League and Player Info
TEAM CAPTAIN/PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY:
It is the team captains responsibility to be aware of the guidelines, policies, and rules of Soccer Orlando, and to keep his/her team informed. It is the responsibility of each player and the player's team captain to be aware of the total status of their players' infractions. Failure to comply may result in further disciplinary measures which may include suspension of the player/captain and forfeiture of games sanctioned player played in. (This includes use of illegal players - those not registered properly on the team roster.)
PLAYER ROSTERS:
Player rosters must be turned in prior to the First League Game. Changes will be permitted prior to the FOURTH (4th) GAME. All players must play in at least one of the first four games to be eligible for the season. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of all games played with illegal player(s). A player may only be added later if a player is injured and removed from the roster for the remainder of the season. Proof of injury must be provided. Acceptable proof shall be a doctor's note. At the discretion of management, a team may add one player for a fee of $10.00. No players may be added after the 6th week of the season.
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER DIVISIONAL PARTICIPATION:
Players may only be on one roster in a given division and league. Players may participate in more than one division and league. A lower division team may not field more than two (2) players from an upper division(s). Players must be able to provide proof of identification on request. Soccer Orlando reserves the right to determine if a player is considered too advanced for a given division and remove the individual from the team roster. This is done in the spirit of maintaining parity in a given division.
RED CARD POLICY:
A player, captain, or coach sent off in (or after) a game by a referee (red carded)may be suspended from the next game or more, depending on the league decision. In addition, a player will be banned from playing on any other team until the suspension has been served. If a player is ejected in the last game of a season (he/she) will be prohibited from playing in the first game after he/she registers for another season.
· A player or coach red carded for the offense of "foul and abusive language" will be suspended as outlined above.
· A player red carded for the offense of "persistent infraction of the rules will be suspended as outlined above.
· A player or coach red carded for the offense of “violent conduct" (including, but not limited to: spitting, threatening, continued rough play, etc.) will be suspended as outlined above and, in addition, will be suspended for one additional game and subject to further disciplinary action as decided by the league management.
· A player accumulating a second red card over a one year period will be suspended for a minimum of 2 games and will be fined $25.
· A player accumulating three red cards over a one year period will be banned from Soccer Orlando.
· Any player receiving a red card must come in the office and have their photo taken for the record. Any player refusing to have their photo taken will be subject to additional suspension and a fine, or be banned from Soccer Orlando.
· A players suspension does not start until after their photo has been taken.
ALL RED CARDS ARE SUBJECT TO A $10 FINE. SOCCER ORLANDO LLC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE A FINE BASED ON SEVERITY AND /OR NATURE OF THE CARDED OFFENSE. FIGHTING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANYONE FIGHTING MAY HAVE HIS/HER TEAM EXPELLED FROM THE LEAGUE.
· A player or coach red carded for "assaulting an official"* will be suspended from any further activities at Soccer Orlando.
* An "Assault on an Official" shall be defined as an attempt to commit a battery upon an official; and an act which is close to accomplishment shall be sufficient to constitute an assault upon an official. Local authorities will be notified.
· Should a coach of a team be unable to control a player’s actions after a red card is issued, the coach will also be suspended as outlined above.
· "Bench Clearing" - If any player enters the field to break up or participate in a fight, the Team will be fined $30. Fines must be paid prior to a team continuing the season schedule. Team will then be put on a probationary status.
· Team Probation - Any incident for a two month period, major or minor, will be grounds for dismissal from play. No refund!
· If for any reason an official at Soccer Orlando asks that a person leave the arena, the person must leave.
BLUE CARD POLICY:
A player receiving a blue card must sit out for 3 minutes. The team must play short a player for those 3 minutes. (Giving the other team a "power play" advantage).
FIGHTING:
“ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY” Anyone fighting will be ejected and suspended for a minimum of 1 game and up to permanently. Anyone threatening or stalking another player, coach, staff, official or spectator will also be ejected, and reported to the local authorities.
LEAGUE STANDINGS POINT SYSTEM:
Normal FIFA rules apply: Win = 3 points Tie = 1 point Loss: 0 points.
League games that end in a tie score after regulation play shall remain a tie game.
Playoff games ending in a tie will go directly to Penalty Kicks. (See PENALTY KICKS).
LEAGUE DIVISIONS TIES:
Any league divisions ending in a tie at the end of the league season shall be governed by the following tie breaking system order:
(1st) Winner of head to head competition during season.
(2nd) Comparison of most "goals for" during the season.
(3rd) Comparison of least "goals against" during the season.
(4th) Coin toss.
GAME DAYS:
Primary game days are assigned to divisions. Divisions may be assigned to play on alternate game days depending upon; the length of the session, the number of teams participating, and recognized holidays over the course of a session. The following holidays will be recognized: New Years day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas and the week between Christmas and New Years Eve. Divisions may be assigned to play on any other day(s).
GAME SCHEDULE & MAKE-UP GAMES:
We cannot guarantee that we can re-schedule a game. The team requesting to re-schedule a match must request a re-schedule in writing one week prior to subject game and submit a fee of $15.00; Failure to do so will result in the game being forfeited. If a team is unable to play a scheduled game the opposing team may choose to accept a 3-0 forfeit. If both teams agree to a make-up, they will be offered possible times from the facility management office. It will be the team managers or representatives’ responsibility to coordinate and select one of the available times. (See FORFEITURES). There will be no re-schedules of an already re-scheduled game. Web schedules are to be used as a reference. Changes may occur from time to time. The arena shall maintain the most current official game schedules.
TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION:
The facility management reserves the right to terminate an individual's and team's participation at the facility for violation of the facility policies.
FORFEITURES:
Forfeiture will be incurred if a team has failed to field the minimum number of players within 15 minutes into the game.
A team forfeiting a game(s) during any one season will be subject to the following fines:
1st Forfeit - $15.00 fine
2nd Forfeit - $30.00 fine
3rd Forfeit - Termination of team participation from the season and loss of re-registration priority.
Fines for forfeitures must be paid prior to a team continuing the season schedule. Teams incurring forfeitures during a season shall not be eligible for registration discount in the following season. If both teams forfeit, then no points will be awarded.
PROTEST:
Intention to file a protest must be noted in writing immediately following the game. A formal written protest must be submitted to Soccer Orlando within 48 hours after the end of the game. ONLY A VIOLATION OF THE LAWS OF THE GAME, RULES OR GUIDELINES OF THE FACILITY AS PUBLISHED ARE MATTERS FOR PROTEST. VIDEO TAPE WILL NOT BE VIEWED AS EVIDENCE IN A PROTEST. Protestations regarding fielding of illegal players must be brought to the attention of the game officials prior to the suspected player(s) leaving the field of play.
FIRST AID:
The facility has a limited first-aid kit. It shall be the responsibility of each team to maintain their own first-aid kit for treatment of their players.