ECSD Junior High Soccer 2023 Soccer League Rules

 
 

1.Rainouts: In the event of a rainout please abide by City of Edmonton rainout policy (780-496-4999 and press #1). Coaches, please reschedule games by mutual agreement and inform Catherine Smith of the change. Cancelled games not replayed will be recorded as 0-0 for playoff purposes.

 
 

2.Field Lining: The City will not paint the soccer field lines. As previously determined, all participating soccer teams are to advise Jolene.Thompson@ecsd.net if they wish to have their fields lined. Jolene will arrange the first lining with our contractor Mr. Vincent Brokop. He will then do this first lining based on our schedules. If you have not yet contacted Jolene, you must do so ASAP to be included in this program. The cost to have your lines painted the first time in September is $247. Any subsequent linings will require individual schools to contact Vincent at vbrokop@gmail.com to make the necessary arrangements. The cost for subsequent lining is $207.

 
 

1. Game Procedure: 15 minutes after visiting team arrives on site. A 4:00 p.m. start time is expected from all schools with a 15-minute grace period for officials. Length of game is two-30 minute halves. Unlimited substitution on dead ball such as throw-ins, corner kicks, goal kicks and kickoffs; Referee’s permission is required for each substitution. Tied games in league play teams will proceed to penalty kicks immediately. There will be no extra time.

 

• Mercy Rule in Effect – No more than 5-goal differential will be recorded on Schedule/Stats
• For playoffs only; In the event of a tie overtime will consist of two 5-minute halves followed by penalty kicks (5 kicks per side followed by sudden death if still tied.  A player cannot take a second shot until the entire roster has been used).
• Game sheets MUST be filled out before each game and given to the official.

 

• Weather – In the event that there is thunder/lightening/rain during a game, the game will be stopped for 30 minutes from the last thunder/lightening.  If there is additional thunder or lightning the 30 minutes will then be reset.  It is the discretion of the ref to make the call if the game needs to be stopped and rescheduled.  If at least 2/3 of the game has been played, the score at that point will count as the final score (even if it is a tie in which 1 point will be awarded to each team).  If less than 2/3 of the game has been played the game will need to be rescheduled. 
  • Air quality and Rainout procedures prior to gametime can be found on the website at www.ecsdjuniorhighathletics.goalline.ca

 
 

1. Results: Winning team is responsible for submitting results immediately after the game:

 

• Results can be submitted on goalline at www.ecsdjuniorhighathletics.goalline.ca  
• Date of Game, Teams playing, Boys or Girls – winning team, score of game and red cards given out –NO TIE GAMES ALLOWED!!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1. Tie Breaking: If ties in final league standings occur, procedure will be:

 

• Won-lost record between tied teams followed by the goal differential. If still tied and if teams played each other twice in league play, the result of the first game only will be used to determine higher team.
• For 3 or more tied teams, won/lost between games of tied teams followed by the difference in goals for and against between tied teams in league play is used. If necessary, and only as a very last resort, a coin toss conducted by Catherine Smith will be used.

 
 

1. Footwear/Shin Guards: players must wear running shoes or approved soccer cleats. Shin guards are mandatory.

 

1. Uniforms: the home team is responsible for providing contrasting uniforms suitable for Referees needs, i.e., numbers on players can be seen.

 

1. Jewelry:  All jewelry must be taken off.  The only exception to this rule is if it is a medical bracelet or religious bracelet/necklace.  These must be very securely taped down to ensure a finger/hand cannot get caught in it.

 
 

1. Officials: If you wish to use carded officials, please notify Catherine Smith. For the 2023 season the cost is $50/match for a referee. Schools will be responsible for any cancellations of referees not received one full day prior to the booking that are not weather related. Schools will be invoiced for officials at the end of the Soccer Season by Catherine Smith.

 
 

1. Home team Responsibility: For league games home team is responsible for referee, linespersons, goal nets and field markings.  On neutral sites including playoffs, each team is expected to provide one goal net and two corner flags, this includes City Championships.

 
 

1. Red Cards: Players receiving red cards are suspended for their next ECSD scheduled game.

 
 

1. Rescheduling Games:  If a team cannot play for any reason, it is the responsibility of that team to reschedule the game with mutual agreement and signed reschedule form submitted to Catherine Smith.  If the game cannot be rescheduled and every effort has been made to accommodate within reason, it will go into the books as a 1-0 default for the team requesting the reschedule.

 
 

1. Playoffs: If teams cannot host a playoff game when scheduled, the game will be played at the opponent’s home field.  Carded officials will be supplied by the league for all playoff games when available.