rules and regulations

Preface

The following rules and regulations are set forth by the Coeur d’Alene Adult Soccer Club (the Club).  The goal of the Club is to provide an opportunity for adults to take part in an organized and structured athletic program, enabling participants to achieve a sense of personal enjoyment and helping to promote a healthy lifestyle. In order to achieve this goal, it is imperative that all participants become familiar with the information contained in this document. 

With the exceptions noted below, games will be officiated by FIFA standards. Club rules are reviewed with the team managers during pre-season meetings. Managers are responsible for informing their players of all club rules.

1. Team Rosters and player cards

1.1. Prior to the game’s scheduled start time, the team manager will provide the center referee with either an official team roster or CDAASC player cards.

1.2. Official rosters are generated via idahoadult.affinitysports.com. The game day roster includes the following information for each team member:

• First name, 
• Last name, 
• Birth date, 
• Player photo

If a team plays with a non-rostered player, the guest player must provide their Club player card (see 2.2 Guest Player). If a team has a player play that is not on the roster and does not have a valid player card, the game will be declared a forfeit and the player will be subject to suspension. 

1.3. Team rosters must have a minimum of 17 players and no more than 25 players.

1.4. If the team does not have a roster, the team may provide CDAASC player cards instead.  When using player cards, cards must be available for each player in a team’s lineup prior to the start of each game. Player cards must be issued and approved by the Club. Player card for each player will be collected by the referee prior to the match.

2. THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS/Guest Players

2.1. Minimum age, gender and substitution requirements are as follows:

• A player must be sixteen (16) years of age by May 1st of the current year to be eligible to play.
• No team shall have more than seven (7) players less than 25 years of age on their roster or lineup.
• Teams must have 4 female players on the pitch at all times. Teams not having the required number of females can play with fewer players or forfeit the match.

2.2. Guest Players

Each team is allowed two female and two male guest players from the same division. Guest players must be registered with the league and hold a valid player card. Male guest players must hold a player card in the same division as the team the player is guesting with. The guest player will provide their player card to the referee prior to the start of the game. If a team has more than two female and two male guest players, the team will forfeit the game and the opposing team will receive maximum available points allowable for a win. 

3. Registration

3.1. The registration dates are set by the Club’s board of directors and communicated via the e-mail, the website, and Club’s Facebook page.

3.2. Late Add Policy: A manager or assistant manager may add a player to his/her roster by contacting the Club’s board at president@cdaasc.com. Registration must be received by Wednesday at 12:00AM in order for player to play in the upcoming Sunday’s game. If electronic documents are received late the player must wait until the following Sunday to participate. 

3.3. New players may be added until regular season is complete. 

4. The Game 

4.1. The first team listed on the schedule is designated as the home team.

4.2. Games will be played on Sunday afternoons. 

4.3. Rosters and/or the Club player cards should be provided by each teams managers and should include players’ first and last names and uniform numbers. Rosters/player cards must be submitted to the referee no later than five (5) minutes prior to scheduled game time. 

4.4. If a player arrives after a game has started he/she must check in with the referee before entering the field 

4.5. Cancellations

• The Club’s board members will determine if the games are postponed due to inclement weather. A decision will be made two hours prior to the first scheduled game time. The Club’s board will communicate the cancellation via e-mail and Facebook.  
• Once games begin, if the weather is threatening, the site Club’s Field Administrator will determine if the game is to be postponed. If lightning is observed in the vicinity, teams will be asked to leave the playing area for ten minutes. If the lightning disappears after ten minutes, the game will continue. If the lightning continues after ten minutes, the game to postponed 
• Any game terminated because of weather will be completed at a later date from the exact point at which the original game was stopped. If a game reaches halftime the game will be considered complete. Time Limit: The game will be two 45 minute halves, with a halftime of 10 minutes. Halftime will be shortened if game failed to start on-time. 

4.6. Forfeits 

Forfeit fees will be charged to teams who forfeit a league game (including make-up games) without giving a two (2) working day notice to the Club’s President (president@cdaasc.com). The first time a team forfeits, the team will be charged assessed $30 fee, the second time $60, and the third time the team will be dropped from the league and unable to rejoin the league for one season. Teams must pay the forfeit fee by the following Friday. Untimely late fee payment will result in a forfeit.

5. Sportsmanship/Player Behavior 

The Club promotes a fun, friendly, family environment. The following actions and other actions which detract from the recreational nature of this activity will result in a penalty including a card and suspension/expulsion from the league. The card presented is at the discretion of the referee. Suspension or expulsion is at the discretion of the Board:

5.1. No violent conduct, fighting, or trying to physically attack another player, spectator, or official.

5.2. No obscene and abusive language on or off the field, regardless of whether or not it is directed at someone else.

5.3. The club has a NO ALCOHOL policy in all playing facilities. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, drugs, and drug paraphernalia, or being intoxicated while at the Club’s facilities by any participant or spectator will not be tolerated. This rule also applies to parking lots and spectator areas.

5.4. Failure to comply with local and state laws will result in expulsion from the current season without refund and based on the board’s review may result in a permanent ban from future Club membership.

6. SUBSTITUTIONS

6.1. Substitutions are allowed under the following circumstances:

• Unlimited substitutions as per FIFA Rules, with referee’s permission at any stoppage of play.
• A player who has been replaced may re-enter the match.
• The goalkeeper for either team may, with the referee's permission, be substituted at any stoppage of play.
• Injured players may be replaced during stoppage of play. The opposing team may substitute a like number of players at that time.

7. UNIFORM 

7.1. Teams must wear uniforms of the same color and all jerseys must be appropriately numbered. 

7.2. Each player's jersey should display a different number on the back of the jersey, goalkeepers jersey excepted. Players should have an alternate jersey in the event of a color conflict. Alternate jerseys need not be numbered. Players may wear soft caps, gloves, and leotards so long as they are not confusing with the uniforms

7.3. Duplication of team’s jersey color should be avoided if possible. To avoid duplicating jersey colors, jersey colors for each team will be determined at the manager’s meeting prior to the start of each season. 

8. PERSONAL Equipment 

The following equipment requirement exists to ensure the safety of yourself and other players.

8.1. Players who must wear glasses are required to use safety glasses and/or a protective eyeglass guard or strap. 

8.2. Players should not wear anything that is dangerous to another player. The use of hard and dangerous protective equipment is not permitted. 

8.3. Player should not wear exposed jewelry. Any jewelry that cannot be removed needs to be properly secured (taped down), including medic alert tags. 

8.4. Except for goalkeepers, hats are not allowed. The referee must approve other non-dangerous headwear. 

8.5. Braces must be inspected and approved by the referee prior to the start of the game.

8.6. Only hand and arm casts are allowed. Casts must be padded and must be inspected and approved by the referee prior to the start of the game. The referee can order a player to remove any unauthorized or dangerous equipment. 

8.7. Basic Equipment: The required basic equipment for a player is:

• A jersey that meets the requirements stated above under the section titled “Uniforms”
• Shorts/athletic pants
• Shin guards
• Must be covered entirely by socks
• Must be made of suitable material (rubber, plastic, or similar substances)
• Provide a reasonable degree of protection
• Rubber soled (molded) cleats; screw-in (metal studded) cleats are prohibited

8.8. Goalkeeper Equipment: Each goalkeeper must wear colors which distinguish him/her from the other players, the referee, and the assistance. Goalkeepers should consider wearing rubber or foam gloves during games.

9. FIELD Equipment 

9.1. Goals and Corner Flags: Goals, nets, and corner flags will be provided by the Club and will be at the field location. 

9.2. Game Ball: The Club does not provide game balls. Each team is expected to provide a ball suitable for play. Corner flags and goals are provided and stored at the field location. Both corner flags and goals should be properly placed prior to the start of each game by the home team. At the conclusion of the second game both corner flags and goals should returned to their original location by the home team.

10. THE REFEREE

10.1. The referee's judgment and discretionary rulings on the field of play in all cases will be final and no dissent will be allowed or tolerated.

11. THE ASSISTANT REFEREE

11.1. As per FIFA.

12. THE DURATION OF THE MATCH

12.1. Eleven aside matches shall consist of two 45-minute halves with a 10-minute half time.

12.2. All matches must be played at the scheduled time and place.

12.3. If a match is late in starting, except for a referee delay, each half will be shortened at the discretion of the referee.

12.4. A 10-minute grace period may be requested. If you do not have a legal team at the end of the grace period forfeiture will result. The grace period will be considered a late start. The game will be scored at 1-0.

12.5. Any team leaving the field of play prior to the completion of the match shall forfeit the match.

13. THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY

13.1. As per FIFA

14. THE BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY

14.1. As per FIFA

15.  THE METHOD OF SCORING

15.1. Team will receive six (6) points for each win, three (3) points for a tie, and zero (0) points for a loss).

16. OFFSIDE

16.1. As per FIFA

17. FOULS AND MISCONDUCT

17.1. Slide tackling shall not be allowed and will be considered dangerous play.  All tackles must be made standing up. Player will receive a yellow card for all intentional/unintentional slide tackling.

17.2. No player shall make contact with the goalkeeper as he/she attempts to bring the ball under control while in the penalty area (18 yard box)

• If contact occurs, or is considered unavoidable by the referee, play is to be stopped and an indirect kick awarded to the defending team.
• The referee shall warn the offending player verbally of the no contact rule.
• If the same player commits a second infringement, they shall be shown a yellow card for unsporting behavior. Any further infringement will result in another yellow card being issued.

17.3. In the event of the issuance of an ejection (red card), the offending player shall immediately surrender his/her player card (if they have not done so) and immediately leave the soccer field facility. In the event a red card is issued in a coed match, the gender ejected must play short. Players who receive a red card will be suspended from play for the next game following the red card match.

18. FREE KICKS

18.1. As per FIFA

19. PENALTY KICK

19.1. As per FIFA

20. THROW-IN

20.1. As per FIFA

21. GOAL KICK

21.1. As per FIFA

22. CORNER KICK

22.1. As per FIFA