General
League Provisions
1.1.
These rules
shall govern all players, teams, league administrators and spectators;
registering with and/or participating in the United Premier League during the
present season.
1.2.
The United Premier League reserves the right to reject
any applying team and/or participant if the United Premier League, at its sole
discretion, determines that the acceptance of that team and/or participant
would be detrimental to the league or its purposes.
1.3.
The United Premier League shall comply with the IFAB
Laws of the Game and the only exceptions shall be contained within this
document.
1.4.
In reference to seasons and seasonal year. A season shall be deemed, Spring and Fall and
a seasonal year shall be January 1 – December 31.
Team Administration
2.1.
Each team shall have all league fees paid in full
prior to participating in any league games.
2.2.
Each team shall register on or before the dates
prescribed by the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) and are responsible for the
following:
a.
CSA
team affiliation fee,
b.
CSA
player registration, and
c.
Ensuring
that each player registers and obtains an authentic and current CSA Player
Mobile Pass.
2.3.
Each team is responsible for its players, coaches,
managers, team representatives and supporters adhering to these rules.
2.4.
Each team must comply with the following team
qualifications in terms of number of players as described by the CSA Rules and
Procedures Rule 2.2.
a.
A
member team shall have at least 11 CSA-registered active player members at any
one time. No team may field more than 18 registered active playing members at
any one time.
Player Administration
3.1.
All players must follow the below team registration
guidelines as established in the CSA Rules and Procedures rule 03.01.03:
a.
A
player may register to participate with more than one team provided the player:
1.
Shall
declare a “primary” team and league, and
2.
Shall
be registered by proper form and fee on each team with which the player
participates, and
3.
Shall
not register on more than one team in the same division or competition of a
league.
3.2.
All players must comply with the below player pass
guidelines as established in the CSA Rules and Procedures and by the United
Premier League.
a.
A
player registered on more than one team shall be issued a pass from the
“primary” team league and a pass from the secondary team in another league,
provided that the player advised the Team Managers so involved of the multiple
registrations, and the appropriate League Registrars are so advised at the time
of registration.
b.
A
player must have a valid player pass issued by CSA.
c.
No
player shall be allowed to participate in any game without providing an
official USSF/USASA player pass with current registration sticker of which is
current and has the team listed in which the player is wishing to participate
on. Only the league administrator shall approve an exception to this rule and
only for the sole purpose of allowing a player with no player pass to
participate (at the sole discretion of the league administrator) that all
available evidence supports that player is truly registered and eligible to
participate.
3.3.
All Youth players (a term that shall be dedicated to
those under the age of 19) who wish to register with and participate on a CSA
team registered to play in the United Premier League must meet the below
minimal requirements along with any other requirements that may be applied to
youth players requesting to play in other divisions within the United Premier
League.
a.
The
CSA liability form shall be signed by the parent or legal guardian of the
player and the player is not deemed emancipated, and
b.
A
youth player who signs an amateur form shall retain youth eligibility
3.4.
Premier
Division- All players under the age of 18 must fill out a player waiver which
can be found on www.coloradosoccer.org.
Over 30 Divisions- All players
registered must be age 30 or older at the start of the season (January 1); a
player turning 30 during the season is not eligible to play in this division
(unless they are registered as an exception). Exceptions: an over-30 team may
register up to 3 players under the age of 30 and over the age of 25 (as of
January 1). A goalkeeper may be age 18 (as of January 1) or older if the player
is exclusively a goalkeeper (NEVER plays a field position).
35 Divisions
(MASTERS) -
All players must be age 35 or older at the start of the season (January 1); a
player turning 35 during the season is eligible to play in this division
(unless they are registered as an exception). Exceptions: an over 35 team may register
up to three (3) players under the age of 35 and over the age of 30 (as of
January 1). A goalkeeper may be age 18 (as of January 1) or older if the player
is exclusively a goalkeeper (NEVER plays a field position).
Men Over-40
Division (LEGENDS)
- All players must be age 40 or older at the start of the season (January 1); a
player turning 40 during the season is not eligible to play in this division
(unless they are registered as an exception). Exceptions: an over 40 team may
register up to three (3) players under the age of 40 and over the age of 35 (as
of January 1). A goalkeeper may be age 30 (as of January 1) or older if the
player is exclusively a goalkeeper (NEVER plays a field position).
Game Reports
4.1.
It is the Referee’s responsibility to complete the CSA
game report and submit the gam report along with: home team roster, visitor
team roster, all retained passes, and any additional documentation (such as a
USSF supplemental game report) to CSA within 24 hours of the match. Reports
received after 24 hours or not postmarked within 24 hours will be subject to
fines to the referee.
Mail: CSA
4643 S Ulster
Street Suite #250
Denver, CO
80237
4.2.
In addition to submitting the above mentioned
materials to the league, it shall also be the Referee’s responsibility to
complete an online game report which can be found at www.coloradosoccer.org (click the game
report link).
Misconduct
5.1.
Referee’s Authority: The authority of the referee
shall begin once he or she arrives on site and shall not end until the game has
completed and all parties have evacuated the field and/or stadium and the
surrounding area.
5.2.
All misconduct punished by the referee shall be
included in the game report via Game Officials
5.3.
The following guidelines shall be followed when
reporting misconduct on a player pass:
a.
A
single caution (yellow card) will be reported, if this is the third caution the
league will have that player sit one match.
b.
For
a player receiving two cautions in the same match with a subsequent send-off
will be submitted to the league with the supplemental game report.
c.
For
a player who receives a send-off with no other misconduct (straight red) will
be submitted to the league with supplemental game report.
5.4.
Those players involved in misconduct will be subject
to the following discipline and/or fines:
a.
Two
(2) yellow cards in the same game (red card) - minimum of one (1) game suspension
and $20.00.
b.
Three
(3) yellow cards during any seasonal year- One (1) game suspension and a $20.00
fine.
c.
One
(1) red card (send off) - player is expelled for the remainder of that game and
will receive a minimum one (1) game suspension and a minimum fine of $30.00.
5.5.
All misconduct reported by the referee shall be
subject to further disciplinary action that may include but is not limited to:
a.
Additional
fines and/or game suspensions
b.
Removal
from the league
c.
CSA
disciplinary action from the CSA Judicial Committee
d.
Report
to local law enforcement
Protests
6.1.
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected
with play are final and shall not be disputed. Only instances in which the IFAB
Laws of the Game are accused of being misapplied shall be subject to protest
and/or appeal.
6.2.
All protests must be made in writing and submitted to
the league within three (3) days of the completion of the game. Protests must
be submitted with a protest fee of $100.00 in cash. If the protest is approved
after investigation, the $100 will be returned to the team. Written protests
are submitted to:
Mail: CSA
4643 S Ulster Street Suite #250
Denver, CO 80237
Scoring &
League Standings
7.1.
Point System
a.
3
Points for Win
b.
0
Points for Loss
c.
1
Point for Tie
d.
-2
Points for a Forfeit
e.
3
Points for a Win by Forfeit. For a forfeited match, the winner will be credited
with a score of 1-0 and awarded three points.
7.2.
Tie-Breakers
a.
Head
to head game result
b.
Total
goals “scored against” during the season
c.
Total
goals “scored for” during the season
d.
Goal
differential (Goals For-Goals Against =Goal Differential)
Schedules and Game Cancellations
8.1.
League schedules should be completed and available for
the viewing of all league participants within a timely manner. Schedules shall
be posted via the internet and the league shall utilize www.coloradosoccer.org to post schedules
and use as the main source in communicating with the teams.
8.2.
In addition to the official league website, the league
shall also utilize (720)377-5240 as the official league hotline, primarily to
communicate filed closure information.
8.3.
It shall be the sole responsibility of league
participants to call the league hotline to get information regarding game
cancellations and/or field closures.
Game Reschedules
9.1.
All requests to reschedule a league game must be made
in writing and submitted to the league administrator at least 7 days prior to
the game’s currently scheduled play date.
9.2.
The league administrator shall be the sole judge in
approval of game change requests and the rescheduling of games.
Game Day Operations
10.1.
Team Check-In: Referees shall check-in each player for
each team and obtain a team roster, printed on the CSA Roster Form. Player
passes shall also be collected, they must be current and have the name of the
team competing in that game on the back of the player pass. Players arriving to
play without a player pass shall not be allowed to play subject to rule 3.1 of
this publication. A driver’s license number in lieu of a social security number
is acceptable on the team’s roster. Please see fines-section 10.0.
10.2.
Number of Players: While taking into consideration
rule 3.0 contained within these rules, a team must provide at least seven (7) eligible
players to participate in a given game for the game to take place. If a team
cannot filed a minimum of seven (7) eligible players within ten (10) minutes
following the scheduled time of kick off, the team shall forfeit. The referee
should include this information in his or her game report, and the team shall
be subject to any fines that may apply. Note: One player per team must have a
designated goal keeper.
10.3.
Player Substitutions: To replace a player by a
substitute, the following conditions must be observed:
a.
The
referee is informed before a proposed substitution is made.
b.
The
substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has
left and after receiving a signal from the referee.
c.
A
substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a
stoppage in the match.
d.
A
substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play, following
the referee’s permission.
e.
From
that moment, the substitute becomes a player and the player he has replaced
ceases to be a player.
f.
All
substations are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee,
whether called upon to play or not.
g.
Substitutions
may be requested during the following opportunities:
1.
Prior
to a throw-in by team wishing to sub
2.
Prior
to a goal kick by either team
3.
At
half time
4.
Injury
stoppage; unlimited substitution
10.4.
The Duration of the Match: All league games shall
consist of two (2) equal halves of forty-five (45 minutes, unless otherwise
mutually agreed between the referee and the two participating teams. Any
agreement to alter the period of play (for example to reduce each half to forty
minutes because of insufficient light) must be made prior to the start of play
and comply with competition rules.
10.5.
Match completion: The match shall be deemed complete
if time has expired or if it reaches half-time and the match is stopped,
suspended or terminated. The referee’s game report shall contain details
regarding the match and shall be submitted to the league. The league
administrator shall make all further decisions concerning the game.
10.6.
Following the completion of the game, the referee
shall report to the designated team official, except for those players in
which:
a.
Their
pass has obtained three (30 cautions and/or
b.
The
player has received a red card and send-off during the match and/or
c.
The
pass has been deemed invalid or fraudulent.
In any of these cases, the retained
passes shall be submitted to the league within 24 hours of the game’s
completion.
Team Fines
11.1.
Team Fines: All teams participating in the United
Premier League shall be subject to the following fines.
Infraction |
Fine-Per Occurrence |
|
|
Failure to use the proper roster and game report |
$10.00 |
Failure to field a team without notice to the league |
$100.00 |
Uniforms not in compliance with league regulations
(matching color with unique numbers for each player) |
$50.00 |
Playing an illegal player |
$100.00, forfeit game, and expulsion from league |
11v11
Coed Soccer League Rules
1.1.
All games will be played in
accordance with the laws of the game as published by Federation International
de Football Association (FIFA) on a yearly basis, with the following exception:
a.
Substitutions shall be unlimited and shall be allowed at
the following times:
1.
Prior to a throw-in by the team in possession;
2.
Prior to a goal kick by either team;
3.
After a goal by either team;
4.
After
a stoppage in play due to an injury (a like substitution by each team);
5.
During
the issuance of a caution (yellow card).
6.
Following
a red card, the issued team may replace the ejected player.
b.
No
slide tackling shall be allowed.
c.
Male
Domination: Domination of the game by males will not be tolerated. Male
domination violates the purpose and spirit of our coed recreational play.
1.
If
a female is open in the normal course of play, where it is obvious that she
should be utilized, then she must be utilized in advancing the ball. This
includes offensive and defensive zone play.
2.
The
following are general examples of male domination:
i.
Offensive
men continually outrunning their female counterparts without any regard for
team play.
ii.
Females
subtly dropping out of an attacking position leaving all male pressure.
iii.
A
male passing to another male who is covered when a female is open and
accessible.
d.
The
fielded team shall consist of a goalkeeper and 10 additional field players for
a total of 11. The goalkeeper may be male or female. The following rules apply
to the players on the field:
1.
The
number of male players under normal circumstances should not be greater than
the number of female players. A team may play as many female players as it
desires. In the event that a female player is ejected from a game, the
offending team may substitute with another female player.
2.
At
least one female must participate in each line (i.e., there must be at least
one female in the front line, the midfield, and the defense). The female or
females in each line must be reasonably involved in the play (i.e., no “decoys”
shall be permitted).
3.
An
official game may be played with a minimum of seven players, including the
goalkeeper. If a team cannot filed at least seven player, as described above,
at the game starting time, an official game cannot be played and will not be
re-scheduled.
4.
There
shall be no limit to the number of players dressing for a game.
e.
Players
shall be over the age of 30 in this league. Exception: One female player older
than 27 may attend each game per team.
f.
Game
cancellations may only occur by the following jurisdictions:
1.
By
the President, or his or her designated representative, due to the potential
for damage to the fields, or because they are deemed unplayable.
2.
By
CSA, due to the condition of the fields.
3.
By
the referee’s decree in accordance with FIFA regulations.
g.
Length
of games: The game shall consist of two 45-minute periods separated by a
halftime not exceeding five minutes.
h.
Scoring
and standings:
1.
A
goal scored shall count one (1) point
2.
Standings
will not be kept in this league.
Taking of Kicks
2.1.
The taking of kicks from the penalty mark shall be
done in accordance with IFAB rules, with the following exception for COED: All
penalty kicks are to be taken by females.
Uniforms and Equipment
3.1.
Footgear: Shoes must be worn at all times while on the
playing field. Cleats, bars, and studs must comply with IFAB laws of the game
with the additional requirement that metal or metal-tipped cleats shall be
prohibited.
3.2.
Jerseys: All players must wear jerseys of
approximately the same design and color. All jerseys must have numbers on the
back not smaller than five inches and not larger than six inches.
3.3.
Additional Equipment: Additional equipment, such as
protective pads, braces, guards, or cold-weather clothing shall be worn only
after inspection and approval by the referee and at the risk of the wearer.
3.4.
Casts will be permitted on the playing field at the
discretion of the referee.
3.5.
Sponsorship is permissible, but advertisements shall
be limited to the front part of the jersey (sleeves are also acceptable). The
size of the letters for the sponsor shall not exceed three inches.
Definitions
Team
Representative: A team’s designated spokesperson that
serves as a director on the board.
Coach:
A person responsible for a team’s training and deployment.
Player:
A person on a team roster who actively participates in the game, whether on the
field or sitting on the sidelines.
Spectator:
A person who watches the games for entertainment with no physical involvement.
Official:
A person on the field to administer the official rule.
Participant:
Anyone involved in activities such as watching, officiating, playing, or
coaching.
Referee
Instructions
The Coed Adult Coed Soccer League (COED) is a league
comprised of adults over 30 years of age (exception is one female player per
game per team may be younger than 30 but must be at least 27 years old). The
express purpose of this league is to provide a place for men and women to play
soccer on a less competitive, less aggressive level. The sole purpose is to
have fun playing the game, and overly aggressive play is neither encouraged nor
tolerated.
4.1. Play
may begin with a minimum seven or more players on each team. Excluding the
goalie, who can be either sex, the game may begin with five men and five women;
five men and four women; or four men and three women. There may always be more
women on the field.
4.2. Dissent
will NOT be tolerated. Verbal warnings should be issue early and cards issued
if the verbal warnings do not work. The referee decides when to issue cards.
4.3. Male
domination is not allowed. This is a gun league for men and women, and it stops
being fun for the women if they are excluded from play. If the ball is being
played from man to man and there are women available, this should not be
allowed.
4.4. This
is a fun league, and fouls should be called closer than at the competitive
level. There are all levels of players in the league, and their safety is
paramount. Call it close. Blow it early and often. Overly aggressive play
should be called even if it does not necessarily meet the criteria of a foul
under the laws of the game.
4.5. If
a player is ejected, that player may be substituted for, and the team may
continue to play with 11 players on the field. Ejected players will not
re-enter the game, and their cards, with a referee report, shall be forwarded
to the league officers for review.
4.6. Women
take all penalty kicks.
4.7. Slide
tackling of any kind is forbidden.
Violations
5.1.
No player shall at any time lay a hand upon, shove,
strike, or threaten an official, player, or spectator.
a.
MINIMUM
PENALTY: Suspension from two league games and probation for the remainder of
season.
b.
MAXIMUM
PENALTY: Suspension from all COED activities for a minimum of one year and
probation for the following year. The case may also be subject to review by the
Board before the beginning of the following season.
5.2.
No player shall refuse to abide by an official’s
decision.
a.
MINIMUM
PENALTY: Probation for the remainder of season.
b.
MAXIMUM
PENALTY: Suspension from two league games and probation for the remainder of
season.
5.3.
No player shall use obscene gestures or objectionable
demonstrations of dissent at an official’s decision. The degree of poor
sportsmanship shall, in the official’s judgement, draw the following
a.
MINIMUM
PENALTY: Warning by officials.
b.
MAXIMUM
PENALTY: Removal from the game.
5.4.
No player shall be guilty of using unnecessarily rough
tactics in the play of the game against the body and person of an opposing
player.
a.
MINIMUM
PENALTY: Probation for the remainder of season.
b.
MAXIMUM
PENALTY: Suspension from two league games and probation for the remainder of
season.
5.5.
No player shall be guilty of an abusive verbal attack
upon any player, official, or spectator.
a.
MINIMUM
PENALTY: Probation for the remainder of season.
b.
MAXIMUM
PENALTY: Suspension from two league games and probation for the remainder of
season.
5.6.
No player shall appear on the field of play under the
influences of alcohol.
a.
MINIMUM
PENALTY: Suspension from two league games and probation for the remainder of
season.
b.
MAXIMUM
PENATLY: Suspension for the remainder of season.
Special Notes
6.1.
Any player violating 1, 2, 5, or 6 from the
“Violations” list shall be immediately removed from play. Any player removed
from play shall be reported to the president of the Board and to CSA. The
violator’s team captain shall also report the incident to the President of the
Board within one week of the infraction. Such players shall remain suspended
until the Board can hear his or her case.
6.2.
Any player on probation who violates the Code of
Conduct again will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
6.3.
Any player removed from a game must leave the bench
area. If there is any further disruption by that player, he or she will be
required to leave the park. Failure to do so will carry a maximum penalty of
suspension for the remainder of the season.
League Exception to IFAB Laws
7.1.
Women take all penalty kicks.
7.2.
No slide tackling of any kind.
7.3.
No male domination. This rule is to insure that the
coed nature of the league is kept intact. Women must be involved in the play.
If a woman is the most open option for a pass, she must be included.
Additionally, women cannot intentionally fall behind (the play) and
intentionally take themselves out of involvement.
Red/Yellow Card Fines for COED
_____________________________________
of the team___________________________________________
Player Name Team Name
received
a RED
/ YELLOW card during the game played on
___________________________________.
Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Team Representative
The fine is $25 for each yellow card and $50 for each
red card. Two yellow cards issued in a single game results in a single $75
fine.
7v7 Coed Adult Soccer League Rules
1.1.
Length of Game: The game will consist of two 25-minute
halves with a running clock. Half time will be 5-minute half time. Games
will not exceed 1hr in time. The halves and or half time will be cut in time
accordingly to accommodate all start times for the afternoon. Please remember
to be there on time and considerate to all the players and the referees in the
league.
1.2.
Format: Coed, 7v7. There must be a minimum of
three (3) women on the field at all times; regardless of position played. A
team must play down to seven (7) if there are not three females on the field of
play. (For example: 3 females, 5 males or 2 females, 5 males, 1 female, 4
males).
1.3.
Minimum Players: All teams must have a minimum of five
(5) players to start the game. One (1) of those five (5) players must be a
female. There is a 5-minute grace period; teams with less than 5 players will
forfeit the game.
1.4.
Roster: A team can have a maximum of fourteen
(14) players on a roster. Expectations of roster limits must be presented in
writing and will be determined on a case by case basis. Expectations will be
submitted to UPL. Rosters will be frozen after 2 weeks of the regular season
play. All players listed on the roster MUST play in two (2) regular season
games to participate in the end of the season tournament.
1.5.
Guest Players: A player can only be on one roster for
one team in the league.
1.6.
Substitutions: Unlimited substitutions are allowed for
either team. Substitutions will be made for either team at any “dead ball”
situation or at the referees’ discretion.
1.7.
Start of the Game: No coin toss will be held. The
Home Team will choose the end to attack, and the Away Team will kick off to
start the game.
1.8.
Field: Approx. 70yds long x 50yds wide.
1.9.
Goal Size: 7 feet tall x 21 feet wide
1.10.
Ball: Size 5
1.11.
Equipment: Shin guards are mandatory!
1.12.
Slide Tackles: For the safety of all players and
participants- slide tackles are NOT allowed at any time. Expectations: Goal
Keepers may slide, but mist attempt to play the ball with their hands. Below is
information for reference only and the referee interpretation and decisions at
the time of the foul being called:
a.
Slide
tackle basic definition: A sliding tackle or slide tackle is a tackle in soccer
in which a player attempts to take the ball away from an opposing player by
deliberately leaving his feet and sliding along the ground with one leg
extended to push the ball away from the opposing player- when within 5 feet of
another player. This shall include playing on the ground or leaving your feet
in any manner, one knee, hip, or foot.
b.
Fouls
that can occur when sliding are:
1.
When
a player tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact
with the opponent before touching the ball;
2.
When
a player in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless, or using excessive force:
3.
Kicks
or attempts to kick an opponent;
4.
Trips
or attempts to trip and opponent;
5.
Raises
his/her football boots perpendicular to the field (also known as “cleats up”)
6.
Slide
tackles from behind or with both legs extended have now been outlawed due to
the injury and danger to other players that it causes. These tackles generally
earn the player who commits them a straight red card, even if the ball is won
cleanly and the tackle is not technically a foul.
1.13.
Offside: NO OFFSIDE! The offside provision shall
NOT be used for this league but teams are encouraged to NOT be in an offside
position.
1.14.
Referee: UPL will make every attempt possible to
provide one (1) official. The referees have the final authority in all matters
on the field of play. Players, fans, spectators or individuals who continue to
harass, badger, or have conduct unbecoming towards a referee will be asked to
leave the field. Further suspension form the league will be determined by UPL.
Remember this is a RECREATIONAL soccer league. It should be FUN! Safety is the
number one concern when officiation; players need to play under control at all
times.
1.15.
Yellow & Red Cards: It is a
recreational league. If deliberate and persistent fouling occurs, the referee
will suspend the player(s) for the game. The team may sub for the suspended
player during the duration of the game. If a red-card infraction occurs, the
referee will suspend the player(s) for the game. The team must play down the
remainder of the game. If a red card infraction occurs, the player will face
further suspension to be determined by the UPL field supervisor and
administration. Please refer to the CODE OF CONDUCT!
1.16.
Tournament Rules: The 7v7 Coed League &
Tournament will be played under IFAB Rules with the modifications and additions
stated below.
1.17.
Illegal Players: Any player that has not signed the
original roster/waiver prior to the start of the season is considered an
“illegal” player. All players during the tournament must be only on one (1) team.
No guest players are allowed. Any “illegal player” will be disqualified from
the match, and the team with the “illegal player” will automatically forfeit
the game. All players listed on the roster MUST play in two (2) regular season
games to participate in the end of the season tournament. Be prepared during
the tournament, the rosters will be checked along with ID. Do not bring
“ringers” for the tournament! Remember, it’s a recreational league!
1.18.
Extra Time: There will be two (2) five (5) minute
extra periods played. “Golden Goal” applies; the first team to score wins. If
the score is still tied after the two (2) Extra Time periods; the teams will go
to Penalty Kicks (PK).
1.19.
Penalty Kicks: There will be five (5) kickers. Two (2)
of the five (5) kickers must be females.