GREAT LAKES WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE POLICIES & PROCEDURES

 

4.0 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

4.1 TEAM REGISTRATION

4.1.1 Annual Registration: Annual registration will open at the time of the League's Annual General Meeting.

4.1.2 Minimum Number of Players: No affiliated team may register with less than eleven (11) players.

4.1.3 Home Field: Each team must have a home field with the proper dimensions upon registration.

4.1.4 Requirements: Application shall require:

A. Team name and roster of eleven (11) players.

B. Map and/or directions to field or fields if there is an alternate.

C. Name of team delegate and alternate delegate.

D. Team uniform with color (each jersey with a number) and alternate color-

E. Dues (which are set forth yearly.)

F. Performance bond.

4.1.5 Maximum Number of Players: Affiliated teams may register up to twenty-five (25) players. A team may add and drop players in accordance with Section 4.5, but at no time will players be allowed to play on more than one team.

4.1.6 Returning Teams: Any seven (7) returning players will be considered a returning team. This team will be given the rights and responsibilities of a returning team.

 

4.2 DIVISIONS OF PLAY

4.2.1 Division Size: A division of the League may have no more than ten (10), nor less than four (4) teams.

4.2.2 Team Placement: When filling out an application for affiliation in GLWSL, a team may apply for

any Division in the League. The Executive Board, at its discretion, may place a team in a different division

for fair and equal competition.

4.2.3 Standings: Season standings will help the Board decide in which Division a team will be placed.

4.2.4 Other Divisions: Other Division(s) may be formed as needed by the Board.

4.3 MOVEMENT OF TEAMS

4.3.1 Promotion and Relegation: Division winners will be promoted one division and the teams finishing

last will be relegated one division (1st thru 3rd). The movement of teams will take place after each season.

The First Division will serve as a Premiere Division with Second Division not having to make a

MANDATORY move. For over 30 Divisions it is at the discretion of Board Members and will be discussed

with teams before scheduling takes place.

4.3.2 Request for Different Placement: Any team may petition the Executive Board for placement in

another division. The petition must be in writing by March 1st of each season.

4.4 PLAYER REGISTRATION

4.4.1 Purpose: Each player must be registered with the Michigan Soccer Association (MSA) and the United

States Soccer Federation (USSF).

4.4.2 Procedure: Registration with the MSA and USSF is accomplished by each player completing an

Amateur Player Registration Form (commonly referred to as an “A” form) supplied to the player/team by the

Registrar upon receipt of the proper fee. [Players with an MSA player ID card need not file a new “A” form

each year.]

4.4.3 Timeliness: To be considered registered; the “A” form and all supporting documents must be

RECEIVED by the Registrar no less than five (5) days before a League game. The term “RECEIVED” is

Hereby defined as post-marked by the Post Office no less than five (5) days before a League game.

4.4.4 Effective Date: Upon receipt of the individual Player Registration Form, the Registrar will process the

registration from, which will become effective five (5) days after the Registrar has received it. An MSA ID

card will be issued to the respective team delegate.

 

 

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