NYCSL NY Cup Rules

NY CUP 2010/2011 CHAMPIONS

NYCSL would like to thank the Northport SC & World Class for hosting this years NY CUP! Congratulations to NY CUP 2011 Champions.

NY CUP 2011-2012 Rules Update

All managers and coaches for teams wishing to enter the 2010 NY Club Soccer League Cup (NYCSL) must read, understand and agree to follow the NYCSL Cup Rules of Play as outlined below.

Eligibility

NYCSL NY Cup is open to U9, U10, U11, U12, U13,U14 and U15 age groups.

All teams must belong to a US Club Sanctioned Soccer Club or NYCSL affiliated league team, in good standing with NYCSL.

All teams must have their US Club Soccer ID#'s and their official US Club Soccer team roster. All information must be current for this season.

All players are subject to NYCSL jurisdiction.

All players shall be eligible for participation in accordance with the relevant US Club Soccer, USSF and FIFA regulations.

Players listed on the official US Club Soccer roster who meet the age requirement for their NYCSL team, have paid the registration fee and supplied proof of their age (necessary to obtain pass cards) and are not subject to suspension are eligible to play. Players are permitted to play up in older age groups, yet they are limited to play only on cup team.

Players are not eligible to play in younger age groups. Players are permitted to play on only one team in Cup competition.

Cost

NYCSL NY Cup participation will require $250 Registration Fee per team.

Referee Fees Etc.

A three-person referee system is preferred, with fees split equally between the teams at the field.  All referees are to be paid as follows prior to the start of each game. 

Referees outlined above are shared by home and the away team on a 50-50% basis. NYCSL covers all assignor fees.

NYCSL Cup Roster

Master roster of 26 players as per US Club rules is frozen 1 week prior to the first match.

Game day rosters are capped at 15 for U9 and U10, 18 for U11 and older . All of the players must be from the same club, of the appropriate age group or younger and must be listed on the approved, official NYCSL Cup game roster. A player is limited to playing for one team in NYCSL Cup.

Pass Cards

Pass cards will be issued for each player and staff member that registers with US Club Soccer. All players and coaches participating in NYCSL Cup games must hold current pass cards, and these pass cards must be brought to each game.

Matches

Teams must provide the referee with both players' and coaches' pass cards and their official NYCSL Cup roster for each game, with a copy provided for the opposing team's coach. A NYCSL league roster is not valid for NYCSL Cup competition. No player is permitted to play without a pass. The home team is responsible to provide the game ball(s) and the appropriate size field.

Substitutions may be performed during ANY stoppage of play and are unlimited as long as the process conforms to FIFA Law and with the permission of the Referee

In the event of inclement weather or unplayable field conditions, the home team coach must notify the referee, all visiting coaches and the Match Coordinator of the game cancellation. Notification must be made a minimum of 2 hours prior to the scheduled kick off. Within the 2 hr timeframe preceding the game, only the referee may cancel the game. A canceled game must be rescheduled within 48 hrs.

Disciplinary

A send off (red card) will result in a minimum of a one (1) game suspension. A send off as a result of two cautions will result in the player or coach being suspended for the next match. All suspensions shall commence immediately. If a second game is to be played that day, the suspended player is not eligible and the referee should note it on the game card. The home team is responsible for informing the league that a red card infraction has occurred and the league will inform all parties affected the length of suspension. Referees will return all players/coaches passes to the teams and will list on the Game Card any send-offs with player/coach name and US Club Soccer number, and infraction. Referee will need to fill out a send off report and send it to NYCSL at Kris DeBenedittis. NYCSL reserves the right to impose additional suspensions, depending upon the severity of the offense and accumulation of suspensions.

Any team utilizing ineligible player, either not properly registered with the team, presenting fradulent documents or allowing a player/coach to participate during a suspension, will forefeit any affected games and a 3-0 win awarded to the opposing team.

NYCSL shall have the authority to suspend, fine or disqualify players, team officals or competing lubs for violating league rules, or for any action or conduct not in the best interest of soccer or NYCSL

No-Shows and Forfeits

A no-show occurs when a team willfully does not show up at a game agreed to by the league, following the 15-minute grace period allowed after the scheduled kick off. Penalties for no-shows are as follows:

• A forfeit to the opposing team and additional loss of three points.

• One no show may result in a team being terminated at the discretion of NYCSL Board of Directors.

• The accumulation of two no-shows in a season shall result in the team’s termination from the league or NY Cup

• A forfeit will result in a 3-0 win to the team not at fault.

• A forfeit will result in a fine of $100 which must be paid prior to your next scheduled game-No exceptions

NY CUP 2011-2012 U9-U15 Information

The NY Cup will be based on a new and exciting format modeled after the UEFA Champions League. NYCSL's goal and vision in offering such an exciting format is to elevate the level of play which will allow fair and balanced competition for all teams. Here are some of the highlights of the NY Cup Format:

• Two Stage Competition (Group Stage and Single Elimination Rounds)

• Teams will be distributed into 8 evenly balanced brackets

• Each team will play at least 3 games

• Points will be rewarded in Group 1 Stage

• Semi-Final and Final matches will be played on a single weekend in June of 2012

• Gold (Top Tier) and Silver (2nd Tier) divisions will be created based on teams ability

• NY Cup format details select NYCSL Cup Competition Format click here

We are confident that the above new format will help bring out the best of competition in all teams. We believe that this fresh and revolutionary approach will become the model for the years to come.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for all your support and help. We look forward for to your participation in this very exciting new endeavor.

 
WARMEST regards,
NY Club Soccer League
Management Team