Outdoor Soccer Rules

1.0 Eligibility

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. The first week is designed to let players who don’t have teams meet others and register.

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

*** 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 can be borrowed from the office in exchange for an I.D. card. This must be done prior to the game!

2.2 In addition, teams will be required to fill out a registration form before each game, which will be available to download from this website. This form must be presented to the game referee before each match.

2.3 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

2.4 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.

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

Teams must have a minimum of seven registered players.

2.5 A maximum of 3 varsity players may play for any given team.

2.7 Replacement players may not play for more than one team per evening.
Replacement players will be required to pay the appropriate day pass fee before the game. Management of team subs is the captain's responsibility.

League statistics will be posted weekly on the CISL 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 25-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 Over-time – Will only be used for playoffs. It will consist of two 10 minute halves followed by penalties. If a team scores, play will continue until the end of that half. 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 , un-sportsmanlike conduct, abuse of an official, abuse of players from opposing team.

** 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 may be suspended for more than one game. The decision 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 and will receive a lifetime ban!
3. Cheating will not be tolerated.

6.0 Weather/Cancellation Guideline:

In the case of inclement weather, unless a match(s) has been cancelled by the 10h00 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.

** 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/game. **

Agreement and Waiver of Liability

Recreation and Athletics Facilities

I, the participant, confirm that I am physically able to use and/or participate in Concordia University’s Recreation and Athletics facilities, programs, classes and equipment including but not limited to the Loyola Campus Arena, Stinger Dome, weight room, outdoor playing fields and gymnasium and participate in all the activities offered at the facilities and/or by Concordia University. I acknowledge and accept all liability for any injury, accident or loss of personal property.I 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 my use of the facilities or my 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.

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