Congratulations Fall 2009 Season Champions!

Ralos Gold 60's

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  McKinney Adult Soccer League
Rules Subject to Change Without Notice

The adult soccer league was formed to be social in design, allow local residents to play with spouses and neighbors, and to improve the appreciation of the rules and for children playing the sport. Not only is it a good sport to play to keep fit, we hope the adult soccer league can be a development program to stimulate interest in more competitive divisions already in existence. 

Schedules:

Games will be played on Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings.  In case of rain outs and or cancellations games will be made up as soon as possible on any given day.  Players are allowed to play in multiple leagues but we can not guarantee that there will be no scheduling conflicts.  League starts date TBD - . Schedules will be posted on the McKinney Soccer website under the Schedules & Standings tab. Each team will be contacted after registration closes to advise that game schedules have been posted.

Fees:

• $90.00 per player
• Fees include all costs (field, association fees, refs, T-Shirt (not game jersey) for league winners.
• Season will consist of at least 9 games for each team and Post Season Playoffs for the top 8 teams in the season standings.

Refund Policy:

A $25 administrative Fee prior to the first game. No refunds thereafter.

Registration:

• Returning player click on blue button above and register back to your same team
• New Player registration to existing teams will have to be done in person.
• Online, By Mail or walk in

Registration by Mail:

• Registration Form

  Forms will be accepted by mail or walk in until Saturday, August 1 (postmarked by August1st) Payment must be included. Please do not mail cash or a credit card number. 
• MSA-Registration office  2414 W University Dr. Suite 115A, McKinney, TX  75071  
• Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am -5:00pm

Teams:

• All teams will be COED.
• Team size will be 11 vs. 11.
• Maximum roster size is 25 players.
• Each team must have 4 female players on the field at all times (a minimum of 6 females on a roster is recommended by US Soccer).  Or each team will have to play with the same amount of female players.

Players:

• Minimum player age is 19.
• Spouses / partners can request to play on same team (COED).
• Individuals can register as a returning player to the same team or be assigned to a team.
• Recreational players are preferred.
• Current or former competitive club players, professional players, and coaches must acknowledge their experience in the comments section of the registration form to be reviewed by the league for approval.
• All players are subject to review throughout league play.
• MSA reserves the right to refuse or decline registration if in the opinion of MSA the proposed player is not suitable to the program in terms of level of skill, prior playing experience, health, or any manner that will affect the overall enjoyment or balance of the program.
• MSA reserves the right to refuse or decline registration if in the opinion of MSA the proposed player is not suitable to the program in terms of level of skill, prior playing experience, health, or any manner that will affect the overall enjoyment or balance of the program.

Game Info:

• Games will consist of 45 minute halves with a 5 minute half time.
• Standard crew of a Center referee and 2 assistants will be used. Coaches are responsible for bringing game reports to each game. 
• Game reports must be turned in before the start time of the game. The team will not be allowed to play without a game report.
• Each player must have a Player Pass issued by MSA at each game or the player will not be allowed to play.
• Coaches playing non-rostered players will be subject to disciplinary review.
• Standard FIFA soccer rules apply with the following exceptions:

·         Slide tackles are NOT allowed and are considered a yellow card offense.

• If a player receives a red card during a game, the player will not receive his Player Pass back and must pick up his Player Pass at the MSA office. A red card is a mandatory one game suspension and the player may be subject to further disciplinary action if deemed necessary by MSA.
• Womens goals:  2 points including PK or shootout; deflection by female attacker; deflection by female defender will be 1 point.
• Any player, coach or manager that follows a referee off the field or to their vehicle to continue a conversation will be issued an automatic one game suspension and will be subject to an A&D hearing.  When a referee cuts off a conversation and leaves the field then that is the end of the conversation.
• Any player, not on a team's roster, caught playing in a sanctioned game will be banned from joining the MASL permanently.  Any coach allowing a player, not on their roster, to play in a sanctioned game will received a full season suspension, with no refund.  Any team playing a player, not on their roster, will forfeit the game in which the player is participating and the next game.

All decisions of MSA are final.

Teams / players are responsible for their own clothing, equipment etc. MSA and the City of McKinney Park and Recreation Department are not liable for any costs or charges arising from any injury or accident arising from this program or associated activities.

All players are responsible for their own health and well being and should only enter the program if they are physically able to do so. We emphasize that this is intentionally a social soccer program and advise that there are plenty of existing competitive adult soccer programs with other associations available for the more competitive player.