DYNASTY PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE – MEN’S LEAGUE RULES

1. Registration & Eligibility

• All players must complete online registration and waiver before playing.
• All players must be registered — no guest players allowed.
• Teams must have 2 designated team representatives with email access.
• All players must be 18+.
• Players may only play for one team per division.

2. Player Requirements

• Shin guards are mandatory.
• No jewelry is allowed during matches.
• All players must wear matching team jerseys with unique numbers.
• Goalkeepers must wear a jersey that clearly contrasts both teams.

3. Game Format

• All matches are 7v7 (including goalkeeper).
• Minimum 5 players required to start.
• Teams with fewer than 5 players will forfeit.
• A forfeit results in a 3–0 win for the opposing team.

4. Match Duration

• Matches consist of 2 x 25-minute halves.
• A 2-minute halftime is provided.
• The referee controls all timekeeping.

5. Game Location & Schedule

• All matches are played at Mayfield Sportsplex.
• Games take place on Sundays between 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
• Teams must arrive 15 minutes prior to kickoff.

6. Substitutions

• Substitutions are unlimited and on-the-fly.
• Players must enter and exit the field safely from the designated area (midfield/bench area).
• Goalkeeper changes must be communicated to the referee.

7. Game Rules

• Standard FIFA-based rules apply unless otherwise stated.
• Kick-ins are used (no throw-ins).
• No offside rule.
• No retreat line.
• Slide tackling is not permitted (except goalkeeper within reason).

8. Discipline

• Yellow card = warning
• Red card = player sent off (subject to suspension)
• Fighting, abuse, or misconduct may result in removal from the league.

9. No-Shows & Forfeits

• Teams must give minimum 24 hours notice if unable to attend. Failure to do so results in a $300 fine.
• Failure to attend a game results in a $100 fine.
• Repeated forfeits may result in removal from the league.

10. Roster Checks

• Teams may request a roster check on the opposing team.
• All roster checks must be requested before the whistle blows for the start of the second half.
• Requests made after this point will not be accepted.
• Any team found using ineligible players will be subject to forfeit and further discipline.

11. Standings

• 3 points for a win
• 1 point for a draw
• 0 points for a loss
• Tie-breakers:
  1. Head-to-head
  2. Most wins
  3. Goal difference
  4. Goals scored
• Live standings available online:
  https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/dynastypremiersoccer

12. Playoff Rules

• If a match is tied at full-time, it goes directly to penalties (no extra time).
• Each team will take 5 penalty kicks.
• If still tied, penalties proceed to sudden death.
• Only the 7 players on the field at full-time are eligible to take penalties.

13. Referees

• All matches are officiated by league-approved referees.
• All decisions are final.

14. League Authority

• The league reserves the right to:
  • Adjust divisions
  • Modify schedules
  • Enforce discipline and fines
• All decisions made by league organizers are final.

15. Code of Conduct

• Respect for referees, players, and staff is mandatory.
• Abuse, aggression, or unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated.
• The league reserves the right to remove any player or team.

16. Weather Policy

• Games will proceed in rainy conditions unless league officials determine the field is unsafe.
• Matches will only be cancelled or suspended in cases of lightning and/or thunder. If a regular season game is cancelled due to weather, each team will be awarded 1 point.
• If a playoff match is cancelled or suspended due to weather, the game will be rescheduled to a later date determined by the league.
• The league reserves the right to delay, suspend, or cancel matches if weather conditions are deemed unsafe for players, referees, or spectators.
• The league is competitive — sportsmanship is expected at all times.