2016 DIXIE SC ADULT SUPER LEAGUE
CODE OF CONDUCT
This Code of Conduct identifies the standard of behavior, which is expected of all Club
members, including players, coaches, parents, directors, officials, managers and volunteers.
The Dixie Soccer Club (DSC) is committed to providing a sports environment in which all
individuals are treated with respect and integrity. Members of the DSC shall conduct
themselves at all times in a fair and responsible manner. Members shall refrain from
comments or behaviors that are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist. In particular,
the DSC will not tolerate behavior that constitutes harassment or abuse.
During the course of all DSC activities and events, members shall avoid behavior, which brings
the Club or the sport of soccer into disrepute, including but not limited to abusive use of
alcohol and non-medical drugs.
It is the belief of the DSC that all Club Members will conduct themselves in a manner that:
1. Respect all officials, opponents during and after play, representative other soccer
clubs, parents, players and coaches;
2. Promotes fair play and skill development;
3. Enhances the reputation of the DSC, and;
4. Adds to the enjoyment of the game for all participants.
The DSC expects that the standards of behavior outlined in this Code of Conduct to be
followed by everyone.
Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in the member losing privileges that
come with membership in the DSC, including the opportunity to participate in activities.
Participants and spectators shall at all times treat others with respect and dignity. Harassing or
intimidating a game official will not be tolerated. Team Captain or Coach is responsible for the
conduct of his or her team and spectators.
Failure to do so will be subject to disciplinary action.
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2016 DIXIE SC ADULT SUPER LEAGUE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
GAME RULES
MANDATORY- Game sheets must be completed and presented to the referee at a minimum of
10 minutes prior to kick off. Only persons on the game sheet are allowed on the team bench.
Only registered players are permitted to play. Any team playing an ineligible player will result
in a $100 fine and the opposing team will be awarded a 5-0 win for that particular game.
Both teams are responsible to provide a game ball to the officials prior to kick off.
Referees will review player equipment and team gear prior to kick off. Failure to represent
similar team apparel or unauthorized gear (i.e. running shoes, no shin guards, etc) will result in
no play for that player.
ALL teams must wear the uniforms provided by the DSC, no other uniforms will be allowed, no
players will be able to play any game with out wearing the teams allotted uniform.
All teams may be register up to 22 players, but can only dress a maximum of 18 players for any
one game. Any players NOT on the game sheet can NOT be on the team bench.
Teams may assign one Captain per game which will act as the team’s spokesperson and liaison
with the game officials.
The league should consider allowing a non-player to act as a coach provided that they register
as such with the league. Their name would appear on the league roster as a coach/manger.
NOTE: Teams must be ready to play at the scheduled kick off time. At the head referee’s
discretion, the game official may start the game clock at the scheduled kick off time even if one
or both teams are not prepared to start UNLESS a team does not have the minimum required
number of players (7) needed to compete in any given game, in this case, there will be a 15
minute grace period given, at the completion of this grace period, if the minimum number of
players required is met, time will start at the referee’s discretion. IF the minimum number of
players required to play is NOT met, the game will be abandoned and the opposing team will
be rewarded with a 3 points and 3-0 win.
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ROSTER CUT OFF DATE
July 15, 2016 is the official deadline to register players in the league.
DURATION OF GAMES
The duration of league games shall be in accordance with the following:
LEAGUE GAMES
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Two 45-minute halves, no overtime period.
All games will be played with a running clock. The referee may stop the clock for
serious injuries or other incidents. The referee is the official timekeeper and therefore
all decisions regarding game duration are solely at the referee’s discretion and shall
not be protested.
SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Unlimited substitutions may be made with the referee's permission:
1. After a goal has been scored;
2. At the beginning of the second half of play or prior to the beginning of an
overtime period;
3. At a goal kick by either team; or
4. At a throw in by the team in possession. (teams may “piggy back”)
5. In case of stoppage of play for an injury
B. Under no circumstances may substitutions be made (1) on corner kicks or (2) after the
game has ended in a tie and FIFA penalty kicks will be required to determine a winner.
CONDUCT
A. Players, coaches, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves within the Laws
of the game. Displays of temper or dissent are cause for ejection from the game and
the surrounding field area. Repeated violations may result in the suspension of the
team from the League as decided by the Senior’s Director.
B. Players and/or coaches ejected from a game by the referee shall be ineligible for the
next scheduled game.
C. It is the responsibility of the team captain or the person acting in the captain’s behalf
to control the conduct of his team and their team spectators. Failure to do so may
result in a warning to the captain or the person acting in the captain's behalf by the
referee. If unacceptable conduct continues, the referee may eject the team's captain,
or the person acting in the captain's behalf, from the game.
D. If the referee is able to confirm that the spectator involved has a connection with a
team on that field, the league should conduct a hearing and impose the following
penalty:
Game is awarded to the opposing team; the game shall not be replayed and a fine of
no less than $ 100.00 be imposed.
E. Alcoholic beverages and cigarette smoking are not permitted at any of the field sites.
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DIVISION CHAMPIONS
All teams will be assigned to a division, and there will be a champion in each determined upon
the point system below;
For each match, a team will be awarded points, as follows:
1. Three points for a win;
2. One point for a tie;
3. Zero points for a loss.
In any division where there is a tie, the following tie-breaker will be used to determine the 1st
& 2nd positions only:
1. Winner of head-to-head competition;
2. Team with most wins;
3. Team with greatest aggregate goal differential determined by adding from each match
the net difference of goals scored and goals given. The maximum goal differential per
match is three;
4. Team with the least total actual goals against in its matches;
5. If teams remain tied once all tie breaks have been deemed even, a penalty shutout, at
a location designated by the Senior Director, will determine the winner
If three or more teams tie, the preceding tie-breaker will be used to eliminate one
team, after which the remaining teams begin the tie breaker process again. As long as
more than two teams remain tied, the head-to head tie breaker is not used.
TIE BREAKER
At the end of scheduled time for the match, teams will go directly to kicks from the penalty
mark, the best of 5 penalty kicks by 5 different players on each team will be held on a
designated goal determined by the referee. If teams are still tied after each of the initial 5
players have taken their penalties, then alternating penalty kicks (sudden death) by rest of the
players on the field at the end of the overtime period who have not already taken a penalty
shot will determine the winner.
FAILURE TO SHOW AND FORFEITS
A. A team shall be allowed a fifteen (15) minute grace period after the scheduled kick-off
time before the match is awarded to their opponent. A minimum of seven (7) players
constitutes a team and if (7) players are present; the game will not be delayed.
B. $100 for every time a team fails to show for any league or league playoff game without
one week prior notice from game day
C. In no case shall a team, which forfeits a game, be declared a division winner. If an
apparent group winner forfeits a game, the team in that group with the next best
record shall be named the group winner. In addition, in divisions where the second
place team of one group plays the first place team of another group in the semi-final
game, in no case shall a team, which has forfeited a game, be declared the second
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place team in a group. The team with the next best record in the division shall be
declared the second place team and play in the semi-final game.
If a team is the cause for termination of a game, that team will be considered to have
forfeited that game. The determination as to which team is the cause for the
termination shall be at the sole discretion of the referee on the field and the decision
may not be protested.
A forfeit shall be awarded to the opposing team as three (3) points for a win. The score
for all forfeited games will be recorded as a 3-0 result.
Forfeits of a semi-final or championship game shall be recorded as 1-0.
Playing a “red-carded player” (a player receiving either a red card or two yellow cards
in one game) in the game following the receipt of a red card or two yellow cards in the
same game is grounds for a forfeit of that game and suspension of that player upon
review by the Senior’s Director.
REFUND POLICY
Any individual that registers for play in the league shall not be eligible to receive a full refund
after the first scheduled game in the current playing season. Any player wishing a refund prior
to the start of season shall receive a refund minus a $ 50.00 administration fee.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, the Senior Director or official representative(s) will have
the authority to:
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Relocate or reschedule any game(s);
Change the duration of any game(s);
Cancel any League game(s);
In the event of lightening, other disruptive weather/playing conditions or for any other
reason as the referee sees fit, a game shall be considered completed after 15 minutes
into the 2 half. The score would stand and the game shall NOT be replayed.
GENERAL
A. The DSC will do its best to schedule a full season of games for each team. However, at
the Senior’s Director’s discretion, the number of games may be reduced and, the DSC
is not liable for any expenses and no refunds will be given.
B. Under no circumstances whatsoever Dixie Soccer Club, or any of their official
representatives be responsible for any expenses (including the League entry fee)
incurred by any team. This includes a situation whereby the League or any game(s) is
cancelled in whole or part.
C. The DSC or their official representative's interpretation of the rules shall be final
pertaining to the Senior’s League.
D. No items may be sold at playing fields, or surrounding areas for the duration of League
play unless specifically sanctioned by the Dixie Soccer Club.
E. The Dixie Soccer Club will not be liable for any injuries sustained by any participant in
the Senior’s League on or off the field.
F. All players that are registered with the DSC are covered under the clubs insurance. If
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any registered player sustains an injury which requires treatment over and above
coverage provided by Ontario Health services that they wish to deal directly with the
club’s insurance company, they may request an insurance claim form from the DSC
Club Registrar. At that point the DSC is exonerated of its responsibility.
DISCIPLINE / SUSPENSIONS
A. All players discipline records shall be carried forward to the next season. All records
shall be kept.
B. A player receiving a RED card during a game is automatically suspended for the next
game at MINIMUM. They may be required to attend a hearing depending on the
offence. The DSC will contact the Player and the Team Captain/Official. All RED cards
carry a MINIMUM $35 fine and a MAXIMUM fine of $200 plus incremental suspension
depending on severity of the incident which caused the RAD card to be administered.
Fines must be paid at the DSC Club Office before the player is eligible to play their next
game. Further disciplinary action may be imposed by the Discipline Committee upon
further review.
C. Accumulates 3 individual YELLOW cards during a season – one game suspension.
Accumulation of 3 YELLOW cards carry a $35 fine that must be paid at the DSC Club
Office before the player is eligible to play their next game. Further disciplinary action
may be imposed by the Discipline Committee upon further review.
D. Accumulates 6 individual YELLOW cards during a season – player must attend
disciplinary hearing. Accumulation of 6 YELLOW cards carry a $50 fine that must be
paid at the DSC Club Office before the player is eligible to play their next game.
E. Failure to attend discipline hearing by Player, Captain or other Team Official, will result
in immediate suspension from the league and further discipline action determined by
the Discipline Committee.
F. If a game is abandoned, the representatives of the team, ie. Captain, Coach or Team
Official is required to attend a disciplinary hearing. Up to 6 points may be deducted
from the Team causing the abandonment.
G. ZERO tolerance towards any physical or verbal abuse/assault towards any opponents,
teammates or referee’s. Any team found guilty of such actions will be ejected from the
league and will forfeit the team’s league fee.
PROTESTS
All protests will only be entertained if received within 48 hours following the completion of the
game in question. All protests must be written and accompanied with the protest fee of
$100.00 payable by cash or money order only to the Dixie Soccer Club. Protest fee will be
totally refunded if the protest in question is deemed to be valid. The decision of the referee
regarding facts connected with a play is final. The decision of the Senior Director with respect
to the protest will be final, but may be appealed to the Peel Halton Soccer Association.
EVERY PLAYER/TEAM OFFICIAL SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE READ THE RULES. IGONORANCE OF THE
CONTENTS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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