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Father Baker Soccer League Rules
Father Baker League Rule Modifications
CO-ED SOCCER Revised 2009
1. We use FIFA Laws of the Game Guide for Referees United States Soccer Federation,
most recent edition, as our final reference in the game. The referee’s call is the final decision in disputes. We rely on the referees we hire to call games.
Referees may not be perfect however they are the ultimate authority. A review may be requested with the board and they will make the final decision in disputes.
THERE IS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR COACHES, PLAYERS OR SPECTATORS THAT ARE LOUD, RUDE, OR OBNOXIOUS TO THE REFEREES.
REFEREES WILL WARN THE COACH, WHO IN TURN IS RESPONSIBLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH SPECTATORS. NON COMPLIANCE WILL RESULT IN
THE REFEREE LEAVING THE GAME AND THE OFFENDING TEAM WILL TAKE A FORFEIT. POSSIBLE NEXT GAME SUSPENSION MAY ARISE.
2. This is an elementary school function and therefore the use of alcohol and tobacco products is prohibited around children.
3. The league is divided into four co-ed divisions:
Mites 1st & 2nd grade.
Pewee 3rd & 4th grade
Junior Varsity 5th & 6th grade
Varsity 7th & 8th grade.
4. No jewelry of any kind will be worn by any player. This includes: string bracelets, earrings, body piercing, hair clips- metal or plastic. Only cloth rubber bands will be
permitted in a players hair. Soft headbands are allowed. No items may be taped over.
5. Younger players can move up a division and play; older players MAY NOT move down. ONLY students in grades 2,4,or 6 can move up.
6. Younger players who are playing up a division MUST have a release form signed by a parent/ legal guardian and permission from your school principal,before stepping on the field
to play. ANY team or coach caught not following this procedure is subject to league action or sanctions. Coaches you are responsible! No one wants to be a party to a lawsuit.
ONLY students in grades 2, 4,or 6 can move up.
7. Each team will have their players in some sort of uniform, which can be as simple as t-shirts, which are to be numbered. Each player MUST wear the appropriate equipment
( shin guards, soccer socks, &shorts.) If cleats are worn they are to be molded plastic.
8. The mite and peewee division teams play on a modified field.Number of players: Mites 8 players and a goalie.
Peewee 8 players and a goalie
Jr. Varsity 10-11 players and a goalie
Varsity 10-11 players and a goalie
9. No one is allowed to stand behind the goal box for either team, for any reason during a game. It is a distraction for both goal keepers and shooters. Spectators, siblings, players and
coaches are to be on the sidelines.
10. Gender Issue: RULE FOR ALL DIVISIONS--There must be a minimum of 4 girls on the field at all times.( 3 girl minimum for mites and pee wee divisions)
11. In the event a team can not field the specified number of players, it is up to the coaches to work out a compromise. However if a team does not have the specified number of
girls they will play a player short. ( If they only have 3 girls to put on the field the fourth girls spot can not be filled with a boy. They would then play with 1 less on the
field than the other team.) The opposing coach with a full line up is under no obligation to play shorthanded, and may at anytime field a full team. EXAMPLE Team A is short
handed, team B agrees to play shorthanded as well. Team A scores 2 goals, team B is well within their rights to put their player back on the field and not play shorthanded any
longer. There is a 4 (3 girl minimum for mites and pee wee) girl minimum at all times during games. You must have 4 girls on the field at all times.
If a team does not have 4 girls they have to play a player short. The position can not be filled with a boy. IF BOTH TEAMS are short girls the COACHES MUST
AGREE that each team play with 3 girls. BOTH TEAMS MUST BE SHORT GIRLS TO PLAY WITH LESS THAN 4.
12. Win by default. If a team has less than 3 girls available for the entire game, the opposing team wins by default. The game is still played but regardless of the actual
goals scored, the outcome of the game was pre-determined. (2-0)
13. Game results will be reported by the referee. Coaches may file game comments.
14. If a team can not play a scheduled game, and does not contact the other team, AND referee co-ordinator Tom Finn to reschedule the game, that team forfeit’s the game to the
opponent. The game WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED. ( Best way to communicate with Tom is e-mail huck4tf@yahoo.com, please copy Dawn Fiust-Klink
suchaklink01@verizon.net and Vinney Barrile vbarrile@bmha.ci.buffalo.ny.us
15. Game times and ball sizes: All Divisions will play ( 2 )25 min. halves with a 5 min half time.
Mites Ball size 4
Peewee Ball size 4
Jr. Varsity Ball size 4
Varsity Ball size 5
16. There is no overtime period for games that end in a tie during the regular season. Tie Breakers for Playoff season are as follows: If the game ends in a tie Two 5 min. overtime
periods will be played. NOT SUDDEN DEATH! If it is still tied, a shoot out will take place. Each team will select 5 players, and they will rotate taking penalty kicks. If it is still
tied each team will select a 6th shooter, then a 7th shooter, etc. until a winner is determined. NO PLAYER can shoot twice.
Tie breakers to determine playoff seedings are as follows: 1. Total points
2. Head to head
3. Number of Victories
4. Goals against
5. Goals for
6. Coin Flip
17. There is NO offside for Mites games only.
18. Mites will be allowed to re-do a bad throw in. One coach from each team in the mite division may be allowed on the field to help with the players development as long as they do
not interfere with the play or intimidate any of the players. The referee at any time with or without cause may ask the coach to leave the field of play.
19. Cancellations: No team is to assume a game is cancelled, unless they are informed that decision was made by a referee. ONLY A REFEREE CAN CANCEL THE
GAME!!!
20. Each school must complete a sign up sheet and submit it to the league with the number of teams they are entering in each division. This sign up sheet needs to also include the
name and phone number (E-mail is optional, but preferred) of the schools Principal, Athletic Director, and designated school soccer contact. Each school must also
complete and submit to the league a roster for each team they have entered in the league. The roster must include: The coaches name, phone number and e-mail.
The players jersey number, name, gender, age and grade.
Rosters are to be submitted to the league. Coaches are to bring a copy of the roster to the game to give to the referee, and opposing coach if requested.
21. The school principal, and athletic director will be sent a copy of referee reports when unfavorable behavior has been conducted before during or after any game. This will be sent
by the league, Tom Finn, Vinney Barrile or Dawn Fiust-Klink. Schools are requested to bring all concerns through the League, rather than trying to contact another school on
their own, so an investigation can be conducted.
22. The school soccer contact will be: Invited to league meetings, contacted with questions, concerns, conflicts, or information to update on weather or field conditions, referree
decision to cancel games etc. They will be expected to relay the information back to their schools teams, to ensure they are all notified.
23. Substitutions: In the event that a team needs to use a substitute, from another team, they CAN NOT pull a player down a division, and MUST rotate the substitute.
NO PLAYER is allowed to play on two teams consecutively. If you use a player from grade 4 as a substitute for a JV game, you can not use that player as a substitute again. You
must use another substitute the next time a substitute is needed. ALL substitutions must be clearly indicated on your roster.
24. ALL COMPLAINTS and CONCERNS should be directed to Tom Finn, Dawn Fiust-Klink, and Vinney Barille who will have the final say in the dispute and decsions.
All games cancelled for this weekend
October 15, 2011
Due to the weather the fields are unplayable.
All games are cancelled for the weekend 10/15/11 and 10/16/11 for all age groups.
We will work on reschedule ASAP.
1st-2nd grade games cancelled today 10/15/11
October 15, 2011
All games for grades 1-2 are cancelled for today due to weather.
NO PARKING ON THE GRASS
October 14, 2011
Olmstead Parks has asked we remind everyone not to park on the grass at any of our field locations. The weather is going to be very wet and the grass will be damaged if cars park on it. PLEASE DO NOT PARK VEHICLES ON THE GRASS.
PLAYOFF WEEKEND
October 11, 2011
I know you are all patiently waiting for this weekends schedules.
However, not all games have been played, therefore I cannot post playoffs because I do not know standings.
Where I have the needed information I have posted it. 1-4 have no changes.
REMEMBER THIS IS PLAYOFF WEEKEND I KNOW MANY OF YOU REQUEST NO SUNDAY OR NO SAT THESE NEXT 2 WEEKENDS I CANNOT GUARANTEE.
Playoffs are usually the top 4 teams with 5 and 6 getting consolation
games. Odd number of teams and the 3rd divisions in 7th-8th GRADE DIVISION have complicated that, so the solution is to cross the divisions for 5th place teams.
IN THE 7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION 5th place from monsignor division will play 5th place from bishop division this weekend, and 5th place from Cardinal will have a bye. Next weekend the winner of this weekends game will play the 5th place team from Cardinal Division
tie breakers to determine playoff seedings
tie breaker if necessary to determine seedings for the playoffs:
1. Total points
2. Head to head
3. Number of victories
4. Goals against
5. Goals for
6. Coin flip
During the playoffs- If the game ends in a draw. 2 - 5 minute overtime periods will be played. (Not sudden death!)
If it is still tied, the game will be determined by penalty kicks. Each team chooses 5 players. If still tied each team will chose the 6th shooter. If still tied the teams choose a 7th etc until a winner is determined.
Schedules are all set
All games will be played at St. Bernadette's school the first week of play on both Sat 9/10/11 and Sunday 9/11/11. PLEASE HONOR THIS REQUEST ABOUT PARKING. Father Paul has asked us to make sure that all parking is behind the school and the church on the Sept. 10th and 11th games. On Saturday the front lot will be used for a wedding at 2:00PM and Mass at 5:00PM. Visitors are more than welcome to attend the 5:00PM Vigil mass.
Good Luck and have a safe fun soccer season.
3rd-4th grade games cancelled today
October 2, 2011
Due to the weather conditions this weekend the field at the tennis court is unplayable. Games will be rescheduled.
RELOCATION OF 3rd-4th GRADE FIELD
Due to the wet conditions we have had it has been decided to relocate the field at the tennis courts for the 3rd-4th grade divisions.
There is a hidden diamond field located about 100 yards further into the park from the tennis courts that has been set up for the remainder of the season.
If you are at the soccer field at the tennis courts, instead of stopping at the field continue walking straight back and you will see the new location.
There may also be parking available by the golf course entrance.
Welcome Back for the 2011 Soccer Season
This years soccer season will begin the weekend of 9/10/11 or 9/11/11.
Games will be played on Sat or Sun. and will end around the weekend of 10/22/11 or 10/23/11.
Please submit all required information and payments ( school contact, roster forms and invoices can be found on this site under handouts.)
Remind your coaches parents and players to check the site often for updates game changes/cancellations, schedules and standings, weather related news,and most importantly to review the rules.
Please remind all to respect the areas we play in and not cause damage to the parks, fields, obey parking rules YES this means stay off the grass, and clean up after yourselfs. DO NOT leave your trash or belongings for someone else to care for.
Photos
If anyone has any action photos or team photos of any of last years teams/ games please send them to huck4tf@yahoo.com I will try to post them here!
Games Have Been Rescheduled
October 17, 2011
All Games from this past weekend have been rescheduled.
Please check the web site for updates.
2011 Season Complete
Well we have completed another season of Father Baker Soccer.
I'd like to congratulate all our teams for their hard work and another great season of soccer.
To acknowledge the top teams in each Division for finishing 1st-3rd:
7th-8th Grade Monsignor Division
1st Place St. Peter & Paul
2nd Place OLV
3rd Place Notre Dame
7th-8th Grade Bishop Division
1st Place St John Vianney
2nd Place St Vincent De Paul
3rd Place Queen of Heaven
7th-8th Grade Cardinal Division
1st Place St. Vincent De Paul
2nd Place Southtowns Catholic
3rd Place Nativity
5th-6th Grade Bishop Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
5th-6th Grade Cardinal Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
In our 3rd-4th Grade Bishop Division
1st Place St. Vincent De Paul
2nd Place
3rd Place
In our 3rd-4th Grade Cardinal Division
1st Place 14 Holy Helpers
2nd Place Notre Dame
3rd Place Southtowns Catholic
All our 1st-2nd grade champion teams
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