Payments

• Payments are made by checks or with a credit card online through Pay Pal.

• We accept individual payments or corporate team sponsors. Payments cover permitting, equipment, officials, insurance, management, credit card fees, t-shirts.

Refunds

• CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC is not responsible for any refunds at any time during the season. If a party cannot continue the season, is the responsibility of that party to replace themselves on the roster if they so choose. Also they must notify the CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC staff of the change.

Rosters

• Eleven (11) players on the field, Co-ed (8 MALES/3 FEMALES). Rosters will be checked before the games for accuracy. Every player who plays must be a member of CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC.

Substitutions

• Substitutions can be made “on the fly” during play. The player being replaced must leave the field before the substitute enters. A player may exit the field from any point, but entry must occur at the halfway line. Any blatant disregard of this rule that results in an odd man advantage or preventing a breakaway will be treated as unsporting behavior.

Player Equipment

• Shin guards are mandatory. The top of the shin guard must be covered by the sock. A player discovered not to be wearing shin guards will be required to leave the field and secure proper protection. The team may not substitute for the player until the next stoppage of play. The player may not re-enter the field until they have established with the referee that the problem has been corrected.

Player Conduct

• A player striking a referee is automatically suspended from the league permanently. Players ejected for intentionally striking or injuring another player will have their case reviewed by CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC officers and may be suspended for the rest of the seasonal year. (They must sit out mandatory five (5) games). A player can be suspended from the league if the league officers deem his actions to be problematic or detrimental to player safety and the league. If ejected from CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC league, no refund will be issued.

• Players can register and play for more than one team per division.

Duration of Game and Length of Period

• A game shall consist of two (2) 40 minute halves. There shall ten (10) minute break between halves. There will be no overtime during the regular season. If a playoff games is tied at the end of regulation play, two (2) five (5) minutes overtime period will be played if the score is tied at the end of regulation. If there is no score at the end of the overtime period, the teams shall proceed to penalty kicks. Teams will alternate the taking of kicks. The game is ended when one team makes and the other team does not. All eligible players must kick (including goalkeeper) before a player can take a second kick. A team with more eligible players may reduce its number of players to equate with its opponent.

Sliding

• Sliding tackles will not be allowed. Sliding to save a ball that is about to go out of bounds, or shooting the ball is allowed, but only when another player is not, in the eyes of the referee, in harms way of the slide.)

• A player that receives two yellow cards in a single game or a red card will be suspended from participating in the game in process and suspended at minimum, from the following game.

Point System

• Three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie, and zero (0) points for a loss.

Coin Flip/Beginning of game

• The team that wins the coin toss at the start of the game will have first choice to kick-off or choose a goal to defend.

• A team must be ready to play 10 minutes after the scheduled starting time or the game will be declared a forfeit.

Scores

• Males goals are one (1) point.

• Female goals are two (2) points.

Yellow/Red Cards

• A player receiving a red card will be suspended for the next game at a minimum; depending on the seriousness of the infraction. A player receiving 2 yellow cards in a single game will be suspended from participating in the game.

Referees

• Referees enforce the rules and maintain safety. They will have the last word. Excessive arguing will result in a yellow card being issued.

Uniform & Dress

• Teams must bring their designated CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC t-shirts for all the league games or uniforms provided by sponsors/company. No uniform, No play.

• Due to the impact on grass fields and injuries to other players, no metal cleats are ever permitted.

General Behavior & Sportsmanship

• No drugs or alcohol are allowed at CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC site before, during or after the games.

• CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC staff reserve the right to restrict play or eject anyone suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Obscene,abusive,vulgar,racist,derogatory,sexist and/or demeaning or discriminating comments or gestures will not be tolerated. Incidents of such behavior may result in indefinite suspensions from CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC league.

• Ejections will be made for verbal and abusive language to other players, teams, officials, spectators and CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC staff, resulting in at least one game suspension. If ejected, player(s) will be subject to a CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC fine of $ 20.00.

• It is suggested for all teams to “self police” any problem situations in a game. By having a mutual respect for your team members as well as the opposing team members and the referees, you are ensured to have a safe and “red card” free game. Any players that are issued a red card or a yellow card and fail to comply with the referees order to leave the game will result in that team forfeiting the match. As a team you must take the responsibility for you teammates actions.

Eligible Players

• All players, including added players, must sign the roster waiver BEFORE the game of the season in order to be eligible to play in the tournament. If a player is not signed in on the roster by then, they are not eligible for the tournament. Playing with ineligible players in the tournament may result in a forfeit. This call will be made by CUTLER BAY SOCCER CLUB - CBSC staff. Pickup players are NOT allowed in the tournament.

Field Dimensions:

65 X 110 Adult Size