All games are to be played under the recognized FIFA Laws of the Game, which can be found at http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/lawsofthegame.html In addition to these rules, and sometimes overriding the FIFA rules the VCSL follows a few extra rules tailored to suit the recreational nature of our league: - No dangerous plays. This is a semi-competitive league but the real goal is to have fun. We don't want players getting injured. - Swearing, threatening and unsportsmanlike conduct has no place in the league. Offender will be asked to leave and will be banned from playing in the league. We're here to have a good time. Don't embarrass your team and your company. Treat the other team like you'd treat a client. - No slide tackles against other players. You may slide when there are no players in the immediate area. Any slide tackle against another player will be called as a foul. - No high kicks (ninja kicks). Most of us aren't ninjas, i've seen a few too many kicks to the face. Be aware of your surroundings and don't be afraid to head the ball. - Team captains are responsible for their team conduct. It is up to the captains to keep the games competitive but friendly. - Subs are all done on the whistle at the discretion of the referee. Teams must ask the ref for a sub and wait until the ref gives the ok to make a subsitution - Even Gameplay Rule (mercy rule) - A team that is winning by a 5 or more goal differential must drop one player until such time that there is less than a 5 goal differential. At this point the teams return to even strength Referees
Co-Ed TeamsIt is encouraged that all teams involve female players whenever they can, but the VCSL doesn't force teams to play female players. It seems most teams agree it's very difficult to get women out to play. Referees have been instructed to give less leeway when fouls / rough plays are against female players. We want to strike a balance where female players can play a tough game but at the same time are protected from unnecessary rough plays. We want everyone to have a good game first and foremost. We used to use a rule where a team with no female players would drop players against teams with 2 or more female players. At the captains meeting we decided to drop this rule for the time being now that we have referees. We will re-instate it if necessary though. |