 | 2020 Unity CUP RULES & PROCEDURES VERIFICATION OF RULES & PROCEDURES
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RULES
IFAB
REGISTRATION
The application deadline is February 15th , 2020
The league date June 7th- July 19th
Each team shall have all league fees paid in full prior to participating in any league games.
Each team shall register on or before the dates prescribed by United Africa Premier Soccer League and are responsible for the following:
- Team fee
- Player registration
- Insuring that each player correctly registers and obtains a player pass
- All players whom are under the age of 18 sign a waiver form
Each team is responsible for its players, coaches, managers, team representatives and spectators always adhering to these rules. At no time is alcohol, marijuana or tobacco allowed to be used on the fields.
ROSTERS
Each team will need to have everyone restored with a maximum number of 22 active players.
GAME REPORTS
It is the referee’s responsibility to complete the match report and turn the match report along with home and away team rosters, any misconducts, goals scored, all retained passes and any additional documentation to the field representative.
MISCONDUCT
Any misconduct, referees will report to the league’s representative and on match report.
Players and coaches involved in any misconducts will be subject to the following discipline and fines:
- Two yellow cards in the same game will sit out for one match and pay a fine of $25.
- Three yellow cards consecutively will pay $25 to be available to play or coach in the next match
- All red cards reported by the referee shall subject to further disciplinary action with a minimal $50 fine and a minimal 1 match suspension.
- Following is with the desecration of the referee report:
- DOGSO- 1 match suspension
- Violent Conduct-2 to 3 game suspension
- Serious foul play- 2 to 3 game suspension
- Foul and abusive language- this will include any racial slur, 2 game suspension
- Removal of outside agent- 2 game or ban from league.
- Fighting will not be tolerated- $75 fine for the team and ban of the player/coach/outside agent. If the same team gets into another altercation, suspended from the league with a $100 fine
- Referee abuse will not be tolerated- $100 fine and suspension for verbal and physical abuse
STANDINGS Point System 3 points for win 1 for tie 3 points for forfeit plus 1 goal 0 for loss
| Tie-breaker - Goals scored
- Goals against
- Yellow cards
- Red cards
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If still tie- Scheduled kicks from the mark will determine tie-breaker
SCHEDULES AND CANCELLATIONS
Schedule for the league will be posted in a timely manner. Schedules will be posted on www.uapsl.com. If there is a conflict, the league must be notified before the start of competition. Rescheduling will be allowed for the following:
- Religious holiday
- Countries Independence Day
- Weathering- if weather prohibits matches to be played, teams’ coaches/managers will be notified as soon as possible via text message.
- Field closures- teams’ coaches/managers will be notified as soon as possible via text message.
- If participating in a tournament
GAME DAY
Each match game their will be a representative to answer any questions, disputes, and they will have a copy of every team rosters and a copy of the rules & procedures- as well as the IFAB.
Team check-in: Referees will check in each player for each team with the match report. Match report will be printed each match day with active players listed. Each player must obtain a player pass and must give it to the referee upon check-in.
Number of players: For game day roster 22 players and must all be active. A team must have at least seven eligible players for the match to take place. If a team does not have the minimal eligible players to participate in match, team has 10 minutes grace period from the scheduled time of kick off- team shall forfeit. Forfeit will be reported on match report by the referee.
Substitutions: Each team will have a maximum of 7 for the duration of the match with no re-entry. The following are conditions of when replacing a player will occur:
- Referee is informed of substitution and player pass must be given to referee before entry.
- Substitute only enters from the halfway line and during any stoppage- players being replace must exit at the nearest touch line (reference IFAB)
- Substitute enters once play has stopped and with the referee’s permission- all are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee’s, whether called to play or not.
Duration of Match: League matches shall play two equal halves of forty-five minutes, unless there is a mutual agreement between the referees, the opponents and the representative at the field to shorten halves. This arrangement must be made prior to the start of the match. Halftime will be a maximum of 10 minutes.
Semi-finals: League matches shall play two equal halves of forty-five minutes with a 10-minute halftime. If game is in a tie, kicks from the mark will determine the winner.
Championship: League matches shall play two equal halves of forty-five minutes with 10-minute halftime. If tie- two 10 minutes halves to determine winner. If no winner in overtime, kicks from the mark will be conducted. Substitutes will remain the same except the following:
- 5 substitutes with no re-entry.
- Each team may make 2 additional substitutions with no re-entry.
- Substitutions must report to the fourth official with their player pass.
Uniforms and shin guards:
Each team must have a home and away colors. Each player must have a number on the back of the jersey or shorts- if there is no number the player cannot play in the match. Every player must wear their team color shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards and soccer shoes. No jewelry will be allowed unless it is medical.
Home and away:
Teams that are listed first on the schedule online and on the match, report is “Home”- must wear dark uniform and the team listed second are “away”-wear light color uniform. If there is a conflict of colors, the home team must change.
Team Benches: Both benches will be on the same side and only those whom are registered may sit with the benches. Spectators/outside agency will be on the opposite side of the teams.
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Location and time will be announced a week before the match. On game day, teams will need to arrive 45 minutes before kickoff to check in with a match official and with a administrator. Upon checking in, everyone will need to be properly equipped: shin guards, soccer shoes, everyone has the same color uniform and numbers are visible, and everyone has a player pass. Again, NO JEWELRY.
The winner of the league will receive a trophy and medals for each player and coaches. In addition, winner will receive $1000.
- A trophy and medals for each player and coach
- $1000 in cash
TEAMS CAN DOWNLOAD THE REVISED VERSION FALL RULES HERE
