2002 CALTECH GSC SOCCER
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Each team pay a $40 refundable deposit. If a team forfeits a regularly scheduled match, a $5 penalty will be assessed. If a team misses a refereeing assignment, a
$20 penalty will be assessed. If two obligations are missed, the entire deposit may be forfeited and disciplinary action may ensue. If no obligations are missed, the
deposit will be returned at the end of the season (personal checks will be destroyed). In addition, there will be a $20 non-refundable fee.
2. All teams must play and officiate the games as scheduled, no exceptions. Teams failing to show-up (without contacting office and all parties involved) will be fined
from their deposit funds.
3. A third team will provide three officials for the game. If some of the 3 referees will not show-up and both captains agree, the game can be officiated by 1 or 2
referees. Teams can provide club lines person. Captains must choose players who know the rules to officiate.
4. Both captains should initial the final score on the score-sheet. The referee of the game is responsible to note any major misconduct (e.g. yellow or red cards) and
the reason for issuing the card. Tackle in B-league is not permitted. This office will follow-up on these violations as and if required.
5. Red carded players from previous week will be listed on next week score-sheet so the other teams playing against that team will know who is suspended that
week. The automatic disciplinary action is one game suspension for red card for foul play or second yellow card in the same game. Two games suspension for red
card for violent conduct. More serious offenses will be decided by higher authorities of GSC and Athletic department.
6. A player, coach, spectator, etc., who received the red card, has to leave the Caltech facility immediately. He/she can not participate in any other activities
(refereeing, playing for other team) on that day until the disciplinary action is completed. The canceled games or holidays do not count into suspension. The referee
can suspend the game until the sent-off person leaves. If that person refuses to leave, the game can be forfeited in favor of the opposing team regardless of the score
of the game.
7. The game will be played in two halves of 30 minutes each, with a 10 minute intermission. No overtime periods will be played except in the play-offs. Overtime
periods will be two 10 minutes halves, unless the referee overrules on the basis of daylight considerations. A continued tie shall result in a penalty kicks in sets of 5.
Further tie 1 on 1 kicks.
8. When analyzing current standing and play-off ranking, a win counts for 3 points, a draw for 1, and a loss for 0 points. Forfeit score is 3:0. How the standing is
determined: a; team scoring most points, b; in case of a tie, a winner of head-to-head competition, c; in case of further tie, goal differential over entire season, d; in
dead-lock tie for play-off, mini play-off game for deciding the winner will be played.
9. Each team has 11 players on the field. If both captains agree, the teams may play 8 on each side. A team must field a minimum of 8 own players within 15 minutes
from scheduled time or forfeit the game.
10. A team with less than 11 players may borrow a player from other team (rule no. 9 applies) if the other team captain agrees. When the team completes 11 of
own players, the borrowed player must leave. Players not on the roster may play only one game for the same team. Next time they must be added to that team
roster.
11. If A and B leagues are formed, no more than three A-league players may be on the field for the same B-league team. Rules no. 9 and 10 apply.
12. Multiple team players are not allowed. Rules no. 9 and 10 apply. Using non-Caltech community players may result in forfeits and/or fines. See the
GSC Sports Player Eligibility Requirements.
13. Substitutions are unlimited and can occur on a dead ball when the team has possession. Captains must notify the referee that they want to substitute.
14. FIFA rules apply. The referees have absolute authority - including send-off or terminating of the game. The games are final - protests will not be considered.
15. Rain may lead to match or whole day cancellation at
short notice. Teams should contact the
16. Canceled weeks will be replayed depending on availability of fields. The single postponed games can be replayed within the following week. If the teams fail to
reschedule, the game will be forfeited or canceled.
17. Problems and/or questions may be directed to Coach John D’Auria, .Caltech Athletic Department GSC Moderator.jdauria@caltech.edu or x 3263