Rules and Regulations
Team Shirts
Dress
Soccer Ball Sizes
Duration of Games
Little Kickers………………….….….…. 15-minute practice & Two – ten (10) minute halves – Break 5 Minutes
Rascals………………………….…...………………………Two – twenty (20) minute halves – Break 5 Minutes
Squirts………………….……………………………….Two – twenty-five (25) minute halves – Break 5 Minutes
Atoms…………………………….………………………Two – Thirty-five (35) minute halves – Break 10 Minutes
Mosquitoes………………………………..…………………..Two – Forty (40) minute halves – Break 10 Minutes
Adults………………………………………..…………...Two – Thirty-five (35) minute halves – Break 10 Minutes
Playing Rules
- Little Kicker Division will now be an instructional divisional. No scores will be kept for these games; however, names will get published on our website when goals are scored. During the games, 2 coaches are allowed on the field. No Parents.
- Rascal Division only 1 coach is allowed on the field per team to assist players with learning the game.
- Games Points – 3 points for a win, 1 for a tie, 0 for a loss.
- ALL players shall have equal playing time. (Exception to the rule is the goalie who may play the entire game in net)
- At the discretion of the Board, the playing time rule can be amended for all Divisions.
- Forfeit Game – Big Field - Any team not having at least 7 players, including the goalie, by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time, will forfeit the game, and the game will be registered as a loss. The score will be 0-0, with the win going to the other team.
- Forfeit Game – Top Field - Any team not having at least 5 players, including the goalie, by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time will forfeit the game, and The game will be registered as a loss. The score will be 0-0, with the win going to the other team.
- Forfeit Game – Bottom Field - Any team not having at least 6 players, including the goalie by 5 minutes after the scheduled game start time, will forfeit the game, and the game will be registered as a loss. The score will be 0-0, with the win going to the other team.
- A team bringing up players cannot bring up more players than the opposing team has.
- If a team or both teams just meets the minimum number of players, they are able to bring up players to allow the team some spares so players can rest as long as the teams are still even.
- Once a game has started, you can only bring up players if you are within 15 minutes of the start of the game. These players must have playtime during those 15 minutes. In other words, you cannot add additional players after the first 15 minutes of the game.
- You cannot take a player from the same division you are in if you are short.
- Teams who elect not to play in inclement weather will be given zero points for the game, and the game will be registered as a loss. The score will be 0-0, with the win going to the other team.
- Games will only be canceled and rescheduled if possible due to extreme weather conditions (i.e., lightning) at the discretion of the referee and the board. A decision will be made to cancel one game or all games, depending on the weather report.
- No overtime during the regular season.
- The Executive Board of the League at their Executive Meeting may modify, add or delete any Rules or Regulations for the better of the League. The league will be notified within 14 days of any changes.
Code of Conduct
Coaches
Players
Parents
Board Members
Zero Tolerance
The Plymouth Park Soccer League is a strong supporter of promoting mutual respect, fair play cooperation and encourages the values of good sportsmanship throughout the league. Our goal is to eliminate verbal abuse and maintain a safe physical environment for our players, coaches, referees, and spectators.
Policy
Any person judged by the League to be guilty of verbally abusive conduct or physical abuse towards another person while at the soccer field will be reported to the Disciplinary Committee. The Disciplinary Committee will then review and deal with the situation.
Consequences are and are not limited to:
- Verbal warning
- Written warning
- Game suspension
- Banned from the park
- Police involvement