BSNBCS HS
Soccer

Eligibility Requirements

Age & Grade

• Maximum 8th grade & 14 years old
• Team allowed one (1) 15-year-old player on roster
• Students who turn 16 during calendar year cannot participate
• Must be enrolled in and attend a CSAA member school

Physical Exam

• Each athlete must have physical exam within last calendar year

Uniforms & Equipment

Uniform Requirements

• Full matching uniforms by first game (tops and bottoms)
• Unique numbers for each player (6-inch numbers on back)
• Jersey numbers cannot switch between players
• Goalkeepers must wear different colored jersey

Equipment

• Full-length protective shin guards required
• Soccer appropriate footwear required
• Aluminum or metal cleats NOT allowed
• All jewelry, piercings, and bands must be removed

Game Format

Duration

• Two 20-minute halves
• 5-minute intermission between periods
• 15-minute forfeit time (strictly enforced)

Team Size

• 11v11: 2 girls must be on field at all times
• 11v11: Minimum 9 players to start
• 8v8: 1 girl must be on field at all times
• 8v8: Minimum 6 players to start

Substitutions

• Can be made at any point of the game
• Must notify referee before subbing

Point System & Standings

Points

• Win: 3 points
• Forfeit Win: 3 points
• Tie/Draw: 1 point
• Loss: 0 points
• Forfeit Loss: 0 points

Playoff Tiebreakers

• Point system
• Goal differential
• Head to head

Playoff Eligibility

• Player must play in at least half of regular season games
• Exceptions for injured players at Director's discretion

Card System & Discipline

Yellow Card

• Player must leave field, can return at next substitution
• Two yellow cards = Red Card (automatic ejection)
• 5 yellow cards in regular season = 1 game suspension

Red Card

• Automatic ejection from game
• Minimum 2-game suspension
• Commissioner may adjust suspension

Fighting/Altercations

• Any player who throws a punch = ejected + 1 game suspension
• Team fight = possible 1 game or full season suspension
• Players leaving sideline for altercation = ejected + 1 game suspension

Sportsmanship & Conduct

Pre/Post Game

• Teams must shake hands before and after each game
• Exceptions for injured players (coach must inform referee)

Sideline Rules

• Only coaches, players, and managers allowed on sideline
• Coaches/managers must be in team apparel
• No spectators on sideline during game
• Teams must remove trash from area after game

Behavior

• Foul language, obscene gestures, or abuse of referees not tolerated
• May result in ejection, forfeiture, suspension, or league ejection
• Intentional tackling, elbowing, cheap shots = ejection

Additional Policies

Safety Requirements

• AED unit and CPR certificate required for all coaches
• Game cannot proceed without AED on site
• Each coach must supervise team until safely away from competition site

Score Reporting

• Winning team must submit score within 48 hours
• If not submitted, game awarded to opposing team

Filming

• Coaches/ADs may record own games only
• Parents may only film their children's games
• Filming allowed for review of altercations or injuries