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Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League Manual
Summer 2014
*Last revised April 2014*
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MISSION STATMENT
The Tim Hortons Metro Soccer League is dedicated to providing young players with
the best opportunity to acquire the skills and talents to take their soccer to the next level.
Thanks to Tim Horton’s sponsorship, the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League has been
established to provide young, talented soccer players, across the Avalon Peninsula, with a
league that fosters quality and competitive soccer, sportsmanship and fun.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS………………………………….…………………..4
LAWS OF THE GAME ……………………………………………….………………..5
Law 1: Field of Play……………………………………….……………..5
Law 2: The Ball ……………………………………………….…………5
Law 3: Number of Players……………………………………………….6
Law 4: Player Equipment ………………………………………………..7
Law 5: The Referee………………………………………………………7
Law 6: The Assistant Referee…………………………………………….7
Law 7: The Duration of the Match……………………………………….8
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play……………………………………..9
Law 9: In and Out of Play……………………………………………......10
Law 10: The Method of Scoring………………………………………… 10
Law 11: Offsides…………………………………………………………10
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct……………………………………………10
Law 13: Free Kicks………………………………………………………12
Law 14: The Penalty Kick………………………………………………..12
Law 15: The Throw In…………………………………………………...13
Law 16: The Goal Kick………………………………………………..…13
Law 17: The Corner Kick………………………………………………...13
LEAGUE REGULATIONS
Division Structure…………………………………………………..……14
2014 Schedule………………………………………………………..…..15
Schedules and Defaults………………………………………………..…17
Weather Considerations……………………………………………..........17
Injuries…................................................................................................................18
Safety………………………………………………………………….....18
Call-ups…………………………………………………………………..19
Overage Players………………………………………………………….19
Scores and Standings…………………………………………………..…20
Play-offs…..............................................................................................................20
CODES OF CONDUCT………………………………………………………………...23
Players’ Code of Conduct…………………………………………………24
Coaches’Code of Conduct………………………………………………...25
Referees’ Code of Conduct………………………………………………..28
Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct……………………………………….31
Clubs’ Code of Conduct…………………………………………………..33
Field Marshall Code of Conduct…………………………………………..36
Referee Mentor Code of Conduct………………………………………....37
APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………………...39
Appendix A: Yellow/Red Card Reporting Form for Officials…………….40
Appendix B: Incident Reporting Form……………………………………41
Appendix C: Field Marshall End of Weekend Report……………………..42
Appendix D: Zero Tolerance of Harassment of Officials Policy………….43
Appendix E: Field Marshall Roles and Duties…………………………….45
Appendix F: Final Weekend Play-Off Templates…………………………48
Appendix G: Tim Horton’s Metro League Rep Contacts………………….50
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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
The league will be divided by gender and age and will consist of Under 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16
Divisions.
Division – Born in
Under 8 – 2006 – 2007
Under 10 – 2004 – 2005
Under 12 – 2002 – 2003
Under 14 – 2000 – 2001
Under 16 – 1998 - 1999
Under 8 and Under 10
At this age children are working on the fundamentals of the game of soccer. Players are
learning some of the basic rules and are beginning to truly understand the process of the
game. This league is designed for children to have fun and for all teams and players to have
equal opportunities. Players should be encouraged to try all positions on the field. The Tim
Horton’s Metro Soccer League U8 and U10 programs provide an opportunity for young
players who have a knack for soccer to fall in love with the beautiful game. The environment
must foster this interest with high quality instruction from coaches and an abundance of
encouragement from coaches, parents, officials. These leagues are considered noncompetitive and unlike other divisions, results/standings from U8, U10 league games will
not be posted on the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League website. This league does not
culminate in a final weekend. This is consistent with the NLSA Jambouree tournaments for
U8 and U10, where the games are also non-competitive and there are no playoffs or medals
awarded.
Under 12
At this age the goal is to promote fair play, team work and sportsmanship, as well as a fun
atmosphere. Individuals should have as close to equal playing time as possible. Skills
development and understanding of the rules of the game are of the upmost importance.
High quality instruction and competition are a must. The Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer
League U12 Program strives to provide quality games for highly interested and talented
young players. Under 12 is considered non-competitive and results/standings will not be
posted on the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League website. This league does not culminate
in a final weekend. This is consistent with the NLSA Jambouree tournaments, where the
games are also non-competitive and there are no playoffs or medals awarded.
Under 14 and Under 16
At this age the goal is to promote high quality, competitive soccer. Players are now
competing for playing time, while coaches are mindful of and will be abiding by the CSA
Fair Play Codes. Sportsmanship and team work are integral components of the program and
the highest quality instruction and competition are essential.
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LAWS OF THE GAME
All games are governed by the Laws of the Game as defined by FIFA with the exceptions
and modifications defined below. The full Laws of the Game can be obtained from the
FIFA Soccer Website; or print versions from the offices of the Newfoundland and Labrador
Soccer Association at cost.
Following Long Term Player Development models the prime objective of game play is
development of players (and referees), and that coaches should coach for development, not
for results.
1. LAW 1 : Field of Play
1.1 Dimensions
The following dimensions are recommended but it is understood that some
variation may be required depending on local conditions and fields.
• U8: 25-30m x 30-36m; 8ft x 5ft goals
• U10: 30-36m x 40-55m ; 12-14x6ft goals
• U12: 42-55m x 60-75m , 18x6-6.5ft goals
• U14: Full Field as per FIFA laws
• U16: Full Field as per FIFA laws
1.2 The Goal Area
1.2.1 The maximum size has been established; however, smaller sized goals will be
permitted in small-sided soccer (U8-U12); these can be in the form of portable
goals, pug-goals or witches hat cones. Both goals must be the same size and
must be safe and secure.
1.2.2 Corner flags/ cones are optional but must be safe. Cones can be used for
other field markings but must also not endanger the players in any way. Ideally
field markings should be by lines not more than 15 cm wide.
1.2.3 Field markings: If possible the half way line and centre circle should be
marked. The penalty/ goal areas should be as follows:
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U8; goal area and penalty area combined; this is a rectangle formed by lines
extending from the goal line 5 m along the line from each post goal line and
extending 5 m into the field.
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U10; goal area and penalty area combined, 8 m from goal line and posts
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U12: goal area 4 m from posts and goal line, penalty area 11 m from posts
and line, penalty mark 9 m from goal line.
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U14: As per FIFA laws
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U16: As per FIFA laws
2.
LAW 2 : The ball
2.1 The ball must conform to FIFA standards and must conform to FIFA inflation
specifications. The procedure for replacement of a defective ball should also
follow FIFA. The following size of ball should be used:
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U8: Size 3
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U10: Size 4
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U12: Size 4
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3.
U14: Size 5
U16: Size 5
LAW 3 : Number of players
3.1 Under 8:
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Teams shall consist of eight (8) to approximately twelve (12) players and
must dress a minimum of four (4) to play a game. Teams will play five-aside (5v5) soccer, one of whom will be a goalkeeper. Minimum number of
participants needed to play is 4. If at any time during the game this number
becomes less, then the other team will be declared the winner by default
3.2 Under 10:
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Teams shall consist of ten (10) to approximately fifteen (15) players and must
dress a minimum of five (5) to play a game. Teams will play six-a-side
soccer, one of whom will be a goalkeeper. Minimum number of participants
needed to play is 5. If at any time during the game this number becomes
less, then the other team will be declared the winner by default.
3.3 Under 12:
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Teams shall consist of twelve (12) to approximately eighteen (18) players and
must dress a minimum of six (6) to play a game. Teams will play eight-a-side
soccer, one of whom will be a goalkeeper. Minimum number of participants
needed to play is 6. If at any time during the game this number becomes
less, then the other team will be declared the winner by default.
3.4 Under 14:
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Teams shall consist of fourteen (14) to twenty two (22) players and must
dress a minimum of nine (9) players to play a game. Teams will play elevena-side soccer (11v11), one of whom will be a goalkeeper. If at any time
during the game this number becomes less than 9, then the other team will
have been declared winner by default.
3.5 Under 16:
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Teams shall consist of fourteen (14) to twenty two (22) players and must
dress a minimum of seven (7) players to play a game. Teams will play
eleven-a-side soccer (11v11), one of whom will be a goalkeeper. If at any
time during the game this number becomes less than 7, then the other team
will have been declared winner by default.
3.6 The referee will allow a maximum of a ten (10) minute delay at the start of any game
if a team does not yet have the minimum to start. If a team(s) is not prepared to
start play after ten (10) minutes they shall forfeit the game. In this situation the
field may be used for a scrimmage or a practice.
3.7 If at any point during the game the number of players from a team becomes less
than the required number needed to start, that team will lose the game by
default. Such games will be recorded as a 1-0 win for the opposing team in U14
and U16.
3.8 No game shall include a player who is not registered with the association for which
they are playing. Any team that does include an ineligible player shall forfeit the
game and may be dealt with further by the Coca-Cola Metro League Committee.
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4.
LAW 4: Players’ equipment
4.1 No variation from FIFA (rules regarding basic equipment, shinguards, colours and
infringements are the same).
4.1.1 Players must wear shin guards and socks that completely cover their shin
guards, appropriate footwear and the jerseys provided by their clubs.
4.1.2 Goalkeepers should wear gloves and may wear a baseball cap to block the sun.
4.1.3 Pro-wrap is permitted to be worn in the hair but not clips or claws.
4.1.4 No jewelry is permitted, taped or not, apart from medic alert bracelets. If a
player has a new piercing that is not supposed to be removed, it is no longer
acceptable practice to tape/bandage over the piercing. Players who cannot
remove jewelry cannot play. In addition any player wearing a cast, soft or hard
is not permitted to play, whether padded or not.
4.2 The referee has the right to refuse to allow a player to participate should they feel
any equipment the player has may endanger anyone on the field.
4.3 When two teams have the same or similar color jerseys, a coin toss will take place to
determine who must wear pinnies or change uniforms. The referee has the right
to require one of the two teams to wear pinnies or change uniforms if he or she
feels the colors are similar enough that they will affect the his/her ability to
distinguish between two players on opposing teams.
4.3.1 Teams MUST comply if asked to wear pinnies or change uniforms. There is no
rule dictating that the “home” or “visiting” team must change and this decision
must be decided at the field by coin toss.
4.3.2 The referee may wear a pinny or change his/her shirt if he or she is wearing a
similar color to one of the teams.
5.
LAW 5: The referee
5.1 No variation from FIFA. Referees must have passed the small-sided or entry level
course in order to officiate U8, U10 or U12. Referees must have passed the
entry level course in order to officiate U14 or U16.
5.2 The referee has authority over the field from the moment he/she enters until he/she
leaves. The referee must be respected by all players, coaches and spectators and
his/her decisions are final. The referee has the authority to stop, suspend or
terminate play for any infringement of the rules, interference by spectators or
any other reason where he/she deems it necessary. The referee also has the
authority to eject any player, coach, or spectator who is not abiding by the rules
or is acting in an inappropriate manner.
5.2.1 Referees must report any verbal or physical assault by a player, coach or
bystander. This is to be submitted to metroreferee@bellaliant.com within
48hrs of the incident. See Appendix B: Incident Report Form for template.
5.2.2 If a referee has not arrived five (5) minutes before the start of a game the
coaches of both teams should decide on a referee and the game should be
started on time. Anyone who referees a Tim Horton’s Metro League official
league game should be a registered official with the NLSA and have completed
the appropriate referee certificate courses.
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5.2.3 In the interests of teaching players sportsmanship, players and coaches are
asked to shake hands with the opposing team and game officials at the end of
every game.
6.
LAW 6: Assistant referee
6.1 For U8, U10 and U12 there will be no assistant referee. For U14, U16 there will be
two assistant referees as per FIFA. No modifications from FIFA for assistant
referees.
7.
LAW 7 : Duration of match
7.1 Duration and Shift Changes
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U8: two x 25 minute halves (five x 5 minute shifts per half); minimum of 5
minutes half time
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U10: two x 30 minute halves (five x 5 minute shifts per half); minimum of 5
minutes half time
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U12: two x 30 minute halves (no shift changes) minimum of 5 minutes half
time
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U14: two x 40 minute halves (no shift changes) minimum of 5 minutes half
time
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U16: two x 40 minute halves (no shift changes) minimum of 5 minutes half
time
7.2 Substitutions
7.2.1 Under 8 and Under 10
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On shift change and half time (five x 5 minute shifts per half)
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Equal playing time is expected. Playing in net counts as a shift “out.”
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Wherever possible the total number of shifts played by any one person
should be within one shift of that which is played by any other teammate.
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Players should rotate through all positions on the field. All players should
have an opportunity to be goalkeeper. No player should spend more than
50% of the game in net or more than two consecutive shifts in net
7.2.2 Under 12
•
At half time and at any stoppage in play as per FIFA substitution procedure
(below)
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Fair playing time is expected. Coaches are encouraged to utilize all players on
their roster. The goalkeeper may play the entirety of the game in net
however coaches are encouraged to have players rotating through all
positions.
•
Unlimited stoppages however coaches are asked to please keep stoppages to
a minimum to prevent disruption to the flow of the game
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Allowance for time lost may be made per period for time lost through
substitutions, assessment of injury to players, removal of injured players,
wasting time and any other cause, at the discretion of the official.
7.2.3 Under 14 and Under 16
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At half time and at any stoppage in play as per FIFA substitution procedure
(below)
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Fair playing time is expected. Coaches are encouraged to utilize all players on
their roster. The goalkeeper may play the entirety of the game in net.
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Only two stoppages per half for substitution may be requested by each team.
Teams are encouraged to make their substitutions at the same time (during
the same stoppages) to reduce wastage of playing time. To clarify, the term
“stoppage” does not refer to the number of substitutions a team may make
during a game (substitutions are still unlimited) but rather to the number of
times a coach ask the referee to stop play to make substitutions. Should an
injury occur, the referee may allow the coach to take another stoppage to
substitute the injured player. That stoppage does not count as one of the
two stoppages per half.
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Allowance for time lost may be made per period for time lost through
substitutions, assessment of injury to players, removal of injured players,
wasting time and any other cause, at the discretion of the official.
7.3 Substitution Procedure
7.3.1 Infringements and sanctions against substituted players will follow the FIFA
manual (law 3).
7.3.2 To replace a player with a substitute in U12, U14, U16, the following
conditions must be observed:
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The referee must be informed before any proposed substitute is made
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The substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has
left and after receiving a signal from the referee
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The substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a
stoppage in the match
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The substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play and
from that moment, the substitute becomes a player and the player that was
replaced becomes a substituted player
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Any of the other players may change places with the goalkeeper provided
that the referee is informed before the change is made and the change is
made during a stoppage in the match.
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8.
LAW 8: Start and Restart of Play
8.1 A kick off at center field will be used to start play at the beginning of the game, at
the beginning of each shift (U8,U10), at the start of the second half of the game,
as well as, after every goal. Kick-off procedures and associated infringements
and sanctions are as per FIFA laws. Please refer to the FIFA manual for more
detailed information.
8.2 A goal cannot be scored directly in the opponent’s goal directly from a kick off in U8
and U10. At U12, U14, U16 a goal may be scored directly from a kick-off as per
FIFA.
8.3 The distance required on free kicks, kick-offs, etc. is as follows:
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U8: 5m
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U10: 8m
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U12 as per FIFA (9m)
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U14 as per FIFA (10m)
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U16 as per FIFA (10m)
8.4 A dropped ball used to restart play if play stopped for injury or other reason as per
FIFA.
9.
LAW 9: In and out of play
9.1 No variation from FIFA
10.
LAW 10: Method of scoring
10.1
11.
LAW 11: Offside
11.1
11.2
12.
No variation from FIFA
U8, U10, U12: Not applicable. Offsides will not be called. Coaches are advised
that positioning players in opponents’ goal area to take advantage of long balls is
unsporting and contrary to principles of player development. Referees will
report use of such tactics to competition authorities and field marshals but will
take no action on the field.
U14, U16: Offsides will be enforced as per FIFA laws.
LAW 12: Fouls and misconducts
12.1
For Under 8 and Under 10 all free kicks are indirect. Fouls in the penalty/ goal
area are indirect kicks taken from the edge of penalty area. There will be no
penalty shots.
12.2 For Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 direct and indirect free kicks are used as
per FIFA Law. This means there will be penalty kicks for direct free kicks
offences by the defending team in the penalty area.
12.3 Cards and Misconduct
12.3.1 Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12
•
No cards are used. Player is warned verbally in hearing of coach for offences
normally cautionable (reckless challenges, dissent, persistent infringement).
It is particularly important to warn players if their fouls are likely to cause
injury to other players.
•
For offences that require dismissal, player is asked to leave the field and
coach told they cannot return (foul and abusive language, serious foul play,
violent conduct, second caution). The referee must report this to the
competition authorities. Teams can replace the player thus dismissed.
•
Denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity is considered cautionable only.
•
If misconduct is by the coach, or the coach refuses to support referee in
terms of cautions or dismissals, the game is halted and the referee informs
the field marshal who will take appropriate action. The game should only be
re-started after the field marshal is satisfied that the situation is dealt with.
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12.3.2 For Under 14 and Under 16
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Cards will be issued as per FIFA laws.
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Any player who is issued a second yellow card (caution) in the same game
will also be shown a red card after receiving the second yellow. That player
will then be ejected from the game and will be suspended from playing in
his/her team’s next scheduled game. If a player is issued multiple yellow
cards throughout the season he/she will receive a suspension that the Tim
Horton’s Metro Soccer League Discipline Committee feels is appropriate
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At U14 and U16, any player who is issued a direct red card by the referee will
be ejected from the game and will be suspended from playing in his/her
team’s next scheduled game. Depending on the nature of the infraction, the
suspension may be increased by Discipline Committee.
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If during any restart a player intentionally commits a false start to mislead
opponents or gain more time he/she will be cautioned. If a player wants to
adjust the ball once it is placed for a re-kick, he/she should do it with their
hands.
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If any player intentionally commits or attempts to commit any of the
following fouls he/she may receive a red or yellow card and a direct free
kick will be rewarded to the opposing team. If the offence is committed
within his/her own penalty area a penalty kick may be awarded. All
yellow/red card offenses will be looked at by Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer
League Committee and could lead to further suspension if appropriate.
o kicks an opponent
o trips an opponent
o jumps at an opponent
o charges an opponent
o spits at an opponent
o strikes an opponent
o holds an opponent
o pushes an opponent
o intentionally strikes the ball with a hand or arm
o tackles an opponent to gain possession and makes contact with the person
before the ball
o violent conduct
o serious foul play
o deliberately handles the ball to stop the opposing team from scoring a goal,
except the goal keeper
o uses offensive, insulting, or abusive language or gestures
o receives a second caution in one game
o any other reason that the referee deems worthy
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If any player commits one of the following offences he/she may receive a
yellow card and the other team shall be rewarded an indirect free kick.
o plays in a dangerous manner
o impedes the progress of an opponent
o prevents the goal keeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands
o if a goal keeper: takes more than six seconds to release the ball from his/her
hands, touches the ball again after it has been released from his/her
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13.
possession without it first touching another player, touches the ball with
his/her hands when it has been passed deliberately back to goalkeeper
from a teammate, or touches the ball with his/her hands when he/she
receives it directly from a throw-in taken by a teammate
unsporting behavior
shows dissent by word or action
persistently infringes the Laws of the Game
delays the restart of play
fails to respect the required distance on a corner kick, free kick or any other
restart
commits an illegal substitution
A penalty kick is awarded for a foul committed by the defending team within
the defending team’s penalty area. A penalty kick is taken during the normal
course of play (at moment of foul/misconduct). If a member of the
attacking team enters the penalty area before the kick is completed either a)
if a goal is scored, it is discounted and the kick is retaken or b) a goal is not
scored and the referee stops play and the match is restarted with an indirect
free kick awarded to the defending team, from the place where the
infringement occurred. If a member of the defending team enters the
penalty area before the kick is complete then either a) if a goal is scored it is
counted and play continues, or b) a goal is not scored and the kick is
retaken. If time has been extended to conduct a penalty kick (i.e., when a
foul occurs at the end of the game) then play ends when a goal is scored by
the kicker, the ball is stopped by the goal keeper or the ball goes out of
bounds.
LAW 13: Free kicks
13.1.1 U8, U10: As per FIFA; players must be 5m (U8) / 8m (U10) from kicker. For
any foul that is committed only indirect free kicks will be rewarded.
•
At this age there will be no penalty kicks or direct free kicks awarded. There
will be goal kicks, corner kicks and indirect free kicks. All kicks should be
started with a stationary ball. All goal kicks and corner kicks are also
considered indirect kicks (ie: a goal cannot be scored directly from either
without first touching another player).
13.1.2 U12, U14, U16: All free kicks are per FIFA laws (penalty kicks, direct free
dicks, indirect free kicks, corner kicks, goal kicks). All kicks should start with a
stationary ball
14.
LAW 14: Penalty kick
14.1
Applicable to U12, U14, U16 only
14.1.1 As per FIFA except all players must be outside of penalty area and at least 9 m
(U12)/10 m (U14, U16) from ball (apart from kicker and keeper). If a penalty
kick is not taken correctly follow FIFA laws to determine if penalty kick should
be retaken.
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15.
LAW 15 : The Throw-In
15.1
16.
Conform to FIFA with the exception that at U-8 and 10 if the player fails to
throw the ball in correctly, s/he shall be permitted a second attempt. If the
second attempt is unsuccessful, a throw-in shall be awarded to the opposing
team.
LAW 16 : The Goal Kick
16.1
Conform to FIFA except that it shall be taken from anywhere within the
penalty/ goal area for U8/10. Opponents must remain at least 5(U8)/8 (U10)/9
(U12) /10 (U14, U16) meters away from the ball until it is in play.
16.1.1 As per FIFA laws, the ball must clear the penalty area before it can be touched
by another player.
16.1.2 At U8, U10 and U12 the goal kick will be retaken if the ball is touched before it
leaves the penalty area. For U14, U16 follow FIFA laws.
16.2 At U8 and U10 a goal cannot be scored directly in the opponent’s goal directly
from a goal kick.
16.3 At U12, U14, U16 a goal may be scored directly in the opponent’s goal directly
from a goal kick (as per FIFA).
17.
LAW 17 : The Corner Kick
17.1
17.2
17.3
Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least 5(U8)/8
(U10)/9 (U12) /10 (U14, U16) meters from the ball until it is in play.
At U8 and U10 a goal cannot be scored directly in the opponent’s goal directly
from a corner kick.
At U12, U14, U16 a goal may be scored directly in the opponent’s goal directly
from a corner kick (as per FIFA).
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LEAGUE REGULATIONS
18.
Division Structure
18.1
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18.2
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18.3
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Under 8
There will be no tiering of the U8 division. U8 teams will play all other U8
teams in a round robin format over 5 Metro League weekends. By the end
of the season, U8 teams will have played approximately the same number of
games as all other U8 teams (exceptions allowed for weather cancellations,
defaults and other unforeseen circumstances). U8 teams may not play all
other teams the same number of times, but they will play all other teams in
their division. Any club entering multiple U8 teams must balance the skill
level of those teams so that they approximately equal. All clubs register ALL
their teams by May 12th 2014. Late entries will not be accepted.
There will be no standings or scores reported on the Tim Horton’s Metro
League website for Under 8. There will be no Final Weekend playoffs for
Under 8.
Under 10
Clubs will register their Under 10 teams in either Tier 1 or Tier 2 by May 12th
2014. The Tim Horton’s Metro League Committee will decide if there are
not enough teams registered to split into Tiers; if not there will only be one
Tier. Teams play a round robin format within their tier for all five regular
metro league weekends. Any club entering multiple U10 teams in a tier must
balance the skill level of those teams in that tier so that they approximately
equal. By the end of the season, U10 teams will have played approximately
the same number of games as all other U10 teams in their Tier(exceptions
allowed for weather cancellations, defaults and other unforeseen
circumstances). U10 teams may not play all other teams the same number of
times, but they will play all other teams in their Tier. If a club decides that
they wish to move the team to the other Tier, they may send a request to
the Metro League Scheduler. Please provide enough notice prior to the
weekend for which the change will be made so that the scheduler can
accommodate the request (one week and a half). Teams may only change
divisions once.
There will be no standings or scores reported on the Tim Horton’s Metro
League website for Under 10. There will be no Final Weekend playoffs for
Under 10.
Under 12
Clubs will register their Under 12 teams in either Tier 1 or Tier 2 by May 12th
2014. The Tim Horton’s Metro League Committee will decide if there are
not enough teams registered to split into Tiers. Teams play within their Tier
for all five regular metro league weekends. By the end of the season, U12
teams will have played approximately the same number of games as all other
U12 teams in their Tier (exceptions allowed for weather cancellations,
defaults and other unforeseen circumstances). U12 teams may not play all
other teams the same number of times, but they will play all other teams in
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their Tier. If a club decides that they wish to move the team to the other
division, they may send a request to the Metro League Scheduler, but must
do so prior to the start of the second regular U12 metro league weekend.
Please provide enough notice prior to the weekend for which the change
will be made so that the scheduler can accommodate the request (one week
and a half). Teams may only change divisions once.
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There will be no standings or scores reported on the Tim Horton’s Metro
League website for Under 12. There will be no Final Weekend playoffs for
Under 12.
18.4 Under 14 and Under 16
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Clubs will register their teams by May 12th 2014. Each division will be split
into two tiers (Tier 1 and Tier 2) if there are enough teams to do so (at the
discretion of the Tim Horton’s Metro League Committee. Teams will play a
round robin format within their division/tier for all five metro league
weekends. Standings will be calculated throughout the summer, and play-off
seeding will be determined from the final standings at the end of the
summer. Please see below for play-offs formatting.
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Scores and standings will be reported on the Tim Horton’s Metro League
website for Under 14 and Under 16 throughout the summer. There will be
Final Weekend playoffs for Under 12.
19.
2014 Schedule
Boys Under 8
• Weekend 1: May 23 – 24
• Weekend 2: June 13 – 15
• Weekend 3: July 4 – 6
• Weekend 4: July 18 – 20
• NLSA Jambouree: August 1 – 3
• Weekend 5: August 15 - 17
Girls Under 8
• Weekend 1: May 23 – 25
• Weekend 2: June 20 – 22
• Weekend 3: July 11 – 13
• Weekend 4: July 25 – 27
• NLSA Jambouree: August 1 – 3
• Weekend 5: August 22 - 24
Boys Under 10
• Weekend 1: May 30 – June 1
• Weekend 2: June 13 – 15
• Weekend 3: July 11 – 13
• Weekend 4: July 25 – 27
• Weekend 5: August 8 – 10
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Paradise Sunsplash (optional): August 15 – 17
NLSA Jambouree: August 22 - 24
Girls Under 10
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Weekend 1: May 30 – June 1
Weekend 2: June 20 – 22
Weekend 3: July 11 – 13
Weekend 4: July 18 – 20
Weekend 5: August 1 – 3
Paradise Sunsplash (optional): August 15 – 17
NLSA Jambouree: August 22 - 24
Boys Under 12
• Weekend 1: May 23 – 25
• Weekend 2: June 13 – 15
• Weekend 3: July 4 – 6
• Weekend 4: July 18 – 20
• Weekend 5: August 1 – 3
• NLSA Jambouree: August 8 - 10
Girls Under 12
• Weekend 1: May 23 – 25
• Weekend 2: June 20 – 22
• Weekend 3: July 4 – 6
• Weekend 4: July 25 – 27
• Weekend 5: August 8 – 10
• NLSA Jambouree: August 22 – 24
Boys Under 14
• Weekend 1: May 30 – June 1
• Weekend 2: June 20 – 22
• Weekend 3: July 11 – 13
• Weekend 4: July 18 – 20
• Weekend 5: August 1 – 3
• NLSA MEGA: August 15 – 17
• Metro League Final Weekend September 1 – 5
Girls Under 14
• Weekend 1: May 23 – 25
• Weekend 2: June 20 – 22
• Weekend 3: July 4 – 6
• Weekend 4: July 25 – 27
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Weekend 5: August 8 – 10
NLSA MEGA: August 15 – 17
Metro League Final weekend September 1 - 5
Girls Under 16
• Weekend 1: May 23 – 25
• Weekend 2: June 20 – 22
• Weekend 3: July 4 – 6
• Weekend 4: July 25 – 27
• NLSA MEGA: August 8 – 10
• Weekend 5: August 22 – 24
• Metro League Final Weekend September 1 – 5
20. Schedules and Defaults
20.1 Any team that defaults from a scheduled game with or without notice less than
20.2
21.
48 hours to kick-off time will be fined $100. Associations will be responsible for
collecting this money. Teams have 7 days from the time they would have
kicked-off their first defaulted game to submit this money to the League. If the
fine is not received by the League, all of the team’s games will be cancelled until
further notice.
The metro league schedules will be emailed to coaches a week and a half in
advance of the weekend on which the games are scheduled to be played.
(Example, the schedule for games taking place on Saturday July 14th and Sunday
July 15th will be released on approximately Wednesday July 4th. Coaches are
expected to have all requests for changes to that schedule made before the
weekend prior to the scheduled weekend. So in this example, all requests for
changes should be made by noon on Friday July 6th. An updated schedule will be
sent out Friday afternoon and the final schedule will be posted on the website
no later than the Monday before the game weekend. In this example, that would
be Monday July 9th. The Tim Horton’s Metro League will do their best to
accommodate requests if they are made before these deadlines. We reserve the
right to refuse to change the schedule after the Friday deadline.
Weather Considerations
21.1
21.2
The Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League, its officials, field marshalls and its
referees hold the right to cancel any games due to weather or other
unforeseeable factors. Coaches do not have the authority to cancel a game for
any reason. Games will be made up if at all possible, however this cannot be
guaranteed, especially late in the season.
Cancellations due to weather will be communicated as soon as possible to all
association reps and coaches who will then be responsible for communicating to
their players. In the event of a cancellation, an email will be sent out to reps and
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coaches and a notice posted to the Tim Horton’s Metro League website. All
efforts will be made to provide as much notice as possible; however it is
recommended that parents check the website immediately before departure for
the field if weather is questionable.
21.3 The League may cancel games for the following: thunder and lightning (as per
FIFA laws), snow, freezing rain and torrential rain. Depending on the
circumstances, a Field Marshall may feel it necessary to cancel for extreme fog.
Field conditions in relation to player safety (not comfort) should be the first
factor assessed when determining if a game should go ahead or not.
21.3.1 This means that games may go ahead in the cold and rain as long as the field is
safe to play on (ex. On a turf field). Unsafe field conditions include standing
water, mud and loose ground.
22.
Injuries
22.1
22.2
23.
Any player who is bleeding or has an open wound will not be permitted on the
field. Once the bleeding has stopped and the wound is covered, then the referee
will decide if the player is permitted back onto play. Any player who has blood
on their uniform will not be allowed to wear it onto the playing field. Any player
re-entering the field after an injury must be given expressed permission to do so
by the referee.
At least one (1) coach per team must be educated in injury and first aid. A coach
is responsible for ensuring that any injured player on his/her team receives the
proper medical attention. When a player is injured, this designated coach or
team staff member may enter the field of play ONLY with the permission of the
referee. The Field Marshall should accompany this person to the player. The
coach may not address the referee while attending to an injured player. If further
team staff members are required to assist in removing the player from the field,
they should be invited onto the field of play by the referee. Parents/spectators
who enter the field of play uninvited will be asked by the referee or field
marshall to exit immediately. Once a member of the team staff has entered the
field to attend to an injured player upon the referee’s permission, that player
MUST leave the field of play. They can be re-entered into the game once it is restarted only with the invitation of the referee (a nod or hand-wave to that player
at the half-way line is sufficient).
Safety
23.1
23.2
Players are entitled to liquid refreshment during the stoppage of the game, but
only while they are on the touch lines. Water containers are not allowed to be
taken or thrown onto the field.
No players, coaches, officials or spectators are permitted to consume alcoholic
beverages or illegal substances during or immediately before a game. If anyone is
suspected to be intoxicated they will be asked to leave the field and the
appropriate authorities will be notified. As well, anyone who uses profanity or
acts in an inappropriate manner will be asked to leave the area immediately. Any
player, coach or team staff that chooses to smoke during a game will also be
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asked to leave the field. Spectators should refer to the rules of the hosting
facility for regulations on smoking on the property.
23.3 Field Marshalls must be present at all Tim Horton’s Metro League games
23.3.1 Clubs are expected to provide Field Marshalls at the minimum ratio of one
Field Marshall per two games being played at a time. To clarify, if there are two
games being played at a site, at least one Field Marshall is necessary. If there are
three games being played at a site, the host must provide at least two Field
Marshalls.
23.3.2 Without being prompted to do so by the referee, the Field Marshall must
assume responsibility for crowd control and direction of spectators, teams and
coaches with regards to appropriate positioning around the field of play. The
Field Marshall has the authority to act on behalf of the referee without direct
consultation where it may be reasonably assumed by the Field Marshall that the
referee requires and desires assistance. The Field Marshall has the responsibility
to issue warnings to parents and coaches with regards to inappropriate
behavior and to remove at his or her discretion any party who has not
responded to warnings and whose behavior is deemed inappropriate by the
Field Marshall. Inappropriate behavior constitutes any infringements described
in the Code of Conducts. In summary, the Field Marshall therefore may
stop, suspend or terminate play for any infringement of the rules,
interference by spectators or any other reason where he/she deems it
necessary on behalf of the referee. Field Marshalls should review
Appendix E for the complete description of Field Marshall scope of
responsibilities and duties.
24.
Call-Ups
24.1
24.2
25.
If a team is short a player before any game they are permitted to “call up” a
non-strengthening player from the age division below them. A player called up
must be treated like a regular player once the call up has been made. The player
is put into regular rotation and plays even if a regular player shows up during the
game. Coaches are expected to rotate the players they call up from a lower
division. All call ups must be listed on the game-sheet.
Teams may not “call-over” players from a team playing in the same division,
even if they are calling from a “B” team to an “A” team. Teams may not call
over from the other tier in their division (ie: from BU12 Tier 2 to BU12 Tier 1).
Any player who is not registered with the club may not be permitted to play in
an official metro league game.
Overage Players
25.1
Sometimes in order to have enough members for an Under 16 team, an
association must use non-strengthening overage players (ie 17 years old) to
complete the roster. Under 16 teams who need to field non-strengthening
overage players in order to have enough for a team get approval from the Tim
Horton’s Metro League Committee. Non-strengthening overage players will be
identified and their names and ages disclosed to associations who have teams in
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25.2
26.
that league. The maximum number of non-strengthening overage players that
may be fielded by a U16 team is 3. Teams must contact the Metro League
Committee should they wish to field more and the request will be reviewed.
Should any overage players be identified at any point in the season as providing
unfair strength or advantage to a team, their status will be reassessed by the Tim
Horton’s Metro League Committee.
This policy does not extend to U8 – U14 leagues. Overage players may NOT
play in these leagues under any circumstances.
Scores/Standings
26.1
Game sheets must be completed for all games (U8 – U16). Coaches are required
to sign the Referee’s Game Sheet.
26.1.1 If a coach wishes to protest a circumstance or event related to the game,
he/she should indicate on the referee’s game sheet that the game is under
protest and sign the sheet. All details related to the protest should be brought
to the Tim Horton’s Disciplinary Committee within 24 hours of the game in
question.
26.2 Scores are not recorded on the website for Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12
divisions and standings for these divisions will not be posted. Scores are still
reported and recorded by officials for these games and coaches are still required
to sign the gamesheet.
26.3 For U14, U16 standings are calculated using a points system. Three (3) points
are awarded for a win, one (1) point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss.
27.
Playoffs (U14, U16 only)
27.1
For playoffs, all rules and regulations will be the same as regular season Metro
League
27.1.1 Standings will be based on the end-of-year results. If some teams have not
played the same number of games as other teams or the last round could not
be finished due to time-constraints (ie: a division that plays 1.5 rounds) the
Metro League will determine the most appropriate way of calculating the final
standings (ie: using only completed rounds to calculate the final standings).
27.1.2 Play-off format will be determined based on the number of teams in the
division or Tier. Please see Appendix G.
27.1.3 The NLSA formula for breaking a tie between two (or more) teams will be
followed:
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Previous Match Results
o The winner of the last match between two teams tied in points shall be
awarded the higher positions (not applicable if three (3) or more are
tied).
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Goal Difference
o Goal difference shall be calculated by subtracting goals conceded from goals
scored. A maximum difference of give goals shall be awarded in each
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game. The team having the greater goal difference will be awarded the
higher position.
Least Goals Scored The team having the least goals against will be awarded
the higher position.
Most Goals Scored The team having scored the most goals will be awarded
the higher position. A maximum of five (5) goals difference per game will
be used.
Penalty Kicks
It two or more teams are still tied under criteria (A)-(D), then the
higher standings shall be decided by kicks from the penalty spot, as
follows:
• Two teams tied: as per FIFA Laws of the Game, at a time
and place decided by an Aliant Metro League Representative.
• Three teams tied: each team is designated A, B, or C. Three
mini-games shall be played (A vs B, B vs C, C vs A)
consisting of five (5) kicks at a time and place decided by
Aliant Metro League Representative. The standing after these
three mini-games shall be ranked according to the criteria (A)(D).
• Four teams tied: each team is designated as A, B, C, or D. Six
mini games shall be played (A vs B, C vs D, A vs C, B vs D,
D vs A, C vs B), to decide the final ranking as in the three
team case.
Suspended players cannot participate in the tie-breaking procedure
(mini-games/penalty kicks) and the tie breaking procedure does not
count as time served for a suspension.
27.1.4 During the regular Metro League season, U14, U16 games may end in a tie.
During Final Weekend all games must be played to a finish as a winner is
required.
27.1.5 There will be no overtime periods in the regular Metro Leagues season.
However if the score remains tied at the end of regular time during Final
Weekend, kicks from the penalty mark following FIFA procedures will be used
to decide the winner. The FIFA procedures are as follows:
The referee chooses the goal at which the kicks will be taken
The referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins
the toss decides whether to take the first or the second kick
The referee keeps a record of the kicks being taken
Subject to the conditions explained below, both teams take
five kicks. The kicks are taken alternately by the teams,
If, before both teams have taken five kicks, one has scored
more goals than the other could score, even if it were to
complete its five kicks, no more kicks are taken
If, after both teams have taken five kicks, both have scored
the same number of goals, or have not scored any goals, kicks
continue to be taken in the same order until one team has
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scored a goal more than the other from the same number of
kicks
A goalkeeper who is injured while kicks are being taken from
the penalty mark and is unable to continue as goalkeeper may
be replaced by a named substitute provided his team has not
used the maximum number of substitutes permitted under
the competition rules
With the exception of the foregoing case, only players who
are on the field of play at the end of the match, are eligible to
take kicks from the penalty mark (including U12)
Each kick is taken by a different player and all eligible players
must take a kick before any player can take a second kick
An eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at
anytime when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken
Only the eligible players and match officials are permitted to
remain on the field of play when kicks from the penalty mark
are being taken
All players, except the player taking the kick and the two
goalkeepers, must remain within the centre circle
The goalkeeper who is the team-mate of the kicker must
remain on the field of play, outside the penalty area in which
the kicks are being taken, on the goal line where it meets the
penalty area boundary line
If at the end of the match and before the kicks start to be
taken from the penalty mark, one team has a greater number
of players than its opponents, it must reduce its numbers to
equate with that of its opponents and the team captain must
inform the referee of the name and number of each player
excluded. Any player thus excluded may not participate in
kicks from the penalty mark.
Before the start of kicks from the penalty mark, the referee
must ensure that an equal number of players from each team
remains within the centre circle and they shall take the kicks
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CODES OF CONDUCT
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PLAYERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
As a youth player in the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League I promise to respect the
code of conduct and follow it to the best of my ability. I understand that my
teammates and I are bound by this code and any deviance from it may result in
disciplinary action and possibly removal from the league.
I will follow all rules of the game laid forth by Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League.
I will promote a positive attitude and refrain from using abusive language or gestures
and violent actions.
I will support and encourage my teammates while practicing and playing the game of
soccer.
I will show respect towards all of my opponents because I recognize that without
them I would not be able to play the game.
I will respect and obey all coaches, referees and officials associated with the league.
I will do my best to have fun and improve my skills at every game.
I will place the team’s success before my own personal gratifications.
I will play the sport of soccer for my own enjoyment and not because of
encouragement from any other party.
I will show responsibility by taking care of my own equipment and knowing my
game schedule. This includes showing up for games on time and notifying my coach
if I will be missing a game.
I will show dignity and grace whether I win or lose.
Players Expectations
1.1 Players must refrain from cursing or using foul language before, after and during a
game. Referees have the right to caution or remove young players for
inappropriate language
1.2 Players must respect their teammates and opponents. Player must not make negative
or critical comments to their teammates or opponents. Inappropriate comments
are grounds for removal from the field of play and disciplinary action against the
player.
1.3 Players must not complain to or address the referee at any point before, during or
after the game. Any player in violation of this rule can be subject to disciplinary
action from the referee or their coach (ie: removal from the field of play).
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COACHES’ CODE OF CONDUCT
As coach within the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League I promise to respect the
code of conduct and follow it to the best of my ability. I have read and understand
my responsibilities as a coach and am aware that failure to comply may result in
disciplinary action and removal as a coach.
I will follow all rules laid forth by the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League. As well, I
will keep up to date with coaching techniques and responsibilities.
I will refrain from using abusive language or gestures and violent actions.
I will treat all players with dignity and help them be part of the team.
I will only provide positive and constructive feedback to the players.
I will encourage a fun atmosphere and remember that winning is only a small part of
the game.
I will teach soccer skills, rules and the spirit of the game.
I will do what is best for the team as a whole, and not put any one player before
another.
I will do my best to help the players grow on a personal level and become
responsible individuals.
I will do my best to ensure that all players and parents follow their code of conduct.
I will treat players, parents, other coaches and officials with respect.
I will refrain from arguing with the referee and will show respect for his/her
authority at all times.
I will place the safety of the players before all other things.
I will be a positive role model for all of the youth of the program.
Coaches Regulations:
2.1
All coaches are required to stay inside of the technical area. If no such area is
marked, the coaches are required to stay on the sidelines in the area nearest
to their team bench. Coaches are not permitted on the field; they must coach
from their respective coaching areas, behind the lines of play.
2.2
Any instruction which is given to players should be positive and not critical.
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2.3
All players should be encouraged to make their own decisions while handling
the ball. The best way to learn is by trial and error and no child should be
discouraged if a play does not work the first time.
2.4
Coaches should provide some instruction on the rules of the game. It is the
coach’s responsibility to teach the children the basics that they need to play
the sport.
2.5
Coaches are responsible for ensuring that all players have equal opportunity
to prove themselves on the field and in the younger age group (U8, U10) that
they have the opportunity to play all positions. Fair play must be exercised at
the U12 age group. At the older age groups, players must compete for their
playing time; coaches must abide by the CSA’s Fair Play Code.
2.6
All substitutions should be made efficiently and with consent from the
referee. Referees should not be addressed for any reason other than a
substitution.
2.7
Coaches are expected to keep track of all red/yellow cards issued to players
on his/her team. Coaches must ensure that they do not permit suspended
players into a game. Coaches should address all players who are issued cards
and discourage their unwanted behavior.
2.8
At least one (1) coach per team must be educated in injury and first aid. A
coach is responsible for ensuring that any injured player on his/her team
receives the proper medical attention. When a player is injured, this
designated coach or team staff member may enter the field of play ONLY
with the permission of the referee. The Field Marshall should accompany this
person to the player. The coach may not address the referee while attending
to an injured player.
2.9
All coaches must complete a RNC Criminal Records Screening Certificate
(CPIC clearance) form and submit it to their respective Clubs prior to the
beginning of the season.
2.10
If a coach wishes to protest a circumstance or event related to the game,
he/she should indicate on the referee’s time sheet that the game is under
protest and sign the sheet. All details related to the protest should be brought
to the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League Disciplinary Committee within 24
hours of the game in question.
2.11
The metro league schedules will be emailed to coaches a week and a half in
advance of the weekend on which the games are scheduled to be played.
(Example, the schedule for games taking place on Saturday July 14th and
Sunday July 15th will be released on approximately Wednesday July 4th.
Coaches are expected to have all requests for changes to that schedule made
before the weekend prior to the scheduled weekend. So in this example, all
requests for changes should be made by noon on Friday July 6th. An updated
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schedule will be sent out Friday afternoon and the final schedule will be
posted on the website no later than the Monday before the game weekend.
In this example, that would be Monday July 9th. The Tim Horton’s Metro
League will do their best to accommodate requests if they are made before
these deadlines. We reserve the right to refuse to change the schedule after
the Friday deadline.
2.12
Coaches must not address a referee at any point before, during or after the
game for any reason. Coaches are not permitted to complain to the referee or
offer feedback to the referee at any point. Only the referee mentors or Field
Marshalls may address the referee. Coaches who have concerns with referees
must bring them to the attention of the Field Marshall. Please see Appendix
E for the Zero Tolerance Policy on Abuse towards Match Officials. Coaches
must also follow up any complaint to a Field Marshall with an Incident
Report form submitted to metroreferee@bellaliant.com. This form can be
found in Appendix B.
2.13
Coaches must not directly address ANY player on the opposing team at any
point before, during or after the game for any reason.
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REFEREES’ CODE OF CONDUCT
As an official referee with the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League I promise to
respect and follow the code of conduct. I will become aware of and respect the
Canadian Soccer Association’s code of conduct. I understand that I am bound by
these codes and any deviation from them may result in disciplinary action.
I will follow all rules set forth by Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League.
I will promote a positive attitude and refrain from using abusive language or gestures
and violent actions.
I will co-operate with and assist all fellow referees.
I will respect all players, coaches, parents and officials associated with this program.
I will conduct myself with dignity and be a model of fairness for the players.
I will promote a fun atmosphere, while enforcing the rules of the game.
I will treat all players and team equally and fairly.
I will ensure that all players, coaches and parents follow the code of conduct set
forth by Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League.
I will be a role model for all those associated with the game.
I will place the safety of the players before all other things.
Referees Regulations
3.1
Every game shall have a referee appointed to officiate the play. He/she is the
sole authority on the field from the moment he/she enters the area until the
game has ended. This includes when the game is in progress and when it is
stopped. The referee will make all decisions concerning the game and every
decision is final. Players, coaches and parents shall refrain from arguing with
the referee.
3.2
Referees responsibilities are to:
a) enforce the rules of the game
b) stop, suspend or terminate play for any offense of the rules or
disrespect of the game
c) report any misconduct by players, officials or spectators during the
game
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d) send from the field and its vicinity any player or team official who
is guilty of violent conduct, serious foul play, or foul/abusive
language
e) issue yellow or red cards to any player who is outside of the
boundaries of the game and dismiss any official who is outside of
these boundaries
f) report to Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League officials all players
who were issued red or yellow cards
g) explain all infractions to the players at the time of the incident and
explain the reason for disallowed goals to both coaches at the
earliest opportunity
h) decide if the field of play, ball and other equipment are suitable
i) disallow any player from participating due to unsafe equipment
j) stop the game if a player is injured or bleeding and ensure that they
get medical attention
k) control who may leave and enter the field
l) administer the coin toss at the beginning of each game
m) signal the start of the game or restart of the game after stoppage
n) act as timekeeper, starting and ending the game on time, as well as
announcing the half time and substitutions
o) keep record of the game and submit it to Tim Horton’s Metro
Soccer League within one week of the game.
3.3
If any field or other equipment is not suitable for use the referee should let
Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League Field Marshall at the site know
immediately.
3.4
Referees must arrive at all games fifteen (15) minutes before the assigned
kick off time. If they are more than five (5) minutes late they may be
replaced.
3.5
If a referee cannot attend a game which they are scheduled for, then he/she
must contact Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League at the earliest possible
time.
3.6
The referee will allow for a maximum of a five (5) minute delay at the start of
the game. If a team is not prepared at this time they shall forfeit the game.
3.7
Referees must start all games on time and ensure that games flow as
smoothly as possible.
3.8
Referees in consultation with a Field Marshall have the authority to cancel a
game due to weather or other unforeseeable factors. All cancellations must
be immediately reported to Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League.
3.9
All referees and assistant referees must complete the appropriate referee
courses. All referees are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations
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of Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League. Adaptations for various age groups
must be followed.
3.10
Referees are required to wear proper attire (current Tim Horton’s Metro
League uniform, black shorts, pulled-up black socks) and be prepared with all
necessary equipment. Referees must supply their own whistles, cards, writing
utensils, coins (for coin toss), notepads, etc. The host site will provide game
balls, game sheets and referee flags with required. Referees must appear
different from players on the field.
3.11
Referees will not tolerate any harassment or disrespect from coaches, players
or spectators. If this happens the referee may seek the assistance of the Field
Marshall in dealing with the situation. They are also permitted to suspend or
terminate the game or demand that harassing individual leaves for the game
to continue.
3.12
Referees should report, in writing, any misconduct or incidents involving
players, coaches or spectators during or immediately after a game. Reports
should be submitted to Coca-Cola Metro Soccer League within two days (48
hrs) of the games end. See Appendix B for the Incident Report.
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PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
As a parent/guardian associated with Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League I promise
to respect and follow the code of conduct. I understand that I am bound to follow
this code and any deviation from it may result in disciplinary action.
I will help my child follow all rules set forth by the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer
League, and I will personally respect the rules.
I will control my temper and refrain from using abusive language or gestures and
violent actions.
I will respect all players, coaches, referees, officials and other parents associated with
the game. Any problems that I have with these individuals I will resolve privately and
in a dignified manner.
I will help my child remember that having fun is the most important part of the
game.
I will encourage my child in a positive manner and always have his/her best interest
in mind.
I will cheer for all good plays made by both teams and will have a positive attitude
towards all players and coaches.
I will refrain from providing instructions at any game.
I will remain in the areas designated for spectators (NOT behind the goals).
I will lead by example and be a good role model for my child and all the children in
this league.
Parents Expectations
4.1
Parents will not enter the field of play for any reason unless invited by the
referee or field marshall. When a player is injured, the coach or team staff
responsible for administering first aid must enter the field first. If additional
team staff or parents are required for assistant removing the player from the
field of play, they must be invited onto the field by the referee. Parents
entering the field of play to attend to their son or daughter after an injury will
be asked to exit the field of play by the referee or the field marshall.
4.2
Parents will refrain from providing instructions from the sidelines to players.
Inappropriate instruction giving includes nonspecific comments such as
“kick it”, “go wide”, “get it”, “tackle”, “push up”, “mark him/her.” Cheering
and positive encouragement is welcome (ie: “great kick #4”, “go red team”,
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“play hard blue”, “great save goalie”) but technical instructions should be left
to the coaching staff.
4.3
Parents will remain in the area designated for spectators. They must not
watch the game from behind the goal-nets or on the goal-line. They are not
permitted to be on the same side of the field as the team or seated near the
team bench. Players should stay with the team in their designated bench area
during their shifts off and not leave the team to sit with their parents in
another area.
4.4
Parents must not address the referee at any point before, after or during the
game. Any concerns with the officiating, field of play, weather, facilities, etc
should be addressed to the Field Marshall at the site.
4.5
Parents must not directly address ANY player on the opposing team at any
point before, during or after the game for any reason. Any inappropriate
comments made to a coach or player on an opposing team may make the
parent subject to disciplinary action.
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CLUBS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
As an official Club participating in the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League I promise
to respect the code of conduct and follow it to the best of my ability. I have read and
understand my responsibilities as a Club and am aware that failure to comply may
result in disciplinary action and removal my Club’s teams from the League.
I will follow all rules laid forth by the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League.
I will do my best to ensure that all coaches, players and parents follow their code of
conduct.
I will encourage a fun atmosphere and remember that winning is only a small part of
the game.
I will teach soccer skills, rules and the spirit of the game.
I will do my best to foster an environment which helps the players grow on a
personal level and become responsible individuals.
I will treat players, parents, coaches, officials and the League with respect.
I will respect that this League is being run by volunteers and that communication and
understanding are key to its efficient operation.
I will do my best to make sure my coaches and teams are aware of scheduled games
and will contact St. John’s Senior Soccer Club office at least 24 hrs before the start of
a scheduled match to cancel, realizing that failing to do so will result in penalties.
Club Expectations
5.1 Clubs are expected to volunteer to host a reasonable, fair number of Tim Horton’s
Metro League weekends each season.
5.2 Clubs are expected to provide a minimum of 1 week notice if for some
unforeseeable reason they are unable to host on their scheduled weekend.
5.3 Clubs are expected to have their teams’ present at ALL scheduled matches. Failure to
do so, without sufficient notification (minimum 48 hours), will result in penalties.
Three unexcused or late (<48 hours to kickoff) forfeits will result in their team
being released from the league.
5.4 Clubs are expected to have Field Marshalls present on their hosting weekends to
collect game sheets, provide support to referees and assistant referees and to
answer questions and concerns from players, coaches and parents. Field
Marshalls must be over the age of 18. Clubs are expected to have enough Field
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Marshall vests for all Field Marshalls. Clubs are expected to provide Field
Marshalls at a ratio of one Field Marshall per two games being played at a time.
To clarify, if there are two games being played at a site, at least one Field
Marshall is necessary. If there are three games being played at a site, the host
must provide at least two Field Marshalls.
5.5 Each Host must submit a tournament report at the end of a Metro League Weekend
to either to Schedule Coordinator or Referee Coordinator. Any incidents that
occur should also be document on the appropriate form (see Appendices). Hosts
should designate one responsible party for making sure the compulsory
Tournament Report and and accompanying Incident Reports are completed at
the conclusion of a Metro league weekend.
5.6 Clubs are expected to collect all game sheets from their hosting weekend and have
them to Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League officials within 48hrs of the final
game.
5.7 Clubs are expected to make sure that they have sufficient game sheets on to cover all
Tim Horton’s Metro League games. Game sheets can be picked up from the
King George V office on Carnell Drive. Please contact the office during office
hours to arrange to pick-up game sheets.
5.8 Clubs are expected to provide referee flags for all metro league games where they are
necessary (all U14 and U16 games). Clubs are expected to provide yellow cards
to U8, U10, U12 referees as per the new Modified Yellow Card System in those
divisions. Cards will be return to the Club at the end of the game.
5.9 Clubs are expected to provide the Tim Horton’s Metro League Coordinators with
the name and contact information for all Field Marshalls at their sites by 4:00pm
on Friday the weekend of the games. The Tim Horton’s Metro League
Coordinators are responsible for providing those Field Marshall with a copy of
the Metro League Schedule with officials and a copy of this manual.
5.10
Sometimes despite the best efforts of the Metro League Scheduler and Clubs to
adhere to the LTPD guidelines for field size, the field that is available is too small
or too big for the age group that is scheduled to play there. When the hosting
club feels that the number of players on the field should be modified for a
weekend, they should notify the Metro League Scheduler at least one week prior
to the start of the weekend. Any recommendations made by the host club to
modify the number of players on the field can then be disseminated to all
coaches and referees prior to the start of the games. It is not recommended that
the host officials and field marshalls make changes to the number of players on
the field when players and coaches arrive at the field for the games. This leads to
confusion amongst players, coaches and referees alike.
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5.11
The Discipline Committee with consist of a representative from three
associations. These associations with change from year to year. Clubs are
expected to provide a rep when their club is chosen to be a part of the Discipline
Committee. Discipline Committee members must assess all reports within 48
hours of their submission and assess whether further disciplinary action is
necessary. Discipline Committee procedures will follow NLSA policy and
procedures.
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FIELD MARSHALLS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Field Marshall participating in the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League I
promise to respect the code of conduct and follow it to the best of my ability. I have
read and understand my responsibilities as a Field Marshall and am aware that failure
to comply may result in disciplinary action.
I will follow all rules set forth by Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League.
I will promote a positive attitude and refrain from using abusive language or gestures
and violent actions.
I will co-operate with and assist all referees.
I will respect all players, coaches, parents and officials associated with this program.
I will conduct myself with dignity and be a model of fairness for the players.
I will promote a fun atmosphere, while enforcing the rules of the game.
I will treat all players and team equally and fairly.
I will ensure that all players, coaches and parents follow the code of conduct set
forth by Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League. Where they do not, I will be
responsible for issuing warnings and where necessary, removing offending persons
from the field of play. It is my responsibility to ensure removed persons do not reenter the field of play for the duration of the game in which they were removed.
I will be a role model for all those associated with the game.
I will place the safety of the players before all other things.
.
Field Marshall Duties and Expectations
Please see Appendix E
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REFEREE MENTORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Referee Mentor participating in the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League I
promise to respect the code of conduct and follow it to the best of my ability. I have
read and understand my responsibilities as a Referee Mentor and am aware that
failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
I will follow all rules set forth by the Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League.
I will promote a positive attitude and refrain from using abusive language or gestures
and violent actions.
I will provide officials with both positive and constructive criticism and keep a
record of all assessments made in order to document a referees progress.
I will respect all players, coaches, parents and officials associated with this program.
I will conduct myself with dignity and be a model of fairness for the players.
I will promote a fun atmosphere, while enforcing the rules of the game.
I will treat all players and team equally and fairly.
I will be a role model for all those associated with the game.
I will place the safety of the players before all other things.
.
Referee Mentors Duties and Expectations
6.1 Referee Mentors are not expected to take on the role and duties of Field Marshalls.
They are not responsible for crowd control or assisting in positioning
coaches/players/spectators around the field of play.
6.2 Referee Mentors should not be addressed by coaches, players or spectators for any
reason unless the Mentor is the one to initiate the conversation.
6.3 Referee Mentors are not responsible for issuing warnings to coaches and spectators
or for removing them from the field. This is the responsibility of the Field
Marshall. They may step in however if the situation is appropriate.
6.4 The designated Referee Mentor is the ONLY individual allowed to offer technical
advice and feedback to the official and he/she may do so before, during or after
the game.
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6.5 Individuals who are not approved by the Referee Mentorship program coordinator
to participate in the program may not hold themselves out to be Referee Mentors
regardless of their officiating back-ground.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix A
Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League
Yellow/Red Card Report Form for Officials
Name and position of person cautioned: _____________________________________
Ex. Player or Coach
Name of Person’s team: ___________________________________________________
Division: ____________________ Location: _________________________________
Date and Time: _______________________ Type of Incident: ___________________
Ex. Caution or dismissal from game
Description of Incident:
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Description of Referee’s Actions:
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Referee’s Name (printed): _________________________________________________
Referee’s Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________________
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Appendix B
Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League
Incident Report Form
This is a…
[ ] Report on Match
[ ] Report on a Player
[ ] Report on a Field Marshall
[ ] Report on a Spectator
[ ] Report on an Official
[ ] Report on Field Conditions
[ ] Report on Team Staff
[ ] Report on a Coach
Match: _____________________________vs ________________________________
Name of Team 1
Name of Team 2
Competition: _______________________ Division: ___________________________
i.e.: League game, championship game
i.e.: GU14 Metro, BU12 Metro
Field: ______________________________ Date: _____________________________
i.e.: King George V – St. John’s
Date of game and incident
Game Time: ____________________ Approx. Incident Time: ___________________
Description of Incident:
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use reverse if necessary
In writing this report I understand that this form will be submitted to the Metro
League Discipline Committee for investigation of the above events and that I may be
contacted again or asked to speak to the Discipline Committee if their investigation
requires it.
Name: _________________________________ Title: ______________________
Ie: coach of XXX, referee, field marshall
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _______________________
Date that report was filed
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Appendix C
Field Marshall’s End of Weekend Report
Name of Field Marshall: __________________________________________________
Location of Games: ______________________________________________________
Ex. King George V and Wishing Well West, St. John’s
Dates: _________________________________________________________________
Ex. Friday July 9, Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th 2014
Description of weather conditions and
impact on games
Ex. “Conditions were sunny and dry. Weather conditions
did not impact play.”
“Thunder and lightning on Sunday – games cancelled”
Description of field conditions.
Description of hosting issues.
Ex. “The goal area on the mini-pitch became very muddy.
No impact on play.”
Ex. “No assistant referee flags at facility for referees. No
size 4 balls at facility; had to use teams’ balls.”
Description of spectator issues.
Ex. “Spectators gathering too close to the sidelines;
constantly had to ask parents to move away from goals”
Ex. “Ejected a spectator for inappropriate behavior on
Saturday. See full Incident Report for details.”
Description of coaching/team issues.
Ex. “The coach of [__] team had to be asked twice not to
verbally question the referee’s calls. Behaviour ceased after
two warnings, no further action required.”
Ex. The [__] team did not show up for their games on
Sunday. Opponent played a scrap game and went home.”
Description of refereeing issues.
Ex. “The referee for the 10:30am Sunday game did not
show up. The 9:00am referee covered his game.”
Overall Assessment of the weekend and
Final Comments.
Ex. “Overall the weekend went smoothly, the host
association was well prepared, referees were on time and
there were no coaching, spectator or team issues.”
Ex. “I have several issues that need to be addressed before
games are hosted at this site again. They are…”
____________________________________________
Date Report Filed
____________________________________________
Field Marshall Signature
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Appendix D
Tim Horton’s Metro Soccer League
Zero Tolerance Towards Harassment of Officals Policy
The following except the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association Zero Tolerance
Policy towards harassment of officials reflects the values of the Tim Horton’s Metro League
towards dealing with referee harassment issues and will be applied for all Metro League
games. All Metro League games will have Field Marshall present.
Original Document:
http://nlsa.ehosting.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/zero-tolerance-policy.pdf
The Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association Zero Tolerance Policy towards the
harassment of officials.
The development of young officials, as well as players, takes time. Officials in
Newfoundland and Labrador have received classroom training and are required to pass an
examination before they can referee within our system. When they officiate they are gaining
the experience required to become a good official. At the club level and in the minor soccer
system many of the officials that parents will see are mostly at the entry-level, not the
experienced officials you may see refereeing higher level games. At Provincial tournaments,
many regions or clubs, use young officials who, although they have completed their District
Level courses are inexperienced.
Harassment is defined as offensive, abusive, belittling or threatening behavior directed at an
individual. The CSA Constitution
(http://www.canadasoccer.com/eng/docs/constitution.pdf) contains a more exhaustive
description of harassment. Although evidence is largely anecdotal, harassment of officials by
spectators and coaches is well recognized as a major factor contributing to lack of retention
in sports. Soccer is certainly not alone in this regard, and although officials leave the sport
for many reasons, having been harassed by spectators or coaches should not be one of them.
In soccer, as in many sports, most harassment (~95%) is verbal, and commonly difficult to
deal with. However, the NLSA is implementing measures to help eliminate harassment from
our game.
The NLSA administers soccer at all age and skill levels and the following is sub-divided into
Minor and Senior. These measures apply to all NLSA league and tournament play
(Provincial minor and senior tournaments, Challenge Cup and Jubilee Trophy), although
clubs and regions are encouraged to adopt this policy for their leagues. Some regions already
have their own policies towards referee harassment, and the following is adopted from theirs
and from other associations in North America and internationally.
Minor Leagues, including Provincial tournaments
This policy has a simple premise: All persons responsible for a team and all the spectators
should support the referee. This policy has a simple guideline: Don’t talk to the referee
during the game!
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Naturally, there are exceptions to this guideline and they are as follows:
A. Person Responsible for a team (i.e., Coach)
During the Game:
● Responding to a referee initiating a communication.
● Making substitutions.
● Indicating kickers at penalty shoot outs.
● Pointing out emergencies or safety issues.
Penalties
As with all policies there must be penalties for those not wishing to abide by them. These are
covered by the Laws of the Game, and they give the referee the power to abandon games
and/or to dismiss team officials (coach, assistants, managers etc.) from the bench if they
indulge in abusive behaviour. Referees have been instructed to enforce the Laws.
B. Spectators
During the game:
● Referee initiating a communication.
● Pointing out emergencies or safety issues.
1st Infraction
2nd Infraction
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Referee should stop the game and ask the field
marshal to quiet the offending spectator.
The referee shall instruct the field marshal to direct
the spectator to leave the field. The referee should
abandon the game if the spectator does not leave the
field.
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Appendix E
Field Marshall Responsibilities and Duties
Before the Game
What to Bring
• Your Orange Field Marshall Vest. Please wear at ALL TIMES
• Weather appropriate soccer attire.
• A copy of the Game/Referee schedule which will be provided to you by email the
day before the games (Friday evening)
• A copy of the Tim Horton’s Metro League Manual
• Contact Information for the Tim Horton’s Metro League Referee or Game Schedule
Coordinators (see Appendix G).
Approach the Coaches
• Introduce yourself as the Field Marshall for this pitch
• Quickly review the modifications specific to the division/site
• Tell them that you will be located between the two team benches for most of the
game and that if they have any problems with anything to come directly to you. If
there are multiple fields, tell them you will be circulating between fields.
• If there is a game still ongoing, advise the coach how much time is remaining and
suggest a place for their team to warm up or get changed (change room).
• Advise coach if there are washroom facilities, canteen, etc.
Approach the Referee
• introduce yourself as the Field Marshall for this pitch
• Quickly review the modifications specific to the division/site
• Tell them that you will be located between the two team benches for most of the
game and that if they have any problems with anything to come directly to you. If
there are multiple fields, tell them you will be circulating between fields.
• Give the referee the balls, game-sheets, flags.
• Ensure they start on time
During the Game
Positioning
• Position yourself between the two players benches for the majority of the game. You
are welcome to circulate amongst the spectators, retrieve balls, etc but between the
two players’ benches is where most problems will present themselves. If there are
multiple fields, circulate constantly and try to spend equal amounts of time at each
field.
• Always have on your orange Field Marshall vest or yellow Field Marshall tee-shirt
What to enforce
Parents:
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•
Parents are not permitted to be seated on the same side of the field as the players’
benches or on the goal line. Politely ask any parents who do this to move. It is
understood that at certain sites seating is limited and Field Marshalls may use their
discretion.
Only coaches and team staff on the players’ bench are permitted to give instructions
to players on the field. While cheering is welcome, parents should not give technical
instructions as per the Tim Horton’s Metro League Manual. If you hear a parent
issuing instructions, please ask them to stop. Coaches are encouraged to alert the
field Marshall to this also.
Spectators are not permitted to address the referee or assistant referees during the
game. No abusive comments will be tolerated. The Field Marshall should give a
warning to offending parents, and then if it persists, ask the individual to leave the
facility. If they will not leave, ask the referee to pick up the ball. Wait 5 minutes, and
if the individual still refuses to leave, the game will be abandoned and the situation
will be dealt with later by the Discipline Committee. The Field Marshall will need to
complete the appropriate incident report available at www.cocacolamsl.ca
Coaches
• Coaches must stay within the designated coaches’ area. If there is no painted area,
they must still remain close to their team bench.
• No coaches or spectators are permitted behind the goal nets or on the goal line.
Goalies should not be coached from the goal line.
• Coaches are only permitted to address the referee or assistant referee to indicate a
substitution (politely) or to alert them to a serious player injury out of their field of
view. Coaches should ask the field marshal how much time is remaining or keep
their own time. Coaches should not yell out calls like “handball” or “corner kick”
before the referee has blown the whistle or indicated the call/direction. They are not
permitted to verbally protest calls during the game and should not show visible
frustration with calls in front of their player. Abusive comments will not be tolerated.
Field Marshalls must warn the coach if they do these things. If the coach persists, the
field marshal can ask him/her to leave the facility. Upon ejection of a coach, please
provide specific instructions as to where the coach should go specific to ejection
procedures at the site (ie: outside of the fenced area, up to the clubhouse, to the
canteen area, etc). When a player is given a red card, please do the same.
• Any coach that enters the field of play to confront an official either before, after or
during the game must be reprimanded or removed by the Field Marshall.
• When coaches or team staff enter the field of play to tend to an injured player, they
must NOT address the official. Field Marshalls should accompany any team staff
entering the field of play to attend to an injured player. Only one team staff member
should enter the field of play initially. Further team staff may be invited onto the
field to assist in the removal of an injured player. No-one should enter the field of
play without being invited by the referee.
Referees
• Make sure the referees start the game on time, and make sure that the half-time
period is not too long (5 – 6 minutes will do).
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The Field Marshall must not make technical suggestions or coach the referees
before, at half and after the game.
• If a referee is losing control of the game, the Field Marshall may address this to the
referee on behalf of the coaches/players. Concerns/comments with the officiating
during the game from coaches/parents/players must be passed onto the referee
through the Field Marshal. Coaches/parents/players must not address these
concerns directly to the referee.
After the Game
• Encourage both teams to shake hands with each other and with the referees it they
do not move to do it automatically
• If the games are running behind, encourage referees/teams to start the next game
quickly. As teams arrive, provide an alternate place to warm-up while the games still
ongoing. This way, both teams that were waiting will be ready to start immediately.
• Collect the game-sheets, balls, flags from the referees, unless they are staying for
another game. Review the game-sheet and verify that it has been filled out correctly
and completely.
Return all game-sheets, balls, flags and other equipment to your association, who will return
it to the KGV office. If an incident report is required, please submit it to your association
within 48 hours.
•
**Important:**
Field Marshalls should contact the Tim Horton’s Metro League Referee Scheduler
immediately with regards to any changes that occur in the schedule including but not limited
to the following:
o Referees who have switched games
o Referees who have not shown up
o Referees who are covering for referees who have not shown up
o Games that are defaulted by either or both teams
o Games that are cancelled due to weather or other circumstances
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Appendix F:
Final Weekend Tournament Play-off Templates
The exact format and number of games played will depend on the number of teams in the
division. The Final Weekend Tournament will be a single knock-out playoffs format. The
following are examples of potential formats based on number of teams in the division:
Three Team Tier
Game 1: 2nd vs 3rd
Final: Winner Game 1 vs 1st
Four Team Tier
Game 1: 1st vs 4th
Game 2: 2nd vs 3rd
Final: Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2
Five Team Tier
Game 1: 4th vs 5th
Game 2: Winner Game 1 vs 1st
Game 3: 2nd vs 3rd
Final: Winner Game 2 vs Winner Game 3
Six Team Tier
Game 1: 3rd vs 6th
Game 2: 4th vs 5th
Game 3: 1st vs Lowest Remaining Seed
Game 4: 2nd vs Highest Remaining Seed
Final: Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4
Seven Team Tier
Game 1: 6th vs 7th
Game 2: Winner Game 1 vs 3rd
Game 3: 4th vs 5th
Game 4: 1st vs Lowest Remaining Seed
Game 5: 2nd vs Highest Remaining Seed
Final: Winner Game 4 vs Winner Game 5
Eight Team Tier
Game 1: 1st vs 8th
Game 2: 2nd vs 7th
Game 3: 3rd vs 6th
Game 4: 4th vs 5th
Game 5: Highest Remaining Seed vs Lowest Remaining Seed
Game 6: Second Highest remaining seed vs Second Lowest
Remaining Seed
Final: Winner of Game 5 vs Winner of Game 6
Nine Team Tier
Game 1: 8th vs 9th
Game 2: Winner Game 2 vs 1st
Game 3: 2nd vs 7th
Game 4: 3rd vs 6th
Game 5: 4th vs 5th
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Game 6: Highest Remaining Seed vs Lowest
Remaining Seed
Game 7: Second Highest Remaining Seed vs Second
Lowest Remaining Seed
Final: Winner Game 6 vs Winner Game 7
Definitions: “Seed” refers to a team’s position in the standings at the end of the regular
season. Ie: The team finishing first in the standings is the 1st place seed. The team finishing
5th in the standings is the 5th place seed.
Example Division with results:
Nine Team Tier
Game 1: 8th vs 9th --- (Winner: 8th)
Game 2: Winner Game 2 (8th) vs 1st --- (Winner: 1st)
Game 3: 2nd vs 7th --- (Winner: 2nd)
Game 4: 3rd vs 6th --- (Winner 6rd)
Game 5: 4th vs 5th --- (Winner 5th)
Game 6: Highest Remaining Seed (1st) vs Lowest
Remaining Seed (6th) --- (Winner: 1st)
Game 7: Second Highest Remaining Seed (2nd) vs
Second Lowest Remaining Seed (5th) --- (Winner: 2nd)
Final: Winner Game 6 (1st) vs Winner Game 7 (2nd)
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Appendix G:
Tim Horton’s Metro League Contact Sheet 2014
Tim Horton’s League Game Scheduler
Lisa Slaney (709-576-8041)
infosjsoccer@bellaliant.com
Tim Horton’s Metro League Referee Scheduler
Heather Slaney (709-697-1914)
metroreferees@bellaliant.com
Tim Horton’s Metro League Referee Mentorship Program
Gary Martin
Mike Edmunds
Tim Horton’s Metro League Burin Rep(s)
Shane Dunphy
Joanne Mallay-Jones
Tim Horton’s Metro League CBN Lightning Rep(s)
Chris Bartlett
Tim Horton’s Metro League CBN Rep (s)
Don Coombs
Tim Horton’s Metro League CBS Rep(s)
Calvin Randell
Darin Bent
Gary Forsynth
Tim Horton’s Metro League FAA Rep(s)
Rick Audas
Scott Knight
Hugo McCarthy
Tim Horton’s Metro League Mt. Pearl Rep(s)
Angus Barrett
Jim Hamlyn
Beth Liverman
Tim Horton’s Metro League MUFC Rep(s)
Charlie Simmonds
Colleen McConnell
Tim Horton’s Metro League Paradise Rep(s)
Joyce Gregory
Simon Walley
Tim Horton’s Metro League Portugal-Cove St. Philip’s Rep (s) Brian Rice
Sylvia Tobin
Tim Horton’s Metro League Southern Shore Rep (s)
Tom Kennedy
Phil Greene
Marc Coady
Tim Horton’s Metro League St. John’s Rep(s)
Brian Murphy
Doug Redmond
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Tim Horton’s Metro League NEUSC Rep (s)
Scott Downton
Patrick Sterling
Bill Burton
Tim Horton’s Metro League NLSA Rep (s)
Jeff Babstock
Mike Power
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