Rules

A deposit is due at the time that you register your team. 50% of the league fee is due 72 hours before your 3rd game. Full league payment is required 72 hours before your 6th game. Failure to do so will result in your team forfeiting games until the payment is received at the time that it is due. If your team requires an additional week to make a payment, there will be a $100 late payment fee due to extend your payment due date by a week and avoid a forfeit. Only one extension is available per season.

• Each game is 11 vs 11.
• A game will start if at least 7 players are present. If your team does not have enough players, there is a 15-minute grace period. After 15 minutes, if your team still lacks sufficient players, it will result in a forfeit. The grace period is included in the first half of the game.
• Games consist of two 45-minute halves with a 10-minute halftime break.
• Each team must provide 2 game balls. Failure to do so will result in a $25 fine.
• Rescheduling: Requests to reschedule must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance to be considered.

• All players must register online to be added to the official team roster. Team rosters are updated weekly and sent to the team manager in a printable format for presentation to the referee.
• Players can register up until 4 PM on Thursdays to be eligible for that Sunday’s game. Late registrations (after 4 PM Friday) incur a $10 roster adjustment fee and must be completed by 5 PM Saturday to be eligible to play. Players registering after 5 PM Saturday will not be eligible until the following week.
• Players under 18 must submit a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before participating. Waivers can be downloaded and submitted to the referee on game day.
• Teams can register players up to the halfway point of the season, with a maximum of 25 players per team. After reaching this limit, you must request player removal to add new players.
• After the halfway point, teams can drop/add up to 6 players total for the season. No drops/adds are permitted after the second-to-last regular season game, except in cases of injury with a valid doctor’s note.
• Teams may not recruit players from another team within the same division once registration has closed.
• If a player wishes to switch teams during the open registration period, they must sit out one week.
• Players not on the roster are ineligible to play—no exceptions. Team managers must verify their rosters by Saturday evening to ensure all registered players are listed.
• Second division teams may have up to 3 first division players.

Any tampering or modification of the roster by any team manager or player will result in an automatic forfeit and a $200 team fine. If your player IS NOT on the roster he is not allowed to play, (No Exceptions).

Roster and Game Check-In Guidelines

1. 1. Roster Submission and Game Start:
      • Any team that does not present their roster to the referee before the game will forfeit. A 15-minute grace period is allowed, but this time counts toward gameplay. If the roster is not presented after 15 minutes, the game will be forfeited.
      • If your team forgets the roster, you may create a list on a separate sheet of paper, but this will result in a $50 fine. The fine MUST be paid within 72 hours before your next game.
      • If the team forgets the roster a second time, the fine increases to $100, and for a third time, the fine will be $200. These fines must be paid no later than Wednesday at 7 PM of that week.
   2. Alternative Roster Submission:
      • If a roster is made on a separate sheet of paper, only players with a valid ID will be allowed to play. Players without a physical ID will not be permitted to play, even if they are registered. IDs on phones are not valid.
   3. Mandatory Player Check-In:
      • It is mandatory that each player checks in with the referee before the game. The referee will request the roster and call out each player’s name, verifying it with the picture and name on the roster. Players must also show their jersey number to the referee.
      • If the referee is unable to clearly distinguish a player’s face on the roster, they are allowed to ask for an ID to verify the player’s identity. If a player cannot present an ID, they will not be permitted to play.
      • Any player who fails to check in before the game must check in with the referee at halftime. Failure to do so will result in that player being considered ineligible, and the team will forfeit the game.
   4. Team Roster Updates and Responsibilities:
      • Rosters will be emailed to the team manager on a weekly basis. It is your responsibility to notify us of any errors before 5 PM on Saturdays so they can be corrected.
      • Ensure you receive the roster email. If there are any issues, please let us know, and we can add additional email addresses to ensure someone from your team receives it.
   5. Ineligible Players and Fines:
      • If a team fields a player who is not registered or did not register on time, the team will forfeit the game once the referee becomes aware. Additionally, the team will incur a $100 fine, which must be paid 72 hours before the next game. Please don’t cheat—it’s unfair to both teams.
   6. Game Rescheduling:
      • If your team needs to reschedule a game, you must notify the league at least 15 days in advance. Any requests made less than 15 days in advance cannot be guaranteed.
   7. Forfeiting Due to Insufficient Players:
      • If your team forfeits due to not having enough players, the following fines will apply:
        • 1st game: $100
        • 2nd game: $150
        • 3rd game: Your team will be removed from the league.
   8. Game Start Time:
      • Game time will start as listed on the schedule. Teams are allowed a 15-minute grace period if they do not have at least 7 players. Once a team has 7 players checked in, the game will begin. After 15 minutes, the game will be forfeited if the team still does not have enough players.

• Teams must have two uniforms. The visiting team is required to change if there is a conflict in colors. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit.
• Players must wear matching uniforms, including jerseys with numbers, shorts, and socks. Non-matching socks or shorts will result in the player being unable to play.
• Jersey numbers must be the same color and cannot be taped or drawn on.
• Players are not allowed to share jerseys during the game. Violation will result in an automatic red card.
• Pennies or bibs as secondary uniforms are only allowed if agreed upon by both teams and the referee. Otherwise, failure to have an alternate uniform will result in a forfeit for the visiting team.

• Fighting will not be tolerated. Players or teams involved in fights will face fines and potential bans, with the fine depending on the severity of the incident.
• Any threats of intentional harm will result in an automatic red card and a 2-game suspension.
• Players or managers involved in altercations will be suspended for at least 5 games, with the potential for a longer suspension.
• Profanity, bullying, and unsportsmanlike conduct towards players, referees, or spectators will result in automatic disciplinary action.
• Players urinating in public will receive a red card, 2-game suspension, and a $50 fine. A second offense will result in a $200 fine, and a third will result in removal from the league.
• Teams are responsible for keeping the field clean. A first offense will result in a warning, a second in a $150 fine, and a third will lead to expulsion from the league.
• Team managers must control their spectators. Any disturbance that leads to the game being paused for more than 3 minutes will result in a forfeit for the responsible team.

• Alcohol is permitted at designated fields (Petaluma Turf and Luchessi). It is strictly prohibited on school property, including parking lots.
• Teams caught with alcohol or smoking on school grounds will be fined $300.
• Players caught drinking during a game will receive an automatic red card and a $40 fine.
• In city parks where alcohol is allowed, no glass bottles are permitted. Any team with glass bottles will be fined $200.

• Teams have the right to appeal fines, red cards, or game rulings. Appeals must be submitted by 7 PM on the Tuesday following the game to support@fcsleague.com.

• Note: Every appeal will be examined thoroughly with all major parties involved being contacted by Fc Soccer League staff. The outcome to an appeal will be announced to the appealing party within 3 days. There is no guarantee that an appeal will be given in your favor.
• If a player is given a red card his/her punishment will be based off of the FC SOCCER LEAGUE PLAYER FINE pdf that you can download below.
• If given a team fine, it must payed no later then wednesday at 7pm in order for your team to play that weekend. Failing to do so will result in an automatic forfeit. The League will not be responsible for giving you a 2nd notice of your team fine. If your team owes a fine it is your responsibility to take care of it in a timely manner.
• All team representatives will be responsible for sharing the game information to their players and encourage them to check the page for updates, field locations, and any news.
• Mandatory Meetings: The league will hold mandatory meetings in which each team will be responsible to have one representative show up. Failure to have a team representative will result in a $100 fine. If your team does receive a fine it must be paid before your following game to avoid a forfeit.

ALL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED AND EVERY TEAM MANAGER AND LEAGUE PLAYER ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THEM. BY REGISTERING FOR THE LEAGUE YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THE LEAGUE RULES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE PARTICIPATION OF ANY TEAM OR PLAYER WHO FAILS TO ABIDE BY THE RULES.

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