League Rules
Players Must Bring Identification To Every Game
All players must bring legal picture identification, such as a driver's license or passport, in order to play in a Marin Soccer League match.
Only players whose names appear on the official Marin Soccer League roster for the match in question will be eligible to play. Teams that use an ineligible player will forfeit the match.
Forfeits
Teams need 7 players on the field to begin a match. Teams with less than seven players will forfeit the game.
Forfeits will not be rescheduled. If a team fails to show up to a game, even with advanced notice, they may be liable to a fine. Multiple offenses may result in a team being suspended from the league. Note the following schedule:
Notice of forfeit before 9pm of the Wednesday before the game: $100 fine.
Notice of forfeit after 9pm of the Wednesday before the game, no notification, or second offense: $200 fine.
Third offense: Team suspended from play pending league review.
Intra-division Transfers
Players are allowed to transfer from one team to another team of the same division only once per season.
Note: Transfers from one team to another team in the same division will only be allowed before the last three regular season matches. Transfers can resume at the start of the post season tournament.
Inter-divisional Play
A player can at most be on one roster for each division. Examples: a player that is under the age of 40 can play on one team in the A division and one team in the B division. A player that is 40 years old can play on one team in the A division, one team in the B division, and one team in the C (over 40) division.
Note: League sanctions, yellow card accumulation and red card suspensions apply to all divisions. Example: if a player receives a two match suspension while playing on a team in the A division, the suspension is for two match days, and applies to all the teams that the player is a on. Teams that play a player that is on suspension will forfeit the game.
Yellow Card Accumulation
Players are tracked for yellow card accumulation. Players are given a one match day suspension upon receiving their fourth yellow card. Once the suspension is served the count is set to zero. Note: for the purpose of yellow card accumulation, double yellow bookings received in one game are considered a red card and do not affect a player's yellow card count
Referee Fees
The Marin Soccer League's policy is, when possible, to have all games officiated by a center referee and two assistant referees. If there are not enough referees available games may be officiated by a two referee system or a one referee system. The referee fee will be split evenly by the two contesting teams and will be paid as follows:
Three referees: $50 center referee, $25 each assistant referee.
Two referees: $50 each referee.
One referee: $65
Uniforms
Every team must have two sets of numbered uniforms, a light set and a dark set. If both teams arrive with similarly colored uniforms it is the responsibility of the HOME team to change into their alternate set.
Nets and Corner Flags at McInnis Park
Teams that play the first games of the day at McInnis Park are responsible for putting up the nets and corner flags. The nets and corner flags are stored in a locked metal box near the entrance to Creekside field. Call a league administrator if you are unsure of the location or if you need the combination. Teams that play the last games of the day at McInnis Park are responsible for taking down and securing the nets and corner flags in the lock box. Teams that neglect to lock the equipment may be liable for replacement costs.
