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# SOCAL Soccer League – 2025/26 Game Day Quick Reference

### **SOCAL Soccer League – 2025/26 Game Day Quick Reference**

SOCAL Soccer League is committed to safe, fair, and enjoyable matchdays. All participants—players, coaches, referees, and spectators—must follow the league’s rules, policies, and code of conduct.

**Communication: ALL questions go through Club administrators (Lynn Perez), not directly from parents, team managers (club representatives), or coaches to the league.**

### **✅ Pre-Game Checklist**

- Enter **jersey numbers** in GotSport before 1st match.
- Print **3 match reports** (available 3 days before game).
- Bring **player/staff passcards** (physical, virtual, or photo).
- Bring **cash for referee fees** (no electronic payments).
- Confirm rosters & Club Pass players (max limits apply).

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### **⚽ Players & Passcards**

- Max **2 games per day**.
- Must present valid **US Club passcard (virtual is accepted)**.
- **No guest players** allowed (CP players allowed).
- **Club Pass limits**:
  
    - 7v7 / 9v9 → max 4 per game
    - 11v11 → max 5 per game (non-NPL)
    - NPL → 2 field + 1 GK (up only, not down)

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### **👥 Sidelines & Bench**

- **Spectators**: Same sideline as team, opposite AR; not behind goals or with opposing team.
- **Bench**: Max 3 staff with valid US Club passcards.
- Coaches need minimum **Grassroots license**.

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### **🧑‍⚖️ Referees**

- If ref no-show → Club contacts SOCAL to reschedule. (**contact Lynn Perez by submitting a Ticket Request and she will contact SOCAL**).
- 7v7 may be played with coach facilitation if no ref.

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### **🎽 Uniforms & Equipment**

- Home = light / Away = dark (wear RED whenever possible).
- GK must wear distinct colors.
- Home team provides **3 game balls**.
- Shin guards required; socks must cover.

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### **📋 During the Game**

- Referees **paid in cash before kickoff**.
- Passcards (coach and player ID’s) checked.
- Home kicks off / Away picks side.
- Follow **FIFA rules** with SOCAL modifications (sub rules, build-out lines, etc.).

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### **📝 After the Game**

- Thank referees.
- Collect passcards(if you didn’t use virtual).
- Sign match reports.
- Upload completed match report in GotSport.
- Enter **score + cards** in GotSport within 48 hrs (Sat same-day if back-to-back).

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### **🚨 Discipline**

- Red card (player) = min 1 game suspension.
- Coach/spectator send-off = min 3 games + **Behavior Accountability Module** ($50).
- Suspensions carry over to next SOCAL season if unserved.

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### **💰 Fines & Forfeits**

- Illegal players / falsified documents → $500 + forfeit.
- Forfeit fines = $250–$500 + referee fees.
- No-shows = $250–$500 + referee fees (risk of removal).
- Team drop fines = $500–$2,000 depending on timing.

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👉 **Always report scores, cards, and send-offs in GotSport AND email redcardreports@socalsoccerleague.org with match #.**

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