The league will distribute a schedule in advance and will post it on the leagues website. Schedules will be made available during game days at the fields or you can view and/or download the schedule on the leagues website:
www.ranchocaliforniasoccerleague.com.
GENERAL RULES
I. LEAGUE REGISTRATION FEES: Due to the continued issues with players paying registration fees and the length of time in which it takes to receive payment from players the following will now take effect. Payment of $59.00 per player is due in full upon registration; however, the League will be flexible with payment for the following situations: 1) Player at time of registration does not have full amount, league will accept partial payment of fees. 2) The league will permit players to pay registration fees on the following week after player has registered. All players that have not paid in full by the second (2) game after the registration date on there registration form will not be able to play any games with there team until payment is made in full. This will be enforced by League Officials (Director/Asst. Director) and referees. No further extension or exception will be granted by the league. Fees may be paid by the following methods (Check, Money Order, or Cash). Return checks will not be re-deposited and will require payment in cash to the league prior to the next schedule game. If player does not settle the returned check player will not be allowed to play. (no exceptions) Additionally the player will be required to cover fees imposed by the Leagues bank of a $15.00 return check charge in addition to the amount of the returned check.
II. LEAGUE SECURITY DEPOSIT: As a result of last seasons significant increase in the number of teams that forfeited matches the league will now require a Team Security Deposit of $150.00 per Team. This security deposit will be used in the event a team forfeits any of its schedule matches. Which ever team forfeits the match the Referee Fees for that match will come from that team’s security deposit. The Security Deposit in full or the remainder of the funds for that team will be refunded at the end of the season.
Note: If your team forfeited a match do not expect a full refund.
III. LEAGUE REGISTRATION FORMS: All players in the league are required to complete the Leagues Registration Form on the first (1st) day of play or prior to the first (1st) day. This is a MANDATORY requirement regardless if you have filled one out the previous season.
IV. ROSTERS: Teams are limited to a maximum of 15 players and a minimum of 7. Teams may add additional players to complete their team rosters not to exceed 15 total players. Team may also register replacements for injured players, which as a result of there injuries requires that player to be out the remainder of that season. All additional players’ registration fees will need to be paid to the league upon registration.
V. TEAM ARRIVAL: It is recommended that all teams be in the area of the field they are scheduled to play no later the one half (½) hour before the match is to begin. This allows the referees to check players in and commence the match on time. In the event all players are not there at the scheduled time, refer to Rules (8.3 and 8.4).
VI. GAME TIME: All games will begin at 8:00 a.m. Please make sure that all your players know what time they play, and are ready for the scheduled start time of there game. This is imperative this season as the league has grown and the day is full of games. Refer to Rules (8.3 and 8.4).
VII. TRASH: All teams must clean up after their own mess. There are many trash cans located around the park, please make sure that they are utilized. Do not leave your trash for someone else to pick-up. If we leave trash on the field we will no longer be able to use the park or the school field. Further, no glass is allowed at any of the fields and absolutely no alcohol is permitted at the park. Violators of the no alcohol rule will be asked to leave the area regardless if you are a player or spectator. Any team that leaves a mess and fails to pick-up all there trash after there match will have one (1) point deducted from there total points in the standings.
VIII. UNIFORMS: In the event of uniform conflicts between teams (i.e. color issues) Rancho California Soccer League will provide colored bibs to the visiting team. Also, the League will provide game balls for all matches. Please DO NOT TAKE the League Balls from the field as there are other games that play on that day that will need to use them. It is recommended however, that both teams have a quality match ball at each game. Any player or players that are caught taking a League Soccer Ball will be suspended for two (2) games. No exceptions
VIIII. GAME REPORT: All teams must use the Official League Game Report. Failure to do so may result in a potential scoring conflict by the league. Each manager or coach can pick up game sheets from a league official or download it from the leagues website. Refer to Rule (3.2)
X. PLAYER ID CARDS: The league will be responsible for creating player ID cards. Once player ID cards have been completed and handed out to all teams in the league all players must then present player cards to the referee prior to the start of the match. There will be no temporary player cards will be issued. Driver’s Licenses may be accepted with prior approval from a League Official (Director/Asst. Director) only.
There will be a one (1) or two (2) game exemption to the Player ID Card rule, to allow for the League to complete all the Player ID Cards.
XI. FORFEITS: All teams that forfeit matches during the course of a season will be required to pay the referee fees for that match, which will come from the $150.00 Team Security Deposit to cover the referee fees. A forfeited game for whatever reason in league play shall be a 1-0 win with 3 points awarded to the winning team. The Security Deposit is needed as a result of the increased number of teams that forfeited matches last season.
Point system is as follows: 3 points for a Win, 1 point for a Draw/Tie, 0 points for a loss
XII. MANAGERS/COACHES: All team managers should check the leagues web page on Friday or Saturday to confirm your team’s game time and location. Changes may occur and if we cannot contact you with the changes the league will post the changes on the web site. All potential changes will be posted by the Friday preceding that weekends matches. Also, changes may occur due to poor weather or field availability. You will be notified of any changes as well as the changes being posted to the league web site.
XIII. TEAM RESPONSIBILITYES: The first (1st), two (2) teams scheduled to play each weekend will be responsible for setting up the goals on their respected side of the field. The last two (2) teams scheduled to play on that day will be responsible for breaking down the goals and placing them in the storage area. Refer to Rule (9.1, 9.2, 9.3)
XIIII. PARKING: Parking is available at the park as well as the school. Parking is also available along the street directly in front of the Park ONLY. The League will not be held responsible for any damages made to vehicles in the parking areas or along the street.
XX. FAMILY MEMBERS: All players are welcome and encouraged to bring your family members to the games. There are several play grounds for small kids to enjoy there time. Parents please remember to keep a close watch on your children while they are in the play ground areas to minimize injury.
Note: Players please understand that other players bring there children and wives/girl friends to the park so remember NO FOUL LANGUAGE.
REMINDER: Remember that this is now our home field and we are the only people that will be using this field. It is our responsibility to keep these fields looking good.
Official FIFA rule shall apply in all situations with the exception of the following modifications and any others set fourth in this document.