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| As of Fall 2009 | FIFA Rules Apply | Cancellation Hot Line 703-777-0456 |
| Excerpts are below. For a copy of the complete rules and regulations click for MS Word or Adobe pdf. | |
| 1.06 | Standings will be calculated by awarding teams three points for a win, one point for a tie, and zero points for a loss. In case of ties, the order of tiebreakers follows: a.) winning percentage b.) head-to-head results c.) total runs scored d.) least runs allowed e.) total wins f.) coin flip |
| 2.02.f. | Coaches are responsible for: Controlling the conduct of his/her players and spectators. |
| 3.04 | At unlighted fields the fitness of the grounds for a game shall be decided solely by the official(s). At lighted fields the fitness of the grounds for a game shall be decided by the official(s) and/or the facility attendant. Failure to abide by the official's or facility attendant's decision shall result in disciplinary action by the League Commissioner. The intent of this rule is to prevent injury to players and protect fields from inappropriate usage. |
| 3.05 | The officials shall keep the official time of the game. |
| 3.06 |
The officials shall collect player
passes at the start of the game to ensure each player is legally eligible
to play. The officials shall also withhold player passes if any player is
red carded. He/she must mail the player pass to the Commissioner along
with a game report. |
| Note: player passes this Fall (2005) and next Spring (2006) will NOT have the jersey number of the player. | |
| 6.11 | Teams shall provide player passes to the referee(s) prior to the start of the game. --NOTE: if a player is serving a suspension for a red-card they may join their team on the bench, but can not be suited in the team's uniform. |
| 7.01 | Uniforms are required for all teams in all leagues. Each team will be assigned an unique uniform color(s). Each uniform must contain the prescribed colors and a visible and clearly defined number not to exceed two digits. |
| 7.02 | If a player does not wear a uniform consistent with the team color(s) and number(s), or if a player wears a jersey bearing the same number(s) as another player, he/she cannot participate. |
| 7.03 | Absolutely no jewelry is allowed to be worn during play with the exception of medical and religious bracelets or necklaces. A player wearing either must tape down the item to the skin and may allow the medical alert identification to be shown. If a player wishes to wear a religious item, he/she must have a letter certified by his/her religious leader and sent to the Commissioner. He/she must also tape down the item to the skin. Players wearing glasses must have shatterproof lenses or eyeglass protectors. It is the responsibility of each player to comply. |
| 7.04 | All soccer balls will be provided by the home team and must meet current FIFA requirements for size, dimensions, design, and other regulations. |
| 7.05 | Shin guards must be worn by all participants and must be covered by socks. |
| 7.06 | Soccer or athletic shoes can be worn during play. |
| 7.07 | Metal (or metallic in nature) cleats and screw-in cleats are prohibited in the League during play. |
| 8.01 | If the required number of players (8), six men and two women, or five men and three women,for COED, has not been met by the scheduled starting time, the team having the required number shall win by forfeit, and the score shall be 1-0. If both teams fail to have the required number of players, the game shall be declared a double forfeit and will not be rescheduled. If an official fails to appear, the facility attendant will call forfeits. Exception: COED only. A team must have no more than 8 men participating in a game, but may have as many as 9 women participating. |
| 8.04 | If a team does not have like uniforms that are consistent in color and numbers, then that team shall forfeit. |
| 9.01 | Under official soccer rules, decisions involving an official’s judgment may not be protested. If a ruling is believed to conflict with the league rules regarding eligibility only, a captain may protest the game by notifying the official(s) who will note the time of the protest. Notification of intent to protest must be made immediately upon discovery. A written protest must then be submitted to the League Office postmarked within 48 hours after the game is played. A $58.00 fee must accompany each protest. If the appeal is granted, the fee will be returned. A postage meter machine tape will not be accepted as a postmark. |
| 9.02 | Each protest must contain the following information: a) Date, time, and place of game, b) Name(s) of official(s), c) The rule and section of the official rules or league rules under which the protest is made, d) The decision and conditions surrounding the making of the protest, e) All essential facts involved in the matter protested, f) What the expected outcome of the protest should be (what is the protestor expecting to happen). |
| 10.02 | Games will not be postponed for any reason other than inclement weather or unfit playing conditions of the field, in which case games will be postponed by the League Office, the Facility Attendant, or the Officials before the game starts, or by the Officials after the games is in progress. A game in progress suspended for inclement weather or other cause is subject to a fifteen (15) minute delay, or thirty (30) minute delay for lightning. After any delay the game may be "called" and shall be rescheduled and replayed at the point of interruption (Exception: In Tournament play, games will be rescheduled and resumed at the exact point that play was suspended). If the first or subsequent game of a playing cycle is officially postponed due to unfit playing conditions, then the remaining games scheduled for that field are also postponed. (Exception: If a game is postponed due to lightning, subsequent games of the playing cycle may be played if the official(s) determines that the threat of lightning and/or rain has passed). In this instance the fifteen (15) minute delay will not take affect. Recorded cancellation information may be obtained by calling 703-777-0456. |
| 11.01 | Coaches, managers, and players shall not: |
| a. At any time lay a hand upon, shove, strike, or be guilty of a physical or verbal attack upon any official, facility supervisor, player, or spectator. Penalty: Suspension from all sports activities sponsored by PRCS and possibility of assault charges being filed. Length of suspension will be determined on a case-by-case basis. | |
| b. Bait or be guilty of objectionable demonstrations of dissent at an official's decision, or refuse to abide by an official's decision. Penalty: Warning by official and/or ejection from the game for the player and coach / manager. | |
| c. Make an abusive verbal attack upon any official, facility supervisor, player, or spectator or loss of control by the player. Penalty: Ejection from the game for the player and the coach / manager. | |
| d. Use unnecessarily rough tactics in the play of the game against the body or person of an opposing player. Penalty: Warning and/or ejection from the game and suspension from the league until his / her case has been reviewed by the League Commissioner. | |
| e. Disobey or attempt to circumvent league rules and regulations or the intent thereof. Penalty: Suspension for the remainder of the season. | |
| f. Use profanity. At the official's discretion, if a player is using improper or excessive profanity the player will be ejected from the game. | |
| 11.02 | No person or persons shall possess and/or partake in alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or tobacco products of any kind while participating either as a team member or spectator at programs administered by PRCS. |
| c. Spectators will be asked to leave the facilities, and/or be prosecuted. | |
| Note that tobacco may be used areas other than “play areas” (softball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds, etc.). An acceptable location to use tobacco is a parking lot. | |
| 11.05 | If a player, manager, or coach is ejected from a game, he/she must leave the park or facility in a timely manner and may not return for any other games played that night. He/she is also automatically suspended from the next game his/her team plays. If the suspended person does not leave the park or facility in a timely manner, or is guilty of a second offense during the suspension, he/she will be subject to additional disciplinary action as directed by the League Commissioner. |
| 12.01 | All games will feature two 40 minute halves with a five minute half time. At the end of regulation time, if the score is tied the game will be scored as such. EXCEPTION: During playoffs the overtime procedure will be two five minute sudden death periods. If after the second overtime session there is not a winner the game will go to penalty kicks. The lineup for penalty kicks needs to be male/female or female/male. If a team gets to a point where every female on the team has participated in the penalty kicks and there is still no winner the cycle for women participating in the penalty kicks shall start over. Example:Round 1: Male 1 Round 2: Female 1 Round 3: Male 2 Round 4: Female 2 Round 5: Male 3 Round 6: Female 3 Round 7: Male 4 Round 8: Female 1 (If the team has only 3 women) Round 9: Male 5 |
| 12.02 | Slide tackling is prohibited from the league. The penalty is a yellow card. EXCEPTION: Sliding to kick a ball or prevent it from leaving the field is acceptable. Slide tackling when an opposing player is within the immediate vicinity of the ball at the beginning or the end of the slide tackle is prohibited. |
| 12.03 | There shall not be more then eleven players allowed to play (10+1 goalie). A game may be started with eight players. COED: The gender ratio for COED play shall be eight men and three women. A team cannot exceed the limit of men but may increase the number of women allowed to play, so long as the total amount of players on the field does not exceed 11; no more than nine women may participate at once. Team may start or continue a game with 2 women & 8 men., Once a team drops below two females at any point during the game, the game will be forfeited and the win awarded to opponent. (Note: this was voted on at the captains meeting 4/6/2010) |
| 12.04 | Substitutions may be made with the consent of the referee(s) during the following conditions: |
| a. During a throw-in only by the team in control of the throw. | |
| b. During a goal kick. | |
| c. After a goal has been scored and before the kick-off. | |
| d. When a player is injured. The player may be replaced and no other substitutions are allowed from that team. The opposing team may substitute one player in this situation. | |
| e. After a yellow card. The team manager/captain may request to substitute the cautioned player. | |
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