1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Players eligible to sign with the Club
for the season must not be younger than the age of 5 on December 31st of that
year. Boys and girls are eligible
through the year in which they turn 18.
1.2 When proof of age is required, a birth
certificate, passport, or other evidence acceptable to the Board shall be
provided. The burden of proof of age
shall rest with the player.
1.3 A player shall register on a registration form provided by PYSC, pay the required fee, and be registered with the Ontario Soccer Association prior to participating in any PYSC program.
1.4 Players will be assigned to PYSC teams
and all-star teams at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Players will nominally play in their own age
level. Only players that are deemed
exceptionally skilled by their coach and/or the executive may be asked to play
up one age level. This promotion can take place only with the approval of PYSC
Board of Directors and the parent/guardian of that player. Players who are physically disabled might be
permitted to play at a younger age level if approved by the East Central
Ontario Soccer Association.
1.5 Any player called up to play for a
competitive team game must notify their PYSC coach.
If the competitive game is the same day/time as their PYSC game, the player
must play for their PYSC team unless agreed to by the executive.
1.6 Balancing Teams: The Convenor Chair is
delegated the responsibility of determining which players are allocated to each
PYSC team. The Convenor Chair will attempt
to balance the strength of teams within an age division and has the option to
switch players up to and including the games played during the All Winners
Tournament.
1.7 The coach is responsible for selecting a
Most Valuable Player for each game and providing the player's name to the
referee at the end of the game.
1.8 Cancelled Games: All games will be played as scheduled unless
there is a general cancellation broadcast on the
1.9 Games can be cancelled due to conditions
deemed to be dangerous at or during scheduled game time (ie, lightning, heavy
downpour, or darkness) only by the referee at the soccer pitch.
1.10 Practice Fields: All fields allocated to the PYSC (those
appearing in our schedule book) are available on a first come first serve
basis, unless the field is already booked for a game at that time.
1.11 Spectators are permitted to stand at the
sidelines but must remain three metres back from the field. They must also refrain from calling
instructions to the players on the field.
Spectators are not permitted to run up and down the sidelines, nor to stand behind or near the goal area.
1.12 Players are requested to keep out of the Beavermead Park Campgrounds. They are not to use the washrooms provided for the campers. Parents are requested to not park on the grass at any park and to remain on the paved or gravel areas of the parks. Respect no-parking zones. When using Eastgate 3 please park at the snow dump (gravel area beside Eastgate 2), and walk behind the fence of Eastgate 2 to the Bridge. Do not walk on the Eastgate soccer fields.
1.13
Any matter not covered in
these rules and regulations shall be judged in accordance with the PYSC
Constitution.
2.0 PLAYING RULES
2.1 Eligible Players: As stated in the PYSC
Constitution only players registered with PYSC can play in any league
game. In the event that one team would
default a game due to not having the legal number of players, the other team
can lend players to make a legal side.
There is no obligation for coaches to make this trade. Teams that are short of a full side for a game may
call up a registered player or players from a division that is one age lower
than the particular team. If players
arrive late, making up a normally constituted full team, the player called up
will discontinue play at the next opportunity for substitutions. An example of a call-up would be to play a
U13/14 on a U15/18 team.
2.2 A registered player will be assigned to
play for only one team in the PYSC, other than an all-star team established for
tournament play.
2.3 All team coaches, assistant coaches and
managers must register with PYSC to be eligible. Volunteer screening is required in some cases
to meet ECOSA requirements.
2.4 Players are to receive equal playing
time during the games, to the extent practical.
2.5 The club uniform (shirts and socks)
along with shin pads and black or dark shorts, usually provided by the club,
must be worn for all games. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
2.6 For five aside soccer, five players
normally constitute a team; at least four players per team are required to
start a game (including goalkeeper).
Teams include up to nine players.
Five-aside soccer is played at the
U5, U6 and U7 age levels. A coach from
each team may be on the playing field, providing he/she does not interfere with
the game.
2.7 For Mini soccer, seven players normally
constitute a team; at least five players per team are required to start a game
(including goalkeeper). Teams include up
to twelve players.
Mini soccer is played from U8
through U10 age levels. A coach from
each team may be on the playing field providing he/she does not interfere with
the game.
2.8 Mini/Five Aside Soccer Rule: On goal
kicks and goalie possession, the attacking team must retreat over the halfway
line, remaining there until the ball comes into their half. This will allow the goalie to take kicks or
throws to teammates without pressure. It
will also allow the team to start a sequence of passes involving several
players before being challenged for the ball.
This will have the effect of getting more players involved while
teaching the concept of possession soccer.
While the opposing team is retreating to their own
half, the team in possession of the ball can begin advancing play toward the
other goal. Attacking players may cross
over the halfway line ahead of the ball, but they can be challenged for the
ball only after the ball has crossed over the halfway line.
2.9 For Full soccer, eleven players normally
constitute a team; a minimum of seven players are required to start a game
(including goalkeeper). Teams include up
to sixteen players.
Full soccer is played at U11 and older age levels. Coaches from both teams must remain off the playing field and stay within the technical area (5 metres each side of half).
2.10 The team that does not have the minimum
number of players will be given 10 minutes after the regular start time to
field a team. The team that is short
players, after the 10 minute grace period, will default the game. Trading players or callups, as noted in rule
2.1, are permitted. Otherwise, on
consent of both the referee and coaches, a fun game may be played.
2.11 Ball Size used: U5 to U8 -Size 3 U9 to U12 -size 4 U13 and up -size 5
2.12 Game Length: U5 to U10:
2x25 minutes, 20 minute mid-game practice;
U11 to Ul3 - 2x30 min; U14 up - 2x35
min. Shorter game times apply for
tournaments or particular field schedule requirements.
2.13 Sportsmanship: The club
promotes fostering respect for the referee and all players involved in the
game. An end of game cheer for the other
team and friendly handshake are encouraged.
2.14 Substitution: A substitution can be made
on goal kicks, goals, injuries, and possession throw-ins. Substitutions can be made only after
permission has been given by the referee.
Substitutes are required to enter the pitch at mid-field. Goal-keeper substitutions, including those
made at half time require the referee's permission.
2.15 League and Playoff titles apply for teams
of U11 and older. League standings will
be determined based on three points for each game won, one point to each team
for a tied game and no points for a loss.
2.16
League title will not be
decided by using goals scored formulae.
If two (or more) teams have the same number of points at the end of the
season, then the league winner will be decided by additional game(s).
2.17
League and Playoff Awards
will be made to winning teams of U11 and older divisions. Token Player Awards
will be made to all other players attending the end-of-season awards nights.
2.18 The playoff schedule will be based on the
team standings as of August 1st of the season.
2.19 FIFA rules apply for game play except as
modified by these PYSC Rules and Regulations.
3.0 TEAM
OFFICIALS
3.1 Coaches/ assistant coaches/ managers are
responsible for the following team duties:
a)
promoting respect for
game officials and the players of the opposing team.
b)
ensuring the well-being and
appropriate conduct of the players,
c)
ensuring that all players
are aware of scheduled games,
d)
ensuring that all
players are properly equipped.
e)
ensuring nearly equal
playing time for the players in each game.
3.2 Team coaches are responsible for good
training practices of the team. The
coach’s enthusiasm is a huge factor in determining player enjoyment of the game
3.3 Coaches are encouraged to take coaching
courses offered periodically by PYSC.
4.0 REFEREES
4.1 Referees must have a formal level of refereeing instruction.
4.2 Referees must wear the correct uniform
and be neat and tidy for all games.
Socks must be pulled up, shirts tucked in and appropriate shorts or
sport-pants must be worn.
4.3 Referees must report scores to the
Statistician by
4.4 The pay scale for referees shall be as
follows:
1st
year referee - 1st level of fee scale; 2nd
year referee - 2nd level of fee scale;
3rd
year referee - 3rd level of fee scale; Level
3 referee - 4th level of fee scale.
Those
refereeing mini or five aside soccer will receive 1st
or 2nd level of fee scale.
5.0 DISCIPLINE
5.1 The disciplinary process for a game
infraction by a player, team, or team official will be handled in accordance
with the procedures published by the East Central Ontario Soccer Association.
5.2 Any member who consistently infringes
the Constitution and Rules and Regulations of PYSC, or brings the PYSC into
disrepute may be reprimanded, suspended, or expelled from PYSC after a hearing
by the Board of Directors. The member
may attend at his/her discretion.
6.0 DISPUTES
6.1 Any member may request the Board of
Directors to settle a dispute by submitting in writing to the Board the nature
of the dispute and requesting a hearing of all concerned. The hearing will be held by the Board within
seven (7) days from receipt of the request.
6.2 Members may request a Special Meeting in
accordance with the PYSC Constitution to settle any dispute.
7.0 TOURNAMENT
(ALL STAR) TEAMS
7.1 Coaches who wish to form tournament teams must have the permission of the PYSC. An application must be submitted by the coach, providing coaching credentials and a brief outline of team development plans and tournaments to be attended. Approval for teams will be at the discretion of the PYSC board of Directors.
7.2 Tournament or select teams from U11 and
up will not be approved until after the start of the PYSC outdoor soccer
season.
7.3
Tryouts for select or tournament
teams are to be held after the start of the PYSC season. The executive is to be informed of tryout
dates and times. Coaches are encouraged
to maintain participation of as many as possible of players who show interest
in participating in the program.
Approaches such as forming more than one team or rotating the selection
of players to attend the scheduled tournaments are suggested.
7.4
For select or tournament teams,
dates for tryouts are requested by April 25th so they can be published in the
schedule book. Otherwise coaches of the
respective divisions will be requested to inform the teams of tryout dates.
7.5
Teams must participate at their own
age division.
7.6
The PYSC executive may withdraw its
approval of Development or Tournament teams at any time during the season.
7.7 The club requires a list of all the
players traveling to each tournament. A
"playing out" permission form must be completed for each team. Player Registration Books are required for
each of the players.
7.8 Travel permission must be received from
both PYSC and ECOSA. The PYSC executive
reserves the right to withdraw travel permission at any time.
7.9 PYSC tournament teams are restricted to
particular classifications of tournaments.
7.10 All expenses pertaining to the tournament
team are the responsibility of the team.
7.11 Coaches should submit a written report to
the PYSC executive after each tournament and at the end of the season.