Austin Men's Soccer Association Rules 5.0 - 7.6
5.0 PENALTIES
5.1 POWER TO PUNISH. The Association has the right and power to punish teams, coaches, managers, and players for violations of the Rules of the Association or other misconduct.
5.2 PENALTIES
The Association may impose any or all the following penalties on either teams, coaches, managers, and players:
1. Suspend teams, coaches, managers, and players from play in any or all Association-sponsored competitions for any period of time. Such suspensions shall be reported to such affiliated organizations as may be required.
2. Require a cash bond against future misconduct.
3. Require that monetary fines be paid before a team of player again may participate.
4. Forfeiture of one or more games, past or future.
5. Automatic relegation at the end of the season.
6. Deduction of points in standings.
5.3 MINIMUM FINES AND PENALTIES FOR PLAYERS
5.3 MINIMUM FINES AND PENALTIES FOR PLAYERS
A. RED CARD (SENDING-OFF) OFFENSES
The following are minimum penalties for the seven red card (sending-off) offenses of FIFA Law 12:
1. Violent conduct: Three (3) match suspension and a $50.00 fine.
2. Spitting at an opponent or any other person: Three (3) match suspension and a $50.00 fine.
3. Serious foul play: Two (2) match suspension and a $25.00 fine.
4. Denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area): One (1) match suspension and a $10.00 fine.
5. Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty: One (1) match suspension and a $10.00 fine.
6. Using offensive, insulting, or abusive language and/or gestures: One (1) match suspension and a $10.00 fine.
7. Receiving a second caution in the same match: One (1) match suspension and a $10.00 fine.
B. ADDITIONAL OR OTHER MISCONDUCT
The following are minimum penalties for misconduct outside the normal sending-off offenses and/or for additional misconduct, subsequent to being shown a red card. In case of additional misconduct, the penalty below shall be imposed in addition to that for the initial sending-off offense. In incidents involving multiple additional offenses, only the most serious additional penalty shall be imposed administratively. The most serious additional penalty shall be the one carrying the longest suspension, or, if suspensions are equal, the greater fine. Additional penalties may be appealed.
1. Assault or attempted assault of a Match Official, an Association officer or employee (excluding spitting): One (1) year suspension and a $100.00 fine. Mandatory immediate suspension from all AMSA matches, pending appeal hearing.
2. Spitting at a Match Official, an Association officer or employee: Four (4) match suspension and a $75 fine.
3. Foul or abusive language toward a Referee or Association officer or employee which includes a threat of violence, or: Three (3) match suspension and a $50.00 fine. Mandatory immediate suspension from all AMSA matches, pending appeal hearing.
4. Foul or abusive language toward a Referee, Association officer or employee not including a threat of violence: Two (2) match suspension and a $25 fine.
5. Failure of a player who has been sent off and shown a red card to leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area in a timely manner, in accordance with FIFA Law 12; Additional One (1) match suspension and $25.00 fine.
6. Participation in a match by an ineligible player, provided an objection was lodged in accordance with Rule 4.1.1:
a. First offense: One (1) match suspension for player and Captain and forfeiture of match, provided that if the ineligible played under another player’s card, the suspension for both player and Captain shall be three (3) matches.
b. Subsequent offenses: Three (3) match suspension for player and Captain, forfeiture or match, and deduction of additional three (3) points in standings, provided that if the ineligible played under another player’s card, the suspension for both player and Captain shall be six (6) matches.
If the official Captain is not present at the match, the penalty shall apply to the person who signed the roster.
An “ineligible player” shall include a player who---
a. is not currently registered with the team for whom he plays; or
b. is under suspension from any team with whom he is registered.
C. ACCUMULATION OF CARDS
1. TWO OR MORE RED CARDS
The penalty for being sent off and shown a second red card in a subsequent match for same team during the same full season, fall and spring, shall be double that listed for the offense under Rule 5.3.A. Both the suspension and fine portions of the penalty shall be doubled. The same shall apply to third, fourth, etc. red cards. A player’s tally of red cards accumulated shall be erased following the conclusion of the spring season.
2. THREE OR MORE YELLOW CARDS
The penalty for receiving three (3) yellow cards (cautions) in separate matches for a single team over a single Round shall be a one (1) match suspension and a $10.00 fine. The suspension is to be served in the player’s next scheduled AMSA match, following the issuing of the third caution, or as soon as the offense comes to the attention of the D&P Committee. A player’s tally of yellow cards accumulated shall be erased, following the conclusion of each Round (except for purposes of computing team misconduct points under Rule 5.4-B).
5.4 MINIMUM FINES AND PENALTIES FOR TEAMS
A. EXCESSIVE MISCONDUCT
The Discipline and Procedures Committee shall review the actions of any that team has an accumulation of red cards, to determine if the team shall continue in the league or be subject to a fine, probation or have to present a bond or any combination of above.
B. MISCONDUCT POINTS
Misconduct points shall be awarded to teams over a full season, fall and spring, with three (3) points awarded for each red card and one (1) point for each yellow card. Only red and yellow cards received in Division Play shall count toward a team’s total. The following penalties shall be assessed to any team that receives 30 or more misconduct points over the same full season: a fine of $50.00 for 30-39 points; and a fine of $100.00 for 40 points or more. When a player is sent off and shown a red card for receiving a second caution in the same match, only the three points for the red card shall be counted as team misconduct points. Misconduct points for any red card rescinded through the appeal process shall be erased from a team’s total prior to the assessing of a penalty. Team misconduct points shall be erased following the conclusion of the spring season.
C. UNSANCTIONED USE OF FIELD
Except as permitted in Rule 6.4, “Games With No Officials,” teams (i.e., participation by six or more members of a team) and individuals who participate in unsanctioned play or play after notice of a rainout or field closure at any of the field complexes used by AMSA, are subject to the following penalties: Participating teams will be fined $150.00 and be suspended from play until the bond is restored (subject to review by the Discipline and Procedures Committee). In addition, any and all identified participating players will receive a One (1) match suspension and a $25.00 fine. Notice is considered sufficient if (a) the gate to the field complex is closed; (b) a sign is posted at the entrance to the complex or at the side of the field; (c) nets have been removed from the field; or (d) oral notice has been given to any member of the team by an AMSA Officer or Commissioner.
5.5 MATCH REPORT BY REFEREE
The referee shall be responsible for making a detailed report in writing within four (4) days to the AMSA concerning any violation subject to penalties under these rules. In case of an send off or team misconduct report, the report shall identify the persons involved, describe the offensive conduct in clear concise language, and indicate if the conduct manifested an intent to injure.
5.6 ADMINISTRATIVE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES
1. MINIMUM PENALTIES. The League Administration shall make an administrative imposition of minimum penalties. He/she shall review the match report for each match filed by the referee. When it can be determined from the match report, or from further communication with the referee, that an offense was committed for which there is a specified minimum penalty, then he/she shall impose such specified minimum penalty. In the event that there is no specified minimum penalty, or in the event that the matter is of a serious nature, the matter shall be turned over to the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES Chairman.
The referee shall be responsible for making a detailed report in writing within four (4) days to the AMSA concerning any violation subject to penalties under these rules. In case of an send off or team misconduct report, the report shall identify the persons involved, describe the offensive conduct in clear concise language, and indicate if the conduct manifested an intent to injure.
5.6 ADMINISTRATIVE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES
1. MINIMUM PENALTIES. The League Administration shall make an administrative imposition of minimum penalties. He/she shall review the match report for each match filed by the referee. When it can be determined from the match report, or from further communication with the referee, that an offense was committed for which there is a specified minimum penalty, then he/she shall impose such specified minimum penalty. In the event that there is no specified minimum penalty, or in the event that the matter is of a serious nature, the matter shall be turned over to the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES Chairman.
2. NO MINIMUM PENALTY OR SERIOUS OFFENSE. When an offense has no minimum penalty or when it can be determined from the match report or from further communication with the referee, that the facts support a penalty in excess of the minimum, the D&P Chairman, acting with the approval of three other members of the Discipline and Procedures Committee, may impose an appropriate penalty, subject to appeal as provided herein.
3. NO REFEREE REPORT. If the D&P Committee receives an allegation that an offense has been committed, but no referee report is available, the Committee may hold a hearing on the allegation after giving notice to the affected parties as provided in these Rules; but the Committee may not impose a penalty without holding a hearing.
4. NOTICE OF PENALTIES AND HEARINGS. For all matters covered by administrative penalties, the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES Chairman shall promptly notify the captain of the affected team(s) of the penalty imposed. The D&P Chairman shall be responsible for setting up any hearings that require action by the D&P Committee and notifying the team captains and referees. The D&P Chairman shall also be responsible for notifying the D&P Committee members of the hearing and notifying the team captains of the outcome of the hearings.
5.7 DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES (D & P) COMMITTEE
1. PURPOSE: A DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE is established for the purpose of deciding penalties, match replays and other disciplinary issues which are referred to it by appeal from an imposed administrative penalty or by actions taken by a referee, players or other team members not covered by Minimum Penalties and Fines (5.3).
2. MEMBERSHIP: The DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE shall consist of any voting member of the Executive Committee, one of whom shall be appointed Chairman by the President. A panel shall consist of a minimum of three members, not including the Chairman. No member sitting on a DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE panel may participate in a decision involving teams from the division in which he plays. The Chairman of the Committee shall be responsible to present any necessary facts to the panel, but he shall not participate on the panel itself.
3. FILING APPEAL: A player upon whom a penalty is imposed, or the captain of an affected team, may file an appeal. Appeals must be filed prior to the next scheduled match following the decision made by the BOARD or individual. Appeals must be submitted in writing, and must be accompanied by a good faith deposit of $50.00. In the case of a favorable finding for the Appellant, the deposit shall be returned by the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE.
4. HEARINGS: In any matter brought before the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE, the affected player and the captain of the affected team shall be entitled to notice and hearing. The DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES Chairman shall give notice in writing at least five days in advance of hearing. If the affected player or captain cannot attend the hearing, he may request a postponement from the Rules Committee, which shall not be unreasonably refused. The affected player of captain shall have the right to present evidence and make a statement at the hearing. If the affected player or captain fails to attend the hearing after due notice, the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE may proceed to decide the matter. The Chairman of the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE shall establish reasonable procedures for the hearing designed to insure a full and fair development of facts and applicable rules. Where all parties consent, hearings may be held by conference call or other means which will allow all parties to participate simultaneously; provided that a live hearing shall be held in any case where no referee report is available.
5. FACT-FINDINGS: Any facts contained in the match report or any supplemental report obtained from the Referee shall be conclusive of the facts, unless revised by the Referee before the hearing. The DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE has no power to make a fact-finding that differs from the Referees statement of facts.
6. REDUCTION OF MINIMUM PENALTIES: The D&P Committee may not reduce a minimum penalty imposed by the League Administration except for strong reason.
7. DECISIONS: All cases shall be decided by majority vote. The D&P Chairman shall promptly notify the President and the Registrar of the Committee's decisions in all matters, and he shall promptly notify the affected players and captains.
5.8. CARRYOVER OF VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
1. DEFINITIONS. Any reference in these Rules to “full season” or “regular season” shall mean the season consisting of a Fall Round and a Spring Round taken together, including any cup tournament involving only AMSA teams, but shall not include a Summer season, any other special season, or any tournament involving teams from other leagues. A “Round” shall mean the Fall, Spring, Summer or other special season taken alone.
2. CARRYOVER OF VIOLATIONS, CARDS & MISCONDUCT POINTS. Unless otherwise specified in these Rules, repeated violations shall accumulate over a full season. This includes (a) multiple violations of any rule which carries a greater penalty for subsequent violations, as, for example, participation in a match by an ineligible player; (b) accumulation of Yellow Cards or Red Cards by a player; and (c) accumulation of misconduct points by a team. Violations occurring during a full season shall not carryover to a Summer season or any other special season, nor shall violations committed during a Summer season or any other special season carryover to a regular season. A player’s tally of Yellow or Red Cards, and a team’s misconduct points, shall be treated in the same manner as violations.
3. CARRYOVER OF PENALTIES. Any fine not paid, or suspension not served, during any season, regular or Summer, shall carryover to the next season, and shall continue in effect until paid or served.
5.9 RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINES AND SUSPENSIONS
Players with unpaid player fines are ineligible to play for any team in any AMSA competition. Player fines will remain the responsibility of the team whose player incurred the fine, if not paid by the player. Any fines not paid by the end of a Round must be paid before the team will be allowed to complete registration for the next Round. Any player whose fine is paid by his team shall remain ineligible until his team is reimbursed for the fine.
Rule 5.10 EFFECT OF APPEAL
The filing of an appeal shall suspend the imposition of the penalty appealed from, except in cases of Violent Misconduct or Referee Assault. In all cases the affected player shall sit out a mandatory first game following the offense. However, in the event the appeal is denied, the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE or the BOARD may, if circumstances warrant, forfeit any matches in which a suspended player or team participated during the period a suspension would have been in effect but for the appeal.
The filing of an appeal shall suspend the imposition of the penalty appealed from, except in cases of Violent Misconduct or Referee Assault. In all cases the affected player shall sit out a mandatory first game following the offense. However, in the event the appeal is denied, the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE or the BOARD may, if circumstances warrant, forfeit any matches in which a suspended player or team participated during the period a suspension would have been in effect but for the appeal.
5.11 MULTIPLE-REGISTRATION PLAYERS
If a fine or penalty is assessed against a player (“multi-player”) who is registered to play for more than one team,
a. The amount of the fine shall be the same as for a player registered for only one team.
b. A suspension shall be measured by match-days, rather than matches, and shall apply for the specified number of match-days to all teams for whom the player is registered. A “match-day” is a day on which a match is played by any team for which the offending player is registered. (By way of example, if a multi-player receives a three-match suspension while playing for his primary team, he would be suspended from all of the following matches during the next three match-days:
Match-Day One: Only his secondary team plays.
Match-Day Two: Both his primary and secondary teams play.
Match-Day Three: Only his primary team plays.
c. A multi-player who is ejected from a match shall not play in any subsequent match on the same day, but the day of the ejection shall not count as a “match-day” in the computation of any resulting suspension. Violation of the foregoing rule shall double any resulting suspension imposed on the player, but shall not cause the affected team to forfeit, unless it is shown that the team was aware of the previous ejection before the match began.
d. A player may appeal the total number of suspended games.
6.0 SCHEDULING RULES
6.1 POSTPONEMENTS
Scheduled games may only be rescheduled or postponed by AMSA for such reasons as weather related, field availability, conflict in schedules and actions beyond the control of AMSA. There are four exceptions to this requirement.
1. A team that has a State or National Cup game on the same weekend as a scheduled league game has an absolute right to have the league game rescheduled.
2. Any team which has two or more players playing for an Association supported select team on the same weekend as a scheduled league game has the right to have the league game rescheduled.
3. In other cases of unusual hardship (for example, a religious holiday involving most of a team), the Executive Committee may agree to reschedule a game without the consent of both teams. The team that is requesting the postponement of a regularly scheduled league matches must send in the request 1 full week prior to the game in question to allow the Registrar time to make a decision on the game. In these cases, the team requesting the postponement is still responsible for notifying the Registrar and the opponent.
4. Teams may re-schedule a game to which no official has been assigned, as provided in Rule 6.4 below.
5. In item 3 above, the team that is requesting the postponement of the regularly scheduled league match with the approval of the Registrar, shall be responsible for arranging a date, time, field, and a Referees for the subsequent replay of that game. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit and a $50.00 fine against that team.
6.2 FORFEITS—TEAM PENALTIES
1. Generally, a team that causes a game to be abandoned or not played because of actions, or lack of actions, on their part, shall be deemed to have forfeited; and a score of 3-0 will be entered in favor of the non-forfeiting team. In the case of both teams forfeiting, the score will be entered as a forfeit, and not points will be awarded. (The game will not be treated as a 0-0 tie.)
2. Types of Forfeits
a. Abandonment of a game because of player, team or bystander misconduct ---A referee abandons a game because of the conduct of players on one or both teams or by bystanders clearly associated with a team. If both teams are responsible for the abandonment, then both teams are subject to penalties.
6.0 SCHEDULING RULES
6.1 POSTPONEMENTS
Scheduled games may only be rescheduled or postponed by AMSA for such reasons as weather related, field availability, conflict in schedules and actions beyond the control of AMSA. There are four exceptions to this requirement.
1. A team that has a State or National Cup game on the same weekend as a scheduled league game has an absolute right to have the league game rescheduled.
2. Any team which has two or more players playing for an Association supported select team on the same weekend as a scheduled league game has the right to have the league game rescheduled.
3. In other cases of unusual hardship (for example, a religious holiday involving most of a team), the Executive Committee may agree to reschedule a game without the consent of both teams. The team that is requesting the postponement of a regularly scheduled league matches must send in the request 1 full week prior to the game in question to allow the Registrar time to make a decision on the game. In these cases, the team requesting the postponement is still responsible for notifying the Registrar and the opponent.
4. Teams may re-schedule a game to which no official has been assigned, as provided in Rule 6.4 below.
5. In item 3 above, the team that is requesting the postponement of the regularly scheduled league match with the approval of the Registrar, shall be responsible for arranging a date, time, field, and a Referees for the subsequent replay of that game. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit and a $50.00 fine against that team.
6.2 FORFEITS—TEAM PENALTIES
1. Generally, a team that causes a game to be abandoned or not played because of actions, or lack of actions, on their part, shall be deemed to have forfeited; and a score of 3-0 will be entered in favor of the non-forfeiting team. In the case of both teams forfeiting, the score will be entered as a forfeit, and not points will be awarded. (The game will not be treated as a 0-0 tie.)
2. Types of Forfeits
a. Abandonment of a game because of player, team or bystander misconduct ---A referee abandons a game because of the conduct of players on one or both teams or by bystanders clearly associated with a team. If both teams are responsible for the abandonment, then both teams are subject to penalties.
Penalties: Forfeiture of match and $25 fine, provided that where a game is abandoned because of violence or other serious misconduct, the D&P Chairman, acting with the approval of three other members of the Discipline and Procedures Committee, may impose an appropriate additional penalty, subject to appeal as provided in Section 5.
b. Unilateral cancellation of a game with notice—A team elects to forfeit a game and notifies the AMSA Administrator by 10:00 am on the Friday before the match in question.
Penalty: $25.00 fine payable before the next game.
c. Unilateral cancellation of a game with no notice—An entire team simply fails to show up for a scheduled game and gives no advance notice.
Penalty: $25.00 fine plus the cost of a full complement of referees to be paid before the next game. The fine will double for each subsequent forfeit of the same type.
d. Unintended forfeit at game time—One or both teams are not ready to play within 10 minutes (20 minutes with the permission of the team that is prepared or if both teams are not prepared) of game time.
Penalty: Forfeiting team(s) pay the officials at the field. Subsequent forfeits in the same season incur a fine of $25.00 in addition to paying the officials.
3. Multiple Forfeits—On the third forfeit by a team during a season, all games involving that team shall be considered “non-counting” games whose results will not be counted in league standings. After the third forfeit, the captain/manager for that team will appear before either the Discipline and Procedures Committee or Executive Committee to determine the future status of the team and what additional penalties may be levied. Additional penalties may include increasing the bond amount, additional fines, or suspension of the team from the League. The opinions of the team playing in the same division as the offending team will be given heavy weight in the deliberations by the Discipline and Procedures Committee or Executive Committee.
4. Play after a unilateral forfeit with no notice or unintended forfeit at game time—Players who have shown up for a regularly-scheduled game and find that it has been cancelled due to a forfeit, either because a team has not shown up or because they are not prepared to play, may have an informal game on the field they were assigned to play on.
6.3 ABANDONED GAMES - WEATHER ETC
The following rules shall apply to any game that is abandoned as a result of weather or other act of God:
1. If a game is abandoned after the second half has begun, the game shall be considered complete; and the result at the time of abandonment shall stand.
2. If a game is abandoned before the second half has begun, the game shall be replayed in its entirety; and the result at the time of abandonment shall be ignored.
6.4 GAMES WITH NO OFFICIALS
1. If on the day of the game, no official has been found by 10 minutes after game-time--
a. either team may elect to cancel and re-schedule the game. The teams shall contact the Referee Scheduler and the League Administrator regarding re-scheduling; or
b. by agreement, the teams may elect to play a counting game without a referee or with an unofficial referee.
Within the context of this section #2, if a qualified center referee is found within 10 minutes of game-time, whether or not that referee was scheduled to officiate that game, the game may not be cancelled.
2. If a game is cancelled, any number of players may play an informal game or practice.
b. Unilateral cancellation of a game with notice—A team elects to forfeit a game and notifies the AMSA Administrator by 10:00 am on the Friday before the match in question.
Penalty: $25.00 fine payable before the next game.
c. Unilateral cancellation of a game with no notice—An entire team simply fails to show up for a scheduled game and gives no advance notice.
Penalty: $25.00 fine plus the cost of a full complement of referees to be paid before the next game. The fine will double for each subsequent forfeit of the same type.
d. Unintended forfeit at game time—One or both teams are not ready to play within 10 minutes (20 minutes with the permission of the team that is prepared or if both teams are not prepared) of game time.
Penalty: Forfeiting team(s) pay the officials at the field. Subsequent forfeits in the same season incur a fine of $25.00 in addition to paying the officials.
3. Multiple Forfeits—On the third forfeit by a team during a season, all games involving that team shall be considered “non-counting” games whose results will not be counted in league standings. After the third forfeit, the captain/manager for that team will appear before either the Discipline and Procedures Committee or Executive Committee to determine the future status of the team and what additional penalties may be levied. Additional penalties may include increasing the bond amount, additional fines, or suspension of the team from the League. The opinions of the team playing in the same division as the offending team will be given heavy weight in the deliberations by the Discipline and Procedures Committee or Executive Committee.
4. Play after a unilateral forfeit with no notice or unintended forfeit at game time—Players who have shown up for a regularly-scheduled game and find that it has been cancelled due to a forfeit, either because a team has not shown up or because they are not prepared to play, may have an informal game on the field they were assigned to play on.
6.3 ABANDONED GAMES - WEATHER ETC
The following rules shall apply to any game that is abandoned as a result of weather or other act of God:
1. If a game is abandoned after the second half has begun, the game shall be considered complete; and the result at the time of abandonment shall stand.
2. If a game is abandoned before the second half has begun, the game shall be replayed in its entirety; and the result at the time of abandonment shall be ignored.
6.4 GAMES WITH NO OFFICIALS
1. If on the day of the game, no official has been found by 10 minutes after game-time--
a. either team may elect to cancel and re-schedule the game. The teams shall contact the Referee Scheduler and the League Administrator regarding re-scheduling; or
b. by agreement, the teams may elect to play a counting game without a referee or with an unofficial referee.
Within the context of this section #2, if a qualified center referee is found within 10 minutes of game-time, whether or not that referee was scheduled to officiate that game, the game may not be cancelled.
2. If a game is cancelled, any number of players may play an informal game or practice.
7.0 AGE-RESTRICTED COMPETITION. APPLICABLE RULES
All FIFA, USSF, USSSA and AMSA rules shall apply to the Men's Over-30 Division, with the following exceptions and additions:
7.1 All players must meet the age requirements for the division in which they wish to play at the time of their participation (e.g., a player who turns 30 on October 1 is not eligible on September 30 but immediately becomes eligible on October 1).
7.2 A tie for the Division Championship shall be resolved by a playoff among the teams which are tied.
7.3 The Age restricted Divisions shall consist of such age-groups as may be approved from time-to-time by the Executive Committee At the end of each full season, within each age group with more than one division, the lowest ranking team in each Division shall be relegated and the highest ranking team in each Division shall be promoted.
7.4 Any number of registered players may play in a given game in any age-restricted division; except that in the case of 030 Premier, Rule 4.1.1 shall apply.
7.1 All players must meet the age requirements for the division in which they wish to play at the time of their participation (e.g., a player who turns 30 on October 1 is not eligible on September 30 but immediately becomes eligible on October 1).
7.2 A tie for the Division Championship shall be resolved by a playoff among the teams which are tied.
7.3 The Age restricted Divisions shall consist of such age-groups as may be approved from time-to-time by the Executive Committee At the end of each full season, within each age group with more than one division, the lowest ranking team in each Division shall be relegated and the highest ranking team in each Division shall be promoted.
7.4 Any number of registered players may play in a given game in any age-restricted division; except that in the case of 030 Premier, Rule 4.1.1 shall apply.
As amended through August 2011.