CSC Weather Policy
Teams are expected to practice/play in inclement weather. Games/practices may be cancelled by
the Ciociaro Club of Windsor restricting the use of fields. Players and coaches are expected to arrive
at the field for games unless notified via email or website bulletin. The assigned match referee will
determine whether or not the field and/or weather conditions are suitable for play.
Referees are to use a 30 second rule to determine safety of play as a minimum guideline.
Once lightning is seen, count the time from lightening to thunder. If the duration between the “flash”
and the “bang” is under 30 seconds referees are to abandon the game.
Once a game is abandoned there is no wait period to re-start. All participants are to leave the area.
Referees must submit a Special Incident Report to the Referee Coordinator within 24 hours when
games are abandoned.
CSC Heat Policy
When the temperature at any point in the day of play is registered as being above 30 degrees
Celsius as recorded on Environment Canada's website, the CSC heat policy will come into effect.
When the temperature reaches above 30 degrees Celsius there will automatically be two water
breaks per half. Games and practices will continue as scheduled. Coaches are to monitor players for
signs of heat stress or injury. The CSC Board reserves the right to cancel soccer activities based on
extenuating circumstances and/or explicit weather warnings as posted on Environment Canada's
web site.
Other extremely hot weather conditions may necessitate the game being stopped for water breaks in
each half of the game. Only one coach has to ask for a water break. This is to be discussed and
agreed upon prior to the game and will be administered by the referee.
The referee will add time to each half to accommodate water breaks, as required.
CSC Air Quality Policy
If the air quality rating is forecast on the Environment Canada web site at 7 or above at
game/practice time, soccer activities will be cancelled. The forecast review will be conducted by the
CSC Board and coaches will be notified by the office by email and via the web site of any
cancellation.
CSC Harassment Policy
Do not enter into discussions or arguments with players, coaches or fans when you are asked to
justify the reason for a particular Rule, Law or Policy. Ask them to direct their questions and
concerns to the Referee Coordinator.
HARASSMENT OR ABUSE OF REFEREES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
Since many of our coaches and players do not have extensive soccer experience, the CSC has
decided to allow coaches the opportunity to approach the referee, to request an explanation of a call.
This opportunity does not extend to players or to spectators and should be limited to a call made by
the referee.
This is not to be seen as an opportunity for a coach or captain to argue for a change in the call.
At all times, requests must be made in a calm and respectful manner and only during a stoppage in
play. Where possible, requests are to be made at half- or full-time and should not be excessive in
number.
Situations other than those noted above may be construed by the referee as harassment or abuse
and in such cases the referee, while remaining calm and polite, should follow the procedures
outlined below.
If a coach is not satisfied with an explanation given by the referee, s/he should contact the Referee
Coordinator after the game.
Harassment/Abuse by a Coach
In this case, if play has not already stopped, the referee should stop the play. The referee will then
approach the coach and indicate that their behaviour is considered to be harassment or abuse and
advise the coach that if it continues, they will be asked to leave the field. If the harassment/abuse
continues and the coach refuses to leave the field, the game should be abandoned by the referee.
Harassment/Abuse by a Spectator
In this case, the referee should wait for a stoppage in play. At this time, if the referee can identify
which team the spectator belongs to, they will explain to the applicable coach in question that the
spectator’s behaviour is considered to be harassment or abuse and ask that the coach control the
spectator. If they cannot identify, the applicable team, then they are to talk to the Home team coach.
If the harassment or abuse continues, the coach will ask the spectator to leave the field. It should be
explained to the spectator and the appropriate coach that, should the spectator refuse to leave the
field, the referee may abandon the game.
In the event that a game has been stopped and/or abandoned, or a coach has been expelled, due to
harassment or abuse, the referee must contact the Referee Coordinator immediately following the
end of the game to report the occurrence, to be followed by a written report at the earliest possible
opportunity.
FIFA Laws of the Game
FIFA Amendments to the Laws of the Game 2012/2013
Law 4 Memo: Player Equipment - Revised May 2009
HEADBANDS: FIFA guidelines regarding use of headbands by players
Playing Rules of Indoor Soccer
Futsal Laws of the Game (PDF)
CSA Cast Policy
CSA Lightening Policy
CSA Memo - IFAB decision concerning headscarves
Mini Soccer Guide & Rules (PDF)
OSA Tiny Tot Soccer Rules