Membership

1. Application for registration in the Club shall be made annually on a form provided by the Club.

2. Members shall have one vote per family unit at Annual or Special General meetings.

Players

1. Registration of players, coaches, team managers and administrators will be in accordance with the published rules of Soccer Northwest and the Ontario Soccer Association.

2. For the purpose of balancing the competitive level of each league division, the Club will assign players to teams annually.

3. Players deemed to be "exceptional" may be permitted to 'play up' in a higher age division. The Club will consult with the player's parents and coach before such permission is granted.

4. Registration or movement of players will not be permitted after July 3lst.

5. Each House league player shall play equal amount of time each game.

Teams

1. The club will operate Mini-Soccer teams at the U6 and U8 and U10 age groups.

2. The Club will operate Recreational and Representative teams subject to available competition.

3. Players will be assigned to teams at the discretion of the Club.

Staff

• Representative team coaches shall:

1. Be appointed by the General Manager

2. Have achieved an appropriate level of certification

3. Be required to take CSA coaching courses as suggested by the Club;

4. Be responsible for good training practices and fitness of the players;

5. Be responsible for the conduct of the players.

• Recreational team leaders shall:

1. Be approved by the Board of Directors.

2. Be required to take coaching courses as suggested by the Club;

3. Be responsible for, good training practices and fitness of the players;

4. Be responsible for the conduct of the players.

• Team Managers shall ensure that:

1. All players are aware of practices, games and travel schedules;

2. All players are properly equipped;

3. Sponsors and parents are aware of the team activity and progress.

Procedure

1. Individuals may apply, in writing, to the Management Board to coach or manage a team.

2. Coaches or Team Leaders who attend upgrading courses may apply to the club for financial assistance.

Referees

1. Referee assignments shall be in accordance with the published rules of Soccer Northwest and the Ontario Soccer Association.

2. Referees shall receive fees as set by the Club and approved by Soccer Northwest annually.

3. Referees shall be paid by Soccer Northwest. Payment will be based on completed game reports received by Soccer Northwest.

4. A Referee who fails to attend an assigned game, without giving adequate notice, shall be fined an amount equal the fee for that game.

5. Each team is required to appoint a "line" person to assist the referee when assistant referees have not been appointed.

6. In the event that a game is cancelled at the game site because of inclement weather, the attending referee shall receive half the usual game fee.

Discipline

1. Discipline shall be in accordance with the published rules of Soccer Northwest and the OSA.

2. A player dismissed from a game for misconduct shall adhere to the DBR system or attend, if necessary, the next scheduled discipline hearing.(DBH). The player may continue to play while awaiting the hearing, except in the case of an alleged assault of a Referee, in which case the player shall be suspended pending the hearing.

3. The club shall ensure its registrants comply with the conditions of any suspension imposed by Soccer Northwest through the DBR or DBH system.

4. The Club shall circulate the discipline hearing schedule to its teams prior to the playing season.

Appeals

Any decision of the Club may be appealed. Appeals shall be made in accordance with the policies and procedures of Soccer Northwest and the OSA.

Travel

Teams wishing to travel to tournaments or exhibition games:

1. May only attend sanctioned events;

2. Have approval from the General Manager.

3. Must have approval from Soccer Northwest not less than thirty days (30) days before travelling.

Fundraising

Teams wishing to raise funds shall:

1. Conduct such activities in an ethical and moral manner;

2. Have the Approval of the Management Board before making commitments,

3. Follow all guidelines as set by the Management Board.

Sponsorship

The Management Board shall set a fee for sponsors of the Club or its competitions, annually.

Club Uniform

1. Representative Team

1. The Club will provide a uniform to each player consisting of a shirt and shorts.

2. The uniform remains the property of the club and must be returned upon request.

3. The Club colours shall be Royal Blue and Gold

2. House League Team

1. The Club will provide a uniform top to each player.

2. The Player will supply black shorts and white socks.

3. The uniform top shall remain the property of the player.

Amendments

The Policies and Procedures may be amended at any meeting of the Club by a simple majority and posted or circulated by bulletin board to all members.

League Requirements

1. In league competition, teams will be awarded three points for a win and one point for a tie. The team with the most points at the completion of the schedule shall be declared the League Championship winner.

2. If two or more teams are tied on points for a position, the following tie-breaking factors shall be applied in order:

   1. Goal Average (goals for divided by goals against)

   2. The record of the games between the two teams.

   3. Most wins

   4. Goals for

   5. Goals against

   6. Play-off game

3. In play-off competition, two periods of extra time shall be played if the game is tied at the end of regulation time. If the score is still tied at the end of the extra time, the winner shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the Penalty-mark.

Game Requirements

1. The first named team on the schedule shall be the home team.

2. Substitutions - Unlimited substitution shall be permitted in all games.

   1. Substitution will only be allowed at the following stoppages in play:

      1. When a goal is scored

      2. At a goal kick, or throw-in

      3. At the beginning of the second half

      4. For an injured player

   2. Substitutions shall be made at the half-way line. The substitute must not enter until the player being replaced has left the field of play.

Schedule Requirements

1. Game Duration: Regulation Time Extra Time

   1. U-6 1 x 35 minute period

   2. U-8 1 x 35 minute period

   3. U-10 1 x 35 minute period

   4. U-12 2 x 20 minute periods 2 x 5 minute periods

   5. U-14 2 x 20 minute periods 2 x 10 minute periods

   6. U-16 2 x 35 minute periods 2 x 10 minute periods

   7. U-17 2 x 35 minute periods 2 x 10 minute periods

2. For outdoor, 11-a-side games, a minimum of seven players on each team shall be required to start a game. Failure to meet this requirement by the time set for kick-off will result in the game being defaulted. If the game is defaulted, then an exhibition game will proceed. Teams may use any LEX registered players to fill their roster for that game. Both coaches must agree to the players being added.

3. The team deemed to be the winner of a defaulted game shall be awarded three points and the score will be recorded as 1-0. In play- off competition the winner shall advance to the next round.

4. If a game is not completed for any reason, it must be reported by the referee. The Club shall determine the outcome as follows:

   1. allow the score to stand

   2. have the game replayed

   3. have the offending team default the game (if applicable)

   4. apply other discipline (if applicable)

5. If a game is abandoned with less than fifteen minutes to play due to weather conditions, the score shall be allowed to stand if one team is leading by two or more goals.

6. If a team fails to complete its schedule, all games played by that team shall be declared null and void.

Equipment Requirements

Players must wear the approved club uniform for each game. If necessary, additional clothing may be worn under the uniform but it must not be visible.

The size of the Game Ball shall be as follows: 

The club will supply the ball, nets and corner flags for each game.

Protests

Any protest arising from League or Play-off games shall be sent to the Club by registered mail or recorded delivery within two days of the game to which it relates accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars.

The protesting team must send a copy of the protest to the team being protested against, by registered mail or recorded delivery, within two days of the game concerned.

Protests shall be dealt with in accordance with the policies and procedures of Soccer Northwest and the OSA.

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