Coach Acknowledgment & Player Eligibility IN PLAYOFFS

The team’s coach/manager must acknowledge the following player eligibility rules for the season:

Players must participate in a minimum of 4 out of the 8 regular season games in each phase to be eligible to compete in that phase’s playoffs (semi-finals and finals).
Eligibility is tracked separately for each phase of the season.
All matches are recorded, providing video evidence for verification if required.
A league convenor will be present at each game to officially track attendance, confirming which players are present and maintaining accurate records.

The coach/manager understands that failure to comply with these requirements may result in a player being deemed ineligible for playoff participation, with no exceptions.

Game Sheet Procedures

Teams are not required to print their own game sheets.

Instead, teams must collect their official game sheet from the convenor’s table 15-30 minutes prior to kickoff.

Before the match begins:

Teams must fill out all player jersey numbers on the game sheet.
A team representative (coach or manager) must sign the sheet.
The completed game sheet must then be handed to the referee before kickoff.

Failure to complete and submit the game sheet properly may result in delays or player eligibility issues.

Dual Team Player Eligibility Rule

If a club enters both an “A” Team and a “B” Team within the same division, all players must be registered and listed on the official game sheet roster for the specific team they are participating with each match.

For playoff eligibility, a player may only represent a team if they have participated in a minimum of 4 out of the team’s 8 regular season games for either the A Team or B Team.

Players are not permitted to switch teams for playoffs unless they have met the minimum game requirement with the team they intend to represent.

Understanding the "6-Goal Cap" Rule

Our league focuses on player development, sportsmanship, and fun. To protect player morale and keep the standings fair, we use an 6-Goal Maximum Cap for lopsided games.

What is it?

The game is played for the full length of time, but the official scoreboard and website standings will never show a goal difference larger than 6 goals.

Why do we use it?

Protects Player Morale: No youth team benefits from seeing a 20-0 score posted online. It discourages the losing players and does not teach the winning players good sportsmanship.
Discourages "Running up the Score": Coaches are motivated to try new tactics, pass more, or rotate players into new positions once they hit the cap, rather than just trying to score endlessly.
Keeps Standings Fair: In leagues where "goal differential" is used as a tiebreaker, this cap prevents one massive blowout from unfairly ruining the playoff seeding for everyone else.

DYNASTY PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE – YOUTH LEAGUE RULES

1. AGE DIVISIONS

Players must compete in their registered age group (2015, 2016, 2017/18).
Proof of age may be required at any time. A team can ask for a ID and roster check before the second half of a game commences. Parents must have a picture of their childs ID with them at all time. Failure to show ID results in the player not playing.
Players may only play for their own team per division.

2. GAME FORMAT

All matches are played in a 7v7 format.
A minimum of 5 players is required to start a match.
If a team cannot field 5 players, the match will result in a forfeit.

3. MATCH DURATION

Games consist of 2 x 25-minute halves.
A 2-minute halftime break is provided.
The referee has full authority over match timekeeping.

4. SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitutions are allowed throughout the match.
Players must inform the referee before substituting.

5. GAME RULES (IMPORTANT)

Throw ins are used for ALL age groups (2015, 2016, 2017/18).
No retreat line is used in any age group.
Standard youth soccer rules apply unless otherwise stated by the league.

6. EQUIPMENT

Shin guards are mandatory for all players.
Proper soccer cleats must be worn.
Teams must wear matching jerseys or pinnies.
Goalkeepers must wear a jersey that clearly contrasts both teams.

7. GAME LOCATION & SCHEDULE

All games will be played at Mayfield Sportsplex.
Games take place on Sundays between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Teams must arrive at least 15 minutes before kickoff.
The full schedule will be released in early May.

8. REFEREES

All matches are officiated by league-approved referees.
Referee decisions are final and must be respected.

9. NO-SHOWS & FORFEITS

Teams must provide at least 24 hours notice if unable to attend a game. Failure to do so will result in a $300 fine.
Failure to attend a game results in a $100 fine.
A forfeit results in a 3–0 scoreline awarded to the opposing team.

10. PLAYOFF RULES

If a match is tied at full-time, it goes directly to penalties (no extra time).
Each team will take 3 penalty kicks. If still tied, the shootout proceeds to sudden death.
Players must play a minimum of 4 out of every 8 regular seaosn games to be eligable to play for their team during playoffs.
Only the players on the field at the end of the match are eligible to take penalties.

11. STANDINGS

3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss

Tie-breakers:

Head-to-head
Most wins
Goal difference
Goals scored

Live standings available online:
https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/dynastypremiersoccer

12. CODE OF CONDUCT

Players, coaches, and spectators must show respect at all times.
Abuse toward referees, opponents, or staff will not be tolerated. Teams are repsonsible for their respective parents and any signs of fighting or abuse toward referees, opponents, or staff will result in a $300 fine to be paid before the teams next game.
Unsportsmanlike behaviour may result in suspension or removal from the league.

13. LEAGUE AUTHORITY

The league reserves the right to modify rules if necessary.
All decisions made by league officials are final.

14. 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.
Players and teams are expected to act responsibly and respectfully at all times.

Season Format Overview

Each division will play a season consisting of 16–20 total games, structured into two separate phases.

Phase 1: First 8 Games

All teams will compete in 8 regular season matches.
At the conclusion of these 8 games, the top 4 teams in the standings will advance to the playoffs.
Playoffs will consist of semi-finals followed by a final to determine the Phase 1 champion.

Phase 2: Second 8 Games

After Phase 1 is completed, the standings will reset.
All teams will again play another set of 8 regular season matches.
The top 4 teams will once again advance to semi-finals and finals to determine the Phase 2 champion.

Scheduling Format by Division Size

8-Team Division: Each team plays every other team once, plus one additional game against a randomly selected opponent (played twice total).
6-Team Division: Each team plays every other team once, plus three additional games against randomly selected opponents (played twice total).
10-Team Division: Each team plays every other team once, except for one randomly selected opponent. The missed matchup will be played during the second phase of the season.

This structure ensures balanced competition, variety in matchups, and multiple opportunities for teams to compete for a championship.