This league was started approximately 12 years ago to give the 3-6 graders an opportunity to play fall soccer in a developmental environment. Since GVBBSC and Livonia Soccer Clubs began managing this league we have tried to keep it a fun and enjoyable experience for the players. This year we have had several issues with parents and coaches getting ejected from games. The conduct leading to these ejections is unacceptable. This is a ZERO tolerance league. Let the coaches coach, let the players play, and let the referees officiate the game without feeling threatened. There is a shortage of officials in all sports at the youth and HS level because the abuse they often take drives them away from the games. We ask that you be tolerant of young officials as this league provides a development opportunity for them as well.

As a result of these recent issues, new rules are now in place:

If a coach gets ejected from a game, they will miss the remaining games on that particular day, and all of the games scheduled for the following weekend.
If parents start getting unruly, the referee is to stop the game and come over to the coach. If the coach so chooses, he/she can take a moment to speak to the parents. If the parents remain unruly, the referee will stop the game, and issue a red card to the coach. The coach must then sit out any other games that day and any games the following weekend. The game that had to be stopped will be forfeited.

Livingston County Fall Soccer Rules

  Rostering – Players are limited to participating on only 1 team in each division.

Games will be played in accordance with FIFA and New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA) rules.   Slide tackles will NOT be allowed at the 3/4 grade division.

 Divisions:                   Grades 3/4 will play 6v6 plus keeper (2-25 minute halves)

Grades 5/6 will play 8v8 plus keeper (2-25 minute halves)

Home Team 

The home team is identified on the schedule as the first team listed.  They will have field side selection and provide the game ball.

In the event of uniform color conflict, the home team player’s uniform color changes.

During games, each team and their spectators are to be located on the opposite side of the field as the opposing team.

 Conduct

Coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, coaching staff, and team spectators.  At no time shall foul or abusive language or misconduct be permitted at any field or other facilities being used for the tournament.  The referee has the authority to eject coaches who are either unable or unwilling to control themselves or their sidelines.

Substitutions

Player substitutions shall be allowed under the following circumstances:

• Prior to throw-in in your favor.
• Prior to either teams goal kick.
• After a goal.
• During half time.
• Injury to player with referee approval.

Playoffs

Teams will be ranked for standings according to Total points:

• League Wins – 3 points each
• League Tie – 1 point each
• League Loss – O points

If 2 teams are tied for standings, they will be decided based upon the following order:

• If Head to Head competition – winner will be higher seeded.
• Most Wins
• Largest Goal Differential
• Fewest Goals against

If a game is tied during a playoff game, immediately go to PK’s.