Game Guarantee & Format
| Days | Details |
| Saturday | All games are played between 9 am – 3 pm |
*Note that teams can’t request alternative dates and times. These are our set times unless the league decides otherwise.
GAMES
| Category | Details |
| Games | No standings or scores are kept in the league. This league is strictly for recreation and developmental purposes. |
🥇 Awards
No awards will be distributed at the end of the season. However, if teams which to celebrate the end of the season with awards for their individual teams, then they are welcome to do so.
🧾Check-In & Credentials Registration:
All registration is online via GotSport. Teams must upload:
- PPP Soccer
- Teams may make changes to their rosters up until Week #4. After, the rosters are considered locked and players can’t be added or dropped.
⚖️Rules of Play
FIFA Laws of the Game, modified by USYS apply. No heading. Build-out lines apply for all games.
⏱️ Game Duration & Format
| Age Group | Format | Game Length | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| U6–U8 | 5 v 5 | 2 × 20 min | 3 |
| U9–U10 | 7 v 7 | 2 × 25 min | 4 |
| U11–U12 | 9 v 9 | 2 × 30 min | 4 |
🎯Game Check-In & Conduct Referees
Conduct safety checks pregame. Managers retain roster unless requested by referee.
🔁Substitutions
Unlimited with referee’s permission at any stoppage (USYSA Rule 302).
🧤Player Equipment
Shin guards mandatory (per FIFA Law 4). Referee determines equipment safety, including hard braces.
🎙️Coaching Conduct
Coaching is permitted within 5 yards of the halfway line provided:
No mechanical aids are used. Tone is positive/instructive, not derogatory. No profanity, harassment, or disruptive behavior. Coaches are responsible for players, parents, and spectators.
🟥Cautions & Ejections
2 yellow cards in one game = Red card (ejection). Ejected players miss next game; 2 games for violent conduct/serious foul play.
Ejected coaches: same penalties and must be out of sight and sound during suspensions. Disciplinary Committee may impose further sanctions based on Match Reports.
⏸️Suspended / Terminated
Games if suspended (e.g., weather), play may resume but must finish 5 min before next game’s start. If terminated for misconduct, the offending team forfeits the game and may face expulsion.
🩹Injury & Added Time
Referee may add time for injuries, but all matches must conclude before dark. Added time will not delay subsequent games.
👨⚖️Referee Decisions
Referee decisions are final on all in-game matters. League will not overrule referee judgments.
🏆Awards Champions: Trophies + medals Finalists: Medals
🏠Home / Away Team Protocol
Home Team: Listed first on schedule wears light jerseys, supplies game ball, and kicks off first
Away Team: Wears dark jerseys, chooses direction first half
Color conflict: Home team changes jerseys
🧑🤝🧑Spectators & Sideline
Spectators sit opposite team benches, mirroring their team’s half. No switching sides at halftime or mixing with opposing supporters. Each team stays on its half of midfield.
Respect the Refs: Team officials are accountable for spectator behavior. Abuse toward referees can result in spectator bans, match forfeits, or team expulsion.
⚠️Forfeits Automatic forfeit if:
Team not ready within 5 minutes of kickoff (minimum players, coach, and cards). Game terminated by referee due to team misconduct. Teams may play a friendly (shortened) by mutual agreement; score will not count.
🚫Protests & Disputes
No protests allowed. All off-field disputes handled by League Director; decision is final.
💰Refund Policy
| Timing of Withdrawal | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| 30+ days before event | Refund minus $150 non-refundable processing fee |
| 21–29 days before event | 50% refund |
| 21 days or less | No refund |
| After brackets are posted | No refunds |
⚠️ Weather / Event Cancellation Policy
| Scenario | Refund Policy |
|---|---|
| Event canceled (before games played) | $150 admin fee retained |
| 1 game played | 50% refund |
| 2 games played | 25% refund |
| 3+ games played | No refund |
| Any kicked-off match | Counts as a game |
🚨 Special Circumstances
| Situation | Policy |
|---|---|
| Cancellation due to health or safety authority orders | $150 retained; registration may roll over to next year |