LISFL Constitution - Long Island Soccer Football

LISFL Constitution

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter I Charter 6

Chapter II Administration 7

II-1 Conduct of Activities 7

II-2 Executive Committee 7

II-3 Powers 7

II-4 Duties 8

II-5 Official Resignations 9

II-6 Election of Officers 9

II-7 Presidential Assignments 10

Chapter III League Body 12

III-1 General Committee 12

III-2 General Committee Meetings 12

III-3 Quorum 13

III-4 Annual Meeting 13

III-5 Life Members 13

III-6 Emergency Meeting 13

III-7 Visitors 13

III-8 Fiscal Year 13

III-9 Order of Business 14

III-10 Roll Call 14

Chapter IV Membership 15

IV-1 Annual Membership Requirements for All Clubs 15

IV-2 Divisions 15

IV-3 Club Withdrawal 15

IV-4 Inactive Club 16

IV-5 Entrance Requirements for New Clubs 17

IV-6 Entrance Fee and Bond for New Clubs 17

Chapter V Sponsorship 18

V-1 Club Sponsors 18

V-2 Jersey Emblem 18

V-3 Jersey Numbers 18

V-4 Credits 18

Chapter VI Player Registration 19

VI-1 Player Registration Eligibility 19

VI-2 Player Registration Period 19

VI-3 Number of Players 19

VI-4 Inter-divisional Eligibility 20

VI-5 Player Releases 20

VI-6 Players Not in Good Standing 20

VI-7 Suspended Players 20

VI-8 Player Registration 20

VI-9 Registration Materials for Opening Kickoff 21

VI-10 Over 30 & Over 40 Proof of Age Requirements 21

Chapter VII Game Regulations 22

VII-1 Rules of soccer 22

VII-2 Forfeits and Postponements 22

VII-3 Scoring Following Club Withdrawal 24

VII-4 Referee Procedures 24

VII-5 Game Procedures 25

VII-6 Players and Team Conduct 26

VII-7 Fields 27

VII-8 All Star Representation 28

VII-9 National Cups 28

VII-10 LISFL Cups 28

Chapter VIII Fines, Protests, Claims and Appeals 29

VIII-1 Protests 29

VIII-2 Liabilities for Game Forfeits 29

VIII-3 Claims 29

VIII-4 Arbitration Decisions and Appeals 30

VIII-5 Appeals to the State Appeal Board 30

VIII-6 Reporting Game Scores 30

VIII-7 Meeting Attendance 30

VIII-8 Bad Checks 31

VIII-9 Payment of Fines 31

Chapter IX General Rules 32

IX-1 Constitutional Rule Changes 32

IX-2 Player Risk and Responsibility 32

Chapter X Schedule of Dues, Bonds, Fees, Awards, Fines

X-1 General Rules 33

X-2 LISFL Constitutional Dues, Bonds, Fees, Awards 34

X-3 LISFL Fines 35

X-4 USSF, ENYSASA and Other Fees 36

Appendices 38

LISFL Structure 39

Cup Games 40

Tournaments 41

Cup & Tournament Rules 42

LISFL Joseph Goldberg Indoor Tournament Rules 43

U-23 Ryder Vass Tournament Rules 46

Procedures 50

Guideline Summary of New Club Responsibilities 51

Registration 53

ENYSSA Team Registration Form 54

Player Passes 55

Player Release Forms 56

Game Official Team Line-up Forms 57

Protest, Fines & Appeals 57

Arbiters Guidelines 58

Player Penalties 59

Standards 61

Guidelines for Gil Beanland Sportsmanship Awards 63

Yearly Agenda 64

Calendar of Events 65

CHARTER

CHAPTER I

1. This organization shall be known as the Soccer League of Long Island, Inc. a.k.a.

The Long Island Soccer Football League (LISFL).

2. The official headquarters of the LISFL shall be located on Long Island and all

General meetings and Annual meetings shall be held on Long Island.

3. The LISFL shall be a member of the Eastern New York State Soccer Association

(ENYSSA) and shall, at all times, play under and be governed by the constitutional rules

And regulations of that body.

4. The colors of the LISFL are azure and orange.

5. The Soccer League of Long Island became incorporated on October 7, 1989. The

purposes of the Soccer League of Long Island as state in the certificate of incorporation

are:

" To foster, promulgate and promote the sport of soccer football and to do everything

within legal limits to carry out and effectuate this purpose."

AMINISTRATION

CHAPTER II

1. Conduct of Activities

The conduct of all activities is supervised by the Executive Committee.

2. Executive Committee:

A. MEMBERS:

President

First Vice President

Second Vice President

Third Vice President

General Secretary

Scheduling Secretary

Treasurer

Delegate to the ENYSSA

Alternate Delegate to the ENYSSA

Seven Trustees

Past President

Life Members

B. Board members will normally occupy a single position on the

Executive Committee, unless no other candidates are available for

particular positions, in which case, board members may be

elected to fulfill such positions on a one-year basis.

3. Powers:

A. A two-third majority vote of at least eight members of the

Executive Committee is required to define and enforce executive

decisions.

B. The Executive Committee has the right to suspend any member of

the Committee whose actions are detrimental to the interests of the

LISFL.

A suspended member may demand a hearing of his case before a special

meeting of the league within four weeks after his suspension

becomes effective.

B. Officers missing two successive meetings, executive and/or

general meetings, without notice and/or sufficient reason will be

suspended. He shall be notified within three days of the

suspension, given a hearing at the next general meeting if requested,

and if the suspension stands, the position will be filled by vote of the

general body as soon as possible.

C. The conduct of officers of the LISFL shall be as gentlemen while

conducting their official duties and during any other involvement

with soccer, including coaching and playing. The Executive Committee

shall research, review and act upon all charges of misconduct against

any of its members.

D. The Executive Committee may order all other games suspended on

days when a representative or play-off game is scheduled.

E. Executive Committee has the power to make decisions on matters

which are not covered by these rules. Any such decision must be

reviewed and approved by majority vote at the next open meeting of the

league.

4. Duties

A. The President shall preside at all meetings and shall be an

ex officio member of all committees. He shall have the power to take

such emergency steps as necessary when the interests of the league

appear endangered. He shall be the general representative of the league in

all matters. In his absence, the first, second, or third Vice President

shall succeed to the powers of the President, in that order. He shall cast

the deciding vote in case of a tie vote at the general meeting only.

B. The President will assign to the Vice Presidents their respective

duties, i.e. Publicity and Promotion of the league, Indoor

Tournament etc, and Dinner Dance.

C. The General Secretary shall attend to all correspondence, other

than matters pertaining to game scheduling and promotional work.

He shall record the minutes of all meetings. These minutes shall be

presented for approval at the following meeting and if accepted, shall

be signed by the presiding officer. He shall post a copy of the minutes of

the general meeting on the LISFL web-site.

D. The Scheduling Secretary shall arrange all the scheduling of

games, set kick-off times, arrange for referees and have the standings of

all divisions available for publication once a month. The teams shall be

notified of schedules two weeks in advance of play date ( if

possible).

E. The league Treasurer shall be bonded at the expense of this league,

and shall have charge of league finances. He shall present a detailed report

of the financial standing at each of the general committee

meetings. He shall submit a full written financial report of the season at the Annual

Meeting. All disbursements from the treasury of the League shall be

approved and countersigned by the President.

F. The Delegate and Alternate to the ENYSSA shall represent the

interests of the league at all meetings of the ENYSSA and shall report on

such matters to the President and the general committee meetings. He shall

inquire of the officials for points of interest to our league to be presented

to or questioned of the ENYSSA body.

G. The Trustees shall attend to such duties, to be assigned by the

President, as the need arises.

5. Official Resignations

When an officer of the league resigns before the end of his term, the

Executive Committee shall be empowered to fill the vacancy until

the next Annual Meeting of this league.

6. Election of Officers

A. The Executive Committee (less Junior Past President and Life

Members) of this league shall be elected by ballot at the Annual

Meeting at which time Club Delegates will cast ONE vote per team.

Life Members may cast ONE vote each.

B. To qualify for the position of President, one shall serve as an

elected officer of the league for a period of at least two years prior

to nomination for President.

C. Induction to life membership will be a two step procedure,

requiring a 70% majority of the Executive Board and Active Life

Members prior to the AGM, and a majority of 50% plus 1

vote by the

General Membership at the AGM.

D. The President, 2nd V.P., General Secretary and will be

elected in ODD years. The first V.P., 3rd V.P., Scheduling

Secretary and

Treasurer will be elected for two years in EVEN years. The other officers

will be elected annually.

7. Presidential Assignments

A. The President will assign a chairman who will establish an annual

budget. This budget will be presented to the general body for

approval and shall not be exceeded without the approval of the general body.

B. The President will assign a Coach and General Manager of the All

Star Team. They will be approved by the general body.

C. The President will assign a League Historian who will prepare and

maintain a log of events.

D. The President will assign a Cup Chairman.

E. The President will assign a "23 and Under" Tournament Chairman.

F. The President will assign chairman of other committees, as

established from time to time.

G. The President will assign the chairman of the Arbitration Board

who will supervise all activities of the Arbitration Board. The

chairman and members of the Arbitration Board shall step down on

any case in which the President deems there to be a conflict of interest.

The Arbitration Board shall meet as necessary to dispose of all

protests, claims and suspensions.

H. The President will assign the Chairman of the Rules Committee

who will supervise all activities of the Rules Committee. He shall

be the interpreter of the rules. The Rules committee shall meet as

necessary to examine any proposed rule changes and make the necessary

recommendations.

I. The President will assign the Sergeant-at-Arms who will be

familiar with Roberts Rules and this constitution and will

recommend and enforce discipline and take charge of ballots and

voting at the Annual Meeting.

J. The President will assign the Custodian who will take charge and

maintain all equipment and property of the league.

K. The President will assign a Screening Committee to review

applications for membership, review requests for relegation or

promotion, review overall league structure, etc.

L. The President will assign the League Registrar who shall be in full

charge of all player registration, under the jurisdiction of the

ENYSSA Registration Chairman.

M. The President will assign a Special Committee to review cases

where severe illness, injury hardship or catastrophic occurrence

has befallen an LISFL player or club official. The committee shall

make a recommendation to the general membership for the

granting of a monetary disbursement, which is not to exceed $1000.

LEAGUE BODY

CHAPTER III

1. General Committee

The business of the LISFL shall be transacted by a general committee

consisting of the Executive Committee of the LISFL and one

delegate and/ or alternate delegate of each club of the league.

A. General Committee Membership:

The name of the club delegate shall be submitted in writing at the Annual

Meeting. Club officials listed in the directory or on the club

registration form will be recognized as alternate delegates. Other

changes in delegates or alternate delegates must be submitted in writing

to the LISFL secretary at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting

to ensure voting and voice privileges.

B. General Committee Voting:

1. Except when elsewhere specifically, excluded, the officers of the

league shall have one vote.

2. At general meetings the delegate or alternate delegate of each

currently registered club shall have one vote. Clubs not

participating in regular full season divisions, such as inactive clubs

and clubs participating entirely in the under 23 divisions, will not receive a

vote.

3. At the Annual Meeting the delegate or alternate delegate of each

club shall have one vote for each of its teams currently affiliated

with the LISFL when voting for officers. However, when voting life

membership and rule changes etc., it will revert to 1 club 1 vote. Such

teams must remain in good standing and participate in our regular, full

season divisions. Clubs participating entirely in the under 23

division will not receive a vote.

4. Club delegates serving as officers of the league may elect to vote

as a delegate or as an officer but not both.

2. General Committee Meetings:

General Committee meetings shall be held monthly on the last Thursday

of August, September, October, January, February and May except

when a holiday interferes, in which case, the date will be changed by a

vote at the prior General Committee meeting. The time of the meeting

is set at

8:30 P.M. The time of adjournment is 11:00 P.M.

3. Quorum:

The meeting shall have a quorum when a majority of the voting members

are present (clubs and life members). A majority of the quorum is

required to enforce LISFL business.

4. Annual Meeting:

The Annual Meeting shall be in June or July. The date and time of the

Annual Meeting shall be set by the Executive Committee.

5. Life Members:

Life members who fail to attend at least THREE meetings ( General or

Executive) within a rolling 12 month year will be placed in an

inactive status and shall not have a vote at any general committee or

annual general meeting. Inactive life members will not be counted in the

determination of a Quorum. Upon satisfaction of the three meeting quota,

such life member(s) will be returned to full life membership.

6. Emergency Meetings:

Emergency meetings may be called by order of the President or upon

request of the Executive Committee. The rules of this constitution

shall prevail at all Emergency meetings.

7. Visitors:

Visitors may be granted the privilege of being present at the Annual or

General Committee Meetings but shall have no voice or vote.

8. Fiscal Year:

The fiscal year of the league shall begin and end with the Annual Meeting.

All rules and regulations are in effect during the twelve months of the

fiscal year.

9. Order of Business:

The order of business for General Committee shall be as follows unless changed

by vote at the beginning of the meeting.

(1) roll call

(2) minutes of previous meeting

(3) communications

(4) unfinished business

(5) report of the chairman of standing committees

(6) report of officers (treasurer last)

(7) ENYSASA delegate’s report

(8) report of auditors

(9) discharge of officers (at Anuual Meeting only)

(10) election of officers (at Annual Meeting only)

(11) amendments to constitution and by-laws (at Annual Meeting)

(12) new business

(13) good and welfare

(14) adjournment

10. Roll Call

A roll call of the general meeting shall be conducted by the Secretary both at the

start of each general meeting and at 10:30 p.m. Officers and delegates

arriving more than 30 minutes after the first roll call or leaving before the second

roll call shall be marked as absent.

MEMBERSHIP

CHAPTER IV

1. Annual Membership Requirements for All Clubs

A. Team Annual Dues:

Each club shall pay annual dues as listed in Chapter X.

B. Club Membership Renewal

Clubs must renew their membership by mailing or paying fifty percent

(50%) of their annual dues to the Treasurer prior to the annual

meeting. Each club must pay in full the balance of the annual dues at

or before the August meeting.

B. Bond:

Each team of the league must post a bond before commencement of league

games. This bond shall be as listed in Chapter X. Fines levied against the

teams will be deducted from this bond. Teams must maintain the

bond balance. Teams failing to comply will be denied further

competition in league play.

2. Divisions:

Divisions in which teams will compete will be established yearly by the

Executive Committee and approved by the General body.

Competition will be arranged to match the level of skill and geographic

convenience.

New clubs entering the league will be placed in the lowest division unless

other eligible clubs decline to move up in division. The Screening

Committee will review all applications for membership for

divisional placement.

Established clubs from another established league may enter the LISFL in

a higher division other than the lowest division, by payment of a

placement fee. ( Format to be determined by the Executive

Board.)

3. Club Withdrawal:

A. If a club should withdraw one or more of its teams from the league

during the current season, such club shall be fined for games not played.

Games scheduled within the first 15 days of notice of intent to

withdraw shall be fined as forfeits per Chapter VII. 2. E. All

remaining games not played will be fined as listed in Chapter XI

B. If a club should withdraw from our league during the current

season, all moneys due to the league shall be deducted from any

available bonds, and the balance (if any) of such bonds shall be

returned to the club. All outstanding balances shall be prorated amongst the

club’s players, and must be paid on an individual player basis when

such player re-enters this league.

C. Clubs which have previously withdrawn from this league may be

re-admitted to membership by majority vote at any general

meeting. All outstanding balances, fees, and bonds must be paid in full

and the General Membership may set additional bonds as a

condition of re-admittance.

D. Any club having once withdrawn a team in the current season shall

post in each subsequent year increased team annual bond(s) as listed in

Chapter X.

E. A club having withdrawn a team in consecutive seasons shall not

be permitted to participate in that division in league play for a

period listed in Chapter X.

4. Inactive Club:

A club may maintain membership in this league without entering any teams for a

maximum period of two consecutive seasons. The club must pay the full

club annual membership fee for such seasons at the start of each season and shall

receive ONE vote at only the Annual Meeting.

5. Entrance Requirements for New Clubs

A. Membership Application:

Applications for membership must be accompanied by a list of club

officers, club colors, field name and directions, and league

application fee as listed in Chapter X. This fee is non-refundable,

but upon acceptance into the league, will be credited to the clubs

account.

B. Applications Procedure:

All applications for membership should be made prior to the June open

meeting to ensure that consideration for the coming season will be

made. The Screening Committee will review new club applicants. Final

voting on new club memberships will be completed at the August open

meeting.

C. Probation:

All new clubs entering the LISFL shall be on a three year probation

period. During this time player and team conduct will be in

excellent taste. All financial transactions shall be on a cash and carry basis.

6. Entrance Fee and Bond for New Clubs:

A. New Club Entrance Fee:

The league entrance fee for new clubs shall be listed in Chapter X. This

fee is in addition to all of the other membership fees described

herein.

B. New Club Bond:

New clubs entering this league shall post an additional bond equal to the

entrance fee for the purpose of establishing good intent and good

conduct. This bond will be held for a period of three years or until

the club withdraws in good standing. Good standing will be

determined by a majority vote at any General Meeting.

SPONSORSHIP

CHAPTER V

1. Club Sponsors:

Clubs may be sponsored by anyone. However, the name of the club must include

the town or community from which it originates. Reference to ethnic association

shall be reviewed by the Screening Committee.

2. Jersey Emblem:

Size and location of advertisement and letters or emblems on player shirts shall be

reviewed by the Screening Committee.

3. Jersey Numbers:

All teams registered in this league must wear numbers on their uniforms. The

dimensions of the numbers shall be six to eight inches on the back of the shirt and

three to four inches on the front of the shirt.

PLAYER REGISTRATION

CHAPTER VI

1. Player Registration Eligibility:

A. Amateur as well as professional players may participate in games of this

league provided they are duly registered.

B. To be eligible to play for a club in any scheduled league or cup game, each

player must, at the time of such game, be duly and properly registered with that

club, and must produce a valid player’s pass. Clubs with teams in different

divisions must have color coordinated passes.

C. Challenges to a player’s eligibility should be filed at the earliest possible

moment or at any time during the game. The Executive Board will investigate and

act upon, any team’s willful use of ineligible players, without protest from such

team’s opponents, and may rule games forfeit or otherwise reverse games played

within the most recent season.

2. Player Registration Period:

A. An amateur player registration remains in effect from September 1st of the

current year through August 31st of the following year.

B. A professional player registration remains in effect until a properly

executed release is obtained from the club.

3. Number of Players:

A. Each team must, at season kickoff, have at least thirteen (13) registered

players. During the season a player may not be released if such release would

reduce the number of registered players below thirteen (13).

B. For all divisions a maximum of twenty-four (24) players may be registered

at a given time. For clubs with more than one team, each team shall comply with

the above rules on an individual team basis.

C. Prior to the start of the season, a new team may take no more than one player

from an existing team unless that team has disbanded, not fielding for the current season

or the Club President has agreed to permit more than one player to transfer to that team.

4. Inter divisional Player Eligibility:

A player registered with a club in an age related division (Over 30 or Over 40)

may play for any divisional team of his club provided he is eligible by age for that

team. If a club fields an additional team in the O-30 or O-40 division, the passes

must be color coded.

5. Player Releases:

Players changing their clubs during the current season must be released from their former club before they may re-register for their new club. Releases are required from the former league and team if a player enters this league during the current season.

During the season a team may add only one player to their roster from another

existing LISFL team. The player’s prior team may waive this provision. This

provision shall not apply if the player’s prior LISFL team has withdrawn from

competition during the current season.

6. Players Not In Good Standing:

A club may release a player who is not in good standing (but not suspended) and

notify the Registrar in writing. When a player returns in good standing the club

shall notify the Registrar immediately. The Registrar shall withhold this player’s

registration until cleared from his former club.

7. Suspended Players:

Players who are suspended during the current season may not be dropped from

the team’s registration roster until the end of the season.

8. Player Registration:

A. All passes shall be returned to the league Registrar at the Annual Meeting.

B. If a player’s pass is lost, a new pass must be issued before the player is

eligible to play. There shall be a charge for the lost pass as listed in Chapter X.

1. Clubs may not transfer players from any divisional roster to their

Over-30 or Over-40 roster after the April 15th cutoff date.

2. To be eligible for the LISFL cup games, the cutoff date for

registering all players will be April 15th of each year.

3. A player who was legally registered with another club during the

current season cannot be signed with a new club after April

15th.

(This is only for LISFL competition.)

9. Registration Materials for Opening Kickoff:

Player registration will be issued to those clubs who have paid their annual

membership fee.

10. Over- 30 or Over-40 Proof of Age Requirements:

A player who desires to play in an age related division (Over-30 or Over-40) must

produce documentation to prove his birth date. Only an original document such as

a birth certificate and current picture identification such as a valid passport will be

accepted. Players and clubs who deliberately misstate the birth date will be

suspended and/or fined (Player Penalties). The team utilizing such players will

lose all games during which the player was illegally registered.

GAME REGULATIONS

CHAPTER VII

1. Rules of Soccer:

A. All games within this league shall be conducted under the rules recognized

by this league which are the FIFA rules. National Open, National Amateur,

ENYSSA, and League Cup games shall take precedence over league games, when

teams have agreed to enter such competition.

B. All positions in a division, including promotion and relegation shall be

determined by: a) most points b) best goal average c) best goal difference d)

playoff game(s) in that order. Three (3) points are awarded for a win, one (1)

point for a tie and aero (0) point for a loss.

C. Where there is an East (North) and West (South) within a division, a

playoff match between the winner of the East (North) and the winner of the West

(South) will be arranged to determine the first and second place in the division. If

the match ends in a tie, league cup rules will apply to determine the winner (i.e.,

penalty kicks).

2. Forfeits and Postponements:

A. No scheduled game shall be postponed without the consent of the

Scheduling Secretary.

B. Any Club failing or refusing to play a regularly scheduled game shall

forfeit the three points. No club shall agree to postpone a game without the

permission of the Scheduling Secretary.

C. Any team not appearing for three scheduled league games in one season

will be considered to have announced its intention to withdraw from this

league and will be treated as such.

D. Teams must have at least seven players on the field for a game to be

official. Less than seven players constitutes a forfeit.

E. Teams failing to appear for regularly scheduled games shall be fined for

each offense as defined in Chapter X. If the reason for such non-appearance is due

to participation in any other competition not endorsed by this league, or if the

team failing to appear is the home team, this fine is doubled.

At the start of each season, all clubs will post an additional bond of $300

(for one year only) if its’ team has forfeited 2 games during the previous season.

Permission must be requested and granted by the league to play in non-league

competition during the league season from September through the end of the

regular season and Cup competitions.

F. Teams wishing to be excused from any scheduled league game must

notify the Scheduling Secretary 30 days prior to the game. Permission may be

granted no more than once per team per season and will depend on the validity of

reason and how such request affects the league schedule. Teams failing to notify

the Scheduling Secretary 30 days prior to the game must play the game or forfeit

the points. (Forfeit with at least 15 days notification does not invoke a fine,

excluding conditions of Chapter VII, Sub-Chapter 2 (J).)

G. Should either team be unprepared to play at the time set by the league

Scheduling Secretary, the referee shall allow a grace period of 15 minutes after

scheduled kick-off time. The referee will so report to the league and the

delinquent team will be fined as provided in Chapter X, and the game will be

played. After a 30- minute grace period the game will be forfeited.

H. All game forfeits shall be scored 3-0.

I. A team may request, and the Scheduling Secretary will automatically

grant, a postponement of a game whenever three or more of its’ players, eligible to

play in such game, are unable to play due to their participation in any soccer game

in which the players represent a higher lever US body, such as the US National

Team, State Select team or LISFL Select team.

J. Any forfeit in the last five (5) games in any season that affects Promotion,

Relegation, or a Trophy Position, the offending team will be fined one hundred

($100) dollars and three (3) points will be deducted the following year for each

offense.

3. Scoring Following Team Withdrawal From the League:

In the event that a team, through disbandment or any other reason, withdraws

from the league, and does not finish its’ schedule of games, the following rules

shall prevail:

A. If at least one half of the full schedule of games is played, not including

forfeits, all scores shall stand. The points of the remaining games shall be credited

to the opponents by a 3-0 score.

B. If less than half of the full schedule is played, not including forfeits, all

points and scores for all games shall be canceled.

C. An interpretation of half schedule means that one-half of the total number

of games on the schedule has been played, not including forfeits, (even though

some teams may have played twice).

4. Referee Procedures:

A. The referee shall call all games according to the FIFA rules.

B. The referee shall forward to the league Scheduling Secretary the results of

each game played, a list of the players participating and all particulars thereof,

within three days of the game. Should there be any discrepancy in this report, the

referee shall be called upon to clarify the same.

C. If the referee appointed to a game fails to appear for his engagement, the

captains of the competing teams must agree on a referee for the game. In such

event, both the referee so agreed upon and the home team shall forward full

particulars to the league arbiter within three days of the game. In the event no

agreement can be reached in selection of a referee, the following options with

then be available:

1. Both teams will forfeit the points and not play the match. This option is only

available when the result of the game will not knowingly change the promotion or

relegation of another team.

2. Either team may request a rescheduling of the match by writing within three days

of the match, to the Scheduling Secretary. If only one team makes the properly filed

request, that team shall receive the three points with a 3-0 score.

D. If the referee fails to appear for his assigned game the home team must notify the

Scheduling Secretary on the same day of said game. Clubs failing to do so shall be fined

as listed in Chapter X. The Scheduling Secretary in turn shall forward the names of

absentee referees to the referee associations for disciplinary action.

E. If the referee finds the grounds in unplayable condition, he shall be entitled to his

traveling expenses to be paid by the home club, provided the game has not been officially

called off. In case of forfeited games he shall be paid the full fee.

5. Game Procedures:

A. The names of all starting players must be submitted to the referee on an

official lineup form before the start of the game.

B. All starting player’s passes shall be in the hands of the referee at game

start.

C. The names of substitutes must be written on the form. Additions or

corrections after the start of the game may take place at any time the referee

deems convenient (at the time of substitution or at half time or full time), but in

all cases legally registered players will be allowed to participate. Passes must be

presented to the referee upon substitution into the game.

D. For the all divisions, seven substitutes with unlimited re-substitution is

permitted.

NOTE: These rules are only applicable to LISFL league & league cup games. In

state or national cup games, their respective rules are applied.

STATE Manning 7 subs no in & out

Flamhaft 7 subs in & out

D’Arpino 7 subs in & out

Marth 7 subs in & out

Amoroso 7 subs in & out

Lombardo 7 subs in & out

NATIONAL7 subs no in & out in ENY

6. Player and Team Conduct:

A. Every club is responsible to the league for the conduct of its players,

officials and spectators and is required to take all necessary precautions to prevent

threatening of officials and players during or at conclusion of a game. Each team

must have four officials, wearing armbands indicating club official, who shall be

legally responsible for the conduct of the club and the safety of the referee and the

opposing team.

B Any player who threatens an official shall be immediately subject to a four

game suspension.

C. A player who attacks a referee shall receive a five year suspension from

play in the Long Island Soccer Football League.

D. If within one season a club shall be involved in more than one case of

referee assault, whether by its players or spectators, such club shall be suspended

with all its teams for the balance of the seasonal year and for the ensuing seasonal

year. In addition, the club’s bonds shall be automatically forfeited and the club

shall be subject to such fines as may be assessed by the arbiter. Upon expiration

of the club’s suspension, the club may be reinstated in the league by a two-thirds

vote at the Annual Meeting at the end of the full year of suspension.

E. Any team or club demonstrating poor conduct on or off the field may be

subject to suspension by a majority vote of the general body. In extreme cases, the

Executive Committee may postpone that team’s games until such vote may be

taken.

F. If during a game, three or more players become involved in a "free-forall",

then the team whose player is the third player in will be punished according

to the schedule of fines listed in Chapter X.

7. Fields:

A. Field name and directions must be provided to the league at the Annual

Meeting.

B. Any club changing the location of its playing field during the playing

season must notify their immediately scheduled opponents and also the

Scheduling Secretary. Thereafter, such changes shall be noted on subsequent

schedules.

C. Field changes of more than three miles separation, or game time changes

of more than one hour may not be made to the Scheduling Secretary after 9:00

P.M. on Wednesday evening prior to the game, unless both clubs agree.

D. Clubs failing to obtain grounds for regularly scheduled games must play

on the grounds of opponent or field selected by the Scheduling Secretary and shall

assume responsibility as the home team. Such arrangements must be made in full

cooperation of the league Scheduling Secretary two weeks prior to the game.

E. The home club shall report to the Scheduling Secretary at least three hours

before the start of the game if weather conditions have made the field unplayable.

Only the Scheduling Secretary shall have the right to call off the match.

F. Except as noted below, all games will be played on Sundays with

scheduled starts 9:00 A.M. or later and with completion during normal daylight

hours. There are two exceptions to this rule:

1. when both teams and the Scheduling Secretary agree

otherwise, or:

2. when acting in the interests of the league, the Executive

Committee may require two teams to play at a time and

place of its choosing. This latter exception shall be enforced no more

than 3 times per team per season and shall require that both teams

be given at least 7 days advance notification.

G. If the weather is bad or threatening, clubs and the referee shall obtain

information by telephone from the Scheduling Secretary to ascertain whether the

game can be played.

H. The home club shall contact or e-mail the visiting club on or before the

Wednesday evening prior to each game to confirm that the match is scheduled,

reaffirm the time, place and directions, and to verify that the club uniform colors

are sufficiently distinct. Where conflict of colors occurs, the home team will

change colors.

I. Unless both teams and the Scheduling Secretary agree otherwise, no

games will be scheduled on Memorial Day weekend.

8. All Star Representation:

A. The Games Committee shall have supervision over all representative

games. Committee secretary shall give proper notice to all players selected by this

league for such games. If a player cannot appear, a notice giving the reason for his

inability to appear must be given without delay. Any player selected for a

representative game shall be suspended for a period of at least two weeks if he

fails to appear without a valid excuse and shall be barred from appearing in any

other representative games until such time as he appeals to the Executive

Committee of the league.

B. Any player representing a LISFL select team who sustains an injury in a

select practice or game, will not have to pay any out of pocket expense for the

deductible portion of the insurance. The League will pay the deductible and noncovered

expenses for the injured player up to a maximum of $1000.

9. National Cups:

Any team reaching the semi-finals of any National Cup shall be awarded a

monetary award from league funds, and for reaching the final an additional award

will be given. The league shall set up and maintain for this purpose a reserve

fund. The amount of this fund and the monetary awards shall be listed in

Chapter X.

10. LISFL Cups

A. The LISFL shall offer the following cup competitions:

Mc Kim Cup- Division I teams plus top Division II teams

Hertwig Cup- Reserve Division teams

Themann Cup- Division II teams plus top Division III teams

Edwards Cup- Division III teams

Rietschlin Cup- Over 30 Division teams

Gillen Cup- Over 40 Division teams

Cangero Cup Winner of the McKim Cup vs. the winner of the regular

season first division competition.

B. The above structure shall be a guideline only. The particular cup for which

any team competes shall be determined by the Cup Committee. Participation in

the LISFL cup competitions is optional for LISFL teams.

C. In all single elimination competitions, such as the LISFL cups, the

scheduled team pairings will be arranged such that no team will have more than a

one-game advantage over any other team in the competition. The champion and runner

up from the prior year’s competition will be seeded such that

they will not meet until the final game.

FINES/PROTESTS/CLAIMS & APPEALS

CHAPTER VIII

1. Protests:

All protests which arise from an infringement of the playing rules are

subject to a protest fee as listed in Chapter X. Protests, giving

detailed reasons, and including such fee, shall be submitted in

writing, by Wednesday midnight after the game, sent to the

Chairman of the Arbitration Board, and a copy via

certified mail or e-mail to the opponent. The protest will not be considered

until the league has received the appropriate fee (if the protest is filed by

e-mail, the protest fee may be submitted at the time of the hearing)

and proof that the opponent was properly notified. Any grounds for a

protest which arise before the start of a game shall immediately be

submitted in writing to the referee and the opposing team before the

commencement of the match. Such protests must be followed by the

above outlined procedure, or will be declared null and void.

2. Liabilities for Game Forfeits

Visiting clubs failing to appear for a regularly scheduled game are liable

for legitimate expenses incurred by the home club. Such expenses,

fees, etc., are not to exceed the limit specified in Chapter X. Home clubs

must send legitimate itemized bills with such claims to the league.

Home clubs must pay the referee. The referee’s fee will be automatically

assessed against the visiting team by the league and returned to the

home team.

3. Claims:

All claims for damages, such as arising from a non-appearance of a team,

etc., are to be submitted in writing to the chairman of the

Arbitration Board, postmarked or e-mailed by Wednesday midnight

after the scheduled game to the League Office. These do not

require a protest fee.

4. Decisions and Appeals: Arbitration

All decisions of the Arbitration Board will be announced at the next

General Meeting of the league. The teams involved will be notified

in writing within three weeks of the game.

The decisions rendered by the Arbitration Board will be binding, subject

to the following appeals procedure. Any team may appeal a

decision of the Arbitration Board by submitting a written appeal, to the

President of the league, dated no later than 14 days after the date of

the written decision rendered at the Arbitration Board. The

appeal will not be considered until the league has received the

appropriate fee. Such appeal fee shall be listed in Chapter X. A copy must

be simultaneously sent to the opponent involved via certified mail, fax or

e-mail. The President shall present the appeal at the next Executive Committee

meeting at which point deliberation and voting will take place. If

the decision is with the accused, all fines, fees and penalties are

dropped. If the decision is against the accused, the fines and penalties

will remain as stated and the appeal fee will go to the league treasury.

5. Appeals to State Appeals Board:

Clubs may thereafter appeal to the ENYSSA according to the rules of that

body, also providing that the league is so notified within three days

of rehearing.

6. Reporting Game Scores:

Clubs failing to report game scores to the proper parties and clubs

reporting erroneous scores will be fined for each offense as

specified in Chapter X.

7. Meeting Attendance:

Clubs failing to send a delegate to the monthly meeting will be fined and

clubs failing to attend the annual general meeting will be fined as

specified in Chapter X.

8. Bad Checks:

Any club issuing a check which is uncollectable shall be fined as listed in

Chapter X. such fine shall be abated if the club can furnish a

certificate from the bank to the effect that it was the fault of the bank.

9. Payment of Fines:

All fines imposed for whatever reason shall be paid within thirty days

from the date imposed or such club will be suspended.

GENERAL RULES

CHAPTER IX

1. Constitutional Rule Changes:

A. Permanent changes to these rules and regulations shall be made at

the Annual Meeting. Such changes shall require a majority of at

least two- thirds of all votes cast in order to become an official part of

this constitution. Clubs must present all rule change proposals

in writing, signed and seconded by an official of another club, to the

Rules Chairman at or prior to, the regularly scheduled May meeting.

Rule change proposals submitted by mail must be postmarked 30 days

prior to the Annual Meeting. The Rules Chairman shall send all

such rule change proposals in writing to all affiliated clubs at least

15 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

B. Necessary changes, which will expire at the beginning of the next

Annual meeting, may be made to these rules with a 95% majority

vote of the club delegates and life members which constitute a

quorum, and the names of the delegates and life members shall be

recorded. (Abstentions shall be included in determining the

quorum)

C. All constitutional rule changes shall be made by vote of club

delegates and life members, but shall exclude votes of elected

officers.

2. Player Risk and Responsibility:

The players assume all risks, responsibilities, and liabilities for loss or

damage or injury to himself while engaged as a player in the

league or in using the property and facilities of the league, whether such

damage, loss or injury be occasioned by the league, its agents, employees

or otherwise. The league and clubs waive any and all claims for damages

and costs arising out of such loss, damage or injury.

SCHEDULE OF DUES, BONDS, FEES, AWARDS AND FINES

CHAPTER X

1. General Rules:

A. The league shall place all bond money in a savings account. All

interest shall become part of the league treasury.

B. When the team forfeits its bond, the league shall remove said bond

and place it in the treasury.

C. Procedures for and the magnitude of fines will be established by

the Rules Committee and approved at the general meeting as

required.

D. All financial transactions which would result in excess of $50.00

will be on a cash and carry basis.

E. All proposals for financial assessments to clubs which are in

excess of $25.00 shall be in writing to the club officials one week

prior to the general meeting at which time a vote will be taken.

2. LISFL Constitutional Dues, Bonds, Fees, Awards

C Unless otherwise specified, the values printed here are part of the

O Constitution and can only be modified as specified in Chapter IX.1

A. New Clubs Entrance Fee (CH. IV.2.A)

T by cash or certified check only. All clubs $500.00

T B. New Club Performance Bond (CH. IV.2.C)

U equal to entrance fee- refundable in three years.

C. New Club Application Fee (CH.IV.2.B)-

O (Non-Refundable- applied to entrance fee if

N accepted) $100.00

D. Team Annual Dues (CH.IV.1.A)

Regardless of divisional placement, for the

first team entered by a club $300.00

for each additional team entered by a club $100.00

E. Team Annual Bond (CH.IV.1.C) $100.00

per team

Fines which are assessed against a club are deducted

from this bond. The club must maintain this bond at

full assessment.

F. Protest Fee (CH. VIII.1) $ 25.00

G. Appeal Fee (CH. VIII.4) $ 50.00

H. Success in a National Cup (CH. VII.9)

The league will maintain a $1000 reserve fund for the following:

For reaching the semi-finals $200.00

For reaching the final, an additional award $300.00

I. Annual fee of $50 per club for fund earmarked

for disbursement to an LISFL player or Club Official

for expenses incurred due to illness, injury, hardship or

other catastrophic occurrence.

3. LISFL Fines

C A. Teams Failing to Appear for Scheduled Games

O (CH. VII.2.E) In all cases the team forfeits the game

N and will be fined for each offense as follows:

S Division I $100.00

T For all other divisions $ 50.00

I Teams forfeiting by non-appearance twice in one season will

T will be required to post a bond of $300 to the end of the season.

T The above fines may be doubled and an additional bond

U will be required. However if the team provides the Scheduling

T Secretary with at least 15 days prior notice of its intention to

I forfeit, the above fines will not be imposed (CH. VII.2.F)

B. Teams Appearing Late (CH. VII.2.G) Up to 15

A minutes late, game to be played. no fine

L Between 15 and 30 minutes late, game to be played. $ 25.00

More than 30 minutes late, game is forfeit and fine

As per (A) above.

C. Maximum Reimbursement of Home Team

Expenses (CH. VIII.2) $ 50.00

D. Fine for failing to notify the Scheduling Secretary of

non-appearance of the referee (CH. VII.4.D) $ 10.00

E. Fine for starting a "free-for-all" (CH. VII.6.F)

For the team’s first offense of a season $100.00

For the team’s second offense of a season $200.00

For the team’s third offense of a season $300.00

Plus a two game suspension with loss of points

F. Game Scores (CH. VIII.6)

Fine for failure to report score to LISFL Official $ 25.00

Fine for reporting the wrong score $ 10.00

G. The scale of fines for missing meetings shall be: Accumulated Total

a) ONE general meeting $25 $25

b TWO consecutive general meetings $50 $75

c) THREE consecutive general meetings $100 $175

d) FOUR consecutive general meetings $100 $275

e) FIVE consecutive general meetings $100 $375

f) SIX consecutive general meetings $100 $475

g) Annual General Meeting $250 $725

h) Arriving late for the Annual General Meeting $25

i) Departing early from the Annual General Meeting $25

C H. Clubs withdrawing teams during a current season

O Fines for each remaining game unplayed (CH. IV.3.A)

N to be set by the Executive Board

S Total per team not to exceed $200.00

T Subsequent team annual bond(s) (CH. IV.3.D) $250.00

I Team ban after second offense (CH. IV.3.E) 2 years

UI.Lost player pass (CH. VI.8.B) $5.00

J. Fine for Uncollectable Check (CH. VIII.8)

O Club’s first offense $25.00

N Club’s second offense $50.00

A Replacement Checks (If stop payment necessary

L on lost check) $15.00

4. USSF, ENYSSA and Other Fees:

The majority of the following fees are set by the USSF or ENYSSA and are beyond the control of the

LISFL. All of the fees below may change without notice and are not bound by this constitution.

R A. Club Registration with ENYSSA- affiliation fee per team (incl. liability) $100

B. Comb. ENYSSA & LISFL Amateur Player Registration (incl. medical) $ 30

E Comb. ENYSSA & LISFL Professional Player Registration (incl. medical)$ 48

R Player Pass $ 2

E Amateur Release Form $ 2

N Professional Release Form $ 30

C Player Release- Amateur $2

E Amateur Loan Form $ 20

Professional Loan Form $ 50

O Professional Loan Cancellation Form $ 30

N Reinstate Professional to Amateur $ 50

L Temporary Clearance for Foreign Amateurs FREE

Y Line-up Forms $ 1

Switching Players Within Club Team Rosters $ 5

Use of Office Camera $ 6

Permission to Travel USA/Canada $ 50

Permission to Travel International $100

ENYSSA Appeal Fee $300

ENYSSA Appeals Fee- players FREE

Protest Fee- LISFL $ 25

Appeal Fee- LISFL $ 50

C. Team Referee and Linesman Fee payable to home games only

Division I, McKim Cup, Cangero Cup & Dr. Manning Cup $ 80.00

Division II, Themann Cup & Flamhaft Cup $ 70.00

Division III, Reserve Division, D’Arpino Cup,

Hertwig Cup & Edwards Cup $ 60.00

Over 30 Division, Over 40 Division Marth Cup, Amoroso Cup,

Reitschlin Cup & Gillen Cup $ 70.00

Ryder-Vass Summer Tournament- each team $ 35.00

Linesman $ 40.00

Indoor Referee $ 20.00/ hr

D. Referee Travel Fee

A referee may be awarded a travel fee. This fee is awarded by the ENYSSA

Referee Assignment Chairman. This amount is written on the game assignment form

which the referee must present to the club representative. In case of questionable

travel fees, the league should be notified immediately.

E. Team Special Game Competition Entrance Fees

For National & State Cup offerings and fees see- CUP GAMES.

Joseph Goldberg Indoor Tournament- Indoor Program ( fees, time, duration,

location, rules, prize money, etc) is established annually.

F. Liability Insurance

Each team must subscribe to the USASA liability insurance program. The fee and its

coverage are negotiated annually. A certificate of insurance is mailed, faxed or

e-mailed to the owner of the field as part of the service. Each club must provide the name

and address of the field owner.

G. Medical Insurance

It is mandated by the ENYSSA that each team provide medical insurance for its

players. The fees and coverage of available programs are provided annually to the season

kickoff.

H. Fines to be assessed by the arbiter are outlined in the appendices under

Arbiter Guidelines.

APPENDICES

The LISFL

A Brief History

The LISFL was born in 1948 and consisted of just four teams. This was a new sport for

Long Island and growth was slow. By 1959, the league had grown to two ten team divisions.

The league became incorporated under the name, Soccer League of Long Island, Inc.

During the early and mid-sixties the officers of the league were instrumental in laying the

groundwork for the present Junior Soccer League of LI. After several false starts, the seed

took root and the growth of the LIJSL was constant and it soon became an independent entity.

The Senior Soccer League continued to grow at a more modest rate during the seventies

and to the present time. We now support four competitive divisions of men’s open soccer.

In addition to Men’s Over 30 & Over 40 Divisions.

League Boundaries and Make-up

The Long Island Soccer Football League serves clubs on Long Island from the East River of

Manhattan to Montauk Point. Consideration is given to creation of a division structure which

minimizes travel.

Clubs from all economic levels, ethnic groups, industrial sector and LIJSL affiliates are

members of the LISFL. The league cooperates with club sponsors by providing individualized

plaques and league banners for the sponsor to advertise their involvement with the club.

Junior club affiliation with a senior team is encouraged since the relationship is valuable to both.

The senior league benefits by the addition of any strong club. The junior club should expect

the senior level players to attend and assist in training sessions. Skilled players can teach and

demonstrate skills about which many coaches can only talk.

The primary requirement for membership in the LISFL is the exercise of good sportsmanship-

ALWAYS.

To apply for membership to the LISFL see the section on admission procedures in the appendix.

LISFL STRUCTURE

The administration of the LISFL is controlled by the Executive Committee which is elected each

year by the League Delegates and Life Members at the Annual Meeting in June.

The general membership meets on the last Thursday of the designated month to conduct and

coordinate the league business. The Executive Committee meets two weeks prior to the general

meeting to prepare business to be conducted at the general meeting.

In the 2009-2010 Fall season, the LISFL consisted of 46 clubs which sponsored 77 teams. A list

of clubs and their representatives which are currently active are contained in an addendum.

The teams of the LISFL are currently divided into six divisions. Reserve division teams are

sponsored by the clubs who have first division games.

The 2nd and 3rd division are successively lower divisions. At the each end of each season, for

the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Over 30 divisions, the bottom two teams of the higher division exchange

positions with the top two teams of the lower division. ( This procedure could be modified as

outlined in the Constitution- Chapter IV.2)

The Ryder/Vass 23 and Under Collegiate tournament is kicked off in July.

Life Members

Induction to life membership will be a two-step procedure, requiring 70% majority of the

Executive Board and Active Life Members prior to the AGM, and a majority of 50% plus 1 vote

by the General Membership at the AGM.

The Life Members of the LISFL are entitled to vote at all General, Annual and Executive

Committee meetings and through their experience will guide the actions of this league. Life

members must have exemplary records with the LISFL and combinations of factors to be

considered in their election will be:

Suggested Service

.Involvement in Soccer in general on Long Island 15 years

.Involvement with a member club of the LISFL 12 years

.Service on the Executive Board or Standing Committee 8 years

.A resume detailing all relevant experience of any candidate for life

membership may be required in writing prior to the Annual Meeting.

CUP GAMES

National Cups:

The USSF offers the following National Cup Competition:

National Men’s Open Cup $350 entrance fee

National Men’s Amateur Cup $300 entrance fee

Men’s Over 30 Cup $300 entrance fee

National Men’s U-23 Cup $400 entrance fee

National Men’s U-20 Cup $400 entrance fee

National Cup Protest Fee $300

ENYSSA Cups:

The Eastern New York State Soccer Association offers additional inter-league competition to our

league in the form of Cup Games. A team can enter only one State cup.

Dr. Manning- Open to 1st division clubs $50 entrance fee

Jack Flamhaft- Open to 2nd & 3rd division clubs $50 entrance fee

Livio D’Arpino- Open to 3rd & reserve division clubs $50 entrance fee

Fritz Marth- Open to Over 30 teams $50 entrance fee

Rocco Amoroso- Open to Over 40 teams $50 entrance fee

State Cup Protest Fee $250

LISFL Cups:

The LISFL offers a Cup competition at the end of the regular season. Competition in the LISFL

Cups is optional for the LISFL teams. The general structure is as follows:

McKim Cup- 1st division teams plus the top teams from the 2nd Division

Hertwig Cup- teams in the reserve division.

Themann Cup- 2nd division teams plus top teams from the 3rd Division

Edwards Cup- all remaining 3rd division teams

Rietschlin Cup- all teams in the Over 30 Divisions

Gillen Cup- all teams in the Over 40 Division

Cangero Cup- winner of the McKim Cup vs. the winner of the regular season first

division competition.

TOURNAMENTS

Joseph Goldberg Indoor Tournament

This tournament is conducted each year at a location and cost per team as is available and

required. It is open to all teams in good standing in all leagues and is open to college teams. All

applications to this tournament are reviewed by the Executive Committee. Registration deadlines

are set by the Tournament Committee.

College Summer Tournament ( Ryder-Vass Cup)

This tournament is open to Men’s 23 & Under Collegiate players. The games are played in the

months of July and August and are late afternoon games. Cost per player entry is decided

annually.

CUPS AND TOURNAMENT RULES

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING RULES INCLUDED HEREIN FOR CUPS AND

TOURNAMENTS SHALL BE BINDING UNLESS THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

HAS ISSUED SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDELINES NULLFIYING THESE RULES.

LISFL CUP RULES

1. For the purpose of the LISFL Cup games only, a player shall be cup-tied to the team for

which he first plays in a LISFL Cup competition, and thereafter may not play for any other team

in any of that year’s LISFL competitions. For this purpose, a player will be considered to have

played a game if he has signed the line-up form or has entered the game.

2. Rules for substitution will be for the higher division which the cup is associated.

3. There will be no ties. games tied at the end of regulation time will be resolved by penalty

kicks according to FIFA rules.

4. Same as Ch. VII.2.G

5. The final round of all cup games will have linesmen. Referee and linesmen fees for the

final game shall be paid by the LISFL.

6. Team and player trophies shall be awarded to the first and second position teams for all

cups.

7. New players may not be added to the roster for semi-final and final games.

8. The scheduled team pairings will be arranged such that no team will have more that a one

game advantage over any other team in the competition. the champion and runner-up from the

prior year’s competition will be seeded such that they will not meet until the final game.

9. The Cup committee shall rule on all protests to the games. Appeals to Cup Committee

rulings shall follow standard league appeal procedures.

JOSEPH GOLDBERG 2010 INDOOR TOURNAMENT

Fees: Tournament fees are $450 Division 1 teams, $400 all other divisions and $500

non-LISFL teams.

Admission: $5.00 including players. Children under 12 free.

Duration: Each game will a single 24 or 28 minute period depending on your group. There

is no halftime break. Each team will play a minimum of four games. Any

team not ready to play at the scheduled starting time will forfeit that game.

Roster: Each team is allowed seven (7) players on the field (six plus a goalkeeper). The

minimum roster size is nine (9) players, the maximum roster size is

eighteen (18) players. A player may play for only one team in the tournament

and must remain on their roster for the entire tournament. Removal of a

player from a roster is not permitted. Players may be added to the roster up to

the maximum of eighteen (18) players only in the qualifying games. Rosters are

frozen after the preliminary rounds. Only two (2) non-players are

permitted on the team bench during games and they must have an ENYSSA

Coaches Pass. All team personnel on the bench must stay within the marked

area or can be issued a yellow card at the referee’s discretion. A team having

less than four (4) players on the field will forfeit that game.

Players must be affiliated with the USSF/ENYSSA and have a current pass.

Players must be registered with the same club, player loan forms are

not permitted. Rosters and passes must be presented to the Registration

Committee thirty (30) minutes prior to the starting time of each session. Each

team must have one person present with a current ENYSSA Coaches/Supervisor

Pass.

Uniforms: Players on teams must wear the same colors. Players must have a number on their

jersey. Players must wear the same number throughout the

tournament. Each team must have two sets of uniforms (different colors). In the event

of a uniform color conflict, the home team (the team listed first) must change

jerseys. Wearing of cleats is not permitted. All players must wear shin

guards.

Illegal Players: Teams with illegal players on their roster will be fined. Any team that uses

an illegal player will forfeit those games the player played in. Teams using illegal

players maybe removed from the tournament at the discretion of the Tournament

Committee.

Rules: Standard FIFA soccer rules will be in effect except as follows:

1. There will be no off sides.

2. An indirect kick will be awarded from the midfield line if the ball passes over the

midfield line without touching the playing surface or another player:

. On a goal kick

. On a throw by the goalkeepers

. On a kick by the goalkeeper from the penalty area after the

goalkeeper has controlled the ball with his hands.

3. An indirect kick will be awarded if the ball hits the ceiling or any other object

overhanging the playing surface. If this occurs within the penalty area, the

kick will be taken from the nearest line of the penalty area.

4. A two (2) minute bench penalty will be assessed against any player receiving a

yellow card from the referee. A yellow card received by the goalkeeper or

someone not on the field, will be served by a player on the field.

The full two minutes will be served regardless of any scoring. The penalty

will not start being timed until the ejected player sits down on the penalty

bench next to the 3rd referee. Two yellow cards during the same game will

constitute a red card. A red card means ejection from the game. The player

is also ineligible to play in the next game. Any other red cards mean a player

will sit out the next game or games at the discretion of the Tournament

Committee. Penalties for serious infractions may be carried over into the

regular outdoor season. In the playoffs if a player is serving a two (2) minute

penalty and time expires with the score tied, that player will be allowed to

take a penalty kick.

5. Unlimited in and out substitutions may be made as follows:

. In the middle of the field by the referee only.

No substitutions will be allowed in the last two (2) minutes of the game except

in case of injury.

6. Goalkeepers will be allowed to handle balls passed back or thrown in from their

own players.

7. If a penalty kick is awarded during a game, all players (other than the kicker and

the goalkeeper) will stand up behind the midfield line.

8. Players must stand at least four (4) yards from an opponent taking a free kick.

9. There will be a two (2) minute penalty for a team that has too many players on the

field.

10. No slide tackles

11. Five seconds to take any kicks after a foul.

12. Any team that starts a fight will automatically be thrown out of the tournament.

13. The clock will be stopped during the last two (2) minutes of all final games

whenever the ball is not in play.

Standings: The standings of teams within a group for playoff competition will be determined

according to the following criteria, in this order:

1. Most Points

2. Best goal difference

3. Most goals scored

4. Head to head competition

5. Flip of a coin

Points: The point system is set up to provide a penalty for teams that forfeit a game rather

than play and lose a game.

Win- 3 Points

Tie- 2 Points

Loss- 1 Point

Forfeit- 0 Points

Forfeits: In the case of a forfeit, a 3-0 score will be awarded to the opponent. Teams

forfeiting games will be fined. The amount of the fine will be determined

by the Tournament Committee.

Ties: In playoff competition, if a game is tied at the end of time, penalty kicks

(minimum of 3) shall be taken to determine the winner of the game.

Protests: Protests must be presented to the Tournament Committee in writing within one

(1) hour of the end of the game together with a non-refundable protest

fee. Five members of the Tournament Committee and/or the LISFL

Executive Board will hear the protest. All decisions by the committee are final.

Playoffs: In a division with two groups, the top four teams from each group advance to the

playoff round. In a division with three groups, the top two teams from

each group will advance plus two (2) wild card entries from the remaining

teams. The wild card entries will be selected based upon the rules as defined

in the Standings section.

Prize Money:

1st 2nd

First Division $1000 $650

Second, Third,

Over 30 & Over 40 $650 $400

2010 LISFL RYDER VASS 23 & UNDER TOURNAMENT RULES

A. Enrolling a Team

An application to enter a team in the Ryder Vass Tournament can be obtained by:

a) Call or visit the LISFL office during office hours. The office is located at 95

Broadway, 2nd Floor, Hicksville, NY, 11801. Telephone (516) 433-1880.

The fee for entering a junior team affiliated with ENYYSA or a senior team

affiliated with ENYSASA is $350. The fee for entering a non-affiliated team is

$450.

All tournament teams must be fully insured by the ENYYSA (junior teams)

or ENYSASA (Senior Teams) A junior league team with all junior playersplayers

who are registered to a club in a league affiliated with ENYYSA for

the Spring 2010 season, that adds even one (or more) senior player-A player

over the age 19 or a player who is U-19 but was not registered for the Spring

2010 season, becomes a senior team and must be affiliated with a senior club

to pay $350. If not affiliated with a senior club, the fee for the team is $450.

The application must be completed with a check for the full amount made out to

the LISFL and sent to either:

LISFL 95 Broadway Hicksville, NY 11801 or to:

After the enrollment form has been received registration materials will be mailed

out or can be picked up at the LISFL during normal office hours.

The enrollment form and registration materials may also be picked up at the

Tournament Meeting which will be held at the LISFL office, Wednesday, June

9th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. To receive your registration packet you must bring your

check to the Tournament Meeting. Call the LISFL office if you require directions

to the league office.

A home field is required to enter the tournament. Teams may be accepted

into the tournament without a home field on a case-by-case basis, with the

approval of the tournament chairman.

The last day to register a team in the tournament is June 25th, 2010. Teams

that are conditionally accepted after that date must pay $475.

B. Team & Player Registration

Male players must be born after 9/1/86. However, a team may have three male

players per team over the age limit. All players must be born before 1994 to play

in the tournament. Each team are permitted to have 25 players on their roster.

Players can be added or deleted from the team roster by the authorized club

official only.

The last day to delete a player and/or register a player to a team is July 16th,

2010. Player registrations and deletions must be in writing on the proper

registration form signed by the club official designated for the tournament. Player

registration must be done during operating hours of the LISFL, and only at the

LISFL office located at 95 Broadway in Hicksville; N .Y .At time a team is

registered for the tournament, a player roster, filled out in alphabetical order must

be submitted along with player registrations.

A pictured ID is required to register a new player. Proof of age such as a prior

player pass, photocopy of a birth certificate, drivers license, passport, etc must be

submitted. A registered, current year junior player-pass from a junior league

affiliated with the ENYYSA may be used. No further proof of age is required.

All Ryder Vass Tournament passes may be kept by the team for next years

tournament use.

A prior year player pass from last year’s Ryder Vass Tournament may be used.

No further proof of age is required.

A prior Ryder Vass Tournament pass must have a current tournament

registration sticker affixed to the back the pass. If a team uses a plaver pass

with no current tournament registration sticker on the back during a game,

that team will be thrown of the tournament.

C. Rules Covering Games

Men’s U-23 Games will be played on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Make-up games will be played on any day possible.

If a game is rained out teams must immediately re-schedule the game. If the

teams cannot mutually agree on a date, the tournament chairman will decide

on the date. Teams should make every effort to play all their games. An

entire team not appearing for any game will forfeit that match and not be

eligible to participate in the playoffs.

The supervisor must be called 45 minutes prior to game time in the

event there is inclement weather.

All games will start at 6:15 P.M. A 15-minute grace period is allowed.

Normally, the game will be played with two halves of 45 minutes. Equal halves of

shorter duration may be played at the referee’s discretion due to darkness, etc.

A maximum of 18 players may be dress for a game. A minimum of 7 players is

needed to start a game. Unlimited player substitution in and out is permitted. A

LIJSL or LISFL line-up form will be used for each game.

The referee fee of $70 must be paid at the field. Each team will pay the referee

$35. Failure of a team to pay the referee fee will result in disqualification

from the tournament. If the referee fails to appear, the game must be played.

Both teams must agree on a referee. Failure by the teams to agree on a substitute

referee will mean a forfeit for both teams. The substitute referee must call the

tournament chairman with the results of the game. The substitute referee must

send a complete written report for any infractions to the tournament chairman.

Each team must supply a referee assistant to assist the referee under FIFA rules.

The away team must call the home team three days prior to the game for

confirmation of the game site and directions to the field.

The home team must provide a lined field with corner flags. They must put up and

take down the nets. They must furnish the game ball. The away team should also

have a ball for use. If there is a conflict with jersey colors, the home team must

change jerseys.

The home team is responsible for calling in the score of the game to the

supervisor no later than two hours after the game. Failure to call in the score

may result in a fine to the home team.

D. Protests & Red Cards

All protests about games must be made in writing and sent to the Tournament

Chairman within 48 hours after the incident. The person designated on the

tournament registration form must make the protest. In all protests, the decision

of the Tournament Chairman is final.

E. Standings & Playoffs

A win is worth 3 points. A tie is worth 1 point. A loss is worth no points.

Ties in the standings for the playoffs are decided on the following basis:

1) Head to Head

2) Most Wins

3) Fewest Goals Allowed

4) Most Goals Scored

5) Coin Toss

PROCEDURES

ADMISSION:

Application for admission to the LISFL should be made in writing prior to the June open

meeting. Voting on acceptance of new teams is made by the general body at the August open

meeting. All written applications should be accompanied by a check to cover the LISFL

application fee. The written application should have the following form:

THE SOCCER CLUB WISHES TO JOIN THE LISFL

FOR THE 20 PLAYING SEASON.

OUR CLUB COLORS WILL BE: .

OUR PLAYING FIELD IS: .

LOCATED AT: .

OUR CLUB OFFICIALS ARE:

PRESIDENT TELEPHONE

ADDRESS

SECRETARY TELEPHONE

ADDRESS

LEAGUE DELEGATE TELEPHONE

ADDRESS

(CLUB NAMES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE SCRENING COMMITTEE)

(OFFICIALS OF NEW CLUBS WILL BE INTERVIEWED BY THE SCREENING

COMMITTEE)

GUIDELINE SUMMARY TO NEW CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES

A new club wishing to enter the LISFL should be aware of the responsibilities expected of them.

Financial:

1. Application Fee (Non-Refundableapplied

to entrance fee if accepted) $100

2. New club entrance fee- $500

3. New club bond (returned after 3 full years) $500

4. Club annual dues, bonds and ENYSSA fee $550

5. Player registration fee ($30 each player x 18) $540

6. State Cup Entrance Fee $ 75

7. Referee fees ($60 x 10- home games only) $600

8. Forms- passes, line-up, releases, etc $ 35

(NOTE: As a rule of thumb, the State Fee, League Fees, Referee Fees and Player registrations

totals from $2600 to $3200 the first year for a new club. The club must be prepared to purchase

uniforms, balls, nets, flags, pump and line marking equipment. Usually, there are changes to the

team’s roster- additional player signings and deletions, etc. Some clubs pay field rental. National

and State Cup Fees and Indoor Tournament Fees are additional.

Field:

A club must have a home field where their home games are to be played. The club

must provide goal posts, nets, corner flags and field markings. Games must be

played between 9 AM and 6 PM ( unless the field is equipped with field

lighting) on Sundays, unless special permission has been received or

mandated by the LISFL.

Uniform:

A team must have two sets of uniforms. The uniforms consists of shoes, socks,

shin guards, shorts and jerseys. The uniforms must be identical for the

complete team. One player must wear a captain’s arm band. Shoes must meet

soccer specifications.

Player Passes:

A team must have between 13 and 18 properly certified player passes. These

passes must be provided to the game referee prior to each game. A

properly filled in player line-up form must also be given to the referee

prior to the game. (Youth players properly registered with their affiliated

youth league may play in LISFL games with proper permission from the

ENYYSA.)

Medical Insurance:

Medical insurance is included in the registration fee paid to register the player

with the LISFL through the ENYSSA.

Games:

A team is expected to play the full season. The team must be ready to play at the

announced game time. The team must have at least seven (7) players to

start a game. The home team puts up the nets, lines the field, puts up corner flags

and provides two game balls. The home team changes jersey colors if a

conflict occurs. The home team calls in the score to the designated league

official.

Conduct:

The team, manager, coaches and spectators must have excellent conduct toward

the referee, the opposing players, managers, coach and spectators.

General:

A club’s responsibility is to encourage amateur soccer. This is also the league’s

responsibility. Together this can be accomplished.

REGISTRATION

There are a number of forms which must be filled out and filed with the league each year.

. LISFL Team Registration Form

. ENYSSA Team Registration Form

. Player Registration Forms (one per player)

. Player Pass Forms

. Player Release Forms

. Game Official Team Line-up Form

When treated responsibly, this chore of form filing is quickly a memory. Otherwise,

it becomes a nightmare for everyone. These forms are described in the following pages.

LISFL CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

The smooth operation of this league depends on this form being filled out completely and

correctly. This is the source of the team and field directory information. The form can be

obtained from the LISFL General Secretary and should be returned to him at the July monthly

meeting.

ENYSSA TEAM REGISTRATION FORM

This completed form, along with the state registration fee, must be presented to the State

Registrar before any team can register a player. We do not control this. If the form is incorrect or

Incomplete, the team may forfeit the first game.

This form is obtained from the LISFL Registrar at the August general meeting.

This form, when completed by the club secretary, is returned to the LISFL Registrar during the

week of first registrations.

If any of the names of the club officials change during the year, it must notify the LISFL

Secretary and Registrar; and the ENYSSA Registrar and Secretary will be notified in turn.

PLAYER REGISTRATION

Clubs with one team must have at least 13 and no more than 30 registered players on its roster.

Clubs with two teams must have at least 26 and no more than 60 registered players on its roster.

Over 30 and Over 40 teams are permitted a maximum of 30 players on a roster.

The player registration form must be signed by one of two persons indicated on the ENYSSA

team registration form. The State Registrar will reject any other signature.

The name of the club must be filled in at the top of the registration form. Initial player

registration will take place in the month of August. The last day to register any player is August

31st. On that day all amateur players become free agents and can sign with the club of their

choice.

Registration forms will be issued only to those clubs that have met all financial requirements

(e.g., annual dues, monthly debts, fines, etc.)

Players leaving a club, who are not in good standing with the club, can be reported to the LISFL

Registrar. Such players will not be registered with a new club until all issues are settled.

Players leaving a club, where the club is in bad standing with the league, will not be registered

with a new club until his share of the club’s responsibility is resolved.

The Registrar shall be in full control of all player registrations under jurisdiction of the ENYSSA

registration chairman.

PLAYER PASSES

All player pass applications must have two current pictures of the applicant glued

(not stapled) in place on the application form.

Every player in every LISFL sponsored game (except as specifically noted) must be duly

registered and must present to the referee a properly authorized player pass prior to the game.

All player passes are the property of the LISFL.

All player passes must be returned to the LISFL Registrar following their last regular season

game.

Clubs with lost passes or who fail to return the previous season’s passes will be fined $5.00 for

each lost pass.

Regular season passes are issued by the State Association and processed by the League

Registrar.

PLAYER RELEASE FORMS

AMATEUR

All amateur players are automatically released on August 31st.

If a player changes his club within the current season, a release form must be issued by the prior

club (regardless of league involved).

Release forms will cost $2.00 each.

To execute a release will cost $2.00.

The release forms must have the team name and the player’s registration number.

The player release form must be signed by one of two persons indicated on the ENYSSA team

registration form.

Only the LISFL Registrar can release players registered with the LISFL.

PROFESSIONAL (All profesional transactions must go to the state registrar)

To release a professional player during the current season, a professional release is required.

The cost of professional release forms is $50.00.

A copy of the stamped release must be sent to the LISFL Registrar in order to be dropped from

the team roster.

For all rules and regulations regarding professional player registration and release, see the USSF

official rulebook.

GAME OFFICIAL TEAM LINE-UP FORM

Prior to the commencement of a game, each team must present to the referee a properly

completed line-up form.

Those forms are obtained from the league office.

The form contains the following information: Team name, Opponent name, Date, Pass Numbers,

Jersey Numbers and Player’s Names.

Failure to correctly complete the form may result in fines according to the schedule of fines.

PROTESTS, FINES AND APPEALS

Protests

See Chapter VIII.1

Fines

All infringements and violations in playing rules, as recorded by the game referee, are forwarded

to the Arbitration Chairman. The Arbitration Committee assesses fines and penalties to the clubs

and players.

Appeals

See Chapter VIII.4

Arbitration Decision Guidelines

Teams whose spectators have entered the playing area will probably lose the Arbitration Board

decision. See Chapter VIII.1.

Teams leaving the playing area before a game is completed will probably lose the Arbitration

Board decision.

Clubs whose members threaten a game official will probably lose the Arbitration Board decision.

Clubs whose members attack a game official will lose an Arbitration Board decision as well as

being suspended.

Clubs involved in a melee will probably lose an Arbitration Board decision.

ARBITER GUIDELINES

The following fines are listed for reference only. These are guidelines for the Arbitration

Committee, and are not stipulated by the constitution, as such, they may be modified as

necessary without advance notice.

All infringements and violations in playing rules, as recorded by the game referee, are

forwarded to the Arbitration Chairman. The Arbitration Chairman assesses fines and penalties to

the clubs and players.

(In any arbitration decision, if new evidence can be presented concerning the decision,

the information should be presented in writing, within 5 days of the notice, to the Arbitration

Chairman and a rehearing requested.)

The intent of fines is to penalize those people who have been irresponsible in meeting

league standards. Ignorance of the standard may be used as an excuse in some instances, but

never on a second offense. Teams who consistently ignore league efforts to establish procedures

and standards will be fined into oblivion. The league can only help those teams who want to play

soccer and who are willing to help themselves play soccer.

Team fines:

Game Official Line-up Form:

Incorrect or missing pass number $ 2.00

Incorrect or missing jersey number $ 2.00

Jersey number missing on jersey $ 2.00

Improper field size and marking (2nd offense & on) $ 15.00

Intentional use of a suspended player-

Loss of game points, for each game involved.

Opponents may be awarded win by forfeit. & $500.00

Intentional use of an ineligible player (e.g. Cup-tied or unregistered)-

Loss of game points for game involved.

Opponents may be awarded win by forfeit. & $100.00

Unforeseen use of an ineligible player

(e.g. improperly registered or deceit by player)- $ 50.00

Use of eligible player without proper pass $ 10.00

Manager, trainer or other official interfering with orderly process of game:

1st instance $ 25.00

2nd instance $ 50.00

3rd instance with probable suspension $200.00

Breaking off of a game- Loss of game $100.00

Failure to appear before the League Arbitration or Appeal board when requested $ 25.00

ENYSSA Fines

Player Pass Tampering $1000.00

Double Registration- 1st Offense $ 200.00

2nd Offense $ 500.00

Registration of a suspended player $ 750.00

Professional Player Registered as Amateur up to $1000.00

Request by player for a hearing Free

PLAYER PENALTIES

Player Fines for Red Card or Equivalent:

OFFENSE GAMES FINES

2nd Yellow of the Game 1 None

Accumulate 3 Yellow Cards 1 None

Professional Foul 1 None

Rough Play

1st instance 2 None

2nd instance 4 None

3rd instance 8 Nome

Insult to Opponent

1st instance 2 None

2nd instance 4 None

3rd instance 8 None

Assault of an opponent-

1st instance instigator 4

cooperator 2

2nd instance instigator 8

cooperator 4

Foul or Abusive Language to Referee 4 $25

Excessive Foul or Abusive Language to

Referee 6 $100

Dissent 2 None

Inadvertent Foul Language 2 None

Violent Conduct 3 None

Fight 3 None

Racial or Ethnic Slur to Opponent or to

Referee 6 $100

Spit at or on an Opponent or Referee 6 months $100

Referee Assault Decided by the ENYSSA

1st offense- reference only (usually) 2 years

2nd offense- reference only (usually) 5 years

Forfeiture of Game $50

Forfeiture of Game in Division 1 $100

Late Start 16 to 30 minutes $ 25

Failure of Home Team to call in score $ 25

Calling in the wrong score $ 10

Any offense committed for the second time doubles the penalty

Penalties for using under aged player in an age related division

1st Offense Player- fined $250 and suspended for ONE year

Club- fined $250 and put on 1 year probation

2nd Offense Player- fined $250 and suspended for ONE year

Club- fine $500 and suspended for the remainder

of the season. Club has to be reinterviewed

as a new club and if accepted,

placed on three years probation.

3rd Offense Player- fined $250 and suspended for ONE year

Club- EXPELLED from the league. Official of the

club who signed the player fined

$50.

Managers, trainers and club officials will be given equivalent fines for insults and

assaults.

Managers, trainers and club officials may also be given monetary fines for flagrant abuse

of common courtesy.

The Executive Committee has the right to suspend any number of the committee whose

actions are detrimental to the interests of the LISFL. A suspended member may demand a

hearing of his case before a special meeting of the league within four weeks after his

suspension becomes effective.

Any member club demonstrating poor conduct on or off the field may be subject to

suspension and loss of membership in this league, forfeiting all points, bonds and fees.

Every club is responsible to the league for the conduct of its players, officials and

spectators and is required to take all necessary precautions to prevent threatening of

officials and players during or at the conclusion of a game. Each team must have four

officials, wearing armband, indicating club official, who shall be legally responsible for

the conduct of the club and safety of the referee and the opposing team.

STANDARDS

Uniforms:

Uniforms shall be standard soccer uniforms.

Clear legible numbers will be on the front and back of each uniform

(4 inches in front, 8 inches in back)

The team captain shall wear a captain’s armband in the upper left arm.

Teams with improperly marked and non-uniform uniforms will be fined

Balls:

The ball shall be spherical; the material shall be standard and safe.

The circumference shall be between 27 and 28 inches.

The weight of the ball at the beginning of the game shall be between 14 and 16 ounces.

The pressure shall be between 9 and 10.5 lbs. per sq. inch.

Fields:

Fields shall be level, normally dry and should have no foreign debris which might prove

harmful or cause accidents.

Dimensions shall be rectangular:

Length 100-130 yards

Width 50-100 yards

Goals shall be 24 feet wide by 8 feet high- inside dimension.

The goal area shall be 60 feet by 18 feet, centered about the goal.

The penalty area shall be 44 yards by 18 yards centered about the goal.

The penalty kick point shall be 12 yards out from the midpoint of the goal.

A circular segment, 10 yards from the penalty kick point shall be drawn

outside the penalty area.

A midfield line shall be drawn.

A circle of 10 yards radius shall be drawn around the midpoint of the field.

All field markings shall be 5 inches in width.

A post with flag, 5 feet high, not pointed shall be at each corner.

A quarter circle, 1 yard radius shall be drawn inside the playing field

from each corner flag.

A line ten yards from each corner may be drawn behind the goal line.

Teams with improper fields and markings can be fined.

GIL BEANLAND SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS

The following set of rules is suggested for the eligibility for the

Gil Beanland Sportsmanship Award Candidate Club will:

. Have no intentional forfeits during the regular season

. Have no record of referee abuse

. Have less than 10 yellow cards in regular season

. Have less than 5 red cards in regular season

The award winner will be by vote of the Executive Board based upon the

information provided by the Arbitration Board.

YEARLY AGENDA

Awards Presentation

Regular Season

Cup Games

Tournaments

Awards Presentation

Each year the first and second place team in each division are awarded trophies. Medals may

also be given to each player. A perpetual trophy is awarded to the first division winner. In

addition, winners of each of the LISFL and State Cups and tournaments are honored at the

August general meeting.

Special Awards:

Gil Beanland Sportsmanship Awards

Wes McLean award for the best junior goalkeeper as selected by the board of directors of the

Long Island Junior Soccer League.

Regular Season:

The regular season (by annual decision of the Executive Committee) usually begins in

September. A goal is set to guarantee a regular season schedule of 18-20 games to all teams.

Play continues until the Christmas Holidays and resumes when weather permits in the Spring. all

rescheduled games are played at the end of the regular season.

LONGISLAND SOCCER FOOTBALL LEAGUE

CALENDAR OF MILESTONES FOR THE YEAR

June General Meeting is the Annual Meeting:

Pay all outstanding debts and pay 50% of the Annual dues in order to vote for new league

officers; Election of officers; New Club Applications; Constitutional Amendments. President

must present presidential appointments. Vote on acceptance of new clubs.

1st Sunday After July 4th

Begin Ryder Vass Summer Tournament

August 15:

Player registration begins. Turn in ENYSSA triplicate form. All clubs will pick up team

registration forms for ENYSSA. Teams will pick up player registration forms.

August General Meeting:

Announce Division Structure and Schedule of Games; Present yearly budget; Present

preliminary directory.

September Weekend after Labor Day:

BEGIN FALL SEASON: Finalize Indoor Tournament location; Select McLean winner

(order Trophy)

September General Meeting:

Finalize Indoor Tournament. Announce LISFL Cup Schedule

October 15:

Set final date for Indoor Tournament registration.

October General Meeting:

Announce Indoor Tournament dates, fees, etc.

December 15:

Break for Winter Recess; Pay all bills, Perform league audit.

December General Meeting:

Cancelled unless Seasonal Holiday get-together is in order.

January 15:

Finalize Indoor Tournament Schedule, Ads, and Promotion

January General Meeting:

February:

Play Indoor Tournament, Order Trophies.

February General Meeting:

Present Tentative Spring Schedule. Announce LI Cup Plans. Form Nominating Committee &

Ryder Vass Tournament Committee. First notice to previous participants.

May 15:

Second Call for Ryder Vass Summer Tournament.

May 20:

Mail Proposed Constitutional Amendments to all Clubs.

May General Meeting:

Announce no charges until Annual meeting. Strictly cash-and-carry for all clubs.

June 1:

Call final meeting Ryder Vass participants for materials pickup.

June 15:

Audit of league books. Complete league season.

June General Meeting:

Complete LI Cup games. Last call to new clubs wishing to join league for fall.