ICWSL League Rules
All participating teams and players are expected to emphasize good sportsmanship, teamwork, and soccer skills - the essence of playing in the spirit of the game. Unsportsmanlike conduct, verbal or physical assault, rough or dangerous play will not be tolerated and should be reported immediately in writing to ICWSL.
The ICWSL will observe FIFA rules except for the following:
- There will be no more than five men or women as field players at one time. More than 5 women may be allowed with mutual agreement by the managers. The goalkeeper may be either gender.
- No slide tackles are allowed. Even if contact is made only with the ball, players must remain on their feet.
- No metal cleats are allowed.
- No abusive power plays (judgement call by the official to protect the players from plays that could cause hazardous situations.)
- When arriving at a ball the same time as goalkeeper the field player must relinquish the ball, without contact, to the goalkeeper.
- Unlimited substitutions are allowed and players may re-enter the game. Either team may substitute on a dead ball.
- Each player must have a current WSSA player registration card.
- Tie games will not be broken.
Team and Game Policies
- Team Rosters: All players on a roster must be at least 30 years old and registered with the ICWSL. The roster will have a minimum of eleven (11) players.
- Each team will be assigned a team color for jerseys. In the event of a duplication of colors, the home team is responsible for changing to another color when a conflict arises.
- Seven (7) players must be present to start a game. At 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, the referee can call the game if either or both teams do not have enough players to field a team.
- Games will consist of two 45 minutes halves with a 10 minute intermission.
- Each player must wear protective shinguards covered by socks (per FIFA).
- All participants must adhere to the ICWSL Participant Code of Conduct.
Caution and Red Card Policies
- If a player receives three (3) cautions during the season, the third caution will result in suspension for that player for the next scheduled game.
- If a player received a red card for persistent infraction or foul and abusive language, they will receive a minimum of a 1 week suspension. A player receiving a red card for violent conduct will received a minimum of 3 weeks suspension up to ejection from the League and/or a $25.00 fine payable to the ICWSL.
- If a player receives two (2) ejections during the League year, they will be suspended for the remainder of the year.
- All confiscated player cards must be delivered to an officer of the ICWSL within 48 hours.
PROTESTS
This league does not allow game protests.
Revised 4/14/2008