League Rules

The CCSL is an adult league. No one under the age of 18 years old is permitted to participate in play. All players are required to complete and sign a roster/waiver form per team in which they participate. Unrostered players are not allowed to participate.

FIFA rules honored with following exceptions: No sliding or slide tackling at, near or around another player; substitutions on own throw-ins; Free substitutions on goal kicks and injuries. A player who receives a yellow card must sub-out, but may reenter at next eligible opportunity. A player who receives a red card will be sent off the field for the remainder of the match and must leave the entire field area. That player is also prohibited from playing in the next game for which that team is eligible to play. A player must wear shin guards in order to play or enter a game.

Matches are 83 minutes (40 minute halves, with 3 minutes intermission). Referees will start game clock at times specified on schedule, even if teams are not yet prepared to take the field.

Of the ten field players (ignoring the goalkeeper), no more than 6 can be men. There must be at least 2 women and 5 men on the field in order to start a match. Suggested ratio of men to women is 7:4.

The league and referees reserve the right to adapt league rules to fit expected or unexpected situations resulting from weather, player/team conduct, field conditions to ensure the safety of all players and to maintain the integrity of the league. For example, minutes for a game may be reduced if conditions are wet or muddy in order to prevent or lessen the deterioration of the field. Also, referees may stop or conclude a game at any point due to weather or poor sportsmanship by players.

In case of inclement weather, assume game will be played unless captains receive notice from the league to the contrary. Each referee will use own discretion when calling off a game due to lightning, bad weather, or poor sportsmanship. Rain make-ups are not guaranteed.

Second team listed on schedule is home team. If there is a conflict in shirt color, the home team will change shirts. Maximum 18 players per team. Players must sign roster/waiver form in order to play.