Leagues Rules * 7v7
The purpose of the NYC Soccer Collective’s Soccer League is to provide women and men, ranging in skill levels from beginning to advanced, with an opportunity to play competitive soccer in a safe, friendly, environment. All participating teams and players are expected to emphasize good sportsmanship and teamwork. Un-sportsmanlike conduct, verbal and physical assault, rough or dangerous play will not be tolerated and should be reported.
THE RULES –
7v7 COED PARTICULARS
- 7v7 Teams may have a MAXIMUM of 4 men* on the field as field players.
*(does not include goalkeeper) - ("field players" excludes the goalkeeper)
You may not play with more than the maximum men on the field as field players under any circumstances. - Generally you’ll have 2 women on the field * however there is no maximum of women on the field.
- You may play with more than 2 women. You may also play with less than 2 women but you may not have more than the maximum men on the field as field players under any circumstances * so if you play with less than 2 women your team will play down players.
- Keeper may be male or female and does not count toward MAXIMUM or MINIMUM gender restrictions.
(ie: if the keeper is female, teams still may not have more than the maximum men playing on the field as field players)
THE BASICS
Rosters are due by 5pm BEFORE THE 1st SEASON GAME (invite players and all players must accept team invite).
ALL PLAYERS MUST BE FULLY REGISTERED (invited and accepted team invite)
Here is a page with instructions on inviting your players: https://opensports.net/blog/create-and-send-invite-codes-for-teammates-to-register-for-your-team-web
Rosters are frozen 24 hours prior to your 7th regular league game of the season.
(prior to your team’s 7th game of regular league play - generally two games before any playoffs, semi-finals, finals)
Roster maximum is 12 (for 7v7)
(ie: if there are only 8 players on a team roster, the team is limited to 8 players maximum in a game).
Only REGISTERED PLAYERS are eligible for Playoff/Finals.
CAPTAINS and CO-Captains should read the Captain’s Corner page for instructions (link under Headlines on the home page)
No slide tackling, period. Clean slide tackles are NOT an exception to this rule.
This includes the goalie, who may slide to make a save, but may not slide feet-first to tackle a player possessing the ball.
Players may slide to intercept the ball only when there are no other players nearby.
If a team does not have 4 rostered players by halftime it is considered a scrimmage and a forfeit win to the opponent.
FIFA RULE REMINDERS
It is not legal for the goalkeeper to pick up or touch with his/her hands a ball intentionally kicked or passed to him by a teammate. This means that any ball intentionally directed by a teammate’s foot to a place where the goalkeeper can play it, may not be touched by the keeper’s hands. Keeper may play it with any other part of his body, but not with his/her hands. If the teammate plays the ball with some other part of the body, other than the feet (e.g. headers, etc.), then the goalkeeper is allowed to pick up the ball. In addition, if the ball comes to the goalkeeper, having been last played unintentionally or is a deflection by a teammate’s foot, the goalkeeper may pick the ball up.
The goalkeeper may not pick up or touch with his/her hands any ball that is thrown to him via a throw in. The goalie may use his/her feet, but may not pick the ball up with his/her hands.
"Possession", in terms of a goalie having control and possession of the ball is defined as the goalie having a single finger on the ball. If the goalie is touching the ball it is out of play, and you should not challenge for it.
DISCIPLINE
Two Yellow Cards in one game = Red Card, Ejection from game
Foul and Abusive Language Against Opponent or Referee = Red Card, Ejection from game
Serious Foul or Dangerous Play = Red Card, Ejection from game and field area
Violent Conduct (Directed at Anyone) =
Red Card, Ejection from game and field area + One (1) Game suspension.
FIGHTS: Fighting is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by NYC Soccer Collective. Any players involved in a fight will be immediately red-carded and will be suspended from the league at minimum Two (2) Seasons – and possibly for longer and/or life at the discretion of the league. If more than two players are involved in a fight, the game will be ended, both teams will record a loss, and any/all players involved will receive a red card and suspension.
FAIR PLAY: Players and spectators are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike manner. Unsportsmanlike behavior on or off the field by players, fans, or coaches can result in red cards for the offending player or the captain of the associated team.
YELLOW CARD: A player receiving a yellow card must leave the field of play. Any Yellow carded player shall return after 2 minutes with the referee’s permission. The team plays down a player during these 2 minutes.
RED CARD: Any individual receiving a red card must leave the game immediately after being issued the red card. If the red card is issued due to violence the player must leave the field area / courtyard immediately. The team may not replace the red-carded player in the game and must play short for the remainder of the game.
Yes, this league has highly competitive games each week - but please play clean with your opponents - being the champions feels oh so good - but it certainly isn’t worth potential injuries to players which may result in a lifetime of knee problems - or a player appearing at work with a broken arm or black eye (…or what have you).
FORFEITS
DO NOT FORFEIT. Forfeits are not fair to your opponent. Forfeits are 5-0 to the winner.
Click NEED PLAYERS in the upper left menu under CONTENTS for instructions on requesting help with players.
We advise showing up if you have any # of players available.
If a team does not have 4 (for 7v7) roster players in a game it is considered a scrimmage and a forfeit win to the opponent.
Teams must alert the league of a forfeit by 3:00pm or minimum or 4 hours before kickoff (whichever is greater).
Teams who forfeit prior to the deadline will be fined $50 per forfeit, which must be paid within 48 hours, or may be dropped from the current season (with no refund).
Teams who forfeit after the deadline will be fined $100 per forfeit, which must be paid within 48 hours, or may be dropped from the current season (with no refund).
Teams with excessive forfeits may be dropped from the current season and will not be allowed to register for future seasons.
Teams who forfeit the first game of the season may be dropped and replaced with a team from the waiting list.
RINGERS
Exception if you have more than 4 (for 7v7) or 6 (for 9v9) roster MEN available and need to bring in ringer females in order to have 3 females.
If this is the case write to the league for details and clarification.
IF ANY RINGER / MAXIMUM PLAYER RULES ARE BROKEN THE TEAM WILL HAVE GOALS TAKEN AWAY FROM THE SCORE for each extra player OR the team will lose by forfeit, decision is at the discretion of the league and/or referee.
(unless a division is specifically noted as COMPETITIVE than it is an OPEN division)
ADD/DROP
If someone on your team has paid and drops out completely (meaning they will not play again in the season) – someone may permanently take their place on the roster for the remainder of the season. A player who has been dropped from the roster may not be added back to the roster in the same season.
For any ADD / DROPS - fill out this form http://goo.gl/forms/rMllMbSCkr .
YOUR roster is frozen 24 hours prior to your 7th regular league game of the season.
(prior to your team’s 7th game of regular league play - generally two or three games before any playoffs, semi-finals, finals)
COLORS/SHIRTS
ALL TEAMS MUST WEAR THEIR OFFICIAL LEAGUE SHIRTS.they may wear a shirt or pinnie that is the CORRECT color and shade for the team.
(ie: if a team is NAVY a Royal or Light blue shirt is not appropriate)
If there is any writing on it of any kind, it must be worn inside out.
If there is a team with a jersey color that is close to your team’s color you should plan to bring white shirts for that game date. If you’re not aware of which teams have colors close to your own, write and ask.
It is also difficult for refs to make accurate calls when teams aren't UNIFORM and distinct.
BALLS
Please do not remove balls from the ball bag. These are game balls and not for warming up.
Teams must bring their own balls for warm up purposes.
We lose too many balls each season to let balls out before the games.
PLAYOFF / FINALS
Playoff Finals will be played among the top 4 teams in each division if teams have had 7 regular league games in the season.
When there are 2 groups in a division, the top two teams in each group will play each other in the playoff/finals.
Group A 1st place vs. Group B 2nd place / Group B 1st place vs. Group A 2nd place -- the winners of the semifinals playing a final game directly following the semi-finals.
(prior to your team’s 7th game of regular league play - generally two or three games before any playoffs, semi-finals, finals)
Teams who have not entered a full roster prior to the deadline (24 hours prior to their 7th league game of the season) are not eligible for championship playoffs.
Teams who FORFEIT their final game of the season are not eligible to participate in Playoff/Finals.
IF your team is short for your final league game we strongly suggest contacting the league to help you pick up additional players.
Possible exception if you have more than 4 (for 7v7) roster MEN available and need to bring in ringer females in order to have 3 females. Or if you need to bring in a sub Goalkeeper.
If either is the case contact the league for details and clarification.
FIRST AID
Unfortunately due to Parks Dept required liability insurance limitations, Referees and Field Staff are unable to provide first aid supplies and are not authorized to administer any type of first aid.
Captains and Teams should make sure they carry first aid kits including ice packs if they wish to have them available.
Teams and players can purchase cold packs online via Amazon or EpicSoccer.com
Neither private or city parks are able to provide ice or first aid.
CAPTAINS and Co-Captains
Captains and Co-Captains are responsible for making sure the players on their team understand and are familiar with league rules.
On the first night they are responsible for getting all players to sign the team waiver/release form.
Finding out in advance if all your players are available for games and if you will require ringers to have a full squad.
Making sure your roster is up to date and filling out an ADD / DROP form any time a player is added or dropped to/from the roster.
Checking the schedule and informing your team of the opponent, Time/Date, and field locations of your games.
Making sure that your team sets up next to the field you are scheduled to play on.
Making sure your team is ready for kickoff at game time.
Distributing shirts and making sure all teammates and ringers are wearing the correct color.
If your team is scheduled to play a team of a similar color making sure teammates bring white shirts to play in.
Reporting game scores and team scorers each week via your team page.
(for instructions click the Captains / Co-Captains on the home page )
Making sure any ringers who are not registered in the league sign waiver forms and are aware of, understand and participate by all league rules and regulations.
REMINDERS for all teams and players
We are always on a tight schedule & games must run as scheduled!
As you know, as soccer players, the ball is not out until it has fully crossed the line, which means that if you’re walking on the line you’re in the field of play for both sides.
The leagues who hold the permits before our games have complained about players entering the field before their games/practices are finished.
Especially the Baseball coaches who are concerned for your safety due to renegade balls played by little leaguers! |
ALL TEAMS – please check the schedule, know which pitch you are playing on and set up your camp/deposit your stuff near the pitch you will be playing on. We are losing a good amount of time waiting for teams to relocate their belongings to the appropriate pitches.
PLEASE NOTE on the schedule any nights you are playing a team wearing a color similar to your own.
Teams should plan on bringing white shirts (or another alternative color) on a night when you are playing a team wearing a color close to your own.
ALL TEAMS AND PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING, UNDERSTANDING AND ABIDING BY ALL RULES AND LEAGUE POLICIES. |
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