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OUTDOOR RULES 2013

  1. Unless otherwise specified, FIFA rules will apply. Furthermore, the referee's decisions are final. (www.fifa.com)
  2. A team will field 11 players, of which one will be the goalkeeper.
  3. If a goalkeeper is not assigned, the team will decide between themselves who will be goalkeeper for each game.
  4. Games will consist of two (2) 40 minutes halves and 5 minutes half time.
  5. Games will start on time. A game cannot start without a minimum of 9 players per team.
  6. Referee will wait 15 minutes to field 9 players. If this is not attained after 15 minutes, the team (missing the players) will lose 3-0 by default.
  7. If a game is delayed, the game will finish at its scheduled time.
  8. Cleats & shin pads are mandatory. Orthopedic braces must be fully covered to avoid injuries.
  9. Players must wear dark shorts and uniform socks. No tank tops, no bicycle shorts. Goalies must were a different color shirt.
  10. No metal cleats.
  11. Absolutely NO SLIDE TACKLING. This is considered dangerous play.
  12. If a goalkeeper has both hands on the ball, the ball is out of play. Any player kicking at the ball, at this time, will be given a yellow card for dangerous play.
  13. The Disciplinary Committee reserves the right to review unsportsmanlike behaviour on a case-by-case basis. The player must abide by the committee’s decision.
  14. A player must notify the captain or assistant captain if they cannot play or will be late. If a player is late, they can play as long as they arrive before the start of the second half.
  15. If a player misses more than 3 games without calling her captain, she will be replaced.
  16. Captains will be responsible for spares. A spare may be called regardless of the amount of players on the roster. A spare must be replaced with the same or a lower rating than that of the player missing. Under any circumstances, no spares will be allowed during the play off.
  17. Captains should notify the captain of the opposite team of spares being used before the game starts.
  18. Captains can’t ask a spare for more than 2 games at a time.
  19. There will be no refund 10 days after the outdoor season has begun.  Lac St-Louis fees are not refundable at anytime and a 10$ administration fee will be charged.
  20. Should a team wish to have a Coach and designate a specific individual to take on these responsibilities, both these decisions are subject to a team vote (by secret ballot) by all the players of said team. An 80% majority vote is required for player approval.
  21. An Executive member of PWSL who is also a captain must abstain from voting on team issues when acting as an Executive member.
  22. The jerseys handed out to the players are on loan and are to be returned to PWSL at the end of the season, in good condition.  Should the returned jersey be damaged, the player may be requested to pay the league an amount equal to its replacement cost.
PWSL cannot prevent a pregnant player from playing. However, the league STRONGLY ADVISES pregnant women NOT TO PLAY soccer. PWSL assumes no responsibility for any injury.