information, proceduresand playing rules（信息,proceduresand玩规则）.doc

2008 Information, Procedures and Playing Rules Last updated April 2008 (Cal South / USYS / USSF Rules Apply EXCEPT as Modified Below) The Cal South Signature League is an advanced recreational soccer league for youth and families designed to promote skilled soccer, good sportsmanship, fair play and a safe environment. The objective of the Cal South Signature League is to provide our members with an intermediary playing level that better prepares players, parents and coaches in the transition from recreational play to competitive club play. A. INFORMATION and PROCEDURES 1. The Cal South Signature League will provide soccer playing circuits for boys and girls teams in the U9 – U14 age brackets. These Circuits provide for a skill and commitment level of soccer above the recreational level, yet below the club level. Individual Circuits may consider additional or alternate age brackets (older age categories) based on individual Circuit or geographic needs. 2. Playing Circuits are being established throughout the Southern California area. These playing circuits are set in smaller geographic areas in an effort to limit team travel distance and will be facilitated by Cal South. All Playing Circuit activities will be conducted and communicated therein via Individual Circuit Websites accessible through the Cal South home page. Each coach must provide an Internet e-mail address. A web site will provide general Circuit information, schedules, bracket standings and periodic season updates. 3. Circuit Formation: Circuits will be formed with a primary focus on limiting travel distance for all teams within an individual circuit. A Signature League Circuit will encompass a 10 – 15 mile radius within an area. Individual Circuit mileage restraints may be expanded as deemed appropriate. 4. Playing Circuit Entry fee will be $200 per team for the fall playing season (Fall season being separate from Spring season – Spring fees determined each year). This fee will handle ad