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SOCCER LEAGUE RULES |
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03/14/09 |
        
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SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND CLASSICS’
Referee Game
Reports Form
LEAGUE RULES South Vancouver Island Classics’ Soccer Association Rules These are the rules of the South Vancouver Island Classics’ Soccer Association (the “society”) until changed in accordance with the bylaws. Member in good standing 1. In order to be member in good standing a member must have:- i) submitted the Team Registration Form by the first organizational meeting of the season. ii) submitted the Players List Form and the Membership Dues by the first game of the season. iii) complied with any decision of the Disciplinary Committee 2. If a member is not in good standing the board may, in its discretion omit, the team they represent from scheduled league games until they are again in good standing.
Dues 1. Each new member must pay to the society the sum of $100 as a performance bond for payment of red and yellow card fines and costs of defaulted games. This amount is not refundable except upon dissolution of the society. 2. Membership dues normally include an amount on account of the society’s liability insurance premium, applicable field rental costs, the injured players fund, disciplinary fines, and a year end tournament levy (deductible from the tournament entry fee).
Spending The treasurer must keep an accurate account of all income and expenditures of the society and must deposit all monies received in a bank in the name of the society. No monies may be withdrawn from the society account without the signatures of two of the three designated signing officers (president, vice-president, and treasurer). All expenditures are to be explained to members at society meetings. Any expenditures over $250 require the agreement of members.
Injured Players Fund The injured players fund committee may authorize a payment from the injured player’s fund to a player injured in a league game to mitigate the harm to the player. eg. on account of lost wages. The committee should normally consider whether the player has other sources of compensation for that harm.
Team Responsibilities 1. Every team is responsible to the society for the action of its players and officials. It is the responsibility of the team to inform all players of the society's intent, principles and objectives and insurance waivers before they play. All teams must be self-policing. 2. Each team shall be responsible for making sure every player is properly dressed and equipped. 3. Teams designated as the home team shall be responsible for the game ball. 4. Teams must provide a net, corner flags and proper uniforms (team jerseys). Teams failing to provide the above may be assessed a team warning. 5. Teams are to report to the referees' scheduler if a referee does not report for an assigned game. 6. All teams in the league should be prepared to play games outside of their preferred times, days and venues. Scheduled games may be rearranged by consent of both teams. 7. Any team responsible for defaulting a game must pay the total costs of the game, i.e. referee, field. 8. Defaults should be avoided. Teams may use players from other teams in the league not playing at that time to bolster their team or may borrow players from the opposition when required. 9. If a team wishes to reschedule a game they must contact their opponent at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled date to determine the new play date and location, and must also contact the referees' scheduler and game scheduler. Failure to do so will be considered a default. 10. No standings will be kept for the league. As the league is a recreational one, teams are asked not to "run up the score" on their opponents. 11. A member must pay a fine of $50 for the first missed meeting in a season and $100 for each subsequent missed meeting in a season. 12. Team managers may submit comments about the quality of officiating or opponents behaviour. They will only be considered if they are in writing and specific. They should be sent to the Disciplinary Committee Chair Forms are available at www.svicsa.com
Rules of Play 1. Substitution is unlimited. Substitution must be made during a stoppage in play and at a signal from the referee. 2. No slide tackles are allowed ("no sliding to play the ball when an opponent is in the vicinity"). Players deliberately slide tackling should be assessed either a yellow or a red card depending on the severity of the infringement as determined by the referee. The slide tackle rule also applies to goaltenders if they slide to tackle an opponent. However, a goalkeeper is allowed to slide to save the ball as long as he plays the ball with his hands. 3. Substitution is unlimited. Substitution must be made during a stoppage in play and at a signal from the referee 4. All other F.I.F.A. rules apply.
Player Eligibility 1. The league has two age groups; Over 40 and Over 50; Over 40 Section. Players in the over 40 section must be 40 or older on Dec. 31st of the year that the current season starts; goalkeepers can be 35 or older on the same date. If a goalkeeper is under 40 he may not participate as an outfield player. Over 50 Section. Players in the over 50 section must be 50 or over on Dec. 31st of the year that the current season starts; goalkeepers can be 45 or over on the same date. If a goalkeeper is under 50 he may not participate as an outfield player. 2. Players can play for more than one team but must have signed and submitted the SVICSA Waiver Form and met the registration requirements of at least one team.
Discipline 1. Matters involving the discipline of players will be dealt with by the society’s disciplinary committee. 2. The captain of a team has no special rights but is responsible for the conduct of his team. 3. The fine for yellow cards is $10 and for red cards $20 for a hand ball offense and $50 for all others. The disciplinary committee has the authority to determine and reassess the levy of the fine. This will be taken from the team's performance bond at the end of the season. Before the next season's play this amount must be replenished to the original performance bond.
4. Expulsion The members have the power to bar from games scheduled by the society, any team, any team player, or official who, in their judgment has violated the laws of the game, the rules, regulations, by-laws or constitution or any type of misconduct which may bring the game or society into disrepute. This ruling requires a majority vote of 2/3 of all members. Members not present must be polled by phone or by proxy. 5. TEAM WARNINGS: Teams receiving more than one warning in a season for inappropriate behaviour will be fined and/or suspended from the Association.
Referees 1. Referees will receive full payment for games defaulted when sufficient notice is not given to the referees' scheduler. Payment will be deducted from the team's performance bond and must be reimbursed. 2. Referees will be paid the same fee as determined by the Vancouver Island Soccer Association for Senior level. This must be paid in cash to the referee before the start of the game. 3. Referees assigned to officiate games in Sooke or north of the Malahat may apply to the Association Treasurer for a traveling allowance of $10 per return journey. 4. Teams are to report to the referees' scheduler if a referee does not report for an assigned game. 5. Referees can send a player off the field for a 10 minute "cool down period" when the situation warrants. This player may be replaced by a substitute. *Referees may give this penalty for:- - a tendency towards rough play - persistent verbal harassment of opponents and/or fellow team members. - dissent toward referee - any other behaviour deemed inappropriate by the referee A record will be kept of players receiving 10 min penalties 6. Within 24 hours the referee must send a game report (complete on line at www.svicsa.com/referees’_report.htm) to the Referee Scheduler – Bob Fleming flemerado@shaw.ca These reports will consist of:- i) Team name and scores ii) A team behaviour (physical and verbal conduct) assessment for each team on a 5 point scale; 5 being the highest iii) Team manager’s assessment of opponent’s sportsmanship on a 5 point scale iv) The names of players given a 10 minute penalty. v) Disciplinary reports must be filled out for each yellow and red card by the referee Criteria to consider when making your assessment:
Yellow/red card reports (complete on line at www.svicsa.com/red_yellow_report.htm)should go to the Chair of the Disciplinary Committee Joe McBride eggplant@islandnet.com
Updated March 2009
contact Rick Hoogendoorn at 380-3096
South Vancouver Island Classics' Soccer
Association
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