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Oakville Men’s Soccer Club
Code of Conduct
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.
Games 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 1 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. Game s 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 leading team. ) Goals scored and cautions received during games which are deemed incomplete will count.
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 given permission by the referee. 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 at the discretion of the officials.
Players must be registered with Oakville Men’s Soccer Club prior to taking part in a scheduled game. If a team uses an unregistered player in a match, other than a forfeited game, a win will be awarded to the opposing team. Further action may be taken, such as suspensions or deduction of points etc., if deemed necessary upon review by Oakville Men’s Soccer Club.
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 registered to play under Oakville Men’s Soccer Club must be a minimum of 35 years of age in the calendar year in which they register. Players must include a copy of a photo ID such as a driver’s license or other proof of age with their registrations. Players may be issued a player book and must present it to the game officials if requested.
Each team must have numbered shirts and all players on a team must have a different numbered shirt of the same colour.
Players must use the same number for each game.
Each team shall provide a list of player names with their corresponding shirt number and each player shall sign the game sheet before each game. If a player does not have his 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 allowed to play in the game.
CAUTIONS & FINES:
5 Minute Cooling Off
The referee may force a player to take a 5 minute penalty if the player’s behaviour becomes overly heated or unsportsmanlike during a game. The player will be required to leave the playing field for a minimum of 5 minutes for a cooling off period at the referee’s discretion. A caution card is not required to be given for the 5 minute penalty. However the referee may determine that a card is warranted in addition to the penalty. The player may be substituted when given a 5 minute penalty and may return to the field when a normal substitution takes place.
Misconduct or 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.
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 the risk of injury. Goals scored with a bicycle kick will be disallowed and will result in a goal kick.
Extremely aggressive physical play that is deemed to be a risk to the well being and playability of others or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Such behaviour may be penalized at the discretion of the referee.
RED CARDS: Any player who is given a RED card will serve a 1 game suspension effective immediately and pay a $25 fine. The player will not be permitted to take part in his team’s next scheduled game. The player will not be permitted to return until 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.
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.
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.
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.
Misconduct especially with respect to violent actions by a player may result in suspension and fines. The amount of the fine shall be determined by the club in accordance with the by-laws of the Peel Halton Soccer Association and OSA. Fines at this level of disciplinary action may be upward of $250.00 and could include suspension from playing in the province of Ontario. Teams are responsible for the conduct of their players. Should a player be 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.
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. Such expulsions will be enforced only if deemed warranted.
Oakville Men’s Soccer Club
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