• To maximize each player's soccer skills through a positive and comprehensive instructional program.
• To strongly emphasize the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to a higher level of play.
• To provide each player the opportunity to fully understand and enjoy the game of soccer, to develop friendships, and to experience the pride and satisfaction of being part of a successful program.
• To make the game fun and instill the importance of a strong work ethic in each player.
• To emphasize player development over winning.

An Executive Board shall govern CCSL with the support of the league commissioner. Each Soccer Program that has 3 or more teams in the boys divisions must appoint a board member. Each Soccer Program with 3 or more teams in the girls divisions must appoint a board member. This will give the programs with 3 teams in each division 2 board members. Programs with two boys and two girls teams must appoint a board member. These members will make up the Executive Board of CCSL and govern the organization. Board members shall serve from July 15th to July 14th of the following year.

The Board shall also:

• Ensure all teams in the league follow proper ethics.
• Vote to admit new teams or programs.
• Foster communication between teams.
• Support a higher level of soccer competition.
• Handle any protest that may be appealed above the commissioner.

The Board shall guide and preserve the image of CCSL by its authority to approve and amend these by-laws, and it's authority to approve various sanctions or removal of any coaches, players, or parents from CCSL that violate its policies and rules.

The Board may also serve as the FINAL point of appeal and intercession in disputes between players, parents, and coaches of the member teams in matters that impact the image of CCSL.

Each board member (or his/her substitute) has one vote.

All decisions concerning the operation of CCSL shall be determined by a majority vote of the Board Members (or Substitutes) eligible and present at the time of voting, except between August 31st and November 30th, then it takes a 75% yes vote to amend the by-laws.

In the event of a tie vote, the Commissioner shall make the final decision.

The league ages shall be determined as of midnight, July 31.

The league shall be divide into age divisions:

• Under 14
• Under 13
• Under 12
• Under 11
• Under 10
• Under 8

Team rosters shall consist of not more than eighteen players in under 11 and older divisions. Under 8 and 10 teams shall not consist of more than fourteen players. The roster shall include each player's name, address, social security number, and telephone number, along with the Coaches Name address and telephone number. ALL team rosters must be turned in during the meeting held on the fourth Tuesday in August. Roster additions may be submitted to the league Commissioner until September 30, and must include a copy of birth certificate. Under no circumstances shall any player be permitted to play until this information is in the commissioner's hands. Use of non-rostered player shall result in automatic forfeiture plus any discipline that the Board sees fit.

The league registration fee shall be $100. It is due by July 15 and is non-refundable. Any team that is not paid will not be put in the schedule. Each program must post a $75.00 forfeit bond by August 31. Single teams must post a $75.00 forfeit bond by August 31.

The Bond will be refunded in December (if requested), or held in account for the following years bond. Any team that forfeits a game, the team or program must replace the bond before their next scheduled game. A rescheduling fee of $45.00 may be levied against any team requesting a schedule change after September 1.

Any new programs or teams entering the league shall be on a one-year probationary period. New programs or teams must petition for entrance into the league by June 15 and be approved by the Board.

Any program with two or more teams within any age group must play one of those teams in the A division of that group. If a program has four or more teams in any age group, two of those teams must play in the A division of that group. The Board must approve any exceptions.

The point system to determine league standings shall be three points for a win; one point for a tie; and zero points for a loss.

Under 13 and older will use a #5 ball. Under 12 and younger will use a #4 ball.

All league rule changes will be made before August 31, no changes can be made to the by-laws between August 31 and November 30, without 75% of the Boards approval.

Protests must be made to the league Commissioner within twenty-four hours of the game in question. The commissioner will have seventy-two hours to make his/her decision. If the Commissioners decision is appealed to the Board the team making the appeal must put up a $25.00 protest fee which is non-returnable unless they win the appeal.

Under 8 divisions: Each half shall consist of twenty-five minutes "running time".
Under 10 divisions: Each half shall consist of twenty-five minutes "running time".
Under 11 and U12 divisions: Each half shall consist of thirty minutes "running time".
Under 13 and U 14 divisions: Each half shall consist of thirty-five minutes "running time".

The clock will be stopped only for unusual delays as determined by the official, who shall keep the time on the field. There shall be five minutes rest in between halves.

Coaches may substitute freely according to the governing rule book. No minimum playing time or must play rule.

League games may be started with as few as seven players without forfeit, (five players for U10 and younger).

Each team will provide one game ball. The referee will determine if a ball is acceptable as a game ball.

The league commissioner shall issue cancellations of games due to inclement weather. Notification of game cancellations may be via telephone and/or radio broadcast. This rule shall in no way infringe upon the officials right to cancel the game at the site or stopping the game because of inclement weather.

In case of a tie at the end of the regular season, standings will be determined by:

1. Head to head competition.
2. Comparison of head to head goals for and against.
3. If tied, a comparison of goals allowed during the entire season.

In case of a tie during a play-off game:

1. Two must play overtime periods will be played
   • Under 10 - two six minute periods
   • Under 11 & 12 - two eight minute periods
   • Under 13 & 14 &18 two ten minute periods
2. After must play periods, there will be two sudden death periods. With the first team to score winning the game.
   • Under 10 - two six minute periods
   • Under 11 & 12 - two eight minute periods
   • Under 13 & 14 &18 two ten minute periods
3. After two sudden death periods, there will be a shootout by any five players in uniform.

A player issued a red card shall sit out the remainder of that game, plus the next scheduled league game.

Three yellow cards during the season will result in a player sitting out the next league game.

Any coach who is sent off by the referee (or issued a red card) because of the behavior of any of their coaches or parents shall, be required to sit out the next two league or tournament games. This sit out penalty shall carry over to the first game(s) of the next season if necessary, to fulfill the requirement. The coach may make a formal appeal to the Board to have this penalty removed or reduced. The Head Coach is responsible for the conduct of his players, coaches, and fans.

The official will report any cards issued, and every effort will be made to notify both coaches if a player is to be excluded from a game.

A game report will be called in to the commissioner by both teams, within 48 hours. Any players or coaches who have been carded must be reported.

CCSL will use referees consistent with USSF guidelines.

Official fees will be set yearly and provided to the teams with their schedules. The officials will be paid on the field.

• Suspension of voting rights (Board member).
• Forfeiture of games.
• Suspension from coaching or playing in CCSL
• Removal of members from the Board.
• Dismissal of a player or coach from CCSL.