UPPER ISLAND DEVELOPMENT
LEAGUE RULES
Revised Jan 6th,
2009
POLICIES, RULES & REGULATIONS
The purpose of the Upper Island Development League is to
foster and promote the level of youth play at a more competitive level within
the region. Due to limited numbers of players and other factors, the District
may form mixed divisions. Officials and coaches should give consideration to
younger teams by using the game times prescribed for them and by not running
up scores.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
All officials and volunteers involved in the Upper Island
League must be in compliance with District risk management policies. Team
officials are responsible to ensure that neither they nor their supporters
harass game officials or players in any manner contrary to BCSA policy. All coaches, assistant coaches, managers
and assistant managers are required to have read and signed a copy of the BCSA
Employee/Volunteer Background Checks, as per BCSA request (Form A).
Form B’s are required to be filled in by all club,
district treasures. (BCSA policy).
LEAGUE STRUCTURE
& OPERATION
PLAYER REGISTRATION
a) All players must register and play for their HOME club as outlined in
the UISA Registration Manual
b) Players wishing to play outside of their HOME club must request an
inter-district transfer on the appropriate UISA form
c) Teams must confirm participation in the UI League by August 15th
of each year
d) Teams must inform the UI Administrator by October 1st, of
intent to participate in either ‘A’ or ‘B’ level of competition
e) Team rosters are submitted to UISA Registrar by October 1st.
through each Club Registrar.
f) The last date for player transfers is January 15th. (Noon
of Jan 15th along with BCSA Transfer fee).
ID CARDS
a) All registered players must have a current BCSA picture ID by October 1
of each season
b) All registered Team officials must have a current BCSA picture ID by
October 1 of each season
c) Valid BCSA picture ID cards are to be presented to game officials for
all games
d) Players and Team Officials without a valid BCSA picture ID card will be
able to play LEAGUE games only, But are subject to sanctions by UISA
e) Players and Team Officials must have a valid BCSA picture ID to
participate in any cup game (BCSA rule)
LEAGUE ORGANIZATION
The Upper Island District will assign teams to
appropriate leagues when information and recommendations re: numbers, strength
etc. are received from Club Executives. The following factors will be taken
into consideration when forming Leagues:
a) Number of teams in the division and the need for a Cup qualifying round
of play
b) Whether or not a district team is formed in a particular League
c) Appropriate registration forms/fees to be received by the District
START UP OF LEAGUE PLAY
The League starts with an “Ice Breaker Tournament” the weekend following
Labor Day.
League play will commence the following weekend.
SCHEDULING- League Games Only
a) All League games will normally be scheduled for Sundays.
b) A First half schedule will be issued for League play until the (first
week of December) the two weekends before will be for make up games or
qualifying for Provincial cup play. (NOT including Thanksgiving weekend) – the
final two weeks of which will be for make-up games).
c) Make-up games are the responsibility of the two teams involved and
should be played as closely to the schedule as possible. (
If agreed upon by both teams games may be made up on Saturday.
d) Any games not made up by the first half (prior to the first weekend in
December will be made up prior to the Christmas break. Any games not made up by
this point will not be rescheduled. No points will be awarded to either
team).OMIT or second half make-up dates will not be rescheduled – therefore no
points will be awarded to either team.
e) All teams must play each other @ least once prior to Christmas break in
order to qualify for provincial cup.
f) League games will not be scheduled during the first 2 weeks of Cup play.
(Rational: to have all officials & fields available as Cup play takes
Priority over league play. Less confusing for coaches & club reps).
REPORTING OF SCORES
a) All teams are required to report scores directly to their Club
Representative after each league game
b) Each Club Representative shall report these scores to the League
Scheduler on a weekly basis. (By Monday 5:00pm the day after the Sunday game.)
c) Goal differential will be recorded
up to 5.
FIELDS
The Home Club will
be responsible for making sure that the designated field is properly lined. In
all cup competitions (District, Inter-District, Provincial or Island
Invitational) goal nets and corner flags are MANDATORY. The home team will be
responsible for the setup of goal nets and corner flags.
GAME OFFICIALS
A referee and two qualified assistant referees are
required for all league games. One line official should be of sufficient training
to be able to take over the referee position should the referee not show up or
become injured in the game. The referee should be a ticketed official at least
two years older that the players involved in the game. If a properly appointed,
scheduled referee is not available then one of the line officials shall assume
the responsibility of the referee. The two teams must then agree upon a
replacement line official or each team shall appoint a person to line one half
of the game. If line officials are not available, each team should supply a
linesman – the referee should not start the game until linesmen have been
appointed – one from each team. If an official cannot be agreed on, and the
game is not played, the home team will be responsible for contacting the
scheduler and advising that the game was not played. It is the responsibility
of the home team to reschedule the make up game with the scheduler. In the
exceptional case when the game is postponed, due to the unavailability of game
officials, the two coaches may decide whether to play and exhibition using any
available person.
CANCELLATION OF GAMES
Once a game is scheduled by the District scheduler that
game must be played unless:
a) The District scheduler postpones the game due to field availability.
b) The referee decides at the field (prior to game time) that the game
should not be played due to field or weather conditions. The referee is to
phone the District Referee Coordinator indicating the date, which game has been
cancelled, and reasons why the game was cancelled.
c) The appointed referee does not show up and the coaches cannot agree on
an official and cannot each appoint a person to officiate one half of the game.
RESCHEDULING
a) When inclement weather forces closure of the home team’s fields then the
game shall be played on the opposing team’s field. The original home team is
responsible for the payment of the referees and assistant referees. When
possible 24 - 48 hours notice should/must be given so that the opposing team
can confirm field usage.
b) The League Scheduler will only consider requests for the rescheduling of
regular league games in very unusual circumstances i.e. – Heavy team
involvement in a special school function or illness or injury which reduces the
team roster size below eleven (11) players
c) Requests for rescheduling must be received no less than 7 days prior to
the scheduled game. The request must include the reason for the request and,
where appropriate, the names of players involved
d) Requests for rescheduling must be received through the Club Rep
e) Cancellation of a scheduled league game without prior approval from the
League Scheduler may result in a fine.
GAME FORFEITURE
A game shall be forfeited and awarded to the opposing
team by a 1-0 score upon protest (as per BCSA constitution) if:
a) A team does not supply duplicate team lists/player ID cards at or before
half-time. Teams must provide player and team officials picture ID cards on or
before of Oct. 1st of each playing season.
b) A team uses an unregistered player; a player, coach or team official
under suspension; a player registered to another team; or an over-age player.
c) If one team fails to field SEVEN players within 15 minutes of scheduled
start of the game (no protest necessary)
d) If a game is forfeited due to “no show” by visiting team, the home team
retains home game advantage for next game.
e) A “no show” may result in League discipline/fines.
GAME REGULATIONS
Game regulations are generally as detailed in the BCSA constitution
(Competition Rules and Regulations)
A) GAME DURATION (NOTE: Game time and ball
size is set by the younger age group unless mutually agreed to be otherwise.)
Age Duration Ball Size Overtime(
if applicable )
Under 18
2 halves of 45 minutes each 5 2 halves of 15 minutes
each
Under 17
2 halves of 45 minutes each 5 2 halves of 15 minutes
each
Under 16
2 halves of 40 minutes each 5 2 halves of 10 minutes
each
Under 15
2 halves of 40 minutes each 5 2 halves of 10 minutes
each
Under 14
2 halves of 35 minutes each 5 2 halves of 10 minutes
each
Under 13
2 halves of 35 minutes each 5 2 halves of 10 minutes
each
B) CONDUCT AT
GAMES
I) Coaches, team official, and players are not permitted to be within 1
meter of the touchline – in fairness to the game officials
ii) Coaches, team officials, and players must stand within 15 meters of the
centre line.
iii) Coaches, team officials, and players of opposing teams must stand on
the same side of the field on opposite sides of the centre line. All spectators
should be on the opposite side of the field.
iv) No coaches, team official, players or spectators will be allowed to
stand behind the goal line – corner to corner.
v) Coaches, team official, players, parents or spectators will not harass
(verbally or physically) the referee, linesman, players or other parents
vi) Female teams with all male staff need one female official on the bench
and vice versa (as per
vii) Failure to comply with the above rules could result in disciplinary
action against offenders (official warnings leading to suspensions) if
repeated; OR at the referee’s discretion, the game could be called.
C) LEAGUE PLAY
1. Games will consist of regulation time only – no overtime
2. Three points will be awarded for a win, one for a tie, and zero for a
loss (when standings recorded).
3. Unlimited substitutions are allowed
4) Goal differential of 5 will be recorded for all league games only.
D) LOCAL
COMPETITION
All teams in each division will
participate in playoffs. Unlimited substitutions will be allowed. If games are
tied on goals after regulation time then the game will be decided as per F.I.F.A.
guidelines.
E) ISLAND
Invitational PLAYOFFS/FINALS
As per BCSA Constitution Rules and
Regulations
F) PROVINCIAL
CUP(s) PLAYOFFS/FINALS as per BCSA Constitution Rules and Regulations
LEAGUE STANDINGS (*league standings could be used to qualify for island invitational
tournament) * rational: Then the league would mean something to the teams. The
teams would play all games scheduled & make up any that they have missed.
Every team would be accountable for their place in the league.
1.
Teams will be placed based on league standings.
2.
League standings will be kept up to date by the UISA District Scheduler.
3. Any
disagreement with the standing shall be put in writing to the club representative
who will forward them to the District Scheduler.
4.
Teams will only be permitted to have 5 goal differential recorded.
5. All
teams must submit their scores to their club representative by Sunday 10:00pm
6. All
club representatives will report the scores for their club to the District
scheduler by email by 5:00pm Monday. Failure to do so could result in a fine.
7.
Teams tied in points at the end of the season may have to play off to decide
final standings
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Referee must make a written report regarding, all
cautions, ejections and failures to comply with game regulations. The proper
forms must be provided by the home team and can be obtained from local
administrators and the District referee. Written reports must be sent to the
District referee-in-chief within 24 hours of the game.
PROTEST RULES
1. The District will hear and rule on all protests arising out of games
scheduled by the District with the exception of Provincial Cup.
2. Protests will be dealt with according to District and BCSA rules,
regulations and guidelines.
3. Protests must be in writing and be accompanied by the current fee within
48 hours. The fee will be refunded if the protest is sustained and forfeited if
the protest is denied.
4. Protests re: Provincial Cup Games are sent to BCSA with the current fee
– copy to District Administrator
CORRESPONDENCE
a) All UI League correspondence (both ‘in’ and ‘out’) should be directed
through the Club Representative
b) Only written correspondence will be discussed or acknowledged by the
UISA Executive or UISA Scheduler
PERFORMANCE BONDS
All clubs in the UI League are required to post
performance bonds at the beginning of the season. Teams failing to live up to
League commitments may be fined accordingly.
Clubs will be billed @ start of season to ensure full
bonds are in place prior to start of league play.
Clubs issued a fine due to not fulfilling their
obligations to the league may appeal this to the UISA board in writing. There
is a fee to hear an appeal by the UISA appeals committee.
DISCIPLINE
All discipline arising from specific games will be dealt
with under BCSA Policy Guidelines under the direction of the UISA Discipline
Committee.
a) Any player receiving a RED card or team official sent from sidelines. MUST
sit out there next game (league or cup) automatically without appeal.
b) Discipline hearing for players will be done at the club level
c) All other discipline will be dealt with by the UISA Discipline committee
CUP PLAY
a) All teams playing in the UISA league must declare their team's intent to
play Provincial A or B or C cup by Jan 10 of the playing season .
b) Team rosters must be put on the proper BCSA Form which can be obtained on
the UISA website or BCSA website.
c) All teams after declaring their intent to participate in either of the
above cups must be prepared to commit until the final games in July ( for A or
B provincial cups) or March/April for C cup. Failure to fulfill your cup
obligations will result in a fine from the District and/or BCSA.
d) Cup play will have priority over league games thus league play will be
suspended for a minimum of 2 weeks during cup play downs.
e) All games will be played under the Rules & Regulations of BCSA.
f)
All Cup games will be
played according to the schedule unless under extreme cases of field closure or
lack of officials.
g) There will be NO postponing of Cup games due to player involvement in other
sports unless UISA written request at least 7 days before game through the club
representative. UISA will only look at such request if a majority of the team
is involved.
h) UISA receives the right to schedule games if needed on Saturdays. UISA will
give as much notice as possible & will schedule such games under extreme
circumstances.
i)
Regional play downs (
Upper Island vs Lower Island) will be played at the following venues each year.
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U 13, 15, 17 Boys &
Girls HOME to Lower Island.
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U 14, 16, 18 Boys &
Girls AWAY to Lower Island
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** the winning team in an
age group from our district are our upper island representatives for the
regional play downs .
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Regional winners will
advance to the Coastal semi finals & Provincial Championships.
j)
Clubs will be responsible
for scheduling all game officials for B and C cup games, up to District winners:
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UISA will be responsible
for scheduling Referee's only for games against Lower Island and the Coastal
semi-finals.
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UISA will pay directly
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UISA will pay the
referees at the current BCSA provincial cup
game rate
k) Game officials for Cup play will receive written information on Cup play
procedures (through Club referee schedulers).
l)
m) Cup game officials must meet the following criteria:
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Game officials must be
currently registered with BCSA and be on the BCSA Officials list
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Referees must be a
minimum of 2 years older than the players and have at least 2 years experience
with a level 4 certification or higher.
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Referee Assistants must
be the same age or older than the players and hold a level 4 certification or
higher.
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No referee or assistant
may officiate a game in which an immediate relative is participating.