Soccer League Rules

CO-ED SOCCER REGISTRATION

Registration location, date and time will be posted on our website several weeks before deadline. Team representative must be responsible to pass along any registration information to their teammates. Team registration will be done online. Team fee, rosters and waivers can be submitted on registration day, captain's meeting. All dues are due no later than the first week of the season opener. Nonpayment past week one may result in games being forfeited until final payment. (NO REFUNDS)

Player(s) interested but do not have a team can register online as a free agent. All players must be in the Hospitality business to join RSC. Proof of employment and ID will be required. Online registration section: PLAYER FREE AGENCY

TEAM ROSTERS

To be part of RSC leagues, he or she MUST be in the Hospitality business. Some past players that are not in the hospitality business anymore can be grandfather into the league.

Roster: Some RSC co-ed sports are required for girls to be in the line-up/roster. Players must at least play 4 games during the regular season to be legible to play in the post season. Final roster changes and adding new players must be met by deadline (3rd week of the regular season). Any changes after deadline or player(s) are not in the hospitality business will result in penalties. Penalties may be forfeiting games, even playoff games and/or player ejection from league.

Grandfather: Must be part of RSC for two years to be considered in the grandfather clause. Three grandfather limit per team.

Free Agent: Any person (male or female) in the hospitality business that does not have an existing team at the establishment they work for can register online as a free agent. All drafts must be reviewed by the league representative(s) before any final decision. Two free agent limit per team (Bigger establishments). Four free agents limit per team (Smaller establishments)

THE GAME

RSC Co-ed Summer Soccer League consists of 9 vs 9 players. Mandatory: 2 female players on the field and roster. You can start a game with one female player and play with only 8 players. Playing the game with no girls will results in an automatic forfeit! Soccer rules that are not RSC rules are used from (FIFA) The International Federation of Association Football. The head referee will go over ground rules during pre-game.

Games: Games are scheduled Mondays or Tuesday mornings and/or afternoons. Time slots vary from 10:00 AM thru 2:00 PM. Time slots may change depending on amount of teams in the league.

Time Limit: 25 minutes per half (2 halves per game).

Mercy Rule: Rule will be called under 2 minutes with the margin being 5 goals or more.

Overtime: Both teams will have to switch sides on the field and be given 3 minutes overtime play. If still a tie game, then it will result in penalty kicks, 5 kicks for each team. All penalty kick participants with one girl (min) must have played in the second half of the game. If it results in a tie, then the game will result in a tie.

Standings Tie Breaker

  • Team with more points

  • Team with less scored against.

  • Team with more standing points for.

Ground rules: The game officials are responsible for going over and enforcing any needed ground rules. Prior to the game (Pre Game), the officials will go over rules with both captains. FIFA Soccer ground rules may apply.

Substitutions: Male for male and female for female only. Unlimited substitutions are allowed.

Sliding: Slide or avoid. Sliding into a player intentional, will result in a red card and be ejected from the game. NO crashes!

Yellow Card: One yellow card is a warning, next card will be a red card and ejections.

Red Card: Given a RED CARD means you are ejected from the game and field. Game will not resume until the ejected player leaves the premises. Player will be suspended for the following game, even if the following game is a Playoff or Championship game.

PLAYERS

Disclaimer: ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN “THE RSC HARMLESS AGREEMENT” WAIVER RSC PROVIDES BEFORE STEPPING ON TO THE FIELD. WE DO NOT PROVIDE PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE. WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION TO GET PERSONAL INSURANCE www.sadlersports.com. PLAY ON YOUR OWN RISK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PERSONAL HEALTH INSURANCE.

Injury: Any player who is bleeding or has an open wound is prohibited from participating further in the game until appropriate treatment has been administered. Player must sit out if feeling nauseating or concussions like symptoms.

Safety: All RSC players must read and understand game rules so we can prevent injuries. Players should stretch and use protective gear at all times. No metal cleats are allowed!

Drafts/Trades: Any player can be drafted once the player registers on our online Draft/Free agent board. A player can be traded to another team BUT ONLY with the consent of the captain/manager. Both captains/mangers from each team must sign off on the trade. All drafts, trades and rosters must be finalized before final roster deadline. All players must be in the Hospitality business.

Game Updates: Game scores, standings, news and updates will be posted within 24hrs from the end of the game played.

UNIFORMS

  • All players must be in a uniform Jersey for the game. No Jersey, the player cannot play until 10 minutes into the game. The shirt must be the same style and color for all players. League supplies the Jerseys.

  • Players cannot swap jerseys during games. Each player must wear the same number throughout the season. Player’s caught swapping jerseys will not be permitted to play.

  • All players must wear acceptable shorts. No jeans or cut off shorts. Spandex may be worn underneath the uniform short.

  • All players must wear proper athletic sneakers or cleats. No player should play in a wedge-style sneaker, street shoes with rubber soles or metal cleats. NO EXCEPTIONS! METAL CLEATS are NOT permitted. Any player caught with metal cleats during the game will be ejected from the game.

  • Chin guards and mouth guards are recommended and should be part of the uniform.

  • NO JEWELRY should be worn during games. This includes the rubber bracelets, hair bands, rubber bands, etc. on wrists.

  • If player loses Jersey, he/she must purchase another Jersey from the league before playing the following week. Please note: Price for replacement shirt is $40.

  • Players must have their game shirts for playoffs and championship games. NO EXCEPTIONS!

CONDUCT

Player’s code of conduct will be strictly enforced before, during and after each game while at any field location. Team captains are held responsible for their teams’ actions on the field. Only captains are allowed to speak to the officials regarding a call or any other inquiries.

Zero Tolerance for: fighting, threats and continuous foul language may result in league suspension/expulsion. Any player involved in a physical altercation will be ejected from the game. If a player gets into a fight with another player, both players will be ejected from the game and face suspension/expulsion from the league

All individuals are responsible for their own actions after the games are done. We ask for players to take off any RSC apparel if going to act up in any public establishment. RSC is not responsible for any off the field issues.

  • No Drinking Alcohol while game(s) is in progress. No Smoking on the field.

  • Players must clean after themselves when leaving the field. Permits can be revoked for littering.