Winter 2010 Indoor Rules Reminder

plewis — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:07:53 +0000

To all Winter 2010 players:

We wanted to check in and make sure that we are all on the same page in regards to the MGSA soccer rules and regulations. We want to make sure that everyone who plays soccer with us is having a blast and staying safe and while we know that some people are more competitive than others we do want everyone to have fun. Please review the rules below and send them out to the players on your team.

CO-ED Rule:In adult co-ed leagues there must be a minimum of two people of each gender on the field at all times. If a team is unable to field ateam with two people of each gender, then they must forfeit the game with a 3-0 loss. In the case: a team has only two females and one of the females is penalized for a team penalty, the penalty must be served by a male player that is on the field at that time.

Rule 9 Fouls and Misconduct

…Send-off Penalties:

At the discretion of the referee, a red card may be shown for intentionally charging the goalkeeper while the latter is in fullpossession of the ball, spitting on an opponent or referee, physically contacting a game official, leaving the box to engage in misconduct or confrontation, or other incidents of unseemly behavior. In addition, a player shall be sent off for violentconduct, serious foul play and/or foul/abusive language. The game shall not be restarted until the player that was sent offhas left the bench area.

A teammate of the player that was sent off shall serve a full five minute penalty and the opposing team shall be awarded a power play (regardless of how many goals the opposing teams scores).

Fighting and serious foul play:

1. Fighting will result in an automatic 5-minute penalty and a red card expulsion from the current game.

2. The players involved will automatically receive a TWO-WEEK SUSPENSION. The suspension also includes other

leagues the player may be involved in. The suspensions will also carry over to the following season.

3. A report will be filed with the management of the complex immediately after the game.

4. If management deems it necessary, the player may be suspended for an indefinite amount of time. No refunds

will be given if a player is suspended from the indoor soccer leagues.

5. Any red card offenders will automatically be suspended for the following week of play. In addition there will be a discussion with someone from the MGSA board, the team captain of the person that was carded as well as the person that obtained the red card.

We require that you be familiarize yourself with the entire indoor rules and pay close attention the the full “Rule 9″ posted at the following link http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0009/4519/Indoor_Rules_Full_-_revised_9.09.pdf

Also, please try to have your team arrive 30 minutes prior to your game so that you can complete any paperwork and/or visit with captains and MGSA administrators to resolve any pre-game issues.

If you do not have the proper number of registersed co-ed players who have completed all paper when the game is scheduled to start your team will forfiet.

Thanks for your cooperation. As always if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. We look forward to seeing you on Friday!!!! Please note we will be going out to Woody’s after the games this week. Please encourge your team to join us as we would like to say thank you to our sponsors.

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Winter 2010 Indoor Rules Reminder