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League Rules

 

 

(Approved: October 10th, 2024)

 Mooresville Adult Soccer Association League Rules

(Approved: October 10th, 2024)

All matches will be played in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game. Rules and/or interpretations provided by MASA for adult matches are in the following items, which will further interpret these rules for purpose of this league.

 

1. Eligibility

All teams and individual players must meet all MASA rules for registration. Failure to meet any of these registration rules will render a team and/or individual players ineligible to participate in the league:

  • Teams must be registered through www.mooresvilleadultsoccer.com via TeamPass.  

  • Player must be listed on a match roster, with correct photo ID, uploaded.

  • There will be 4 separate divisions dictated by competition level (Division 1 (Open), Division 2 (Open), Division 3 (Open) or Division 4/Over 40 (Males must be 40 years old or older. Females can be any age)).

  • All players must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

  • A player may only play for the team they are rostered with. Players can change teams, but the league must be notified so the rosters can be updated. 

  • Goal Keepers can only play for one team. They will NOT be allowed to fill in with another team.

  • No guest players

  • Any player who fails to register online will not be allowed to participate.

 

2. Modified Rules

The intent of this league is to provide an opportunity for all participants to enjoy the game of soccer in a fun but competitive environment.  While this is a competitive league and there is always a risk of injury, please use discretion regarding contact and physical play.  In an effort to enhance play and reduce risk of injury, the following rules modifications will be implemented:  

  • Off-sides will not be called; however, it is up to the referee’s discretion to determine if a player is in a position which provides a considerable advantage for the attacking team (i.e. “cherry-picking”).  Arguing with the referee regarding the off-sides calls will not be tolerated (please refer to Section 3 regarding behavior).

  • No sliding will be allowed, including feet-first slides from the goalkeeper.

    • Goalkeepers are allowed to use proper technique with hands and body first, when sliding.

    • A lunge is not a slide.

    • If you slide it will result in a yellow or red card, depending on the severity of the offense.

  • Teams will play matches 7 v 7, and there is 14-person limit for number of players assigned to a roster.

  • All freekicks outside of the 18-yard box are indirect. 

    • Everything inside the 18-yard box, is standard FIFA rules.

 

3. Captain Responsibilities.

Captains are responsible for the following: 

  • Player and spectator behavior. 

  • Communication with the league officials.

  • Helping check-in teams before each game and assigning names to numbers.

  • Reporting and confirming game scores, opponents Player of the Match and your team’s goal scorers to the league tent at duration of your game.

  • Communicating with the league if your team will not be fulfilling their scheduled game. 12pm on the Monday of that week’s game. will result in a $100 penalty. Please inform Fil Wilkinson.

  • If your players is suspended, they are not to be at the field during their suspension period.

  • Games will kick-off no later than, 10 minutes past the hour of your scheduled time.

    • If a team is delaying the start of the game due to number of players in attendance, they will either have to play with what they have or forfeit the game.

    • Please understand that with referee’s moving from field to field, sometimes the start time might be later than scheduled. The league apologies in advance for this delay as we are trying to provide the best possible environment. 

 

4. Captains, Players and Spectator Behavior

  • All players, managers, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the letter as well as the spirit of the Laws of the Game. The referees working the matches in the league are experienced and will apply the Laws as they interpret them in the flow of the matches. Captains, Players, or spectator dissent will not be tolerated and will be dealt with as necessary.

    • A game can be ended early if Captains, Players, and spectators aren’t behaving in an appropriate manner.

  • Any Captain or player receiving 2 Yellow cards for arguing or inappropriate behavior will be subject to league disqualification.  It is up to the League Director to make the final decision on disqualifying Captain’s, players or spectators.

    • Any Captain, player or spectator removed from the game, must leave the playing field.

  • During games each team will be provided with a team bench. Only players that are participating in the match will be allowed on the players side of the field.

  • Spectators should be on the opposite side of the field.

  • No players or spectators are allowed behind the goals.

  • If a spectator enters the field of the play. The game will be ended immediately.

  • Teams are responsible for spectators’ behavior. If your spectator’s behavior in an inappropriate manner, can result in your team being removed from the league.

 

5. Player Equipment

  • A player is not allowed to wear any jewelry (earrings, watches, necklaces etc.)

  • Medical tags and bracelets must be taped to the body.

  • In the case of similar or identical jerseys, the designated home team (the team listed first on the schedule) will change jerseys / wear-colored vests.

  • All players MUST wear shin guards.

  • No cleats with metal studs are allowed on the turf fields.

 

6. Team Uniforms

All team uniforms must be the same and have a unique number on the back.

The League will print rosters for Captains each week. The captain and referee/league official will assign the numbers to the roster when checking teams in before each game. 

 

7. Duration of Play

The duration of each match is 2 x 25-minute halves.  Half-time intervals will be five (5) minutes based on the referee’s discretion.

 

8. Substitutions

Substitutes are unlimited, and can be made during the run of play

  • All substitutions, WILL take place from the halfway line and substitutes should not enter the field until the player they are replacing has left the field of play.

  • Substitutions should not be made where it provides an advantage.

 

 

9. Protests

THERE WILL BE NO PROTEST!!

 

10. Inclement Weather or Other Uncontrollable Circumstances

Regardless of weather conditions teams are expected to arrive for their scheduled match, failure to do so will result in a forfeiture of the match. In the case of extreme weather, the League Director may cancel any or all matches. If severe weather were to occur after the beginning of play the center referee or League Director, may reduce the length of the match or cancel the match altogether.  For other matches, rescheduling attempts will be made as possible, considering referee and field availability and normal progress of the competition. 

 

11. Team Contact

Each team must provide the mobile phone number of the Captain so that these individuals may be contacted if circumstances require it. Be sure the team contact is someone who can be reached at any time.

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