London & District Youth Soccer League 2015 Rules and Regulations

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1 London & District Youth Soccer League 2015 Rules and Regulations Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C League Structure Team Registrations Team Regulations Player Regulations Coaching Regulations Grounds Games & Scheduling Match Officials Protests Cups & Tournaments Other matters Fees, Fines & Bonds LDYSL Lightning & Severe Weather Policy Indoor Rules & Regulations Club Contact Responsibilities Section 1 League Structure 1.0 League Wherever the word League or LDYSL is used it shall mean the London and District Youth Soccer League. The League is incorporated under the direction of the Elgin Middlesex Soccer Association (EMSA) to coordinate and supervise the running of the District soccer divisions as defined by EMSA and the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA). 1.1 Notice All notices served by the League shall be sent by the League Secretary or the League Administrator via mail or to the last known address of the person on record as the club representative. It is the responsibility of the club to inform the League of any changes in the Club Contact and/or the preferred method of contacting the Club Contact by the League. 1.2 Divisions (a) Subject to there being sufficient teams, age divisions will be formed for teams of players who are registered in the relevant level. The League reserves the right to combine age groupings if necessary. (b) Playing Night Schedule: Games shall be played on assigned nights as detailed below. Minimal changes may be allowed due to field scheduling issues. These issues must be documented when submitting the team registration.

2 Day District Level 2 District Level 1 Monday: U12B T2, U12G T1, U17 U16 Tuesday: U12G T2, U12B T1, U13, U18 U17 Wednesday: U11B T2, U11G T1, U14 U13, U18 Thursday: U11G T2, U11B T1, U15 U14 Friday: U16 U15 Saturday: U8 As Necessary Sunday: U9, U10 As Necessary The only exception will be team travel of 150 km or more. These games will be scheduled on the weekends at the discretion of the League. 1.3 District Level 2 teams in the U13 through U17 divisions inclusive that finish in the top position of a division with eight or less teams or in the top two positions of a division with nine or more teams are expected to register to play as a District Level 1 team during the next outdoor season. Approval for exception must be applied for before January 31 of the respective year. 1.4 Female teams will not be allowed to register in the in the male U13 and older divisions. 1.5 Teams registered in a male U13 through U18 division may not have more than (5) female players registered to the team. 1.6 In the U13 through U18 divisions, a club may enter a maximum of two teams in each division. A maximum of four teams will be allowed where the League has to join two age groups to form a division. Section 2 Team Registrations 2.1 Any team wishing to play in the League must be affiliated with a Club in good standing with its District. 2.2 Teams from other districts may also be accepted to play in the League. Such teams must have documented permission of their District Association and EMSA before they can be accepted. Such permission and acceptance must be done on an annual basis. 2.3 All teams wishing to play in the League must be duly registered as per the prescribed process and pay the prescribed fee. 2.4 Any team application submitted by a club after the registration deadline may be accepted at the discretion of the LDYSL Board of Directors and will be subject to a late registration fee (see Section 12).

3 2.5 Each club is required to post a performance bond with the League prior to the start of the outdoor season. The performance bond will be refunded in full at the League's Annual General Meeting if requested, provided the club remains in good standing. 2.6 When a club has accumulated fines in excess of $ beyond their bond and said club has been informed of these fines, the club will have fourteen days following notification to replenish their bond or it shall be suspended from all League play. 2.7 Should any team drop out of the League or be suspended, all games played by that team shall be declared null and void in the league standings. The team application in the following year will be under review. 2.8 Withdrawal of Teams after Registration (a) If a registered team withdraws before March 15, the registration fee for said team will be forfeited. (b) After March 15, until the season for that division begins, withdrawal of a team shall result in forfeiture of the team registration fee and the club will be fined $250. (c) After the season for the respective division begins (i.e.: the first scheduled game regardless of the teams involved) withdrawal of a team shall result in the forfeiture of the registration fee and the club will be fined $500. Section 3 Team Regulations 3.1 Teams may dress a maximum of ten (10) players in the U8 divisions, twelve (12) players in the U9 & U10 divisions, sixteen (16) players in the U11 and U12 divisions, and eighteen (18) players in all other divisions at all League games. 3.2 Each team must play in its own age level (when team registration permits) unless otherwise approved by the LDYSL Board of Directors and it must comply with the EMSA & OSA Policies and Procedures. 3.3 Lateral movement of players in the same registration category and age division is not permitted, except for the U8 to U12 age divisions. 3.4 U8 teams may not have underage players. 3.5 OSA policy allows players to play at the age level that is considered appropriate. This does not allow full teams to play up an age level. U9, U10, U11 and U12 teams may register underage players as approved by EMSA in accordance with completion of the appropriate Player Evaluation Form. A maximum of two (2) players are allowed to play up one age level on a game day roster. Players may be subject to evaluation by District staff prior to be allowed to register in a higher age class.

4 3.6 Each registered LDYSL team is required to have a unique and distinct name per team per Club. 3.7 The League may divide the U8 to U12 Divisions into sub-divisions where sufficient registered team numbers exist. Section 4 Player Regulations 4.1 A player must be in possession of the proper documentation to play in a League game as per current OSA Player Registration Policies and Procedures. District Level 1 U13-U18 (a) OSA Player ID authorized and validated by the appropriate District Office or (b) Temporary registration permit and OSA Player ID or (c) Trial Permit and OSA Player ID. District Level 2 U13-U18 (a) OSA Player ID authorized and validated by the appropriate District Office or (b) Trial Permit and OSA Player ID. District Level 2 U8-U12 A copy of the pool registration of the players in the respective pool shall accompany the respective game sheet for the roster check. Players in the U8 through U12 Divisions shall not be required to have OSA ID booklets. 4.2 Only those players whose name and OSA Registration Number appear on the game sheet are eligible to take part in the game. If a player s name does not appear on the game sheet, the player must not play in the game. 4.3 Fifteen minutes before the start of the game in the U13-U18 divisions, a team representative shall ask to view the OSA ID Permits of all players on the opposing team. A player listed on the game sheet, who at the start of the game is not present or without an OSA ID may not take part in the game until the OSA ID has been produced and inspected by the opposing team s representative. If Player(s) and Team Official(s) are not in possession of their OSA ID, they are not to participate in the game. Any discrepancy or failure to produce the OSA ID must be reported to the referee, who shall report the facts to the League. Fifteen minutes before the start of the game in the U8-U12 divisions, a team representative shall ask to view the Club Pool Sheet of the opposing team. A player listed on the game sheet, who is not on this Club Pool Sheet, may not take part in the game. Team Official(s) who are not in possession of their OSA ID are not to participate in the game. Any discrepancy or failure to produce the Club Pool Sheet or an OSA ID must be reported to the referee, who shall report the facts to the League.

5 4.4 If no current valid OSA ID s are available for an entire team, the game shall not be played and the offending team will lose the game by default. The referee shall be paid his/her full game fee and the game is to be reported as a 3 0 default. If a Club Pool Sheet is not made available, the game shall not be played and the offending team will lose the game by default. The referee shall be paid his/her full game fee. 4.5 If a player (or players) is found to be ineligible, the offending team s club will be fined a minimum of $75.00 for each ineligible player, to a maximum of $ per game. In the case where a player is taking part while suspended, the penalties applied will be in accordance with EMSA rules. 4.6 Violation of player regulation rules shall result in the respective game being recorded as a default by the offending team. Any points or trophies gained from the game will be awarded to the opposing team. League rules for defaults (Section 7.23) will apply. 4.7 All protests regarding eligible players must be made in writing and in accordance with League rules on protests and disputes/appeals (Section 9). 4.8 A team will forfeit all points in the respective League or Cup game in which an ineligible player participated and will be fined as per LDYSL Rules and Regulations. Where a team is found to have used an ineligible player, the matter will be passed to the respective District Association as player eligibility as defined by OSA Policy is a disciplinary item under the jurisdiction of the District where the report would be registered. 4.9 All transfers or de-registration of players must be completed on or before July 31 st annually. The last date for signing new players is August 30 th annually. Players can be signed after this date but they are not eligible to take part in League play or League Cup Competitions Players must be permanent residents of Ontario. A maximum of three (3) players residing in the border cities of the USA will be permitted on any one team. Visiting or vacationing players will not be permitted to play Playing up U13 up to U14 and above The term Playing Up refers to player movement within a club. Players that are playing up may be used provided the following criteria are met: (a) District Level 1 Teams: The player is a registered District Level 2 player at the same age or younger age group or a District Level 1 or Regional registered player of a lower age group. (b) District Level 2 Teams: The player is a registered District Level 1 or District Level 2 at a lower age group. No player registered to a Regional team may play in a District Level 2 League game No more than three players can play up for any one team, for any one game.

6 4.13 No player is allowed to register on both a District Level 1 and a District Level 2 team in the same age group The maximum number of times a player that is registered to a team within the League can play up in League play is a combined total of four games in any one season The maximum number of times a player that is not registered to a team within the League can play up onto League teams in League play is a combined total of four games in any one season Player movement from club to club is as per OSA and EMSA current regulations except as contained in sub-paragraph 4.20 below Trial players must be identified as such on the game sheet. There are two types of permits: a Trial Permit and a Temporary Registration Permit. Either one can be obtained from the respective District Office Trial Permit: A Trial Permit shall only be used by players who are not registered with the OSA or a Provincial Association affiliated to the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA). This permit entitles a non-registered player to play two games for a Registered Team during a fifteen-day period. A player may obtain two permits during a season, but not for the same club. A Registration Book must also be obtained. The fifteen-day periods cannot overlap Temporary Registration Permit: A Temporary Registration Permit shall only be used by registered players (in receipt of an OSA ID) wishing to play one game for another Club, at a higher level or age classification. A player is entitled to three such permits during a season Trial Player Movement Violation: Where a team shall be found in violation of the above Trial Player Movement Rules, the respective game(s) in which the ineligible players participated shall be recorded as a default by the offending team and League default rules will apply. Section 5 Coaching Regulations 5.1 District Level 1 Team Only: (a) Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have obtained the Senior Level of the Community Coaching Program or have completed the present coaching certification program (Learning to Train, Soccer for Life and Making Ethical Decisions courses). Regardless as to which program the coach is qualified through; all competitive coaches must take the Respect in Soccer course. (b) Each Coach/Assistant Coach must be in possession of a current identification booklet with his/her OSA Registration Number recorded in the booklet. 5.2 District Level 2 Teams Only: (a) U8 Coaches & Assistant Coaches must have the Learning to Train Certificate, Making Ethical Decisions and Respect in Soccer.

7 (b) (c) (d) U9 to U12 Coaches & Assistant Coaches must have the Soccer for Life Certificate, Making Ethical Decisions and Respect in Soccer. U13 to U18 15 Coaches & Assistant Coaches must have the Soccer for Life Certificate Making Ethical Decisions and Respect in Soccer. Each Coach/Assistant Coach must be in possession of a current identification booklet with his/her OSA Registration Number recorded in the booklet. 5.3 Staff on the bench must be registered with their District, must record their OSA Registration Number on the game sheet and must sign the game sheet. No person is allowed to sit on the team bench or enter the field of play unless their printed name, signature and OSA ID number is on the game sheet. 5.4 A maximum of three team officials shall be allowed on the team bench. Section 6 Grounds 6.1 Each team shall register its colors and home playing field. Home teams must play in their registered colors. The away team must make sure that their colors do not conflict with those of the home team and in the event of two teams wearing similar colors; the away team shall change their colors. All sweaters must have different numbers that are at least six inches high. 6.2 Nets and Corner Flags: The home team must supply the goal nets and corner flags. Corner flags shall be mandatory, should be at least five feet high and should not be pointed at the top end. 6.3 Coaches: While the game is being played, coaches will take a position at the player s bench and remain within one metre of his/her team s bench area. 6.4 At all LDYSL games, both teams must be positioned along one sideline with all spectators on the opposite side of the field. Section 7 Games & Scheduling 7.1 Fifteen minutes before the start of the game, a completed three-part game sheet from each team must be handed to the referee. The referee shall give each team the completed second copy of their own game sheet and the third copy of the opposing team s game sheet at the end of the game. Any dispute regarding a player's eligibility must be reported to the referee as in Rule 4.3. The referee will make reference to the dispute on the copy of the game sheet that is returned to the League. 7.2 Only those players listed on the game sheet may participate in the game.

8 7.3 The game sheet will include the full name of all players participating in the game along with their OSA Registration number. All guest players or players on permits must be clearly marked on the game sheet in the properly designated areas. Copies of trial permits or temporary registration permits must be attached to the game sheet. All team officials must sign the game sheet. Failure to comply with the game sheet rules may result in a fine. 7.4 Teams must enter their game report and scores via the League website before 11:59 pm of the following day. Failing this requirement, teams will be assessed a fine for each occurrence as detailed in Section The Referee must indicate on the game sheet if a team official has been removed from the game and if the required report has been submitted through the Ref Centre. 7.6 The League will investigate and apply LDYSL Rules and Regulations to referee reports sent to the League. Violations that are reported to the League will be forwarded to the club(s) and the club(s) may request a hearing to protest the report. 7.7 There shall be no League games scheduled on public holidays or holiday weekends, with exception of Monday evenings. 7.8 The Outdoor Season schedule will have all divisions completed by August Game results (where standings are maintained) determine the following: Win - 3 points, Draw - 1 point, Loss - 0 points 7.10 Final Standings: (a) To determine final league standings, should two or more teams finish at the top of the division with an equal number of points at the completion of the regular schedule, a deciding game or games shall be played to determine the winner. The game (or games) shall be played at a neutral field arranged by the League. This game shall be played to its conclusion including overtime periods and penalty kicks. The League will pay for the field rental and the game officials. No players shall be allowed to play up for a playoff game. Home team will be determined by a coin toss prior to the start of the game. (b) If two or more teams finish with an equal number of points in any other position in their division, then the following tiebreakers will be applied in the order listed below to determine the exact standings (not in combination): a. How the teams performed against each other during regular season (i.e. head to head), b. Goals against; and c. If the above do not break a tie between two or more teams, the League will determine the final standings by the toss of a coin Division Size and Schedule The League guarantees each team registered in either District Level a minimum of twelve games and a maximum of eighteen games. The following regulations regarding scheduling will apply:

9 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) A minimum of four teams will be required to form a division. In a division of four teams, each team will play the other teams a total of four times, playing a total of twelve games. In a division of five teams, each team will play the other teams four times, playing a total of sixteen games. In a division of six or seven teams, each team will play the other teams three times, resulting in schedules of fifteen or eighteen games respectively. In divisions of eight, nine or ten teams, each team will play a home and home series against each of the other teams within its division for a total of fourteen, sixteen or eighteen games respectively. In divisions of eleven through fifteen teams respectively, all teams will play at least one game against each of the other teams within its division to a maximum of eighteen games. When two age groups are paired together to form a division at the beginning of the season, the League will, at the end of the season, generate a separate standing for each age group It is the League's general policy to adhere strictly to the final schedule. The league schedule is declared final at the commencement of the Annual Coaches Meeting unless otherwise announced by the League Coaches and team officials are not permitted to postpone or reschedule any games under the jurisdiction of the League. Only the respective League Directors are authorized to approve a change in the final schedule. This authority may be delegated in the case of extended absence Changes will only be entertained on the following basis: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Both coaches/club Contacts have agreed to the change. Postponement is necessary due to inclement weather or poor field conditions at the discretion of the referee. A game is postponed due to the discretion of the park and/or owner of the playing field (or their official). A team has three or more players on Regional, Provincial or National Team duty, provided that ten days written notice has been given to the League and to the opposing team. A team has an Ontario Cup game, provided that ten days written notice has been given to the League and the opposing team.

10 7.15 The respective Director must approve all changes made after the final schedule is published. No game may be postponed or rescheduled unless the respective Director has received a Game Change Request as submitted through the League website. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) The two coaches must agree upon a new time, date and location before submitting a Game Change Request on the website. The coach who submits the original entry will be deemed the coach requesting the change. The second coach will confirm the new time, date and location on the website. Once confirmed, these entries will forward an to the appropriate Director for authorization. Once confirmed by the Director, an will be sent to both teams and the Referee Coordinator. The Game Change Request is designed for changes requested more than five days prior to the scheduled game. Any change requested within the five day period must be made directly to the respective Director for authorization. All authorized game changes made after May 31 will result in a game change fee being assigned to the requesting team in accordance with Section 12. Game cancellations as noted in Rule 7.14 (b) or (c). The two coaches must submit entry into the League score system as a cancellation. These games will be rescheduled using the same protocol as above. The rescheduling of these games must be submitted within five days of the postponed game. Weather and field related problems will not incur a game change fee. The respective League Director will schedule all games postponed for any reason that have not been rescheduled within fourteen days and a fee will be assessed to each team All League games must be played no later than the Thursday prior to the final weekend of the hosted games of the Challenge Cup Unless twenty-four hours prior notice is given to the visiting team, only the referee can determine if unplayable conditions exist. Should a private club determine that unplayable conditions exist with less than twenty-four hours notice the game will be rescheduled to the visiting team's field. The home team will pay the referee fees. The home team Club must obtain a written notice from the private club and provide a copy to the appropriate Director. In the event a City or Municipality closes its field, notice will be posted on the League Web Site and an will be forwarded to participating Clubs as soon as possible Duration of the games as sanctioned by the Ontario Soccer Association is as follows: U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U18 Regulation Time - 2 periods of 20 minutes Regulation Time - 2 periods of 25 minutes Regulation Time - 2 periods of 35 minutes Regulation Time - 2 periods of 40 minutes Regulation Time - 2 periods of 45 minutes

11 7.19 A League game must have reached the three-quarter mark to be final. If rained out or stopped prior to the three-quarter time (determined by the referee), the game shall be replayed in its entirety. Any team being judged to have caused a game to be abandoned shall be dealt with in accordance with the rules governing abandonment of a game The home team shall provide two match balls, which shall be property inflated and conform to the size as stipulated below: U8 - U12 Size 4 U13 - U18 Size Substitutes are permitted when a goal is scored, at a goal kick, at half time and when an injury occurs at the referee s discretion Teams can substitute on their own throw-ins, regardless of age. The opposing team can also call for a substitution when the initial substitution is authorized Defaults, Forfeits and Abandonments Default: Forfeit: Abandon a game: To cause a game to not be played due to a lack of players. To fail to attend the requisite field for a scheduled game. To leave the field of play after a game has begun without the permission of the referee, to leave the game site without the permission of the referee, or to cause, by the actions of players, team staff or parents, the referee to terminate the game A grace period of 15 minutes will be given to teams to show up for a scheduled game. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) U8 Teams with less than four players after the grace period will default the game. U9 or U10 teams with less than five players after the grace period will default the game. U11 or U12 teams with less than six players after the grace period will default the game. U13 through U18 team(s) inclusive with less than seven players after the grace period will default the game A minimum of three players and one team staff must be present or the game will be registered as a forfeit. Teams defaulting games by having insufficient players to start a game will be fined in accordance with LDYSL Rules and Regulations. This fine will be doubled with each occurrence. (See Section 12) Team(s) with less than the required number of players any time once the game has started will default the game. There will be no fine for this type of default.

12 7.25 Any team forfeiting a game will be fined in accordance with LDYSL Rules and Regulations. This fine will be doubled with each offence. Following three forfeits, the team s registration may be suspended or revoked. Applicable fines may apply Any team(s) found to have abandoned a game will be fined in accordance with a forfeit. That team will also be required to pay the applicable field rental and the referee(s) fee(s) A team defaulting a game, forfeiting a game or causing a game to be abandoned, shall automatically be deemed to have lost the game by a score of 3-0 where applicable If both teams are responsible for a game being defaulted, forfeited or causing a game to be abandoned, both teams will be fined as per LDYSL Rules and Regulations. No points will be awarded for these games where applicable It is the responsibility of each club to ensure that all team officials are conversant with these policies and that team officials pass this policy on parents, guardians and spectators U8, U9 and U10 Teams: (a) All free kicks are indirect for U8, U9 and U10s except for penalty kicks. (b) At U8 the ball must be kicked in or dribbled in when the whole ball crosses over the sidelines. (c) At U9 & U10 the ball must be kicked in when the whole ball crosses over the sidelines. Section 8 Match Officials 8.1 The Referee Coordinator will assign all Match Officials. If a qualified referee is not available to officiate a game, the game has to be postponed and rescheduled, except, if coaches from both teams agree and sign the game sheet indicating their consent, some other person may officiate the game. Teams that agree on some person other than the assigned referee to handle games if necessary will not be allowed to protest or appeal against such person. 8.2 Referees shall be suitably attired. 8.3 Referees shall keep a record of the game, time, score and goal scorers. These statistics along with the referee's game sheet containing the player's names shall be forwarded to the League within twenty-four (24) hours of the game (Sundays and holidays excluded) in addition to the game report on Ref Centre. 8.4 Any action detrimental to the game shall be reported within the game report submitted to Ref Centre. 8.5 Prior to the beginning of each playing season, the League Board of Directors shall determine the Referee and Referee Assistant s fees.

13 8.6 The home team must pay the Referee fees prior to the commencement of the game. If a game was not started, the referee and assistant referees in attendance are to be paid half the game fees by the home team. Where a game is being defaulted, the referee and assistant referees (if assigned) shall be paid the full fees. 8.7 All regular league games in the U14 to U18 District Level 1 shall have assistant referees. Section 9 Protests 9.1 Protests based on decisions made from the referee s interpretation of FIFA Laws will not be heard. 9.2 Protests on player identity in a game where the OSA Player IDs or Club Pool Sheet were not checked will not be heard. 9.3 Protests will be handled as per LDYSL Rules and Regulations. All protests must be submitted in writing to the League Secretary within seven days of the game being completed and accompanied by a fee as indicated in Section 12. Such protest fee shall be in the form of a club cheque or money order. The letter must be written on stationery containing the club letterhead and signed by a member of the club executive or the club representative to the League. The protest letter may be submitted as an attachment however, no action will be taken until the appropriate fee is received. 9.4 Hearings (a) The League will review the protests and send a response within fourteen days. (b) If the protest is ruled out of order, the protest fee will be returned. (c) Following the scheduled hearing, if the protest is upheld, the fee will be returned. (d) Following the scheduled hearing, if the protest is denied, the fee will be forfeited. (e) Parties to attend a protest hearing will be given ten days notice unless all parties required to attend agree to waive the notice time. (f) Any club that is properly informed of a scheduled League hearing and fails to attend will be fined as per Section 12. (g) The decision of the Hearing Panel shall be communicated in writing to the parties involved within seven days of the hearing. 9.5 Any decision of the Hearing Panel resulting from a protest may be appealed to the respective District Association in accordance with their appeal process.

14 9.6 Discipline and Appeals (a) Discipline comes under the jurisdiction of EMSA and is conducted by the DBR System (Discipline By Review). Following an incident (example dismissal from a game), if a request for a hearing is not made within 72 hours, the EMSA Discipline Committee will deal with the matter in accordance with OSA Directives. (b) Misconduct reports must be entered into Ref Centre and all game sheets sent to the League will be forwarded to EMSA upon request. (c) Any club may appeal decisions by the League to EMSA. 9.7 Serious Misconduct (a) Violence of any nature does not have a place in soccer. The League will enforce a zero tolerance on Serious Misconduct. An occurrence of any type of misconduct, such as spectator problems, violent conduct, fights, assaults or teams leaving the field of play without permission of the referee will be dealt with as follows. (b) Any team found guilty will, on the first offence, be fined two hundred ($200.00) dollars. The offending team, depending on the severity of the offence, may also be suspended from the league for the balance of the season. (c) Any team found guilty of a second offence in the same season will be removed from membership of the league for a minimum of twelve (12) months and fined $500. Section 10 Cups & Tournaments Challenge Cup Competition 10.1 All cup competitions of the League, District and the (OSA) Ontario Cup take precedence over all other games under the jurisdiction of the League (a) In the event of a tied game upon completion of the match in the preliminary rounds, quarterfinals or semi-finals, a winner shall be determined by the taking of penalty kicks as per FIFA Laws of the Game. (b) In the event of a tied game at the completion of the match in a final, an overtime consisting of two ten minute halves shall be played. If a team official requests a rest at the completion of regular time, a maximum of five minutes rest shall be granted prior to the commencement of overtime. No rest is permitted at overtime half-time. Golden Goal rules will not apply. In the event of a tied game upon completion of overtime, a winner shall be determined by the taking of penalty kicks as per FIFA Laws of the Game.

15 10.3 If conditions exist that prevent the completion of a game (e.g. bad light, inclement weather, etc.) then the entire game shall be replayed at a later date and time arranged by the League Scheduler. The Competition 10.4 LDYSL will hold an annual cup competition, known as the Challenge Cup The award given to the winners of the U13 Recreational age groups will be known as The Sean Ryan Cup Teams reaching the finals will each receive an award accordingly: Champions and Finalists. The Rules 10.7 The LDYSL Constitution and Rules & Regulations are in full effect for all Challenge Cup games Teams must play in the Challenge Cup. Teams failing to play (except for overriding OSA games [e.g. Ontario Cup] or OSA player situation [Provincial Team games]) will be fined according with Section 12. Competition Format 10.9 U11 and 12 age groups will participate in a two day festival in which each team will play two games each day. Duration of matches will be documented on the respective Festival schedules U13 to U18 age groups will play a single knockout format. Draw The schedule for U13 through U18 divisions will be determined by random draw prior to the start of the season. All clubs are welcome to attend. The date and location of the draw will be posted on the League website. Game Locations and Scheduling The League will send out host applications to all clubs inviting them to host all or part of the competition. This will include the preliminary games weekend, the U8/U9/U10 festivals, the U11 and U12 season ending festival and the quarter-final, semi-final and final games for all other divisions. The final locations of host venues will be selected by the Board Preliminary rounds will be played at a hosted venue on the scheduled preliminary weekend. This weekend shall be selected by the Board of Directors and shall be prior to the initial quarterfinal or semi-final games of any division.

16 10.14 The schedule and host venues will be posted on the League website No game changes at host venues (i.e. pool play, quarter final, semi final or final) will be entertained for reasons other than those listed in 10.8 (above). Match Officials In the U11 to U18 age divisions all quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals of the Challenge Cup will have assistant referees The League will pay all match official fees related to the Challenge Cup. Players A player can only play for the team(s) to which they are registered and must be in possession of an OSA ID Booklet, which must be validated on or before 31 July of the respective year. Trial players are not permitted in Cup or playoff games. Players are not allowed to play up in any League Cup or playoff games. Team The only team roster accepted for the Challenge Cup will be an official OSA roster. The League shall have access to all team OSA rosters through the AIMS system and will verify eligibility as required One half hour prior to a game, each team will report to the spectator side of the scheduled field with their official OSA roster, OSA player IDs and the players. Each team shall conduct an OSA ID check ensuring that the roster matches the player names, cards and individuals. No protests regarding ineligible players will be heard if an OSA ID check is not conducted prior to the respective game. Protests All game protests must be filed at the host site within 2 hours of completion of the game All protests must be accompanied by the appropriate fee (See Section 12). Where a protest is received, the Cup Competition in that division will not move to the next round until the issue is resolved A decision on a protest will be provided within twenty- four hours. The decision of the League Cup Committee shall be binding on all parties and not subject to appeal Any team found guilty of fielding ineligible or cup tied players will forfeit all games and all awards pertaining to the Challenge Cup.

17 Indoor Challenge Cup Competition All cup competitions of the League, District and the (OSA) Ontario Cup take precedence over all other games under the jurisdiction of the League. The Competition LDYSL will hold an annual cup competition, known as the Challenge Cup for all U13 through U18 Divisions Teams reaching the finals will each receive an award accordingly, Champions and Finalists. The Rules The LDYSL Constitution and Rules & Regulations are in full effect for all Challenge Cup games Teams must play in the Challenge Cup. Teams failing to play (except for overriding OSA games [e.g. Ontario Cup] or OSA player situation [Provincial Team games]) will be fined according with Sections All age groups will play a single knockout format. Draw The schedule will be determined by random draw no later than December 15. All clubs are welcome to attend. The date and location of the draw will be posted on the League website No two teams from the same club may be drawn together in the first round of pool play unless there is only one group (e.g. 4 or 5 team division). The second team drawn will be moved to the next available group. Game Locations and Scheduling The schedule and host venues will be posted on the League website No game changes (i.e. pool play, quarter final, semi final or final) will be entertained for reasons other than those listed in (above). Match Officials The League will pay all match official fees related to The Challenge Cup.

18 Players A player can only play for the team to which they are registered and must be in possession of an OSA ID Booklet, which must be validated at least 24 hours before the game. Trial players are not permitted in Cup or playoff games. Players are not allowed to play up in any League Cup or playoff games. Team The only team roster accepted for the Challenge Cup will be an official OSA roster One half hour prior to a game, each team will report to the spectator side of the scheduled field with their official OSA roster, OSA player IDs and the players. Each team shall conduct an OSA ID check ensuring that the roster matches the player names, cards and individuals. No protests regarding ineligible players will be heard if an OSA ID check is not conducted prior to the respective game. Protests All game protests must be filed at the host site within 2 hours of completion of the game All protests must be accompanied by the appropriate fee (See Section 12). Where a protest is received, the Cup Competition in that division will not move to the next round until the issue is resolved A decision on a protest will be provided within twenty- four hours. The decision of the League Cup Committee shall be binding on all parties and not subject to appeal Any team found guilty of fielding ineligible or cup tied players will forfeit all games and all awards pertaining to The Challenge Cup. Section 11 Other matters 11.1 All matters not covered by the League Constitution and/or the League Rules and Regulations shall be governed by the provisions of the District and Provincial Policies The Duties of the Club Representative are a part of the LDYSL Rules and Regulations (see Appendix C) Changes or Additions (a) The foregoing Rules and Regulations may be changed or added to at any time by a majority vote of the League Board of Directors subject to review by the membership at the following General Meeting or by Member Clubs at any General Meeting. Such changes must be published to the members at least fourteen (14) days prior to them taking effect. All changes must be approved by EMSA.

19 Section 12 Fees, Fines & Bonds Fees: Registration Fee $275 Late Registration Fee $550 Club Bond $300 Protest Fee $100 Protest Administrative Fee $75 + Applicable Fine Fines: Team withdrawal outdoors Prior to March 15 Registration Fee March 15 to Start of Season Registration Fee + $250 After start of Season Registration Fee + $500 Team withdrawal indoors Prior to October 1 st Registration Fee October 1 st to posting of schedule Registration Fee + $250 After schedule is posted Registration Fee + $500 Defaults 1 st Game $100 2 nd Game $200 3 rd Game $400 Game Result not reported $25 Game change after May 31 $50 Game change after August 1 $100 Failure of Club attendance at hearing $250 + hearing expenses Ineligible Player $75 Maximum $300 per game Serious Misconduct $200 Match Official Fees (paid by home team) Outdoor Referee Assistant Referee U8 U10 $25 U11 U12 $30 U13 U14 $40 $25 U15 U16 $45 $30 U17 U18 $50 $30 Indoors Referee (Amount paid by each team) U9 U12 $13 U13 U18 $15

20 Appendix A LDYSL LIGHTNING AND SEVERE WEATHER POLICY The safety of players, coaches, referees, management and spectators is a primary concern in any weather event which occurs during any matches sanctioned by the LDYSL. Referees are expected to act responsibly when dealing with severe weather during matches they officiate. It must be clearly understood the referee has final say regarding the delay or restart of a match due to weather. Teams will be directed to take proper shelter and must remain at the venue until the referee restarts the game or declares a postponement. Failure to adhere to the referee s directions during severe weather will result in forfeiture of the game by the team failing to follow the referee s ruling. The existence of blue sky and absence of rain are not protection from severe weather as lightning can and does strike as far as sixteen (16) kilometers away from the rain shaft (i.e. it does not have to be raining for lightning to strike). Thunder always accompanies lightning, even though its audible range can be diminished due to background noise in the immediate environment and its distance from the observer. Generally, the lightning threat diminishes with time after the last sound of thunder, but may persist for thirty (30) minutes or more. 30/30 Rule When lightning is detected, the distance to the lightning can be determined by counting the time between the flash and the first sound of the thunder and dividing this time by five (5). When lightning is seen, count the time until thunder is heard. If this time is thirty (30) seconds or less, seek proper shelter. Wait thirty (30) minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving the shelter. Proper Shelter Proper shelter is a safe structure or location. A safe structure is any building normally occupied or frequently used by people (i.e. a building with plumbing and/or electrical wiring that acts to electrically ground the structure). Avoid using shower facilities as a safe structure, whether stand alone or in a building. In the absence of a sturdy, frequently used building, any vehicle with a hard metal roof (not a convertible or golf cart) and rolled-up windows can provide a measure of safety and is definitely better than remaining outdoors. If unable to reach safe shelter, stay away from the tallest trees or objects such as light poles or flag poles, metal objects, individual trees, standing pools of water and open fields. Avoid being the highest object in a field. Do not take shelter under a single, tall tree. Minimize contact with the ground. For additional information refer to the CSA Lightning Safety/Severe Weather Policy which can be found on the OSA or CSA websites. Additional information can also be found on the following website:

21 Appendix B INDOOR RULES & REGULATIONS (This section provides rules that will apply only for indoor soccer): B.1 Registration Indoor registration will commence on a date set by the League, but not before the U15 U18 Challenge Cup. Registrations may be delivered in person to the LDYSL Board at said location or by mail to the LDYSL office. The indoor season will commence following Thanksgiving. B.2 Withdrawal of Teams after Registration (a) If a registered team withdraws on or before October 1, the League registration fee will be forfeited (presentation of extreme circumstances in writing to the League may be considered). (b) (c) Withdrawal of teams after October 1 but before the schedule is posted; the respective club will forfeit the LDYSL registration fee and will be fined as per Section 12. Withdrawal of teams after the schedule is posted; the respective Club shall forfeit the LDYSL registration fee and will be fined as per Section 12. B.3 Acceptance by EMSA of any club team from other Districts for indoor league play does not grant automatic acceptance for the outdoor season. This acceptance will require a vote at the AGM or RGM by the membership. B.4 The cut-off date for transferring from team to team is January 31st. B.5 The cut-off date for registering new players is March 15th. B.6 If a team has more than three players who were registered to a Regional team or above in the preceding outdoor season, the team must play at least one age group higher in the current indoor season. B.7 The League s policy is to adhere to the schedule as published. Coaches and team officials are not permitted to postpone or reschedule any game under the jurisdiction of the League. Games will only be re-scheduled if the outcome of the game affects first place in the standings. Rules of the Game Indoor B.8 Maximum Number of Players on the field: U9 - U12 Seven players including the keeper. U13 - U18 Six players including the keeper. B.9 The Minimum numbers of players on the field: U9-U12 Five players U13 - U18 Four players B.10 There is no offside in indoor soccer.

22 B.11 All games will consist of two twenty-five minute halves with a one minute half-time break. B.12 All games must start promptly. If the grace period of 5 minutes has passed, the team having less than the required number of minimum players will forfeit the game and the game result will be recorded as 3-0 in favor of the opposing team. If both teams have less than the minimum, both teams will be considered to have forfeited the game. Teams will be fined as per Section 12. B.13 The visiting team kicks off to start the game. The ball may be kicked in any direction. B.14 In Indoor League Championship and Challenge Cup games, if the score is tied after regulation time, penalty kicks will be taken as per FIFA rules. Substitutions B.15 Any team member can substitute on the fly at any time during the game. The referee must be notified of a goal keeper substitution. B.16 The referee may stop time at his/her discretion otherwise the clock will remain running. B.17 Players substituting must be near the touch line nearest their bench area. Failing to do so will result in too many players on the field violation and a two minute minor penalty will be given to the incoming player. Ball Out of Play B.18 All balls that go out of play will result in a kick in. B.19 All free kicks are indirect except penalty kicks. All opposing players must be a minimum of five meters from the ball. B.20 A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick off, corner kick, or goal kick. B.21 The ball will remain in play if it hits the roof of the building directly above the field of play. Fouls and Penalties B.22 Slide tackles are not allowed in indoor games. B.23 A referee may assess a two minute penalty for an offence, a caution (yellow) card or both. If in the opinion of the referee, the offence is serious and within the penalty area, a penalty kick PLUS a two or five minute penalty may be awarded. Penalty Assessments: Referee discretion 2 minutes Caution (yellow) 2 minutes Ejection (second yellow) 5 minutes Ejection (red) 5 minutes

23 B.22 If a team has two players serving time penalties and another player on the same team receives a time penalty, that player must go into the penalty box. The team must substitute players not serving time penalties to maintain the minimum number. The time penalty of the third player will not commence until the time penalty of the first player has expired. B.25 In the case that an ejection causes a team to have less than the minimum required players on the field, the penalized team will forfeit the game and the game result will be recorded as 3-0 in favor of the opposing team. B.26 Another player on the field may serve a time penalty for a goalkeeper. Appendix C CLUB CONTACT RESPONSIBILITIES As we grow as an organization, so does the role of Club Contact. In order to ensure Club Contacts are prepared and informed, we have created the following list of expectations/responsibilities. C.1 Ensure the coaches from your club know you, your role within your club and have all of your contact information. C.2 Inform and enforce with your club coaches the proper LDYSL contact procedure. The LDYSL will not act upon requests or reply to inquiries made by anyone other than yourself please make sure your coaches are fully aware of this. C.3 Review and forward all of the information sent from your club to the LDYSL. C.4 Review all of the information sent from LDYSL to your club. Forward all pertinent information to your coaches, directors etc. You are the liaison between your club and LDYSL. C.5 Familiarize yourself with the LDYSL rules, regulations and procedures to be in a position to give accurate up-to-date information to your club and coaches. C.6 Make certain game protests are sent in according to LDYSL rules and guidelines. C.7 Ensure your club coaches are aware and comply with LDYSL policies regarding Fair Play. C.8 Monitor club/team websites and content to ensure accordance with the LDYSL Fair Play policies. C.9 Provide information to your club coaches regarding the Gus Fabrikis LDYSL bursary. C.10 Provide information to your club coaches regarding coach certification requirements and available courses.