South Jersey
Girls & Boys
Soccer Leagues Fact Sheet

Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

2002-2003

Updated August 2002

1. F.I.F.A. laws of the game apply except as noted herein:

2. A minimum of seven players constitute a valid team, 6 for Div 5.

3. Ball Size

*Divisions 1, 2 & 3 - #5.
*Divisions 4 & 5 - #4.

4. Duration

*Div 1 - two 45 minute halves.
*Div 2 - two 40 minute halves (Fall 35 mins - boys only).
*Div 3 - two 35 minute halves.
*Div 4 - two 30 minute halves.
*Div 5 - two 30 minute halves.

5. Unlimited substitutions are permitted:

a) Prior to a throw-in in your favor;
b) Prior to a goal kick by either team;
c) After a goal by either team;
d) At half-time.

6. Substitutions are also permitted as follows:

a) After an injury - the injured player and one player from the opposing team;
b) Yellow carded player(s) only - carded player(s) must be substituted immediately; c) Upon the ejection of the goalkeeper, a goalkeeper may be selected from among the available substitutes to replace one of the remaining players on the field at the time.

7. When a player is sent off the field by the referee, the ref shall allow no substitutions (except as noted in 6B & 6C), note cause on game card, pull player's pass and send both to games commissioner (girls) / grievance chairperson (boys).

8. Forfeit time will be fifteen (15) minutes after scheduled starting time of game. The team need only to submit passes and be inspected. It is not required to kick off, score goal, etc.

9. The coach of each team will present the game fees, coaches passes, the player passes and game card, which shall include the players' name, pass numbers and uniform number to the referee and opposing coach prior to the start of the game.

10. The opposing coach has the right to inspect the players' passes prior to the start of a game. When a player is late, the inspection may take place prior to the players' entry into the game.

11. Players or coaches without passes are ineligible to participate in the game.

No Pass - No Play - No Exceptions

a) If a carded coach is not available at any time prior to the completion of the game, the game will be abandoned and depending on the circumstances may be declared a forfeit by the executive board.

12. The home team is responsible for:

a) Correct lining of the field;
b) Proper game ball;
c) Goal nets and corner flags;
d) Changing jerseys in the event of duplication of colors.

13. If only one referee, home team provides one linesman; visiting team the other. However, if two referees appear for game, the home team will provide the other linesman.

No "Two Man" / High School style officiating is allowed

14. Each team is to call its coordinator after the game to report the score. Failure to report timely scores will result in disciplinary measures / fines.

Girls League send to: Game Commissioner as listed on Game Card
Boys League send to: Grievance chairperson as listed on game card

15. Referees are directed to send completed game cards and passes of players and/or coaches sent off the field, as well as challenged players to the designated person within 24 hours of completion of the game. The completed game card shall include a concise explanation of the reason why players and/or coaches were sent off.

16. All scheduled games in Divisions 3, 4 & 5 (Girls) must be played even if a referee is not present. A substitute referee shall be mutually agreed upon by both coaches. If an agreement cannot be reached, the official will be decided by a coin toss. All games played are official. Games in divisions 1 and 2 and (3, 4 & 5 Boys) may be played if no referee shows if both coaches agree to play the game. If both do not agree the game shall be rescheduled. If a ref does come, he/she shall take the field at the first dead ball opportunity.

Fees:Multiple GamesSingle Games

*Div 1 Ref $42
Asst Ref $23
Ref $47
Asst Ref $26

*Div 2 Ref $36
Asst Ref $21
Ref $41
Asst Ref $24

*Div 3 Ref $30
Asst Ref $17
Ref $35
Asst Ref $20

*Div 4 Ref $28
Asst Ref $15
Ref $33
Asst Ref $18

*Div 5 Ref $24
Asst Ref $12
Ref $29
Asst Ref $15

If a ref shows for a game and declares the field unplayable prior to the start of the game, he/she will receive a single game fee from home team.

17. Uniforms

a) All team players must have the same colored numbered jerseys, shorts and socks. Duplicate uniform numbers shall not be acceptable. Blue jean shorts are not permitted. The goal keepers jersey must be distinctly different in color from all field players on both teams. Numbers must be at least Four (4) inches tall.

b) All players must wear shin guards for all games and their socks must be pulled up to cover the shin guards.

c) Jerseys will be worn tucked into shorts at all times.

d) Players (girls) may wear sweat pants of the same color as their shorts over their shorts.

e) All long johns worn must be of the same color throughout the team and must be tucked into shorts.

f) A referee has the authority to require a player to remove any article of clothing he/she deems to be dangerous to that player or to any other player on the field.

g) Individual players may wear clothing under their uniform that may exceed the hemline of shorts if they are hemmed and the same solid color as the shorts.

18. In the case of a forfeit caused by not enough players, the referee will be paid the full match fee as listed for that division.

19. If after the match is started, the referee terminates the match for weather or other reasons, the referee will be paid the full match fee.

20. Should a referee terminate a match prior to completion, the game is not official until reviewed by the league.

21. In case of injury, where the player is unable to continue, the ref will be so advised and is required to note incident on game card.

22. All games must be played in equal halves, except when extended by the ref because of injury, etc, or shortened by the ref due to insufficient number of players to continue or misconduct, rules violations, altercations or unsporting behavior by either the players, coaches or sidelines.

23. Players may protect their chests (girls) / groin (boys) with their arms in a wall during a direct or indirect kick by the opposing team.

24. Coaches and teams on one side of the field. All parents on the other side. Maximum of four (4) coaches, or trainers per team permitted on the sideline. All must be currently carded.

25. 8 V 8 Division 5 U 8, U 9 & U 10

a) Number of players - normally, the maximum number of players on the field at any one time shall be eight, one of which shall be the goal keeper.

b) BOYS - Suggestions for play in small sided matches where goal differential exceeds 4:

After a small sided team has achieved a goal differential of 4, the referee will permit the following:

*a team that is down by 4 goals be permitted to add a 9th player on the field. The other team will play with 8 players (9 v 8).

*if the team that is down by 4 goals is unable to put in a 9th player, the other team will take a player off the field and play with 7 players (8 v 7).

*keep the additional player on anytime the goal differential is 4 or more.

REMINDER: COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PARENTS ON THE SIDELINES. COACHES MAY BE PENALIZED / CARDED FOR NOT CONTROLLING THEIR SIDELINES.

BOYS STARTING TIMES

FALL & SPRING 12:30, 2:00, 3:30

WINTER DIV I & II 12:30, 2:30

GIRLS STARTING TIMES PER SCHEDULES