Oakville Men’s Soccer Club
1.
Our objective is to foster good sportsmanship and an enjoyable experience in the game of soccer. Our focus is to create a recreational and friendly attitude while maintaining a high level of play in our games. We aim to promote respect and consideration for fellow players, for game officials and for club administrators.
All games shall follow the general rules of soccer as set forth by F.I.F.A. and adhered to by The Ontario Soccer Association and The Peel-Halton Soccer Association.
2.
Matches shall consist of two 45 minute halves and a 10 minute half time break. The duration of games or half time break may be shortened due to adverse playing conditions or other reasons.
Games which have played one half and are terminated or suspended shall be deemed to be complete games. The scores at that point of the game will be the final score. If games are terminated or suspended prior to the half, the game will be deemed incomplete and a replay will be scheduled on a best efforts basis.
Games which cannot be re-scheduled shall result in a tie, except where a team was leading by 3 goals or more prior to the stoppage of the game. The team that was leading will be awarded the win. ( This ruling will come under review if stoppage is caused by the team which was leading the game. ) Goals and cautions in games which are deemed to be incomplete will be treated the same as in a completed game.
3.
Substitutions may only take place during a stoppage in play caused by the ball leaving the field boundaries or in the case of injury. Unlimited substitutions are permitted during a game.
Substitutions must be initiated by the team with possession of the ball. Both teams can make substitutions once the referee has been notified and gives permission to make the substitutions. If the team with possession does not initiate a change, the opposing team may not make a substitution except in the case of injury and will be at the discretion of the game officials.
4.
Players must be registered with Oakville Men’s Soccer Club prior to taking part in any official games. Any team which plays an unregistered player in a match, other than a game which has been forfeited, a win will be awarded to the opposing team. Upon review, Oakville Men’s Soccer Club, may impose further disciplinary actions which may include suspensions or deduction of points etc., if deemed necessary in accordance with the rule violation.
Any player who is under suspension by Peel Halton SA or by OSA shall not be eligible to register with Oakville Men's S.C. or participate in any of its games.
All players must be at least 35 years of age during the calendar year in which they register to be eligible to play in Oakville Men’s Soccer Club. Players must include a copy of a photo ID such as a driver’s license or other valid proof of age with their registrations. The club may issue a player book which must be presented to the game officials if requested.
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Each team must have numbered shirts of the same colour and all players on a team must have a different numbered shirt.
Players must wear the same number for each game.
Each team shall provide a list of player names with their corresponding shirt numbers and each player shall sign the game sheet before each game. If a player does not have his usual numbered jersey at the game, he must inform the game official and must be clearly identifiable on the game sheet and on the pitch in order to be permitted to play in the game.
Any attempts by a team to play a person who is not registered with the club and/or to impersonate a registered player will be penalized with possible loss of points and fines as determined by the club operators upon review.
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CAUTIONS & FINES: In accordance with the OSA & PHSA Discipline policies, the club will adhere to the D.B.R. system ( Discipline By Review ). Suspensions will a minimum as described in section 6.5 & 6.6 below. Appeals are not permitted of DBR decisions as set forth in Discipline Policy 7.0 of the OSA.
6.1
Cooling Off Penalty: The referee may caution a player with a 5 minute penalty if the player’s behaviour becomes unruly or unsportsmanlike. At the referee’s discretion, the player will be required to leave the playing field for a minimum of 5 minutes for a cooling off period. A caution card is not required to be given for the 5 minute penalty unless the referee determines that a card is warranted in addition to the 5 minute penalty. A player who receives a 5 minute penalty may be substituted with another player and may return to the field when a normal substitution takes place after 5 minutes have elapsed.
The referee may caution a player with multiply consecutive 5 minute penalties to be served until the referee informs the player that he may return onto the flied.
6.2
Misconduct and violation of the rules may result in suspensions, fines, point deductions or expulsion from the league without refund to a player or to the team.
Violent behaviour towards the officials or other players will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the league and a fine. Additional fines and suspensions may result for any offense which is brought before the Peel Halton Soccer Association disciplinary board.
6.3
Slide tackling is prohibited and may result in a caution to the player at the discretion of the referee.
Over the head Bicycle Kicks are prohibited due to high risk of injury. Goals scored with a bicycle kick will be disallowed and will result in a goal kick.
6.4
Aggressive physical play that is deemed to pose an increased risk of injury to others and disruption to game play will not be tolerated. Such behaviour may be penalized at the discretion of the referee. Failure by players to adhere to warnings given by the referee may result in a caution being issued to the players or coaches.
6.5
RED CARDS: Any player who is given a RED card must serve a 1 game suspension effective immediately for the next official game and pay a $25 fine before he can return to play. The player will not be permitted to take part in his team’s next scheduled games until the suspension is over and the fine is paid.
2nd RED: Players who receives a second RED card during the season will be given a 2 game suspension and a $50 fine.
3rd RED: Players who receive three RED cards during the season may be expelled from the league without refund upon review of the offense by the discipline chair.
6.6
YELLOW CARDS: Players who receive a 3rd yellow card during the season will be fined $10. A player who receives a 4th yellow card during the season the player will serve a 1 game suspension and pay an additional $10 fine. Each subsequent yellow card will carry a $10 fine and the player shall come under a discipline review which may result in further fines and possible suspensions or expulsion from the league.
6.7
Team Penalties: Each team must have a net and corners flags ready prior to the start of each game. Teams must have a game sheet prepared by kick-off that is legible and clearly identifies each player’s name and jersey number. The game sheet must be given to the game officials.
Failure to provide these and other requirements stated in the code of conduct may result in a fine or point deduction to the offending team. A fair warning will be issued to teams prior to a penalty.
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General Club Policy: Misconduct and violent actions by a player may result in suspension and fines. The amount of the fine shall be determined by the club ( D.B.R. ) in accordance with the Discipline Policy of the Peel Halton Soccer Association and OSA. Fines at this level of disciplinary action may be up to $250.00 and and could include suspension from playing in the province of Ontario. Teams are responsible for the conduct of their players. Should a player be charged or fined by Peel Halton SA or OSA and which results in an additional fine charged to Oakville Men's SC, the player and his team shall be responsible to pay the fine to the club. Discipline at this level is administered by PHSA by D.B.H. (Discipline By Hearing). Players are suspended from play in Ontario until a hearing is held by PHSA and the player is found innocent or serves the suspension and pays all fines charged to him.
7.1
Oakville Men’s Soccer Club reserves the right to fine or expel any player or team without refund for failure to comply with the Code of Conduct and if deemed to be necessary for the benefit of all players, teams and the club.
Oakville Men’s Soccer Club
(2010)