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Members
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The Executive Board shall be composed of:
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President
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First Vice-President
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Second Vice-President
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Third Vice-President
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General Secretary
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Treasurer
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Arbiter
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Five Trustees
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(f) | Life Members (Honorary & Past Presidents) |
(g) | Junior Past President |
B. | Duties. |
(a) | President and Vice-Presidents. |
The President shall supervise all activities of the League and the work of the officers. He is to appoint all standing Committees. He has the power to take the necessary steps when the interests of the League appear endangered. He is the general representative of the League in all legal and other matters, as well as chairman at all meetings. In his absence, the First or Second or Third Vice-President shall succeed to the powers of the President in this order.
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(b) | General Secretary. |
The General Secretary shall attend to all correspondence and such other matters as designated by these bylaws. | |
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Treasurer.
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The Treasurer shall have charge of the finances as well as all property belonging to the League. He is responsible for keeping accurate records and shall present a detailed report of the financial position at each meeting of the Executive Board. He shall submit a full printed report for the season to the Annual Meeting. All Disbursements from the funds of the League shall be approved and counter-signed by the President. If either the President or Treasurer expects to be unavailable for an extended period, during the absence and with the written approval of the President or Treasurer respectively, the General Secretary may counter-sign disbursements.
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(d) | Arbiter. |
The Arbiter shall receive all protests and claims, and has the right to make all Arbitration decisions. | |
(e) | Trustees. |
The Trustees shall be available for all duties which may be assigned to them by the President of this League and must actively serve on a league committee. | |
(f) | Life Members (Honorary & Past Presidents). |
The Life Members of this League are to place their knowledge and experience at the disposal of this League. The outgoing president (as Junior Past President) will automatically have a vote on the Executive Board for the duration of his successor’s term in office. | |
C. | Powers. |
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The Executive Board has the right to suspend any member of the Board whose actions are detrimental to the interest of this League. A suspended member may demand a hearing of his case before a special meeting of the League within 4 weeks after his suspension becomes effective. |
(b) | The Executive Board can order all other games suspended on days when a representative or play-off game is scheduled. |
(c) | The Executive Board decides on interpretations of the rules and regulations. It has the power to make decisions on matters not covered by these rules. |
(d) | The President and General Secretary of this League shall act as the Emergency Committee. They can make decisions upon mutual agreement in case of emergency. Such decisions shall he presented for approval to the next Executive Board meeting. |
(e) | Limit of Powers. |
The Executive Board is limited to disburse funds up to the amount of $1,500.00 and 50% of the net profit incurred by the league during the prior season without the approval of the delegates of the clubs. | |
D. | Standing Committees. |
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The President shall appoint the following standing committees out of the Executive Board membership:
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Appeals Committee.
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The Appeals Committee shall consist of a chairman and not more than six members. No club is to have more than one person on this committee. They shall handle all appeals against a decision of a rehearing by the Arbiter. |
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Games Committee.
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The Games Committee shall consist of a chairman and not more than six members. They shall handle all negotiations in connection with the invitation of a foreign team and arrangements for any tour.
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Rules Committee.
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The Rules Committee shall consist of the Chairman and two members. They shall see that the rules are at all times up to date and that all clubs receive any changes in proper time. | |
(d) | Cup Committee. |
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The Cup Committee shall consist of a chairman and two members. They shall oversee the two League Cup competitions, determine the format, manage pair drawings, manage the awards and care for the League and Harry Saunders Cup trophies. In addition, the Committee will work closely with the League office secretary, the Games Chairman and the respective New York and New Jersey state associations to promote and facilitate the League’s involvement in the State and National Cup competitions.
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Divisional Chairpersons.
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The President shall have the right to appoint, with the consent of the Executive Board, chairpersons of the divisions of the league. If appointed, the divisional chairpersons shall act as a liaison between the teams in their respective divisions and the President and shall have such other responsibilities and authority as conferred upon them by the President. Divisional chairpersons may, but need not be, members of the Executive Board.
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A. | Board and Club Members. |
The Executive board may honor persons who have given extraordinary services in behalf of the League. The form or manner shall he determined from case to case. | |
B. | Championship Teams. |
The winning team in each division plus the any league cup winners shall receive a trophy or diploma at the Annual Meeting. The players and up to two coaches of the winning team will receive medals or similar awards. | |
C. | Runner-Up Teams. |
The teams finishing in second place in each division shall also be honored, the nature of the award to be determined by the Executive Board. |
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General Rules.
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The Annual Meeting as well as all other General Meetings are public. However, the Executive Board shall have the right at all times to exclude the public.
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B. | Invitations. |
Invitations to all meetings shall be mailed or emailed by the General Secretary at least 14 days before the meeting. The invitations to Annual Meetings shall be accompanied by a copy of the minutes of the previous Annual Meeting as well as all proposed rule changes.
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C. | Order of Business. |
The Annual Meeting shall be held on any day as determined by the Executive Committee with the following order of business:
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Roll Call.
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Approval of Minutes.
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Unfinished Business.
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Committee Reports.
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Financial Report and Report of Auditors.
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Rule Change Proposals.
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Discharge of Executive Board.
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Election of Officers.
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Good and Welfare.
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Choice of site for next Annual Meeting.
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(The annual reports of members of the Executive Board shall be presented in writing in order that they may be included in a special file for keeping a historical record of the League) | |
D. | Parliamentary Rules. |
The presiding officer shall have all powers to maintain parliamentary order. He shall exclude delegates from the meeting who have disobeyed 3 times a call to order. He shall have the right to interrupt the meeting or to adjourn it before finishing the order of business. Grave disorders committed at a meeting may be penalized with instant expulsion. | |
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Voting Power.
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The governing Executive Board members shall he entitled to one vote each. The voting power of the member clubs is determined on the basis of registered teams in a current season. Each club shall have one vote for each adult team which has played at least half of the league games. No club shall be entitled to vote if its financial obligations to the League have not been met.
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Club Delegates.
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Each club delegate shall present a written authority from his club which is to be handed to the General Secretary.
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Alternate Delegates.
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Each club shall be entitled to 2 alternate delegates who have no voting privileges.
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Quorum.
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The Annual Meeting shall have a quorum if it has been called in accordance with these rules and provided that at least 2/3 of all valid votes are properly represented. Failing this, a new meeting shall be called within one month which shall possess a quorum regardless of the number of’ clubs present.
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Motions.
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All proposals for rule changes and other motions of the Annual Meeting shall be presented in writing to the General Secretary not later than 30 days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting. Motions may be debated upon only after they have been seconded by another delegate. When a motion to close the debate has been carried, only the maker of the motion and one speaker opposing it shall be allowed to speak. Such a motion can only be made by a delegate who has not previously spoken on the subject. Nobody shall be allowed to speak on a motion after it has been disposed of, unless the majority of delegates so decide.
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Emergency Motions.
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Emergency motions may be made at any time. Such motions shall only be debated if they arise from previous decisions of the meeting providing the presiding officer approves of the emergency.
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Vote.
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All motions except changes or additions to these rules shall require a simple majority for acceptance. Motions to change or add to these rules shall require 2/3 majority of all votes cast. Votes shall be taken in such manner that the most far reaching motion shall be determined and voted upon first. Other motions shall follow in the order in which they were presented. Votes shall be counted on a show of hands. A motion for a secret ballot requires the assent of at least 1/3 of all votes present.
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L. | Elections. |
The Executive Board members shall be elected at the Annual Meeting for the term of two years with the exception of the following member who shall be appointed: Arbiter. The following positions shall be elected in even-numbered years: President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer and three (3) Trustees. The following positions shall be elected in odd-numbered years: 1st Vice President, 3rd Vice President, General Secretary and two (2) Trustees. Any affiliated club or voting member may nominate an individual for an Executive Board position provided that the nomination is made in writing and received by the General Secretary or Nominations Chair no later than ten (10) days prior to the Annual Meeting. Re-election is permissible. A current Executive Board member seeking re-election for the office he or she current holds, need not be nominated, but can declare his or her intention to seek re-election if the declaration is made no later than ten (10) days prior to the Annual Meeting. All elections shall be by secret ballot or by a voice vote if no objection is raised. A simple majority of votes is necessary for election. A Past President may be nominated for Honorary President or Life Member to the Executive Board. Upon election he enjoys all voting rights and privileges thereof for life. The Executive Board by a 2/3 vote may also propose other members for life membership.
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Non-Representation at Annual Meeting and other Meetings.
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Clubs which are not represented by delegates for the duration of the Annual Meeting shall be fined $100.00. The fine for not being represented at any other meeting shall be $50.00.
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A. | Admission |
(a) | Full Member |
Only such clubs which affiliate with their entire open (non-age restricted) soccer division shall become members of this League unless the first team of the club plays in a league with whom this League has an affiliation agreement.
Applications for membership shall be submitted in writing to the General Secretary accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s Constitution and By-Laws as well as a statement giving the names and addresses of officers, location of headquarters, grounds and day of meetings.
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Membership Dues
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An initiation fee of $250.00 and a guarantee of $500.00 is to be paid by new clubs joining this League before they can be accepted. The initiation fee may be waived by the Executive Board in any given year. The annual dues which are due at the time of the Annual Meeting shall be as follows: For each adult team – Division I - $500.00; Division II - $250.00; Divisions III and IV- $150.00; Over-30/40 Divisions - $150.00.
A non-promoted team may be admitted into Division I at the discretion of the Executive Board and shall be charged a buy-in fee of $7,500.00. A non-promoted team may be admitted into Division II at the discretion of the Executive Board and shall be charged a buy-in fee of $1,000.00, which shall be reduced to $500.00 for the 2020/2021 season.
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Inactive Clubs.
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Inactive clubs remain in this League as associate members upon payment of an annual fee of $50.00. They have one vote.
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Continuation of Membership
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Any member club answering the roll call at the Annual Meeting shall be considered affiliated with this League for the coming season.
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Bad Check.
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Any club found guilty of passing a bad check will be fined the sum of $50.00 and will be required to pay any future payments due to the League by certified check, money order or cash.
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Acceptance of Application.
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The Executive Board rules upon all applications for membership. Upon acceptance, the club shall immediately be eligible to participate in games. However, such acceptance shall be ratified by the member clubs at the next Annual Meeting of the League.
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Transfer From Other Associations.
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Clubs which transfer their membership from other leagues to this League shall be required to present a written release by their former league.
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Denial of Application.
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When an application for membership is rejected, the Executive Board may state the grounds for such rejection but is not obligated to do so.
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Mergers.
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In case of a merger, the new club shall be responsible for all obligations incurred under these rules by the old club.
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Dissolutions.
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When a club is disbanded, all of its registered amateur players shall become individually liable for its obligations on a pro-rata basis.
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Withdrawal.
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Applications for withdrawal shall be presented in writing. Such applications shall be accepted only if the club has fulfilled its obligations to this League. With the acceptance of the withdrawal the club forfeits all future rights to the property of the League.
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Expulsion.
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Clubs which attempt to circumvent a decision rendered, or which seriously damage the interests of this League may be expelled at the Annual Meeting, or at a special meeting, called for this purpose. A motion for expulsion shall require the approval of at least 2/3 of all votes cast in order to be effective.
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A. | Interest. |
Unless waived by the Executive Board, all monies due to the League must be paid within 30 days. If any monies due to the League are not paid within 30 days, interest will be charged at a rate of 1.5% per month on outstanding balances until paid, and if not paid before, will be collected at the Mid-Year Meeting or Annual Meeting, whichever comes first. | |
B. | Balance Due to be Registered to Play. |
If any member club has outstanding debts to the league in excess of $500.00 after the date of the Annual Meeting, then said club will not be permitted to register for the following season. Notwithstanding the above, a delinquent club may petition the Executive Board in writing for a waiver of the above penalty specifically stating the reason for said delinquency and the club’s proposed schedule of payment. The Executive Board may then waive the above penalty upon payment of half of the outstanding delinquency by the date of the Annual Meeting and balance by the following February 1st. | |
C. | Financial Reporting. |
A list of clubs with outstanding balances to the league including their outstanding balance and their aging shall be sent to all clubs and posted on the league website monthly. |
A. Registration of New Players (Not Registered During Seasonable Year).
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New players are eligible after proper registration. |
B. Transfer of Players From Clubs Within League. |
A club may only register an amateur or professional player who is currently or has been registered with another club within the League after that player has been properly released, as appropriate, by the current or former club.
Players changing their clubs within this League during the current season are eligible to play immediately if both the player's first and second clubs agree to the transfer or 10 days after the player's second club's next game if the player's first and second clubs do not agree to the transfer. The player's first club is deemed to have consented to the transfer if no objection is received by the league office within 72 hours of the transfer request, Players are only permitted to change clubs once during the season.
A player currently under suspension cannot be granted a release. If the player leaves the jurisdiction of this League, it is the responsibility of his former club to advise the ENYSSA or the NJSA, or their successor associations, through the office of the registrar of this League. The notification is to include a listing of any unpaid obligations or club property in possession of the player, applying at the same time for his suspension. In case of neglect of immediate notice, the original club has no longer any claim to these obligations if the player should return to the jurisdiction of this League at a later date.
A club cannot prevent a transfer of a player for outstanding monetary obligations above the player registration and release fee unless documentation is provided.
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C. Transfer of Players From Clubs Not Within League.
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A club may only register an amateur player who is currently or has been registered with another club outside of this League after the club obtains a proper release or loan agreement if so required by the player’s current or former state or national association.
A club may only register a professional player who is currently or has been registered with another club outside of this League after the club obtains a proper release or loan agreement as required by the USSF or other national association.
Any player not registered in accordance with the above sections shall be deemed an ineligible player.
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A. | Transfer of Players to Lower-Tiered Team. |
No player may transfer to a lower-tiered team within his club after March 1 in each season. | |
B. | Registration or Transfer of Players Previously Registered. |
No club or team may sign a player previously registered in the United States or Canada during the seasonable soccer year after April 15 unless the player's former club is dissolved or the registration is made only for the purpose of playing a friendly, exhibition or national or state cup game. | |
C | Registration of Players Not Previously Registered. |
Players not previously registered in the United States or Canada during the seasonable soccer year may be signed through the end of the regular season. No player may participate in any divisional playoff or championship game, unless he was registered for his respective club's last league game. |
IV. GAMES REGULATIONS
A. | Size. |
Limitations as to the size of the field, height of the corner flags, goal measurements, and required markings of the field are accorded to the Rules and Regulations of FIFA. | |
B. | Markings. |
The home club shall be responsible for visible, correct and clear markings of the playing field, and fencing off the playing area, if feasible | |
C. | Goal Nets. |
Standard Goal Nets shall be used in all games. | |
D. | Maintenance of Order. |
The playing field is to be protected against overflowing by the public. The home team is responsible for any disorders which may arise from insufficient protection and supervision. If any official or member of the visiting club causes or participates in a disturbance the visiting club may also be held responsible |
(a) | The line-up sheet for the resumed match may only contain the eligible players who were on line-up sheet of the abandoned match. |
(b) | Any sanctions imposed before the match was abandoned remain valid for the remainder of the match. |
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Single yellow cards imposed before the match was abandoned are not carried forward to any other matches before the abandoned match is completed. |
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Players sent off during the abandoned match cannot be replaced and the number of players in the starting line-up remains as it was when the match was abandoned. |
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Players who were suspended following a match played after the abandoned match in question can be included on the line-up sheet of the resumed match. |
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The teams can make only the number of substitutions to which they were still entitled when the match was abandoned. |
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The match must restart on the same spot where the abandoned match action occurred (i.e. free-kick, throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, penalty, etc.). If the match was stopped during the normal flow of the game, a dropped ball on the spot where it was abandoned shall be used to restart. |
A. | All players must present their player passes or identification as permitted by the players' state association to the referee before the start of any league or cup game. |
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The coach must present his or her coach’s pass or identificatiion as permitted by the coach's state association to the referee before the start of any league or cup game. If one team cannot present a coach’s pass or identification to the referee, there is no game and the offending team may be fined and forfeit the game. If neither team can present a coach’s pass or identification to the referee, both teams may be fined and the decision whether to replay the game will be referred to the league office. |
A. | The assignment of divisions and the amount of clubs in each division shall be at the discretion of the Executive Board. |
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A club declining the right of promotion gives the club destined for relegation the right to remain in the higher division. If a higher division has place for additional clubs and the club permitted to be promoted declines the right of promotion, the team next in the standings shall be given the right of promotion assuming it meets all of the requirements of the higher division. |
C. | Division I and II clubs must field a reserve team. A fine of $300.00 and $200.00 respectively per game shall be levied during the playing season for non-compliance. |
D. | Players may play in the Over-30 Divisions as of the date of their thirtieth (30th) birthday. |
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If at least one half of the full schedule of games has been played, all scores shall stand. The points of the remaining games shall be credited to the opponents. |
B. | If less than half the full schedule of games is played, all games played shall be considered void. |
C. | Any team not appearing for those scheduled league games may forfeit the right to participate in any further league games and shall be subject to the penalty as outlined in Rule VI, paragraph 6(L). |
A. | Final Games in Cup Games and Play-off Games to Determine Standings. |
After deducting all expenses the balance shall be divided equally between the League and the 2 competing clubs. | |
B. | Re-plays. |
If gate receipts were not returned at the first game, this League shall receive 15% of the receipts after deduction of expenses which shall not exceed 15%, of the receipts. The balance shall be divided equally between the 2 competing clubs. If the gate receipts were returned at the first game or no receipts were taken in, the home club shall receive the total receipts. |
A. | Referees must examine players’ passes before the start of the game and watch the correct signing of the form by each individual player. |
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Each referee is required to report to the league office not later than 24 hours after the game, on an official form, issued by respective State Association, the score of the game, as well as any other matters, such as players cautioned or ordered off the field. In the latter case the ejected Player’s Pass must accompany the referee’s report. |
C. | He shall also report all accidents and injuries. |
A. | Membership. |
Arbiter and his Assistant must be persons who are not active members of any Club. They will by appointed the newly elected Executive Board.
(a) A delegate of the Referee’s Association may be invited by the Arbiter. This delegate shall have no vote.
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B. | Non-Appearance before Arbiter or Appeals Committee, Executive Board or any other regulating body. |
Non-appearance before Arbiter, Appeals Committee or Executive Board upon receipt of written notification shall be subject to a minimum fine of fifty ($50.00) dollars. Such invitation shall be mailed out not less than 10 days prior to date of proposed meetings. | |
C. | Non-Appearance. |
If a party, which has been invited to a meeting, does not appear, the case shall be heard and disposed of, regardless. Clubs who disregard an invitation shall be fined the sum of fifty ($50.00) dollars. Referees, who fail to appear, shall be reported to the ENYSSA or NJSA Referee’s Committee. | |
D. | Hearing and Vote. |
No club shall be represented at any hearing by an officer of this League. | |
E. | Faulty Procedure in Filing. |
Protests or claims not filed within the required time limit, or which are submitted without written details of charges and reasons, or without remittance of the protest fee, shall be rejected without hearing. | |
F. | Publication of Decisions. |
Decisions of the Arbiter, giving full details shall be mailed or emailed to the involved Club(s) and published within five (5) days in the official publication. |
A. | Before the Appeals Committee of the Executive Board. |
If a Club wishes to appeal a decision of the Arbiter, it may do so within 7 days of the publication of the decision. Appeals are filed with the Appeals Committee of the Executive Board. The fee for such appeals shall in all cases be $250.00, which will be refunded if the Appeals Committee finds in favor of the appealing club. | |
B. | Before Eastern New York State Soccer Association. |
An appeal against the decision of the Appeals Committee of the Executive Board may be filed in writing with the ENYSSA within 3 days after publication of the decision, with the appropriate fee as required by ENYSSA. |
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Ineligible Player.
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A club who permits an ineligible player to take part in a game shall be penalized with loss of points and fined a sum of not less than $500.00 per player per game for first division games and $200.00 per player per game for games in all other divisions. For the purposes of this rule, an ineligible player shall include, but not be limited to, any player who plays under a player pass, which was obtained by the falsification of player information, or professional player registered with an amateur player pass. Additionally, the ineligible player and the coach of the team that played the ineligible player shall be suspended for two games each.
Any team competing outside of league play, which is found to have used an ineligible player by a state, regional or national body under whose jurisdication that team played, shall be fined $500.00 by the league, which shall be in addition to any fine or penalty assessed by the state, regional or national body.
A player, who during the current season signs a form for a second club without obtaining his release from his first club (double registration) shall be reported to the respective State Association.
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B. | Two Cautions in One Game & Denying a Goal Scoring Opportunity. |
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A player who receives a second caution in one game or is ordered off of the field for denying a goal scoring opportunity shall be suspended for one game.
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Serious Foul Play.
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A player who, has been ordered off the field for serious foul play, shall be suspended:
1) In the first instance..... At least 1 game
2) In the second instance..... At least 2 games
3) In the third instance..... At least 4 games
4) In the fourth instance..... At least 6 games
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Insult of Opposing Player.
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A player who, has been ordered off the field for insulting an opponent, shall be suspended:
1) In the first instance..... At least 1 game
2) In the second instance..... At least 2 games
3) In the third instance..... At least 4 games
4) In the fourth instance..... At least 6 games
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Additional suspensions and/or fines may be issued if the insult was of a racial or ethnic nature. | |
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Insulting of the Referee.
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A player who, has been ordered off the field for insulting the Referee, shall be suspended:
1) In the first instance..... At least 2 games and $50.00 fine
2) In the second instance..... At least 4 games and $100.00 fine
3) In the third instance..... At least 6 games and $150.00 fine
4) In the fourth instance..... At least 8 games and $200.00 fine
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Violent Conduct.
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A player who, has been ordered off the field for violent conduct, shall be suspended:
1) In the first instance..... At least 2 games and $50.00 fine
2) In the second instance..... At least 4 games and $100.00 fine
3) In the third instance..... At least 6 games and $150.00 fine
4) In the fourth instance..... At least 8 games and $200.00 fine
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Additional penalties may be imposed if the violent conduct consists of player assault. | |
G. | Spitting at Opponents. |
A player who, has been ordered off the field for spitting at an opponent, shall be suspended:
1) In the first instance..... At least 6 games and $50.00 fine
2) In the second instance..... At least 8 games and $100.00 fine
3) In the third instance..... At least 8 games and $150.00 fine
4) In the fourth instance..... At least 8 games and $200.00 fine
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Rules Pertaining to Cautioned Players.
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In those divisions playing twenty (20) or less regular season matches, a player shall be suspended one (1) match for every four (4) cautions accumulated during regular season matches. In those divisions playing more than twenty (20) regular season matches, a player shall be suspended one (1) match for every five (5) cautions accumulated during regular season matches.
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Managers, Trainers and other Club Officials interfering with the orderly process of game.
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1) In the first instance..... Fined up to $25.00
2) In the second instance..... Fined up to $50.00
3) In the third instance..... Fined up to $100.00 and may be suspended at the discretion of the Arbiter for a period up to 3 months.
4) In the fourth instance..... Fined up to $200.00 and may be suspended at the discretion of the Arbiter up to 1 year
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J. | Assault on Referee. |
Cases involving an assault on either a referee or linesman are automatically referred to the respective State Association for action. | |
K. | Indoor Tournaments Shall Arbitrate Their Own Cases, with the Exception of Assault on Referee. |
Indoor tournaments shall arbitrate their own cases. As such, the participation of a player suspended in regular League play is permitted except for players suspended for assault. Games played in indoor tournaments do not reduce the term of the suspension in outdoor play. | |
L. | Non-Appearance to Game. |
A club, which refuses to play a scheduled game and instead engages in a private game, or for other reasons does not does appear for the game scheduled, shall be penalized by losing the game 3:0 and fined $200.00.
Higher fines may be agreed upon by the various divisions and shall be recognized by the Arbiter. The offending club is also responsible for all referee fees in addition to any fine.
The fine for the forfeiture of or non-appearance at a regular league game scheduled to be played in the last quarter of the season shall be one and one/half times the fines listed above.
All fines collected by the League, as a result of a club’s non-appearance at a game, shall be paid to the non-offending club.
In addition to the fines or penalties above, in Division I, any forfeit by a club's first or reserve team will result in three (3) points being deducted from the club's first team's point total. In addition to the fines or penalties above, in Division II, any forfeit by a club's first or reserve team will result in one (1) point being deducted for the first forfeit, two (2) points being deducted for the second forfeit and three (3) points being deducted for the third and any subsequent forfeit, from the club's first team point total.
For a third or subsequent offense during the same season, the club will be referred to the Executive Board and may be subject to further sanctions, including but not limited to, additional fines, deduction of points, deduction of points the following season, relegation, suspension or expulsion.
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Payment of Fines.
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All fines must be paid within 30 days of publication to the League Office if no appeal is filed. If an appeal is filed, fine has to be paid to the League Office not later than 30 days after final decision. Forwarding of fine to any other official of the League shall be considered as non-receipt of fine. If the fine is not paid within the prescribed period, the Club shall be suspended and lose any points from games previously scheduled during suspension.
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Breaking-Off Game.
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Games shall under no circumstance be broken off by one of the participating teams. If a team breaks off a game without permission of the referee, it shall be penalized with loss of points and fined. Any person or player responsible for the breaking-off of the game shall be suspended. Broken off games shall be awarded by a score of 3:0 or by the score at the time of the break-off, if the losing team is found at fault.
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Forfeit Games and Loss of Points.
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If a team forfeits a game by 12:00 Noon of the Wednesday prior to it being scheduled to be played, 50% of the fines detailed in Section 6, Paragraph K shall apply. Otherwise all of the fines detailed in Section 6, Paragraph K shall apply.
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Attempt to Induce Player to Change Club.
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In cases where it can be proven that a deliberate attempt was made to induce a player to change his club, the person or club responsible for such attempt shall be fined $100.00.
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Infringement of Regulation Concerning Private Cup Tournaments.
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Club staging private cup tournament shall be fined $10.00 for violation of the rules governing these tournaments.
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R. | Referee Fees. |
A fine of $25.00 per occurrence will be incurred for non-payment of referee fees. | |
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Social Media.
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Any club, which while using its offficial social media, makes use of offensive language, or language, photographs or artwork which is contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory concerning race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation shall be referred to the Arbiter for possible fines and sanctions. If a club is notified of a possible vioaltion, the club shall within 24 hours remove the offensive social media posting.
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Changes in these rules and regulations shall only be made at the Annual Meeting or at a Special Meeting called expressly for this purpose. Such changes shall require at least two-thirds of all votes cast, in order to become effective.
Sport Club Eintracht - 6
Sport Club Elizabeth - 5
Hoboken Football Club - 2
Newark Sport Club (Union County SC) - 3
Saturday:
By Appointment Only