Highlights of WYSL Rule Changes and Clarifications
Fall 2011
The following summary highlights the WYSL rule changes and clarifications and certain key dates for Fall 2011. This summary is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by the actual rules set forth in the WYSL’s Handbook, to which reference is made.
Updates and Seasonal Changes
Roster Changes. Article I.2.C. Deadline for roster changes and additions is the third scheduled game of the season (September 25, changes must be made by September 23). Clarification was added that all registration materials must be submitted by the preceding Friday and that the League registrar may impose an earlier deadline for delivering the related player pass.
Silent Sunday. Article IV(6). This season, Silent Sunday will be in effect for the games to be played on October 2, 2011, the fourth scheduled Sunday of the season.
Scheduling of TBS Games. Article X.3. TBS games must be scheduled before the third scheduled game of the season (i.e., by September 23).
Permanent Changes/Clarifications (minor changes omitted)
Lost Passes. Article I.2.M. The lost pass fee has been increased to $20, and clarification has been added that the fee would apply in the case of transfers as well as issuance of replacement passes.
Roster Size. Article IV.3D. The limitation on Division 1 teams U12 and over to carry only 18 players (versus 22 in other divisions) has been lowered to apply only to U12 and U13, to conform to the recent ENYYSA decision to allow 22 players on State Cup rosters for U14 and older teams. The summary of roster limits is now as follows:
|
Division
|
Match
Format
|
Minimum
Roster Size
|
Maximum
Roster Size
|
|
U9, U10
|
8 v 8
|
8
|
14
|
|
U11
|
9 v 9
|
9
|
Div. 1 16
Other Div. - 18
|
|
U12 – U13
|
11 v 11
|
11
|
Div. 1 -18
Other Div. - 22
|
|
U14 and older
|
11 v 11
|
11
|
22
|
Red Cards. Article VII.2. The rule has been changed to provide that a club officer or registrar, and not the coach, is to follow up with the League office.
Rescheduled Games – No Referee. Article X.5. The rule has been clarified that for purposes of rescheduling a game, teams can agree to do without a referee (subject to the general rules about U14 and High School boys) but the other rescheduling rules still apply.
