from one team to another between the fall and
spring season of any given year an NTSSA official Add/Delete/Transfer
registration form will be forwarded to NTSSA. The form must be accompanied by
the appropriate fees.
8.2.4 No more than three (3) players from any
registered team may transfer to one single team. Even between spring and fall
seasons.
8.2.5 A coach may also request to release a
player by completing a "Request for Player Release" and must be
completed as required by NTSSA.
Acceptable reasons for release/transfers requested by the coach include but are not limited to: player willful
evasion of practice and/or games, or
serious misconduct. Any “Request for Player Release” of a
recreational player must be reviewed by
the Age Group Commissioner and acted upon by the CISA Board of Directors.(CISA)
8.2.6 A player transfer after participation in a
league game, must be approved by the Board of Directors.
8.2.7 Players choosing to attend a competitive tryout, clinic or
other soccer related activity shall abide by NTSSA rules.
8.3 Soccer Related Activities
(NTSSA 3.10.1)
See NTSSA rules
for description of soccer related activities.
8.4 Soccer Camps/Clinics (NTSSA 3.10.2)
See NTSSA rules
concerning soccer camps/clinics.
8.5 Failure to Comply (NTSSA 3.10.3)
Failure to comply with the
paragraphs above may result in the offending coach, assistant coach,
manager/trainer, and/or team representative being suspended from soccer
activities for a period of not less than one (1) year.
9 RECRUITING
9.1 CISA has determined
that "recruiting" as it applies to recreational soccer within our
association, is: ...that action by any individual of one team who induces
and/or entices, and/or causes to be induced and/or enticed, by word or action,
a player of another team to seek release from the team to which said player is
bound and attempt to join another team for any purpose. No coach, assistant
coach, trainer, or team representative may practice any soccer related activity
with any NTSSA registered player that does not appear on his current NTSSA
roster or has a release from their coach of record or
without appropriate guest player release from their coach of record.
9.2 Recruiting
Attempts
Recruiting or
attempting to recruit registered players from any CISA recreational team by
anyone to play on any other recreational team is strictly prohibited. It is the
spirit of recreational soccer which must supersede.
9.3 Offenders
9.3.1 Violators will be dealt with by the
A&D/NTSSA Director of CISA.
9.3.2 Any individual found to be in violation of
rules within the CISA governing "recruiting" shall be firmly dealt
with by the Appeals and Discipline Committee.
Action may include suspension of any soccer related activities.
9.3.3 Repeat offenders will be dealt with by the
Board of Directors based upon a report and recommendations of the A&D/NTSSA
Director.
10 TRYOUTS (NTSSA 4.8)
CISA
does not allow tryouts for recreational teams.
11 UNREGISTERED/NON-SANCTIONED
PLAY
See
NTSSA rules concerning unregistered/non-sanctioned play.
12 PLAYERS AND
PARENTS/GUARDIANS RIGHTS
12.1 Players rights and Parents/Guardians
rights concerning coaches, assistant coaches, team managers or anyone who
offers or who is delegated any team responsibility.
12.2
If at any time during
the course of the existence of a team that a coach, assistant coach, team
manager or any said responsible individual exhibits irresponsibility or that
character which may be deemed detrimental to the development of a player, that
individual may be required to surrender his/her position.
12.3 Such requested action shall be submitted
in writing to the Age Group Commissioner. If such request is signed by 50% of
team parents (each child's family counting as one signature), the Appeals and
Discipline Committee shall hear the grievance.
12.4 The A&D/NTSSA Director and the Appeals
and Discipline Committee shall rule.
12.5 Offenders may be subject to suspension
from all CISA soccer related activities.
13 CODE OF ETHICS/CONDUCT
13.1 Coaches Code of Ethics (NTSSA 11.1)
All coaches, assistant coaches, managers and team
representatives in CISA shall abide by the NTSSA
Code of Ethics for Coaches:
13.1.1 Responsibility to Players
13.1.1.1 The coach must never place the value
of winning over the safety and welfare of the players. Winning should be the
result of preparation and discipline with emphasis placed on the highest ideals
and character traits.
13.1.1.2 Coaches shall instruct players to
play within the spirit of the game at all times.
13.1.1.3 Coaches shall not seek unfair
advantage by teaching unsportsmanlike behavior to
players.
13.1.1.4 Coaches should not tolerate
inappropriate behavior from players regardless of the situation.
13.1.1.5 Demands on players’ time should
never be so extensive as to interfere with academic goals and progress.
Motivation for excellence should include academics as well as athletics.
13.1.1.6 Coaches must never encourage players
to violate NTSSA recruitment, eligibility, or guest player rules and policies.
13.1.1.7 Under no circumstances should
coaches authorize or encourage the use of medicinal or performance-enhancing
drugs. Players should be directed to seek proper medical attention for injuries
and to follow the physician’s instructions regarding treatment and recovery. At
no time should a player be put at risk by returning from injury prematurely or
by being forced to play while injured.
13.1.2 Responsibility to NTSSA and Member Associations
13.1.2.1 Adherence to all NTSSA and Member Association
rules and policies, especially those regarding eligibility, team formation,
recruiting, and guest players is mandatory and should never be violated. It is
the responsibility of every coach to know and understand these rules.
13.1.2.2
Player development
and the growth of the player through participation is essential to the growth
of the sport. Additionally, the coach must behave in such a manner that the
principles, integrity, and dignity of the sport are maintained.
13.1.2.3 Any problems that cannot be resolved
between coaches should be referred to the appropriate NTSSA Commissioner,
Member Association, or Director of Leagues immediately.
13.1.3 Responsibility to Laws of the Game
13.1.3.1 Coaches should be thoroughly
acquainted with and demonstrate a working knowledge of the laws of the game of
soccer. Coaches are also responsible to ensure that their players understand
the intent as well as the application of the laws.
13.1.3.2 Coaches must adhere to the letter
and spirit of the laws of the game. Those coaches who circumvent the rules to
gain advantage have no place in soccer.
13.1.3.3 Coaches are responsible for their
players' actions on the field and must not permit them to perform with the
intent of injuring opposing players,
13.1.3.4 If coaches permit, encourage, or
condone performance which is not in the letter or spirit of the laws, they are
derelict in their responsibility to players, Member Associations, NTSSA, and
the sport worldwide. The coach must strive constantly to teach good sporting
behavior.
13.1.4 Responsibility to Officials
13.1.4.1 Officials must have the support of
coaches, players, and spectators. Criticism of officials undermines their
purpose in the game. Coaches must always refrain from criticizing officials in
the presence of players.
13.1.4.2 Coaches should strive to develop a
line of communication with officials, giving each an opportunity to better
understand the problems relating to their specific area. This shall not be
taken as encouragement to debate referee decisions during the game.
13.1.4.3 On games day, officials should be
treated with respect before, during, and after the game. Officials should be
addressed as "Referee" or "Mr./Ms. Referee" and not by
name. Professional respect should be mutual and there should be no demeaning
dialogue or gesture between official, coach, or player. Coaches must not incite
players or spectators or attempt to disrupt the flow of play.
13.1.4.4 Comments regarding an official
should be made in writing to the appropriate organization assigning the
official.
13.1.5 Responsibility Regarding Scouting and Recruiting
13.1.5.1 It is unethical to scout any team,
by any means whatsoever, except in regularly scheduled
games.
13.1.5.2 The use of video tape or motion picture
equipment to scout an opponent's regularly scheduled games for the purpose of
recruiting is unethical.
13.1.5.3 All NTSSA rules pertaining to
recruiting shall be strictly observed by the coach, manager, or any team
representative.
13.1.5.4 It is unethical to recruit player(s)
actively playing for another team.
13.1.5.5 It is unethical for a player to be
recruited or enticed from the Olympic Development Program (ODP) setting, either
by his ODP coach or any other coach, manager, parent, or team representative.
13.1.5.6 When discussing the advantages of
his/her organization, the coach has an ethical obligation to be forthright and
refrain from making derogatory remarks regarding other coaches, teams, and
organizations.
13.1.5.7 It is unethical for any coach to
make a statement to a prospective athlete which cannot be fulfilled; illegal to
promise any kind of compensation or inducement for play; and immoral to deliver
same.
13.1.5.8 Allegations of illegal or unethical
recruiting are very serious and should be based on concrete facts rather than
hearsay and innuendo. While documentation of recruiting violations is
essential, the use of video tape and other electronic equipment is discouraged.
13.1.6 Responsibility of Public Relations
13.1.6.1 Coaches have a responsibility to
promote the game of soccer to the public. Comments and critiques of governing
bodies, teams, coaches, players, parents, or the media should be positive and
constructive, never prejudicial or inflammatory.
13.1.6.2 When asked to give a recommendation
concerning team, camp, coach or organization, it is in the best interest of all
concerned if no less than three referrals are given in order to provide a
professional unbiased source of information.
13.1.6.3 Coaches have the responsibility to
assist their players in. conducting themselves properly when in public while
representing their team, Member Association, and NTSSA.
13.1.6.4 Publicly predicting a win is folly
and serves no useful place in a coach's public image.
13.1.6.5 Comments stressing injuries, team,
personnel conflicts, or disciplinary problems as an excuse for a loss or
unsuccessful endeavor are detrimental and should be avoided.
13.1.6.6 It is unethical for a coach to
solicit alumni, parents, booster club, or managers to pressure organizations,
Member Associations, or NTSSA to alter established rules. The coach must not
attempt to influence these organizations in political or financial dealings
outside the framework of their own rules and bylaws.
13.1.6.7 The media should be allowed access
to the players for comment. Players should be instructed in how to conduct
themselves during an interview.
13.1.7 Game Day and Other Responsibilities
13.1.7.1 A coach's behavior must be such as
to bring credit to himself, his organization, and the sport of soccer. This is
never more evident than on the day of the contest.
13.1.7.2 Rival coaches shall meet prior to
the game and exchange friendly greetings. While the concept of rivalry is
wholly embraced, it cannot take precedence over exemplary professional conduct.
13.1.7.3 During play, coaches have a
responsibility to be as inconspicuous as possible. Coaches shall exhibit a
respectful attitude towards players. The coach must confine her/himself to the
coaching area. The attitude of the coach towards officials, spectators,
opposing players and coaches should be controlled and undemonstrative.
13.1.7.4 It shall be unethical for a coach to
have any verbal altercation with an opposing coach or bench during the game.
Hostile physical contact with a player is considered highly unethical.
13.1.7.5 The coach's foremost post game
responsibility is her/his team.
13.1.7.6 Coaches should use their influence on unfriendly
spectators who demonstrate intimidating behavior towards officials and opposing
teams.
13.2 Parents Code of Conduct (NTSSA 11.2)
All
parents are to be familiar with and abide by the Parents Code of Conduct set
forth
in the NTSSA rules.
13.2.1
All parents of CISA players
shall abide by the Parent's Code of Conduct:
13.2.1.1 Children have more need of
example than criticism.
13.2.2 Attempt
to relieve the pressure of competition, not increase it. A child is easily
affected by outside influences.
13.2.3 Be
kind to your child's coach and officials. The coach is a volunteer, giving of
her or his personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for your
child.
13.2.4 The
opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate.
13.2.5 Applaud
good play by your team and by members of the opposing team.
13.2.6 Do
not openly question an official's judgement and
honesty. Officials are symbols of fair play, integrity, and sportsmanship.
13.2.7 Accept
the results of each game. Encourage your child to be gracious in victory, and to turn defeat into victory by working
towards improvement.
13.2.8 Remember your children are involved in organized sports for
their enjoyment—not yours.
13.2.9 Encourage
your child to always play by the rules. Teach your child that honest effort is
as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without
undue disappointment.
13.2.10 Support all effort to remove verbal and physical abuse from
your child's sporting activities.
13.2.11 Remember that
soccer is a team sport. Encourage your child to work with his or her teammates. Avoid giving special rewards
to your child for scoring. No one player wins or loses a game.
13.3 USYSA Player's Code
13.3.1 Play the game for the games' sake.
13.3.2 Be generous when you win.
13.3.3 Be grateful when you lose.
13.3.4 Be fair always no matter what the cost.
13.3.5 Obey the laws of the game.
13.3.6 Work for the good of your team.
13.3.7 Accept the decisions of the officials with
good grace.
13.3.8 Believe in the honesty of your opponents.
13.3.9 Conduct yourself with honor and dignity.
14 CISA
RULES OF COMPETITION
The
rules of play for youth competition of NTSSA and its affiliated members shall be
the FIFA Laws of the Game, modified only as to the following:
1. Size of the
fields for various age groups/Law I
2. Size of the
ball for various age groups/Law II
3. Number of
Players varies from Law III (and substitutions)
4. Assistant
referee allowing for certified junior linesman/Law VI
5. Duration of
Game for various age groups/Law VII
6. Charging
the Goalkeeper/Law XII
7.
Developmental Rules for Under 6, Under 8, & Under 10 (CISA 15)
14.1
Law I
Field of Play (NTSSA 3.14.1)
Realizing
that we must generally accept and play upon fields furnished by the various
organizations, the following are only
recommended field and goal sizes by NTSSA.
AGE MINIMUM MINIMUM GOAL SIZE
GROUP FIELD WIDTH FIELD LENGTH
U
16 & U-19 70 yards 120 yards 8 ft X 8 yards
U-12
& U14 60 yards 100 yards 8 ft X 8 yards
U
10 40 yards 50 yards 7 ft X 7 yards
U 8 30 yards 50 yards 5 ft X 12 ft
U6 20 yards 30 yards 4 ft X 6 ft
14.2 Law II The Ball
(NTSSA 3.14.2)
Ball
sizes for various age groups will be as follows:
Under
19 Size 5
Under
16 Size 5
Under
14 Size 5
Under
12 Size 4
Under
10 Size 4
Under
8 Size 3
Under
6 Size 3
14.3 Law III Number of
Players and Substitutions (NTSSA 3.14.3)
14.3.1 Developmental Modified Soccer Rule Under
6, Under 8 and Under 10 teams will play in accordance with the Associations
developmental program modified playing rules for theirgroup.
14.3.1.1 Substitution Rule - Youth (NTSSA 3.14.3-2)
14.3.1.1.1 At a
throw-on, by team in possession only
14.3.1.1.2 either
team, at a goal kick
14.3.1.1.3 either
team, after a goal is scored
14.3.1.1.4 either
team at an injury, when the referee stops the play
14.3.1.1.5 at
quarter and/or half-time
14.3.1.1.6 when a
caution (yellow card) is given, that player may be substituted for
14.3.1.1.7 there is unlimited substitution in youth competition with the exceptions outlined in developmental
modified soccer rules
14.3.1.2 Each recreational player, when present at
the game, shall be required to play the minimum of 50% of the time, unless the
players time has been reduced for medical or disciplinary reasons, in which
case the coach must notify the player,
and the opposing coach prior to the
beginning of the game that the minimum time has been reduced (consistent
non-attendance at practice and non-payment of fees may be cause for
disciplinary action). (NTSSA 3.14.3-3)
Note: CISA requires
that the appropriate age group
commissioner be notified prior to the game as well as the referee.
14.4 Law IV Player
Equipment (NTSSA 3.14.4)
14.4.1 Each Player shall have a number on the back of his/her jersey not
less than 4 inches high and no duplicate numbers.
14.4.2 Shin guards, meeting the standards set forth in the FIFA Laws of
the Game or subsequent memoranda, shall be mandatory.
14.5 Law V Referee
(NTSSA 3.14.5)
14.6 Law VI Assistant
Referee (NTSSA 3.14.6)
Specifically
trained and certified Junior Assistant Referee may be used in
place of the neutral referee/assistant referee. Their infraction calling
authority is limited to ball in and out of play, direction of throw in, goal
kick, and off side.
14.7 Law VII Duration
of Game (NTSSA 3.14.7)
Age Groups Length of Games Half Time
Under 19 two 45 min halves 5 min
Under 16 two 40 min halves 5 min
Under 14 two 35 min halves 5 min
Under 12 two 30 min halves 5 min
Under 10 two 25 min halves 5 min
Under 8 four 12 min QTRS * 5 min
Under 6 four 10 min QTRS * 5 min
* Two minute
break between quarters 1 & 2 and quarters 3 & 4(CISA)
14.8 Law VIII Start of
Play (NTSSA 3.14.8)
14.9 Law IX Ball in
and out of Play (NTSSA 3.14.9)
14.10 Law X Method of
Scoring (NTSSA 3.14.10)
14.11 Law XI Off-Side
(NTSSA 3.14.11)
14.12 Law XII Fouls and
Misconduct (NTSSA 3.14.12)
14.12.1 Charging the goalkeeper in possession of
the ball is NOT ALLOWED in any youth play in NTSSA. Possession is defined as:
one or two hands on the ball, holding it, bouncing it, tossing it up and
catching it, or patting it along the ground”.
14.12.2 It is not intentional “hand-ball” offense
for any player to attempt to protect the vital areas of his or her body(chest,
crotch, face) by placing hands or arms across them to protect them from being struck at close range by the
ball. The match referee shall be the
sole judge of whether the hands or arms
were used to deliberately propel the ball.
14.12.3
Coaches and assistant coaches are subject to the
same game disciplinary procedures by the referee as are the players, i.e.,
cautions and/or ejections.
14.13 Law XIII Free Kick
(NTSSA 3.14.13)
14.14 Law XIV Penalty Kick
(NTSSA 3.14.14)
14.15 Law XV Throw-In
(NTSSA 3.14.15)
14.16 Law XVI Goal Kick
(NTSSA 3.14.16)
14.17 Law XVII Corner Kick
(NTSSA 3.14.17)
15 DEVELOPMENTAL MODIFIED SOCCER
15.1 The philosophy of modified soccer is to
have fun and teach the younger child skills and sportsmanship in a manner that is
consistent with the child's emotional, physical and mental development.
Modified soccer should emphasize enjoyment over competition and offer maximum
playing time for each child that allows the most opportunity for touches on the
ball.
15.2 League standings will not be recorded for the purpose of awarding
trophies in the Under 6 and Under 8 age divisions.
15.3 Players in the Under 6 and Under 8 age divisions will receive
participation trophies.
15.4 All infractions shall be briefly explained by the referee to
players and if necessary to coaches.
15.5 All players, parents, coaches and spectators should shake hands
after each game as good examples for youth to follow.
15.6 Coaches, non-playing players and parents/spectators should be
located not less than 1 yard from the touch line and within 10 yards of the
half-line along the touchline.
15.7 No person shall be allowed to run the length of the field except
participants of the game. No spectators will be allowed behind the goal
line. Spectators should confine
themselves to the coaching area.
15.8 Coaching from the sidelines (by parents or coaches) should be held
to a minimum during game time.
15.9
UNDER 6 MODIFED PLAYING RULES
LAW I - THE FIELD
1. Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches
wide.
2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the
field.
3. A center circle with a three (3) yard radius.
4. Four corner arcs each with a one (1) foot radius.
5. Goal area - three (3) yards arc from the center of
the goal post
LAW II - THE BALL
Size three (3).
LAW III - NUMBER OF
PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field at any one
time – Four (4) No goalkeeper.
2. Maximum number of players on the roster should not
exceed – Eight (8).
3. Substitutions:
A. Injuries.
B. At the beginning of each quarter.
4. Playing Time: Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of
the total playing time.
5. Teams
and games may be co-ed.
LAW IV - PLAYERS
EQUIPMENT
Players equipment must conform to FIFA with the
exceptions that a player may wear tennis shoes or soft-cleated
soccer shoes.
LAW V - REFEREE
1. Registered Referee.
2. Associate Referees.
3. Parent/Coach or
Assistant.
4. Referee's decisions on
points of fact connected with the game shall be final.
5. All rule infractions
shall be briefly explained to the offending player.
6. Only registered referees
have the power to caution or send off players.
LAW VI - ASSISTANT
REFEREE
Not used
LAW VII - DURATION
OF GAME
1. The game shall be
divided into four (4) equal ten (10) minute quarters.
2. There shall be a two (2) minute break between
quarter one (1) and quarter two (2), and another two (2) minute break between
quarters three (3) and four (4).
3. There shall be a
half-time break of five (5) minutes between quarters two (2) and three (3).
LAW VIII - THE
START OF PLAY
Conform to FIFA with the following exception:
1. Opponents must be three (3) yards from the
center mark while kicking off is in
progress.
2. Each
quarter will start with a kick off, alternating teams.
LAW IX - BALL IN AN
OUT OF PLAY
Conform to FIFA.
LAW X - METHOD OF
SCORING
No score will be kept
LAW XI - OFF-SIDE
There shall be no off-sides.
LAW XII - FOULS AND
MISCONDUCT
Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
1. All fouls will result in
an indirect
free kick with
the opponents three (3) yards away.
2. The Referee must explain all infractions to the
offending player.
3. No caution or ejections shall
be issued to players except by an independent neutral referee.
4. No slide
tackling will be allowed
LAW XIII - FREE
KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions.
1. Shall be classified under one heading - indirect.
2. A goal may not be scored until the ball has been
played or touched by a second player of either team.
3. No kicks
shall be taken by the attacking team within the defending team's goal arc.
LAW XIV - PENALTY
KICK
No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.
LAW XV - THROW-IN
No throw in’s
are allowed. The ball will be returned
to play by a kick in. If the ball does
not enter the field of play, the player will be allowed to redo the kick in
until the ball is placed into play
LAW XVI - GOAL KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
1. Goal kick may be taken from any point inside the
goal arc.
2. Opponents
must be three (3) yards away from the ball.
LAW XVII - CORNER
KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exception
opponents must be three (3) yards away from the ball.
15.10 UNDER
8 MODIFIED PLAYING RULES
LAW I - THE FIELD
1. Distinctive lines not
more than five (5) inches wide.
2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the
field.
3. A center circle with a five (5) yard radius.
4. Four corner arcs each with a two (2) foot radius.
5. Goal area – five (5) yards arc from the center of
the goal post
LAW II - THE BALL
Size three (3).
LAW III - NUMBER OF
PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field at any one
time – Five (5)/Six (6). No goalkeeper.
2. Maximum
number of players on the roster should not exceed – Nine (9) for 5 verses 5 and ten (10) for 6 verses 6.
3. Substitutions:
A. Injuries.
B. At the beginning of each quarter.
4. Playing Time: Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of
the total playing time.
LAW IV - PLAYERS
EQUIPMENT
Players equipment must conform to FIFA with the
exceptions that a player may wear tennis shoes or soft-cleated
soccer shoes.
LAW V - REFEREE
1. Registered Referee.
2. Associate Referees.
3. Parent/Coach or
Assistant.
4. Referee's decisions on
points of fact connected with the game shall be final.
5. All rule infractions
shall be briefly explained to the offending player.
6. Only registered referees
have the power to caution or send off players.
LAW VI - ASSISTANT
REFEREE
Not used
LAW VII - DURATION
OF GAME
1. The game shall be
divided into four (4) equal twelve (12) minute quarters.
2. There shall be a two (2) minute break between
quarter one (1) and quarter two (2), and another two (2) minute break between
quarters three (3) and four (4).
3. There shall be a
half-time break of five (5) minutes between quarters two (2) and three (3).
LAW VIII - THE
START OF PLAY
Conform to FIFA with the following exception:
1. Opponents must be five (5) yards from the center
mark while kicking off is in progress.
2. Each
quarter will start with a kick off, alternating teams.
LAW IX - BALL IN AN
OUT OF PLAY
Conform to FIFA.
LAW X - METHOD OF
SCORING
No score will be kept
LAW XI - OFF-SIDE
There shall be no off-sides.
LAW XII - FOULS AND
MISCONDUCT
Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
1. All fouls will result in
an indirect
free kick with
the opponents five (5) yards away.
2. The Referee must explain all infractions to the
offending player.
3. No caution or ejections
shall be issued to players except by an independent neutral referee.
4. No slide
tackling will be allowed.
LAW XIII - FREE
KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions.
1. Shall be classified under one heading - indirect.
2. A goal may not be scored until the ball has been
played or touched by a second player of either team.
3. No kicks
shall be taken by the attacking team within the defending team's goal arc.
4. Opponents
must be five (5) yards away the ball.
LAW XIV - PENALTY
KICK
No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.
LAW XV - THROW-IN
No throw in’s
are allowed. The ball will be returned
to play by a kick in. If the ball does
not enter the field of play, the player will be allowed to redo the kick in
until the ball is placed into play
LAW XVI - GOAL KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
1. Goal kick may be taken from any point inside the
goal arc.
2. Opponents
must be five (5) yards away from the ball.
LAW XVII - CORNER
KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exception
opponents must be five (5) yards away from the ball.
15.11 UNDER
10 MODIFIED PLAYING RULES
LAW I - THE FIELD
1. Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches
wide.
2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the
field.
3. A center circle with an eight (8) yard radius.
4. Four corner arcs, each with a two (2) foot radius.
5. Goal area
– four (4) to six (6) yards from each goal post and four (4) to six (6) yards
into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
6.Penalty area- twelve (12) to fourteen (14)
yards from each goal post and twelve (12) to fourteen (14) yards into the field
of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
7. Penalty spot-eight
(8) yards out from the center of the goal line.
LAW II – THE BALL
Size four (4).
LAW III - NUMBER OF
PLAYERS
1. Maximum
number of players on the field at any one time is six (6), unless Metroplex Soccer
2. Maximum number of
players on the roster should not exceed twelve
(12).
3. Substitutions:
A. Prior to a throw-in, in
your favor.
B. Prior to a goal-kick, by
either team.
C. After a goal, by either
team.
D. After an injury, by
either team, when the Referee stops the play.
E. At half time.
4. Playing Time: Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of
the total playing time.
LAW IV - PLAYERS
EQUIPMENT
Players equipment must conform
to FIFA with the following exception that a player may wear tennis shoes or
soft-cleated soccer shoes.
LAW V - REFEREE
1. Registered
Referee.
2. Associate
Referees.
3. Parent/Coach
or Assistant.
4. Referee's
decisions on points of fact connected with the game shall be final.
5. All
rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.
6. Only
registered referees have the power to caution or send off players.
LAW VI - ASSISTANT
REFEREE
Use club assistant referee.
LAW VII - DURATION
OF GAME
1. The
game shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes
each.
2. Half-time
break shall be five (5) minutes.
LAW VIII - THE
START OF PLAY
Conform to FIFA with the
following exception:
opponents must be eight (8) yards from the center mark while
kicking off is in progress.
LAW IX - BALL IN
AND OUT OF PLAY
Conform to FIFA.
LAW X - METHOD OF
SCORING
Conform to FIFA.
LAW XI - OFF-SIDE
Conform to FIFA.
LAW XII - FOULS AND
MISCONDUCT
Conform to FIFA.
LAW XIII - FREE KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exception: opponents
must be eight (8) yards away before kick is allowed.
LAW XIV - PENALTY
KICK
Conform to FIFA with the following exception:
opponents must be eight (8) yards away before kick is allowed.
LAW XV - THROW-IN
Conform to FIFA.
LAW XVI - GOAL KICK
Conform to FIFA.
LAW XVII - CORNER
KICK
Opponents must be eight
(8) yards away from the ball
16 LEAGUE STANDINGS
16.1 League Standing Determination
16.1.1 League standings will be recorded for CISA
in the age divisions of Under 10, 12, 14, 16, and 19 for the purpose of
awarding trophies. Those teams
participating in leagues sponsored by associations or organizations other than
CISA will receive trophies based on the sponsoring association's or organization's
policy (i.e. placement).
16.1.2 Final scores will be recorded to determine
division standings.
16.1.3 Correctly filled out game reports are to
be mailed to the appropriate age group commissioner for the Metroplex
no later than seven days after completion of the game. Filing game reports may
be done online, if that is the request of the appropriate Metroplex
Commissioner. Failure to do so may
result in forfeiture of game points for any games not reported in the above
manner, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Game reports must be made
on forms provided by CISA and filled out completely and correctly. Game reports
not filled out correctly may be returned for corrections or forfeiture of
points for the game, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
16.1.4 The standings will be determined by the
following point system. (CISA)
16.1.4.1 win - 3
points
16.1.4.2 loss - 0 points
16.1.4.3 tie - 1 point
16.1.5 In case two or more teams are tied in
points for trophy place at the completion
of the regular season, tie breakers are determined by the Metroplex.
16.1.6
CISA will be award
trophies to any CISA team, who finishes in first or second place in their
division of the Metroplex.
16.2 Divisional Make-up
Divisions are
set by the Metroplex commissioners, in coordination
with CISA, at the beginning of the season and cannot change once the schedule
is made. (CISA)
16.3 Referees
16.3.1 Jurisdiction: The referee is in control of
field and all activities thereon from the time of his/her arrival at the field
until he/she has left the parking lot. REFEREE DECISIONS ARE FINAL. Any
incidence of assault or violence toward a referee will not be tolerated and
will be very harshly dealt with. Complaints concerning the conduct of referees
are to be properly submitted in writing to CISA through the Age Group
Commissioner. The Age Group Commissioner will turn those over to the Referee
Assignor who will coordinate the investigation and disposal per NTSSA
guidelines. (CISA)
16.3.2 Responsibility of the referee is to insure
the safety of the players and to enforce the Laws of the Game as defined by
FIFA, USSF, NTSSA, and CISA.
16.3.3 A referee is assigned
to games on their qualifications and experience level as determined by the CISA
Referee Assignor. Coaches are reminded that a referee's qualifications cannot
be determined by visual inspections. Referees are only permitted to cover games
assigned by the Referee Assignor. Referees are entitled to rest breaks.
16.3.4 Do not approach a referee to discuss game
incidents or calls during the game. Open communication with the Referee at
halftime and after the game is allowed within the guidelines of Coaches Code of
Ethics. The referee is still acting in their capacity as an official and may
therefore issue cautions, etc., if an individual continues or attempts to
discuss game related incidents or calls in an inappropriate manner. (CISA)
16.3.5 Linesmen: Specifically trained and/or
certified "Junior Linesmen" may be used by member associations. Their infraction calling authority is limited
to ball in and out of play, direction of throw in, goal kick, and offside.
(NTSSA 3.14.6 , CISA modified)
17 DISCIPLINE
17.1 Appeals
and Disciplinary Committee
The Appeals and
Disciplinary Committee (A&D Committee) will meet for all disciplinary
action warranted by a referee misconduct report or complaint. (CISA)
17.2 A&D
Committee Procedures and Composition
This committee
shall be chaired and coordinated by the A&D/NTSSA Director. (CISA)
17.2.1 Every individual receiving a yellow card
(caution) is entitled to attend the disciplinary hearing regarding the
misconduct report. Attendance is not mandatory for a caution. (CISA)
17.2.2 The A&D/NTSSA Director will notify all
parties of the date and time of the hearing. (CISA)
17.2.3 Members of the Appeals and Discipline
Committee Make-up of this committee is specified in 10.1 of the CISA’s Bylaws.
17.3
Points
For playing
groups in which caution/ejection points are maintained, CISA will endorse the
NTSSA point system as the minimum disciplinary guidelines.
17.4 Red
Cards
17.4.1 CISA retains the right, at CISA's discretion, to hold A&D hearings on red cards
given to CISA teams that participate in leagues sponsored by other
organizations or associations. The CISA
hearing is in addition to those hearings held by the sponsoring organization or
associations. CISA may assess additional penalties above those imposed by the
sponsoring organization or asociation. However, CISA
recognizes the authority of the sponsoring organization or association and
supports their findings.
17.4.2 After receiving a red card (ejection),
player and coach must attend their disciplinary hearing.
17.4.3 If a coach is unable to attend, no meeting
will be rescheduled for the team's convenience. Further penalties may be
assessed. Notification of the hearing date and time on the red card (ejection)
shall be forwarded to the coach of record by certified mail.
17.5 Distribution
CISA will make these rules
available to every youth player, coach, team manager, league administrator and
referee upon request. It is intended that the player and/or coach will make
known the contents of these rules to his or her players parents and spectators.
For simplicity these rules reflect NTSSA or USSF rules as applicable and are
often not duplicated into the CISA rules. Coaches, parents and players are
expected to be familiar with the NTSSA and USSF rules in addition to CISA
specific rules.
17.6 Authority
(NTSSA 3.11.1)
17.6.1 All members and participants in youth
soccer within the jurisdiction of CISA and NTSSA have requested to participate
in our programs. Therefore, those participants have agreed to abide by the
Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of NTSSA and CISA, as
well as those of USSF and its respective youth and senior divisions. The NTSSA
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws provide that it has jurisdiction over all
member playing associations, players, coaches, team managers, administrators
and referees who choose to affiliate.
17.6.2 CISA has been
directed to form its own appeals and disciplinary committee and to hold
hearings with the parties having the right to be present on every
player/coach/assistant coach cautioned or ejected and on referee's reports of
serious misconduct by spectators and/or parents as required by subsequent
sections of NTSSA 3.11. This association is required to furnish the NTSSA State
Office with a maintained up-to-date list of the A&D chairman and committee
members and to include their addresses and phone numbers.
17.7
Misconduct (NTSSA 3.11)
Misconduct will
be handled in accordance with NTSSA rules regarding such actions. CISA reserves the right to impose additional penalties
beyond the minimums specified by NTSSA at the discretion of the A&D Committee.
17.8 Appellate
Procedures
17.8.1 All those under the jurisdiction of CISA
are reminded that they must exhaust all appellate procedures of this
association on all matters covered by these rules before NTSSA can acquire jurisdiction
to hear the appeal under its rules. (NTSSA 3.11.9-1)
17.8.2 CISA may set the
rules of hearings and may restrict the number of witnesses, and the time
allotted to each. It may also determine whether it wants to allow closed or
open hearings. (NTSSA 3.11.9-2)
17.8.3 An appeal of decisions made by CISA A&D Committee will be made
to the CISA Board of Directors in accordance with procedures established in
this section.(NTSSA 3.11.9-6)
17.8.4 An appeal of decisions presented to CISA
Board will be: (NTSSA 3.11.9-8)
17.8.4.1 In writing
17.8.4.2 Made to the President of CISA within five
(5) days of receipt of written notice of the A&D committee decision(s).
17.8.4.3 Fees, as specified, will be in cash or certified check and will
accompany the written notice of appeal.
17.8.4.4 Filing fees for appeals under no circumstance will be waived, fees will be refunded to the appealing party only if
the decision is overruled. Fees will be: (NTSSA 3.11.9-9)
17.8.4.4.1 All players appeals $50
17.8.4.4.2 $25 paid by player & $25 paid by coach
17.8.4.4.3 All coach and referee appeals $100
17.8.4.4.4 All team appeals $100
17.9 Suspension
Players,
coaches, and/or spectators may be suspended from the CISA Complex by the
decision of the CISA A&D Committee
18 REGISTRATION/LICENSE OF COACHES
18.1
Each person, who at any time could
be expected to be performing duties with any registered youth player, must have
on file a completed Consent for Criminal Background Check (NTSSA Adult
Application). A copy of a valid photo ID is required. ALL Coaches/Assistant
Coaches/Managers/Team Parent of a team shall be required to register with CISA
each soccer season and an ID card issued.
18.2
The Board will approve all persons
applying for positions, such as, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and/or Managers.
18.3
Any Coach offering or participating
in individual/team practices, soccer camp, skills camp, tournaments, and/or
similar activities involving youth player, must be registered with and hold a
current valid NTSSA coaches ID card.
18.5
A copy of CISA’s By-laws and
Rules and Regulations (including the Code of Ethics provided by NTSSA) will be
made available to all Coaches/Assistant Coaches/Managers.
18.6 All coaches will have one year to obtain their coaching
license.
19 GAME PROTEST
19.1 There are only two (2) acceptable causes for the
protesting of a game after it has been played.
They are:
19.1.1 A team
knowingly plays an unregistered, ineligible, or suspended player
19.1.2 There has been
an obvious error made in the application of the Laws of the Game that directly
affects the outcomes of the match, and the referee acknowledges it.
19.2 No
protests can even be entertained if they are based on the judgment decisions
made by the referee during play. The
Laws of the Game clearly state in Law V (Referees) that…”a referee shall be
appointed to officiate each game…his decision are to be final, so far as the
result of the game is concerned”. A game
cannot be protested because one coach, or both coaches, for that matter think
the referee was incompetent. This is a
matter to be handled through the local referee’s group or State Referee
Committee.
19.3 Any
protest relating to the grounds, goal posts, crossbars, or other appurtenances
shall be made to the referee before the match.
The referee shall require the responsible team to remove the cause of
the objection, if possible, without unduly delaying the match.
19.4 Any
protest must be filed in writing by the coach within forty-eight (48) hours of
the alleged occurrence. Said protest may
be filed with the A & D Chairman or the President of the Association. The written protest shall be accompanied by a
cashier’s check, certified check, or cash in the amount of fifty ($50.00)
dollars. The A & D Chairman shall
then be responsible for convening a meeting of the A & D Committee within
seven (7) days from the date of the written protest was received, to consider
the protest. If the protesting team
prevails, the fifty ($50.00) shall be refunded.
If the protest is disallowed, the fifty ($50.00) shall accrue to the
treasury of the association.
20 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
For
each age division (U10 through U16), CISA will send one (1) representative team
from the boys and one (1) representative team from the girls. These teams will be determined from a fall
tournament held in October. CISA will
pay the entry fee and performance bond for each team. However, if a team registers, then does not
compete, that team will be responsible for the performance bond to CISA.
21 CISA FIELD RULES
21.1 Items
prohibited from the CISA complex
21.1.1 Alcoholic beverages, weapons, and
controlled substances are prohibited inside the soccer complex or on any soccer
field, parking lot, or adjacent parking lot.
Use of any tobacco product in the soccer complex or any soccer field
under CISA control is prohibited.
Smoking will only be permitted in the parking areas.
21.1.2 Glass containers (pop bottles, gator aid
jars, etc.) are prohibited inside the soccer complex or at any other official
soccer game on any field.
21.1.3 Littering the fields will not be
tolerated. Each team is responsible for leaving their side of the field clean.
21.1.4 No dogs or other animals are allowed in
the complex or any soccer field.
21.1.5 Park only in designated areas. No
unauthorized vehicles will be allowed on the soccer complex.
21.1.6 Observe all signs.
21.1.7 Noise generating devices or voice
amplification devices (i.e. cow bells, air horns, bull horns, etc.)
21.2
Field Usage
Only those
teams which have permission to use the field may do so. Field usage for friendly games must be
cleared through the Property Manager.
21.3 Field
of Play
21.3.1 All home games will normally be played at
the CISA Soccer Complex. The U15 and
above will play in
21.3.2 The home team shall sit on the North or
West side of the playing field. Whenever
possible, teams shall occupy the benches on the opposite sides of the field.
21.4
Field Equipment
The association
will provide for each field the following:
Two goal nets
4 Corner flags*
One Referee
Two Assistant
Referees (U10,U12,U14,U16 and U19 only)
Bibs will be
available for wear when there is a uniform color conflict
*Teams playing in
21.5 Player
Uniforms
21.5.1 Uniforms shall conform to USSF rules.
"Skin" games will not be permitted.
21.5.2 The goalkeeper shall have a different
color jersey from both teams.
21.5.3 Existing teams shall have priority on colors
of uniforms. Coaches shall contact the Equipment Commissioner for approval of a
particular jersey color.
21.5.4 If at any time two playing teams wear the
same color jersey, the home team shall change the jersey for that game. If the
home team fails to change jerseys within ten (10) minutes after the scheduled
start of a game, the home team will forfeit the game.
21.6 Referees
21.6.1 All Referees in U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16,
and U-19 age groups shall be USSF licensed referees and wear the official uniform
and badge of that Association. Referees in U-6 and U-8 age groups need not be
USSF licensed but shall be approved by the Referee Assignor. (CISA)
21.6.2 In case a USSF licensed referee is not
available, fails to appear, or is incapacitated during the game with no
licensed official available, someone from an approved list prepared by the Referee Assignor will be assigned with
the agreement of both coaches. However, neither coaches nor managers can
referee games of their own teams or games of teams playing in their own age
group. (CISA) Under 6 and Under 8 games
are excluded from this rule.
21.6.3 Referees shall indicate to the players
involved, all infractions which have been committed.
21.6.4 All complaints concerning referees other
than referee assaults must be submitted
in writing using a Game/Referee Protest form to the Referee Assignor not more
than forty-eight (48) hours after the incident. All matters concerning assaults
on Referees or Assistant Referees shall rest immediately in the NTSSA. (CISA)
21.7 Game Forfeiture
21.7.1 The
Play of an ineligible player will constitute a forfeit.
21.7.1.1 The playing of anyone outside the age limits of the team shall
result in forfeiture of all games and points from said games, in which said
player has participated .
21.7.1.2 The playing of anyone for whom the Registrar holds no contract as
required in these rules shall result in the forfeiture of all games and points,
in which said player participated. (CISA)
21.7.1.3 The playing of a suspended player in a game will result in the
forfeiture of all games and points, in which
the said player participated in, while under suspension. (CISA)
21.7.2 Insufficient
number of players
21.7.2.1 The U-12, U-14, U-16, and U-19 Age Groups
require a minimum of eight (8) eligible players to begin play no later than ten
(10) minutes after the scheduled start of play. If sufficient players are
ejected to fall below the minimum of eight (8) players on the field, the game will be declared a forfeit in favor of
the other team.
21.7.2.2 The U-10 Age Group requires a minimum of
five (5) eligible players to begin play no later than ten (10) minutes after
the scheduled start of play. If sufficient players are ejected to fall below
the minimum of five players on the field, the game will be declared a forfeit
in favor of the other team. The teams
may decide to play a friendly with the remaining players and/or parents. The referee may/may not assist with the game.
21.7.2.3 The U-8 Age Group requires a minimum of
four (4) eligible players to begin play no later than ten (10) minutes after
the scheduled start of play. If sufficient players are ejected to fall below
the minimum of 4 players on the field, the game will be declared a forfeit in
favor of the other team. In the case
that a team does not have enough players to play, the other team will play down
to that number or give a player to the opposing team. If the other team fails to arrive after ten
(10) minutes, it is recommended that the parents play the players. It is CISA’s
philosophy, that this age group should be allowed to play whenever the
opportunity presents itself.
21.7.2.4 The U-6 Age Group requires a minimum of
three (3) eligible players to begin play no later than ten (10) minutes after
the scheduled start of play. If sufficient players are ejected to fall below
the minimum of 3 players on the field, the game will be declared a forfeit in
favor of the other team. In the case
that a team does not have enough players to play, the other team will play down
to that number or give a player to the opposing team. If the other team fails to arrive after ten
(10) minutes, it is recommended that the parents play the players. It is CISA’s
philosophy, that this age group should be allowed to play whenever the
opportunity presents itself.
21.7.3 A team failing to start within ten (10)
minutes after the referee has ordered the team take the field, shall forfeit
the game.
21.7.4 Teams refusing to play or continue a game
after being ordered to do so by the referee shall automatically be suspended
pending a ruling of the A&D Committee.
21.7.5 A team failing to appear to any scheduled
game with no prior notice and approval of the appropriate Age Group
Commissioner shall forfeit.
21.7.6 A team who improperly postpones or
reschedules a game will forfeit at the Age Group Commissioners discretion.
21.7.7 All forfeits shall be 3-0, for a total of
ten (10) points for the non-forfeiting team. If both teams forfeit, 0 points
will be awarded to each team. (CISA)
21.8 Foul
Weather Procedure
21.8.1 The Referee Assignor has final authority
to postpone a game because of weather conditions. His/her decision will be
based on conditions of the playing field and general welfare of the players.
The Property Manager shall be consulted to determine playing field conditions.
The Referee Assignor will update the rainout number with information on the
fields and games status.
21.8.2 If the rainout number states the fields are open, all teams must report to the playing field
ready to play unless coaches are previously notified by an Age Group
Commissioner or Referee Assignor. Every attempt will be made to notify teams
traveling to CISA as soon as possible when a game must be postponed. Coaches
must not assume a game has been postponed unless they have been specifically
advised by the Referee or CISA.
21.8.3 The penalty for failure to follow this
rule (no show) is forfeiture of the game and the game will not be rescheduled.
21.9 Rescheduling
and Postponing Games
21.9.1 The Age Group Commissioner is the point of
contact to reschedule a game. Games cannot be postponed by a coach or coaches
without a minimum of forty-eight hours notice to the Age Group
Commissioner. This is to ensure that the
Referee Assignor can be sufficiently notified.
The forty eight hour notice may be waived by approval of the Referee
Assignor and the President.
21.9.2 Postponed games must be rescheduled no
later than 72 hours after the original game time. If a game date cannot be
agreed upon within 72 hours, the team that requested the postponement shall
forfeit. This rule does not apply if the team requesting the postponement
waives their right to bargain the makeup date and allows the opposing team to
pick the date and time.
21.9.3 Once the schedules are distributed, CISA
games will be rescheduled at the Age Group Commissioner’s discretion. Games may
not be postponed if one team will gain an advantage by the postponement.
Acceptable reasons to postpone a game include: (1)insufficient number of
players due to a school function or (2) a tournament. School functions are
defined as; any school sanctioned extracurricular activity in which a player
participates such as a sports event, UIL competition etc. A three day weekend
would not be considered a school sanctioned activity.
21.10 Sportsmanship
It is
the responsibility of all spectators, coaches, and players to exhibit good
sportsmanship to their team and the opposition.
It is CISA’s belief that all adults set an
example for our youth. Dissent from a
spectator that is ruled unsportsmanlike by the referee will result in a warning
to the coach to control his sidelines. In the event the spectator continues
his/her dissent, the referee will request the removal of that spectator. The referee may also have the coach
leave. The coach must be informed of
this possibility when he/she is warned about the spectator’s behavior.
22. GENERAL PROVISIONS
22.1
Conflict of Interest
No Board member shall use their position on the Board or special
information obtained by being on the Board to their advantage of their team.
This includes early practicing due to any prior knowledge about team formation,
special team formation requests, etc.
22.2 Concessions
The CISA concession stand will be leased out to a person(s) willing to
operate the stand during the entire season.
If no one can be found to operate the stand, then each team will be
responsible to provide coverage for the stand for a 2 to 4 hour period. A schedule would be developed by the Property
Manager.
22.3
CISA Fundraiser
Since the cost of providing soccer and improvements to
the complex are not completely covered each season, CISA may opt to conduct a
fundraiser each season. All association members are
required to participate in the fund raising program in one (1) of the following
ways during the season: Take the fund raising item(s) and make a concerted
effort to sell all items or pay the opt out fee per child. The opt out fee would be set each soccer
season.
22.4
Team Fundraising
Each team may conduct fundraisers for the team to offset costs of
attending a tournament.
22.5
Schedules
Any special requests for the
team’s schedule must be given to the Appropriate Age Group Commissioner prior
to the Metroplex meeting for U9 and up. The U6 and U8 program must have their
requests in 2 weeks prior to the start date for the season. Requests after those dates may not be
honored. CISA will do its best to accommodate as many of these as
possible. Once the schedule is set, the rescheduling of games will be done only
for reasons of weather-related cancellations or a school function. Any team
requests for scheduling accommodations must be done by the specified date
before the start of the season. CISA has concluded that it is an unmanageable,
inefficient, confusing, and counter-productive situation to reschedule games
once the schedule has been distributed.
22.6
Changes and Amendments of these Rules
The Crowley Soccer Playing Rules may be amended,
modified, or superseded at the CISA meetings. However, the playing rule
amendments, modifications, or superseding playing rules will not take effect
until the beginning of the immediately following Soccer Season, unless the
change is distributed to each coach, in which case the change will take effect
immediately. Amendments, modifications, or superseding documents must be in
written form, submitted to the Secretary of CISA 14 days prior to the vote. The
secretary will then post at the soccer complex (during the season) and the
website, the amendments, modifications, or superseding document, 7 days prior
to the vote.
22.7 Distribution
of Rules
Each coach will
initially be provided with a copy of these rules. After initial distribution,
additional copies of these rules will be available through CISA and may be purchased
at CISA's cost. Changes in the rules contained herein
will be distributed prior to the start of each season. These rules may also be posted on the
website.
22.8
Initial Adoption
These rules
shall initially take effect upon adoption at the August 3, 2005 regular meeting
of CISA.