COSL Rulesheet

Updated May 14, 2011.

1.0 Eligibility/Team Rosters

The Concordia Outdoor Soccer League (COSL) is open to all participants, including the public. Priority will be given to Concordia Students.

The spirit of the league is to provide its participants a positive recreational experience incorporating a high spirit of sportsmanship, fair play and mutual respect between players.

The league will feature two skill divisions; recreational and competitive. If there are not enough teams, there will only be one division.

To be eligible to play, all teams must have paid their registration fees before the start of play.

Current players playing for either of the Concordia Stingers soccer teams are not eligible to play in the COSL.

ALL TEAMS MUST BE WITHIN THE 12 PLAYER REQUIREMENT BY MONDAY, MAY 30 at the latest.

* After this date, all additions to rosters will required to pay a a pro-rated registration fee to join the league.

** No additions to team roster will be allowed after Week 10 of the season.

 

 

*** Players may register for one team only. ***

2.0 On the Field

2.1 All team members are required to wear numbered and similar-coloured jerseys. Jerseys may be borrowed from the office in exchange for an I.D. card. This must be done prior to the game!

2.2 Team captains will introduce themselves to the officials prior to the start of the game. Only team captains or representatives are allowed to consult with officials during and after games. Any explanations about the calls made by officials will be briefly given during game time, with more details provided after the game

2.3 Teams must be prepared to play at their allotted game time. A team which has 5 players present at their allotted game time cannot willingly for any reason default their game. In such an event the league coordinator will take strict actions to preserve the integrity of the league. In addition, if at any time during the course of play, a team fails to supply the minimum required number (5)of players because of penalty, game ejection or injury, a default loss will be awarded.

Note: No game will extend outside of its allotted time, unless authorized.

2.4 Teams must have a minimum of seven registered players.

2.5 ALL  PLAYERS MUST PRESENT A PHOTO I.D. PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MATCH.  >> Only players listed on a team’s roster and/or a SPARE PLAYER who has paid the DayPass fee may play in any league game. League officials will keep the I.D. cards until the conclusion of the match, at which point the cards will be returned to the captain.

2.6 Spare Players are not eligible for playoffs.

League statistics will be posted weekly on the COSL website

3.0 Equipment

3.1 All players must wear running or soccer shoes. Metal cleats will not be accepted, nor sandals or “hiking” boots.

3.2 In addition, all players are encouraged to wear shin pads. This is done for the safety of the players.

4.0 Game Rules

The COSL uses a set of house rules that draws from a variety of soccer leagues, including the FIFA rule book. The rules outlined below are not meant to be exhaustive but to provide to league members a general indication of expected conduct.

4.0 Games will consist of two x 22-minute (running-time) halves, with a short rest in between. There is no added time at the end of the halves

4.1 The game is played with each side fielding six players and a goaltender. If a team is not ready to commence play (with at least 5 players) within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time, the opponent will be awarded a default win.

4.2 There are no off-sides.

4.3 Substitutions may occur at any stoppage of play or “on the fly”. However, they must take place behind your own team’s goal. However, they must take place behind your own team’s goal.

4.4 After scoring a goal, the team must retreat to their “defensive half” of the court to play the ball again.

4.5 A goal may only be scored from the “attacking half” of the field, meaning in the opponents half.

4.6 The official shall stop play when the ball is considered out of play or for an infraction. A change of possession will occur at the point of the infraction.

4.7 Free kicks will be awarded for fouls. All free kicks are indirect with the exception of a penalty decision. For an indirect free kick, the opposing team must be at least 5 yards away from the ball.

4.8 Penalties will awarded at the discretion of the referee and will be taken 11 yards from the goal line.

4.9 Handballs
• Referees will call only DELIBERATE handballs (i.e. if player intentionally strikes the ball with hand or arm).
• The upper part of the shoulders is not considered a handball. If a player uses his hands to protect from a hard shot, the call will be at the referee’s discretion.
• ALL handballs called by the referee result in DIRECT free-kicks. Handballs inside the box result in a penalty kick.

Over-time – Will only be used for playoffs and will consist of one, 10 minute, extra-time period. The extra-time period is not sudden-death, and if the score remains tied at the conclusion of the extra-time period, then penalty kicks will follow to determine a winner.. This is essentially the “silver goal” rule.

 

5.0 Fouls

a. Minor Fouls – Ex. Hand ball, slide tackle, minor contact, tripping, obstruction >>> Indirect free kick from point of infraction.

b. Major Fouls (Yellow or Red card): - Ex. excessive rough play, slide tackle , unsportsmanlike conduct, abuse of an official, abuse of players from opposing team.

** NEW RULE **, Intentional contact / Verbal abuse

1. Any player who during the course of a stoppage (ie., after play is whistled) who intentionally contacts an opposing player will be issued a RED CARD.

2. Any player who during the course of a stoppage (ie., after play is whistled) who is verbally abusive towards another player will be issued, at the official’s discretion, a YELLOW or RED card.

 

** Suspensions: Any player receiving a second yellow card during a match will automatically receive a Red Card and will be expelled from the game and will, as a minimum, automatically be suspended for the next game. In addition, if a player receives 4 yellow cards during the course of the season, they will be assessed a red card.

Upon receipt of a yellow card, the player must leave the game for 5 minutes and subsequently be substituted. After serving the 5 minutes penalty, the player can resume the game.

Upon receipt of a red card, a player will be automatically suspended for the next game. Additional suspensions will be made at the discretion of the league coordinator.

Notes


1. Any player who refuses to produce an I.D. card when requested by league officials will automatically be released from the league.
2. Threats to players or game officials will not be tolerated. Anyone caught threatening another individual will be automatically expelled from the league.

6.0 Weather/Cancellation Guideline:

** When inclement weather is present or anticipated, Please contact the league office (514-848-2424, ext. 3858) after 17h00 for updates. **

In the case of inclement weather, unless a match(s) has been cancelled by the 17h00 deadline, teams are expected to attend games as noted on the league schedule.

Games will take place in light rain and showers as long as participant and staff safety is not compromised. Game officials will consult with team captains regarding the suspension of any game due to weather conditions, but will retain the final decision. Games will be suspended during the presence of lightening and restarted on the direction of the coordinator if there is a positive change within a reasonable time delay. Due to time restrictions cancelled games will not be replayed.

 

Playoffs 2011

 

FORMAT AND SCHEDULE

1) The three (3) top-ranked teams in each division at the end of the regular season will advance to post-season play. The top team in each division will receive a bye into the final. The 2nd and 3rd place team will play a semi-final, mini-game in order to determine who advances to the final.

For all playoff games, if the game is still tied after regulation time, a 10-minute overtime stop-time periods will be featured. If the game is still tied, penalty kicks will decide the winner.

2) The following formulae (in descending order of importance) has been adopted to determine final playoff positions in case of a tie in the standings:

• The record in head-to-head competition..
• The number of wins.
• Overall goal differential.

GAME RULES:

1) Games will comprise 2 x 22-minute periods, running time. * Except mini-games.

2) Teams are allowed one time out per game and per overtime period.

3) Teams positioned higher in the standings will have the option of keeping their own jerseys in case of color conflict in all playoff games

4) All other League rules will still apply in the playoffs. All suspensions from the regular season carry over into the playoffs.

* Spare players are not allowed to participate in post-season play.

Good Luck to all Teams!

 

 

** ALL captains' must disclose the contents of the waiver noted below to ALL players on their respective teams' prior to the start of the season and/or any game involving spare players. **

 

Agreement and Waiver of Liability

Waiver for Team Captain or Rental Group leader

All team captains, leaders and/or other persons responsible for groups using Concordia University’s Recreation and Athletics facilities are responsible for communicating the following important information to individual participants under their responsibility and/or supervision.

Team Captains and/or Rental Group leaders hereby declare and warrant that they have communicated the following warnings to participants:

All participants recognize and accept that their participation in activities, offered or taking place on Concordia University’s Recreation and Athletics facilities, including the programs, classes and equipment including but not limited to the Loyola Campus Arena, Stinger Dome, weight room, outdoor playing fields and gymnasium, is solely at the risk of each individual participant. All participants recognize and accept all liability for any injury, accident or loss of personal property and hereby release Concordia University, its agents, representatives and employees from all liabilities for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, regardless of the form of action arising from or related to by our use of the facilities or our participation in the activities held in these facilities and/or offered by the facilities, except for claims or losses resulting from willful misconduct or gross negligence of Concordia University, its agents, representatives and employees.  Participants must be in good physical condition and must have appropriate insurance coverage including medical coverage.

Participants agree to follow the facilities' instructional guidelines and to abide by all University policies and Codes, as applicable, regardless of whether or not they are members of the University community. Participants agree and accept that if they fail to abide by said University Policies and Codes as well as all applicable laws and regulations, their access to the facilities, equipment and/or participation in a program, if applicable, may be immediately cancelled and/or revoked and their access to the premises, use of the equipment and right to participate in a program in the future access, may be denied.