GREAT
3.0 RULES AND REGULATIONS
3.1 RULES OF PLAY Except as otherwise provided in these League rules, the FIFA "Laws
of the Game" shall apply to any and all competition sponsored by this
League.
3.1.1 Length of game, periods, and ball specification:
A.
Duration
of the game shall be two 45-minute halves, with a maximum of ten (10) minutes
between halves.
B.
There
will be no overtime period except in championship or tournament games.
C.
The
game ball shall be a #5. The home team will provide
two (2) balls, and the referee shall choose
the game ball.
3.1.2 Number of players: No team may play with less than seven (7) players, or
dress more than 25.
3.1.3 Substitutions: The number of times a team may substitute is unlimited,
but must be with the referees' permission at the following times:
A. Prior
to a goal kick, by either team.
B. Prior to a throw-in, team’s
possession.
C. After a goal, by either team.
D. After a caution, cautioned player
may be substituted.
E. At half time, by either team.
F. After
an injury, the injured player may be substituted. The opposing team shall be
allowed to substitute one player if the injured player is removed from the
field.
3.2 PLAYER
DIVISIONS
3.2.1 In Premiere,
First, and Second Divisions all women must be graduating seniors or 18 years of
age. WOMEN, WHO ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18
YEARS, WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY.
3.2.2 Over 30 Divisions: In the over 30 Division all players must be 30 or older on the day of the game. They may not be registered if they are
not 30 at the time of registration meeting. A photocopy of each player’s
driver’s license must be submitted to the Registrar to be kept on file.
3.2.3 Player's age: Player's age is hereby defined as actual age on the
day of the game.
3.3 LEAGUE GAMES
3.3.1 Game Report Forms: Each team manager/coach shall fill out
and give to the referee a roster on the OFFICIAL GLWSL Game Report Form. It is
required that each team have player ID cards, referee money and an OFFICIAL
GLWSL Game Report Form in order to play the game. In addition, the coaches will
give the referee the player ID cards for all players, which will participate in
that game.
3.3.2 Payment of Referees:
Both teams
are responsible for paying the referees. The Board will determine referee fees
each season. [Referees are assigned by the MSA]. Each team must provide lines
people, if requested by the referee. Referees must be paid even if the game is
cancelled or forfeited.
NOTE: The referees MUST not employ a
2-whistle system of control, as this will void the players' insurance in case
of an injury.
3.3.3 Valid ID:
In the event
that an official MSA picture ID card is not available, a valid driver’s license
may be substituted, but those players must sign the back of the official game
report/line-up sheet, and the game will be considered to be played under
protest pending validation of their registration with the Division Registrar.
Failure to provide valid ID and sign the back of the game report may result in
forfeiture of the game.
3.3.4 Player Uniforms: Number on the uniform must identify all players by name
and number on the Game Report Form. Uniforms must conform to FIFA rules and
standards. Shin guards must be worn and socks must cover the shin guards.
3.3.5 Uniform Color Conflict: If a color conflict arises, the home team will change
to their alternate color, if requested to do so by the referee. Goalkeeper jerseys must be different from
either team color.
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