Rosters
       Each team must be USYS registered through its home state Youth Soccer Association and a copy of its official, stamped USYS roster must be on file in the league office.  All players must be registered with USYS and have stamped player passes.

Adding Players
       Generally, a team may add players to its roster until the end of the first week of the season. The last day to add players for the regular spring season is April 6, 2008 . After that date a team must get permission from the league before adding a player to its roster for league play.  

Expanded Rosters and Guest Players
Teams U17 and older are permitted to use the USYS expanded roster of 22 players.  In all games the maximum number of players that can participate is 18 (14 for teams playing 8 v 8).  For each game, the players who are not playing must be crossed off the copies of the rosters that are given to the referee and the opposing coach. 

Teams U16 and younger, or older teams not using the expanded roster,  are permitted to use guest players.  Teams playing 11 v 11 may use 3 guest players; teams playing 8 v 8 may use 2 guest players.  Guest players must be registered with USYS (DYSA, EPYSA, MSYSA, NJYSA, etc) and have current player passes.  Teams using guest players must complete a guest player form  for each game in which they use one or more guest players.  This form must be submitted to the league office from the web site no later than 5pm two days before the day of the game, and also printed and attached to the copies of the team's rosters that are given to the referee and the opposing team prior to the start of the game.  Guest players must have their player passes with them and have them checked, along with the rest of the team, by the referee prior to he start of the game.
NOTE: TEAMS THAT ARE USING MASL TO QUALIFY FOR STATE CUP ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE GUEST PLAYERS. DOING SO COULD DISQUALIFY THEM FROM STATE CUP ELIGIBILITY.

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Game times
       Novice divisions (U9s, U10s, U11sand U12s) play 25 minute halves; Junior divisions (U11s and U12s) play 30 minute halves; Junior divisions (U13s and U14s) play 35 minute halves; Senior Divisions all teams play 40 minute halves.  The age designation is for the division, not for the individual team (some teams may be playing "up" in age).  

Referees
       The league employs several referee assignors, usually one for each site. These assignors are asked to provide three referees for every game. Referees are paid on the field, prior to the game. The fees are listed on the WEB site. Referees are expected to submit game reports for each game.

Game Day Rosters and Card Checking
       Referees are asked to check player passes and rosters of both teams prior to the start of each game. Each team must give a copy of the team roster to the referee and the opposing team prior to the start of the game. 

Schedule Changes
The league makes every effort to limit schedule changes once the schedule has been posted.  If a team has an unavoidable problem and must request a schedule change, the request should be made by email at least 7 days before the game in question.  There is no charge for one schedule change.  If a second change is requested and approved the charge is $25.  The league reserves the right to refuse any request for a change to the schedule.  The coach being away or unable to attend a game IS NOT a reason to change a scheduled game. NOTE: there is no charge for games that must be changed due to a conflict with a state cup game.

Weather Related Cancellations
The league makes every effort to play games.  However, when there is significant rain or other severe weather, games will be postponed and rescheduled.  If fields are closed due to wet conditions, or weather is too severe to play, notice is posted on the web site as early as possible.  The decision to postpone games is usually made by 9am on Sunday mornings.  Once the league determines that games can be played at a given site, teams must come prepared to play.  If conditions at game time are deemed unplayable by the referee, in consultation with the two coaches, the match will be postponed.  

Cautions and Ejections
       If the referee cautions or ejects any player, it is the responsibility of that player’s coach to provide the referee with the player’s name, shirt number and pass number. The referee does not take the player’s pass. The information concerning the caution or ejection must also be reported on the team’s game report. A player who is ejected from a game outright (red card) is suspended for the next league game. A player who receives two cautions (yellow cards) in a game is ejected from that game and suspended for the next league game. A player who receives a second ejection in the season is suspended for the next two league games. Suspensions earned but not served in one league season may carry over into the next league season. Please note that the league board reserves the right to impose or increase the penalties for players, coaches or spectators involved in any fights or other acts of violence during any league sponsored activities.

Score reporting and Game Reports
       Scores are reported on game reports submitted through the WEB only. It is important that each team submit game reports that include the names of the referees. The reports must be received by 5PM on the Monday following game. Every team must submit a game report for every game played. If the report is not received on time the following happens:
        1^st late report: There is no fine. The report must be received by 5PM on the following Monday.
        2^nd late report, and all subsequent occurrences: A $25 per report fine is imposed immediately and the report must be received by 5PM the following Monday. An additional $5 fine is assessed for each week the report is late.  If the report is not received at all the fine is $50. 

Forfeits
       If a team forfeits a game for any reason it incurs a $100 fine plus full referee fees. The fine will be levied against the team's (or the club's) performance bond.  The coach will be notified of the forfeit.  The league makes the determination as to whether a game is forfeited.   Coaches are not permitted to cancel or change a scheduled game for any reason without the express permission of the league. Doing so will be considered a forfeit. 

Fines
       Fines are deducted from a team or club performance bond. If the total of fines exceeds half of the bond paid, the team or club will be required to replenish the bond.  Failure to pay a fine or replenish the bond is grounds for suspension or ejection from the league. 

Refunds
       Fees are due by February 1, 2008 
       If a team withdraws before February 15, 2008 a full refund will be given.
       If a team withdraws before March 1, 2008  a refund of $125 (regular season) or $75 (State Cup Weekend) will be given. 
 
AFTER MARCH 1, 2008 THERE ARE NO REFUNDS

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