Recent Statute Changes

  1. 3.6 — The highest-ranked teams in each group will qualify for the playoffs Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  2. 3.6 — The highest-ranked teams in each group will qualify for the playoffs Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  3. 14.1 — Controlling Language Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  4. 13.2 — Any medical expenses or related costs are the responsibility of the affected person,… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  5. 13.1 — The League is not responsible for injuries, accidents, assaults, medical expenses, or… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  6. 12.10 — Teams will be notified of any amendment or new rule through an official League… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  7. 12.9 — Any amendment or new rule must be approved by the League Administration in accordance with… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  8. 12.8 — The League reserves the right to amend, replace, or add to these Rules when necessary for… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  9. 12.7 — The decision must be applied fairly and consistently and documented in writing Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  10. 12.6 — If a situation arises that is not specifically addressed by these Rules, the League… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  11. 12.5 — If there is an identification issue, roster issue, or other anomaly reported to the… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  12. 12.4 — A decision may be reviewed or reversed only when clear evidence of the error is presented,… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  13. 12.3 — Any incorrect decision issued by the Disciplinary Commissioners or the Disciplinary Action… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  14. 12.2 — The Referee’s report will be used as an official record of what occurred during the match Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  15. 12.1 — All protests must be made before the end of the match to the Referee Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  16. 11.7.5 — Repeated violations by the same individual or team will result in expulsion from the League Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  17. 11.7.4 — When alcoholic beverages are observed or discovered at a League facility, the League will… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  18. 11.7.3 — This prohibition applies to all players, substitutes, coaches, team delegates, team… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  19. 11.7.2 — The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at any field, school,… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  20. 11.7.1 — No player may participate in a match if the Referee has reasonable grounds to believe that… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  21. 11.6.6 — If fan assault against the Referee is repeated, the associated team will be expelled from… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  22. 11.6.5 — If team fans assault the Referee, the associated team will lose the match by forfeit Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  23. 11.6.4 — If team fans insult the Referee or assistant Referees with obscenities, the Referee is… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  24. 11.6.3 — If team fans insult the Referee or assistant Referees with obscenities, the fans will be… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  25. 11.6.2 — Fan misconduct will be charged to the team associated with that group Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  26. 11.6.1 — Before or during the match, the Referee may identify which group of fans or supporters… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  27. 11.5.5 — The League’s decision not to report an incident does not prevent a victim, witness,… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  28. 11.5.4 — A report to law enforcement is separate from League disciplinary proceedings Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  29. 11.5.3 — The League will cooperate with any resulting investigation and may provide relevant… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  30. 11.5.2 — This provision applies whether the conduct occurs during a match, before or after a match,… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  31. 11.5.1 — Any assault, attempted assault, battery, threat of serious bodily harm, use of a weapon,… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  32. 11.4.5 — There are no exceptions to the expulsion of any person or team determined to have started… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  33. 11.4.4 — If the team acts collectively, the entire team will be expelled from the League Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  34. 11.4.3 — If several players or team officials are responsible, the expulsion will apply to each… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  35. 11.4.2 — If one player or team official is responsible, the expulsion will apply to that individual Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  36. 11.4.1 — Any player, team official, or team that starts, instigates, or intentionally causes a fight… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  37. 11.3.6 — Unauthorized entering of the field of play by team fans Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  38. 11.3.5 — Responding to assault Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  39. 11.3.4 — Insulting the public Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  40. 11.3.3 — Assaulting a teammate Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  41. 11.3.2 — Assaulting an opponent Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  42. 11.3.1 — Insulting an opponent Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  43. 11.2.6 — Refusing to leave the field after receiving a red card Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  44. 11.2.5 — Player, team delegate, or team official insulting or assaulting a League Administrator Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  45. 11.2.4 — Hitting a Referee Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  46. 11.2.3 — Throwing a ball at a Referee Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  47. 11.2.2 — Attempting to assault a Referee Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  48. 11.2.1 — Insulting the Referee or assistant Referee Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  49. 11.1.4 — If a team official or a player in civilian clothes, meaning not in uniform, is reported for… Admin · 2026.2 ·

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  50. 11.1.3 — A double penalty means the suspension length is doubled Admin · 2026.2 ·

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