CIYSL League
Format & Rules
I. League Games
A.
Scheduling
B.
Cancellations
C.
Rescheduling
D.
Game Results
E.
Forfeiture
F.
Paying Referees
G.
Hosting Site Responsibilities
H.
League Standings
I.
League Awards
II.
Officials Guidelines
A.
Referee System
B.
Prior to the Game
C.
Issuing Red Cards
D.
Substitution Rules
E.
Game Format
F.
Referee Fee Schedule
G.
Weather Issues
H.
Filing a Referee Incident Report
III.
League Registration
A.
League Registration for Teams
B.
IYSA Roster & ID Cards
C.
Tournament Team Only Registration
D.
Player Add/Drop
E.
Insurance Injury Claims
IV.
Player Guidelines
A.
Focus
B.
Conduct
V.
Coach, Team Manager & Parent Guidelines
A.
Focus
B.
Conduct
VI.
Club & Team Guidelines
A.
Risk Management Program
B.
Payment of Fees & Fines
C.
Goal Safety
VII.
League Fees
A.
Registration
B.
Add/Drop processing
VIII.
Incident Reports, Fines & Appeals
A.
Filing a Team Incident Report
B.
Fines
C.
CIYSL Appeals Committee
IX.
Myth or Truth?
X.
Definitions
CIYSL
League Format & Rules
Central Illinois Youth Soccer League
games are auspiciously sanctioned by the IYSA and USYSA. Therefore, the
CIYSL games MUST BE PLAYED in accordance with FIFA-USSF “Laws of the
Game”.
I. League Games
A.
Scheduling
·
Call for Teams –
Every team must
submit a
Call for Teams form
to the CIYSL Office by the 3rd Sunday in July for the
Fall Season and the 3rd Sunday in January for the Spring
Season along with a check for the full team fee (League fee).
Failure to submit this form by the required due date will result in the
team’s ineligibility for participation in that season. The previously
allowed grace period up to the date of the Scheduling Meeting no longer
exists.
·
Schedule Meeting - The
scheduling meetings are held the 1st Sunday in August for the Fall
Season and the 1st Sunday in February for the Spring Season unless
otherwise posted (see CIYSL Calendar for actual dates). These meetings
should be attended by all Club DOCs, Independent Team Coaches, or a
designated representative. New league rules, guidelines, and preliminary
schedules will be discussed. Schedule change requests are allowed up to
midnight of the following day via email to the league office.
·
Final Game Schedules –
Final game schedules will be set and communicated by noon the Wednesday
after the Scheduling Meeting. Official schedules will be posted on the
CIYSL website and emailed to the attendees of the Scheduling Meeting.
·
Schedule Changes –
Any alternations
to the game schedules after the stated deadline will require a
League fee
per change. This fee must be paid when the scheduling request is made.
Exceptions to this rule are for stated
qualifying reasons only. A
Game Rescheduling Report
must be completed and sent to the CIYSL office when the reschedule dates
are set. This form can be emailed to the league office and a copy sent
along with the rescheduling fee via mail. The League Office must be
notified if the teams cannot agree on a date and time to reschedule.
All games must be played prior to the published official end of season.
·
Play all Games -
Each team is
required to play all scheduled League games in each Spring/Fall season.
Any teams who do not complete their schedule may be assessed a
League fine
for each unplayed game, be place in “Bad
Standing”, and possibly forfeit their ability to play in IYSA
State Cup.
·
League Game Day -
CIYSL recognizes
Sunday as the official day for league play. If agreed upon by all teams
in the age division, league games can be rescheduled to be played over a
Saturday/Sunday weekend or during a week day.
·
Start and Finish times -
League games could
set to start as early as 10:00 am and finish as late as sunset. No game
should be scheduled to complete later that 9:00 pm if lighted fields are
available,
·
Break time between matches -
A
minimum of 45 minutes should be allowed between games if teams play two
matches in one day. Coaches need to keep in mind the health and
abilities of their players at all times.
·
Friendly Games –
Friendly games can
be scheduled with any state sanctioned league team. Team cannot
schedule friendly games against “Tournament Only” teams, US Club only
teams, or recreational teams. In order to comply with IYSA rules, and
ensure proper insurance coverage to protect the team and owning club, an
Application
to Host Friendly Games must be submitted to the IYSA
Office.
B.
Cancellations
·
Season End - All league games must be completed by
the official end of season as published in the season Calendar.
·
Failure to Show - A team that fails to show for a
scheduled league game, and does not provide “Sufficient
Notification” to both the opposing team(s) coach/manager and hosting
site coordinator will be assessed a
League fine and full
Referee fees for each game missed where referees were scheduled and in
attendance. Failure to remit the fee to the hosting site coordinator or
referee assignor within two weeks of the match may result in the team
being placed in “Bad
Standing” by the league. The hosting site coordinator or referee
assignor should see the money is either paid to the schedule referees or
refunded to the team that paid them at the site.
·
Reasons for cancellations (for inclement weather) -
The Hosting Site Coordinator can cancel some or all of the games scheduled
for a day due to inclement weather or because of field conditions. This
cancellation can be done with the aid of weather forecasting.
Notification to all scheduled team coach/managers and referees is the
responsibility of the Hosting Site Coordinator and should be done no later
than 3 hours prior to the start of the first game. A Head Referee may
shorten or cancel a game due to inclement weather.
·
Reasons for cancellations (other than weather) - A
team can cancel a game after giving “Proper
Notification” for “Qualifying
Reasons”. Teams that are short players for any reasons does not
warrant canceling or rescheduling of a scheduled league games. These
games should be played as stated on the schedule or may be deemed
forfeited and League
fines assessed.
C.
Rescheduling
·
Rescheduling Responsibility -
Rescheduling the
game is the responsibility of the team who cancelled it. A
Game Rescheduling Report
should be submitted to the CIYSL office prior to the game being played.
See “Scheduling Games” section for details.
·
Team Availability -
“Reasonable
Availability” must be maintained by both teams to play and can not
conflict with scheduled State Cup games or registered tournaments.
·
Alternate Game Day - CIYSL recognizes Sunday as the
official day for league play, however, games may be made-up during any day
within the current season if agreed upon by both team coaches.
D.
Game Results
·
Post Game Reporting
- Every team should report their game scores to the League Office within
7 days of the game day. The
Game Reporting form
should be used to report the game results along with red card
infractions, player injuries, or any other incidents that may require
League Office attention
·
Game Results Deadline
– Any game results
not submitted prior to the end of November in the Fall Season and the
end of June is the Spring Season, will not be represented in the final
league standings.
E.
Forfeiture
·
Declaring forfeit -
Individual
coaches, teams, or clubs cannot declare forfeits. If a game is not
played as scheduled, please submit and “Incident Report” to the League
Office where a decision will be made regarding a game forfeiture and
possible assessment of League
fines.
·
Late Show - The home team has 15 minutes from the
scheduled kick-off time to field a team (minimum of 7 players) and an away
team has 30 minutes from the scheduled kick-off time to field a team
(minimum of 7 players)
F.
Paying Referees
·
Referee Payment - Referees are to be paid before the
start of each game in accordance with the
Referee Fee Schedule. It is suggested that the payment be made in
cash in denominations that are easily split amongst each licensed
participant. These fees are split between the two teams in attendance.
See “League Game Rescheduling” for information regarding referee fees if a
team does not show for a scheduled game.
·
Missing Referees - When an Assistant Referee is
missing the payment of fees does not change. The Center and one
Assistant still get paid as indicated on the
Referee Fee Schedule. A parent or spectator may be asked to monitor
sidelines for the Center Referee if agreed upon by both coaches; this
person should not be paid. A carded IYSA player may also be assigned
assistant referee responsibility if agreed upon by both coaches; this
person should be paid in accordance with the fee schedule. The extent of
responsibilities assigned to these replacements is at the discretion of
the Center Referee.
·
Excessive Referee Fees - Any fee in excess of the
stated
Referee Fee Schedule, are to be paid by the host team/club. This does
not include friendly/pick up games that are not league scheduled. Any
additional fees that a team/club may want to pay (travel expenses) are at
the discretion of the local team/club.
G.
Hosting Team Responsibilities
·
Field Preparation – The Host Coordinator is
responsible for acquiring fields to play all games scheduled at their
site. This person should have the fields set up for team warm-up
45 minutes prior to the start of each game.
·
Referee Assignor - Referee assignment is the
responsibility of the Hosting Site Coordinator but the assignments must be
made by a licensed assignor.
H.
League Standings
·
Points -
Points for U11
through U19 groups are awarded based upon reported game results
·
3 points for a win
·
1 point for a tie
·
0 points for a loss
·
Forfeits – A forfeited game will be recorded as a 5-0
win for the non-forfeiting team and will award 3 points.
·
Loss of a team - If a team folds during the course of
the league season, all games (played or not) will be recorded as 0-1 loss
to that team and points will be adjusted to the opponents accordingly.
·
Tie breakers - Tie breakers in league standings are
settled:
·
Head to Head competition
·
Least number of goals against for league games
·
Goal difference for league games
I.
League Awards
·
Awards –
League Awards for
1st and 2nd place teams, U11 through U19, will be
awarded based upon Final League Standings.
II.
Officials Guidelines
A.
Referee System
·
3 Person System - CIYSL supports the position of the
IYSA, USYSA and USSF in regards to the referee system used in the CIYSL
sanctioned games. A three person system is the only recognized system. It
is the CIYSL position that all league and sanctioned games should be
covered by a three person referee system. A two person system is NOT
recognized by the league. A three person system is either three certified
referees or a center certified referee and two club lines persons.
B.
Prior to the Game
·
Arrive 20 Minutes Prior to game time
·
Inspect the field for debris, proper goal safety, and
proper net installation
·
Collect cards from coach/manager
·
Compare ID Card photo to each player
·
Keep cards until end of match
·
Return cards to coach/manager
·
Inspect Players equipment
C.
Issuing Red Cards
·
Issued in 1st Game – If a Red card is
issued during the first game of a “Double Header”, the Center Referee
should keep the card or pass it on to the Center Referee of the next
game. The card can be returned to the team coach or manager after the
second game has completed. A
Referee Incident Report should be
filed with the CIYSL office at the end of the day.
·
Issued in 2nd Game – If a Red card is issued
during the second game of a "Double Header", the Center Referee should
keep the card and mail the card to the CIYSL Office within 24 hours. A
Referee Incident Report
should be filed with the CIYSL office at the end of the day.
D.
Substitution Rules
·
Substitutions – A team coach can make substitutions,
with the consent of the Center Referee, at the following times:
·
Prior to a throw-in in your favor
·
Prior to a goal kick, by either team
·
After a goal, by either team
·
After an injury, by either team, when the referee stops play
·
At half time
·
Restrictions – There are no restrictions as to the
number of substitutions during a game but permission may be refused at the
discretion of the Center Referee.
E.
Game Format
·
Game Length – The game
length can be shortened due to threatening
weather or for extremely warm temperatures or high humidity. The
Center Referee can call water breaks during each half to allow for
re-hydration at their discretion.
|
Age Group |
Game
Length |
Ball
Size |
Players |
Suggested Field Size (yds) |
Suggested Goal Size (ft) |
|
U17, U18, U19 |
35 min. halves |
5 |
11 v 11 |
70 x 120 |
8 x 24 |
|
U15, U16 |
30 min. halves |
5 |
11 v 11 |
70 x 120 |
8 x 24 |
|
U13, U14 |
30 min. halves |
5 |
11 v 11 |
65 x 120 |
8 x 24 |
|
U12 |
25 min. halves |
4 |
9 v 9 |
50-60 x
80-90 |
6-7 x
18-21 |
|
U11 |
25 min. halves |
4 |
8 v 8 |
50-60 x
80-90 |
6-7 x
18-21 |
|
U10 |
25 min. halves |
4 |
8 v 8 |
40-50 x
70-80 |
6-7 x
18-21 |
|
U8, U9 |
25 min. halves |
4 |
6 v 6 |
34-45 x
45-60 |
6-7 x
18-21 |
* Game lengths of 35 minutes are to be used for league games where two
games by the same team on the same day are to be played. If all teams
are scheduled to play only one game on that day, these times are to be
used:
*U13-U15 is 35 minutes
*U15-U16 is 40 minutes
*U17 and above is 45 minutes.
F.
Referee Fee Schedule
·
Missing Referees - When an Assistant Referee is
missing the payment of fees does not change. The Center and one
Assistant still get paid as indicated on the Referee Fee Schedule (see
below). A parent or spectator may be asked to monitor sidelines for the
Center Referee if agreed upon by both coaches; this person should not be
paid. A carded IYSA player may also be assigned assistant referee
responsibility if agreed upon by both coaches; this person should be paid
in accordance with the fee schedule. The extent of responsibilities
assigned to these replacements is at the discretion of the Center Referee.
·
Referee Fees – There will be no alteration to referee
fees when games times have been shortened.. If a game is cancelled
without
sufficient notification, except due to inclement weather conditions,
referees should be paid by the hosting site. The Hosting Site Coordinator
can submit a Team Incident
form to the CIYSL Appeals Committee to request
reimbursement of fees from the team at fault.
·
Referee Payment - See “Paying
Referees” for more information of how payments are made for scheduled
games.
|
Age Group |
Center Ref |
Asst. Ref |
Asst. Ref |
Total |
Per Team |
|
Academy |
$20 |
$0 |
$0 |
$20 |
$10 |
|
U10, U11, U12 |
$26 |
$20 |
$20 |
$66 |
$33 |
|
U13, U14 |
$36 |
$25 |
$25 |
$86 |
$43 |
|
U15,
U16 |
$50 |
$30 |
$30 |
$110 |
$55 |
|
U17,
U18, U19 |
$50 |
$30 |
$30 |
$110 |
$55 |
G.
Weather Issues
·
Reasons - Game lengths can be shortened due to severe
weather with the approval of both coaches and the Center Referee. Games
should be shortened, cancelled or postponed for the following reasons:
·
Lightning
·
Heavy Rain or Hail
·
Tornado Warning
·
Suspended Games - Games suspended for lightning may
resume only after 30 minutes have past since the last sighting.
·
Canceling Games - The Hosting Site Coordinator may
cancel games the day before or the morning of the games due to pending
weather conditions. There is no expectation of referee payment when this
occurs.
H.
Filing a Referee Incident Report
·
Threats - If you are threatened, either physically or
verbally, notify the League Office with in 48 hours of the incident(s) and
file a Referee Incident
Report.
·
Terminating Games – If you are forced to terminate a
league game due to player, coach or parent conduct, file a written
Referee Incident Report
of the incident(s) to the League Office within 48 hours.
·
Red Card Reporting – Red Card Violations
should all be reported to the CIYSL Office by using a
Referee Incident Report.
III.
League Registration
A.
League Registration for Teams
·
Age Group Chart
-
http://www.iysa.org/web/agegroups.html
·
On-Line Registration
– The registration of teams on-line was implemented over the Winter of
2006/2007. All teams registering with CIYSL must register using the
following link:
https://ssl.hammersoccer.com/CIYSL/ClubLogin.asp. When you have
completed the entry of team, players, and coaches information club on
the submit button to send to the CIYSL office. Your team will not be
officially registered until all the required forms are received.
·
Forms –
The following are the required forms
to register a team
§
USYSA Player Cards for
each player –signed with picture attached for each player
§
Photo-Copy of IYSA
Medical Release & Liability Waiver forms – completed and signed by
parent or guardian for each player
§
Photo-Copy of Certified
Birth Certificate for any new player
§
Check for
League Registration Fee
– clubs may pay for all associated teams at one time and therefore not
remit a payment with each team registration.
·
Mail
– These
forms should be mailed to the CIYSL Office for processing. An official
roster copy will be available on-line once CIYSL has completed their
review. The laminated player cards will be returned to the coach once
processed.
Originals –
Keep Originals
of IYSA Medical Release & Liability Wavier forms for tournament
registration.
B.
IYSA Roster and ID Cards
·
Player Cards are required in order to play.
If the team is
newly formed at the Player Cards have not been received by the CIYSL
Registrar in time for the game, a photo copy of the Player Cards will
suffice. This exception should not occur beyond the first scheduled
league game.
·
Team coach/manager should have the copy of the IYSA Roster and Player ID
Cards
in their possession at every sanctioned game. If a team does not have
these items at every League game, the Hosting Coordinator should report
this incident on the
Game Reporting form.
C.
Tournament Team Only Registration
·
Registration -
Registration for
Tournament only teams is done through the IYSA Office in Arlington
Heights. See the IYSA website for forms, requirements and fees.
·
Limitations -
State Cup
competition, friendly games and league games are not allowed for Teams
not registered with an IYSA League.
D.
Player Add/Drop
·
New Players –
If a new player is
added to the team once the roster is set an entry must be made on-line
to the team roster. A Player card must include a picture,
required
signature, and $10 fee submitted to the CIYSL Registrar after the on-line entry
is made. The laminated card will be returned to the team. A new team
roster can be printed once all information is received at the CIYSL
Office and the player has been officially accepted. See league fees for
the player add processing fee.
·
ID Cards –
If a player is
being dropped from a team’s roster the player card must be returned to
the league office after the player is removed form the on-line team
roster. A new team roster can be printed once the information is
received at the CIYSL Office and the player removal has been officially
accepted.
·
Guest Players -
Guest players for
league games are prohibited due to liability constraints. All players
must have required player card to play.
E.
Insurance Injury Claims
·
Insurance – Each IYSA registered player has Accident
Insurance which provides coverage encompassing all IYSA sanctioned events.
·
Injury Claim – A club or parent can submit a claim
for an injury by obtaining and completing an
IYSA Insurance Claim Form. This form
must be sent to the CIYSL Registrar for signature.
·
Injuring Reporting – All injuries occurring during
league games should be reported by the Hosting Team Coordinator to
the CIYSL Office. These incidents can be reported on the Game Reporting
form.
IV.
Player Guidelines
A.
Focus
·
Sportsmanship – Players are required to conduct
themselves at all times with respect for their teammates, opposing team
members, coaches, referees, and spectators.
B.
Conduct
·
Red Card for Violet Conduct - If a player receives a
Red Card for fighting, the player is suspended for the next (4) league
games – NO EXCEPTION. If the “Red Card” is received at the last league
game of the season, the suspension will carry over to the next playing
season until the suspension is served. This suspension is assessed in
addition to a League
fine.
·
Fine - If a fine is assessed, it must be paid in full
before that person is allowed to attend another sanctioned event.
·
Reporting Incident - Player ID Cards must be sent to
the League Office with a written
Referee Incident Report. A local team
or referees are not to hold the card(s).
·
Red Card for Non-Violent Conduct – If a player
receives a “Red Card” for an offense other than fighting, that
player is suspended for the next scheduled league game.
·
Reporting Incident – Player ID Cards must be sent to
the League Office with a written report. A local team or the referees are
not to hold the card(s). EXCEPTION: If the “Red Card” was issued in the
first game of a double header, hold the card until after the second game,
then return the card; however, a written
Referee Incident Report must still be
filed.
V.
Coach, Team Manager & Parent Guidelines
A.
Focus
·
Motivation – Be a good Role Model. The primary focus
of youth soccer is the development of the players, not just from a skill
standpoint but also from a personal standpoint. Each adult should
encourage sportsmanship and respect at all times. Children learn by
watching the adults around them. Keep in mind calls made by the referee
are at their discretion based upon the site of vision which may be
different than what is seen from the coaches or parents angle. Treat all
game officials as if they are a member of your family. No one deserves to
be treated poorly in front of others for doing the best they can.
·
Rule Adherence – Coaches, Team Managers and Parents
are required to know and follow all CIYSL guidelines, IYSA Rules and FIFA
Laws of the game.
B.
Conduct
·
Red Card for Violent Conduct – If a Coach or Parent
is issued a “Red Card” before during or after a game for physical or
verbal abuse of another parent, player, coach, or official, that person
must remove themselves from the playing site and may be subject to
sanctions, including a fine and temporary or permanent suspension from all
CISYL and IYSA events.
·
Fine – If a fine is assessed, it must be paid in full
before that person is allowed to attend another sanctioned event.
·
Reporting Incident – The referee issuing the card
must file a written Referee
Incident Report with the CIYSL Office regarding this
offense.
·
Red Card for Non-Violent Conduct – If a Coach or
Parent is issued a “Red Card” before during or after a game for an offense
other the Violent Conduct, that person must remove themselves from the
playing site and serve a 1 game suspension. This person may also be
subject to sanctions, including a fine and temporary or permanent
suspension from all CISYL and IYSA events.
·
Fine – If a fine is assessed, it must be paid in full
before that person is allowed to attend another sanctioned event.
·
Reporting Incident – The referee issuing the card
must file a written Referee
Incident Report with the CIYSL Office regarding this
offense.
·
Game Ejections – A Coach or Parent may be ejected
from a game without a red card. Frequent ejections could lead to suspense
from further games.
VI.
Club & Team Guidelines
A.
Risk Management Program
·
Rule - All CIYSL registered teams will adhere to the
Risk Management Program identified by the US Soccer Federation (Rule 4044)
and US Youth Soccer (By-law 214, Section 2).
·
Requirement – Club Board of Directors, Club Directors
of Coaching, Club trainers, team coaches, team assistant coaches, team
managers must complete an IYSA Risk Management Disclosure form (see Forms
& Procedures on the IYSA website).
·
Background Checks – All club and independent teams
are responsible for running background checks and submitting findings to
CIYSL immediately following the appointment of any person identified as
having contact with players under the age of 19 as of August 1st
of the current seasonal year.
·
Instructions on how to obtain a Background check can be
found on the IYSA website.
B.
Payment of Fees and Fines
·
Clubs are expected to follow up to make sure all
League fees
and if applicable assessed
League fines are paid. Failure to
submit payment could result in an individual team or the entire club being
placed in “Bad
Standing”.
C. Goal
Safety
·
Rule – All teams registered with CIYSL are required
to follow the Goal Safety Policy as documented in the IYSA Rules (Rule
021-A).
·
Reporting - Each Club and Independent Team is
required to report their adherence procedures to the Goal Safety Policy on
an annual basis.
VII.
League Fees
A.
Registration
·
Registration Fee – A
League fee is set annually by the
IYSA and CIYSL for each player or team registering with the league and
state. This fee should be submitted with the
Call for Teams form but can be
submitted by the associated Club as a total by September 1st
for fall teams and by April 1st for spring teams. All fees are
payable to CIYSL.
B.
Add/Drop processing
·
Add/Drop Fee – Add/Drop forms must be submitted to
add players or removed existing players to a team’s roster once the
official IYSA Roster has been processed. A
League fee must be submitted with
the form before processing will take place. All fees are payable to
CIYSL.
VIII.
Team Incident Reports, Fines & Appeals
A.
Filing a Team Incident Report
·
Reasons - Team Incident report can be filed with the
CIYSL office for any type of complaint including but not limited to:
·
Unsafe or poor field conditions
·
Poor Conduct by referees, coaches, players, or parents
·
Violation of CIYSL or IYSA rules
·
Timing - An incident report to complain about a team,
coach or player should be filed within a week of the event. All incident
reports must be filed by the end of December for the fall season and by
the end of July for the spring season.
·
Content - All reports should contain only the facts
of the problem/incident and should be void of anyone’s personal opinions
about the people involved.
·
Investigation - All reports will be reviewed by the
CIYSL Appeal Committee based on the merits of the information provided.
All parties involved (including a parent, if a player is involved) will be
contacted to provide their version of the facts.
·
Review - At the next CIYSL Board meeting each
incident report will be reviewed and a decision will be made to assess
fees, fines, or any other type of reprimand deemed necessary to address
the situation.
B.
Fines
·
If
League fines are assessed for any reason, the Club, Team,
or Parent will be notified via letter indicating the CIYSL Board decision.
·
Payment is due to the CIYSL office as indicated on the
letter in order to prevent a
Bad Standing situation.
·
League
Fines for Red Cards assessed for a violent act are due
prior to the Coach, Parent or Player participating in the next CIYSL or
IYSA game or event. These fines should be collected by the Hosting Site
Coordinator and submitted to the CIYSL office along with an Incident
Report.
C.
CIYSL Appeals Committee
·
A Club, Team, or Parent can appeal a CIYSL Board decision to
the IYSA. See IYSA website for instructions.
IX.
Myth or Truth?
·
I can move a player from team to team in order to have
enough players to play a league game.
Truth:
With the use of “club cards” a player belonging to a recognized CIYSL club
can play for multiple teams in order to provide enough players to play a
league game or in order to give a player the opportunity to play at a
higher, more suitable level of play.
·
I can move a player from team to team in order to be more
competitive at a league game.
Myth:
The purpose of the “club cards” is to provide enough players to play a
league game or in order to give a player the opportunity to play at a
higher, more suitable level of play. Moving players from team to team
just be more competitive defeats the purpose of the rule.
·
I can move a player from team to team for tournament
purposes without counting them as a guest player.
Myth:
You will have to contact the tournament to see if they accept the
movement of players within a club or if they would consider these players
as guest players.
·
If I don’t have enough players and I can cancel the league
games and reschedule them.
Myth:
A league game can only be cancelled due to weather
or State Cup scheduled game.
·
If one of my away games is cancelled then I don’t have to
travel to a site for just one league game.
Myth:
The team is still expected to travel for the single game. An additional
game can be added as a friendly game or in order to reschedule a
previously cancelled game. Notification to the CIYSL office is required.
·
Since the IYSA only requires 4 completed league games in
order to play in State Cup we can forfeit the other 4 games in my schedule
without penalty.
Myth:
As a CIYSL registered team you must play all schedule league games.
Failure to do so will result in fines assessed to the team which must be
played prior to the team’s participation in the next CIYSL or IYSA
sanctioned event.
X.
CIYSL Definitions:
Bad Standing – Depending on the severity
of the offense, Bad Standing could include suspension from League Play and
suspension from Tournament Play.
Proper
Notification – Contacting the Coach or Team Manager
of each of the teams scheduled as well as the Hosting Site
Coordinator.
Qualifying
Reasons – The following is an acceptable list of qualifying
reasons for league game conflicts and canceling a scheduled league game.
·
Team participation in State Cup
·
Threatening or Inclement Weather
Sufficient
Notification – No later than the Wednesday just prior to the scheduled
game day.
Reasonable
Availability –Teams must reasonably make themselves available to
reschedule league games. Un-reasonable requests include a conflict with
an IYSA sanctioned tournament where the team has been accepted to
participate or a State Cup scheduled game. If the teams cannot come to an
agreement the CIYSL Game Scheduler may dictate a game date and time and if
the game is not played determine a winner by forfeiture.
