SISL 2012 League Rules

Sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship should be practiced and encouraged at all times by coaches, players, AND parents.
Foul Language and deliberate acts of bad sportsmanship will not be tolerated.
Grievances should be discussed with the League President. A player will receive a warning for the first offense, and will be removed from the league if the bad behavior continues.

Player Participation

League Standings

No league standings are maintained. Emphasis is placed on developing soccer skills and making it fun for all involved.
Running up the score is discouraged.

Number of Players

PeeWee 3v3 U7/U8 4v4

U9/U10 6v6 U11/U12 8v8

U13/U15 11v11 U16/U19 11v11

All games should be played with even sides. If a team is short players, both teams will play short-sided.
U16/U19 (ONLY) = Excluding the goalie, there is to be a MAXIMUM of 4 Male Field Players on the playing field. The goalie can be male or female. The league is Co-Ed and NOT a Boys League (it's 60% female).

Equipment

Shin-Guards are mandatory and must be worn UNDER the soccer sock unless a part of the sock.
Tennis shoes or soft cleated soccer shoes may be worn.
Ball Sizes: PeeWee, U7 & U8 - 3, U9 through U12 - 4, U13 through U19 - 5.
The Uniform handed out (jersey and black shorts) is the uniform you must wear in order to play. Socks must be black or white. NO EXCEPTIONS!
All jewelry must be removed prior to play (Girls and Boys, ALL AGES!). NO EXCEPTIONS. (Taping earrings is not acceptable.)
No hard plastic or metal hair accessories.

Duration of Game

Game Times

Players should arrive at the designated times so that there is ample time for warm-up and practice prior to the game.
Soccer played at Landis fields begins at 6:00 and ends promptly at 7:30.
Soccer at all other fields begins at 6:15 and ends promptly at 7:45.
Co-Ed games start promptly at 6:30.
PeeWee games are Saturday morning:

Session 1 from 9:00 to 10:30 Session 2 from 10:30 to noon

Bad Weather Policy

Clear all fields to the protection of a vehicle in the event of lightning. DO NOT stand under trees!
If the fields are deemed unplayable, a League Official will leave notification on the league website www.soudertonareasoccer.com or on the answering machine 215-721-7475. This means EVERYONE STAYS OFF THE FIELDS - PERIOD~~EVEN YOU.
Any game can be canceled due to inclement weather upon agreement by the opposing coaches. It is the coach's responsibility to contact his or her players.
There are NO make-up games.

Start of Play

Opponent must remain outside of the center circle until ball is touched by team with ball.
All jewelry MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO PLAY. (See "Equipment" above)

Ball In and Out of Play

Off-Sides

Fouls and Misconduct

PeeWee thru U11/U12 = all fouls shall result in a indirect kick. No penalty kicks.
U13/U15 = Fouls may be direct or indirect depending on the infraction. No penalty kicks.
U16/U19 = Fouls may be direct or indirect depending on the infraction. Fouls within the box shall result in a penalty kick.
The ref/coach must explain all infractions to the offending player.
Contact is unavoidable when playing the ball. Deliberate pushing and obstruction will result in a penalty, and should be discouraged.
SLIDE TACKLING IS NOT ALLOWED and will result in a red card and EJECTION from the game. A 2^nd red card issued will result in removal from the league for the rest of the season.

Referee

PeeWee thru U11/U12 = Coaches should be on the field acting as referees.
U13/U15 = Referees will be provided. However, in the event that a referee should not be available, coaches or volunteer parents shall act as referees for that game.
U16/U19 = Referees will be provided. However, in the event that a referee should not be available, coaches or volunteer parents shall act as referees for that game.
Players, coaches and fans should treat all referees with respect.
The referees decisions are final. DO NOT ARGUE or challenge a call on the field. This only sets a bad example for both players and parents. If you feel discussion is necessary, TALK not argue with the referee between quarters or at the end of the game.
U16/U19= Excluding the goalie, there is to be a MAXIMUM of 4 Male Field Players on the playing field. The goalie can be male or female. The league is Co-Ed and NOT a Boys League (it's 60% female).
Referees will have the authority to remove coaches, players, or parents that are being a disruption to the game.