Emerald City League

2012 EMERALD CITY LEAGUE BOYS SOCCER GUIDELINES

Cathy Schick – Seattle Academy – ECL Boys Soccer Coordinator
cschick@seattleacademy.org
206-953-8533 - cell

BOYS: One division. Play each team twice for the league schedule.
Overlake   University Prep  Bellevue Christian
Northwest   Seattle Academy  Bush
Cedar Park Christian

5/4    ECL Tie-Breaker
5/5    1st Round Tri-District
5/8    Tri-District
5/10    Tri-District
5/15 or 5/16   1st Round State
5/18 or 5/19   State Quarters
5/25 – 5/26   Semi’s & Finals   Sunset Chev , Sumner

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
The top-ranked team at the end of regular season in the Boy’s league shall be declared League Champions, and may have trophies and/or banners made declaring themselves as such.

PLAYOFF FORMAT (see separate playoff information sheets)
Boys: League record determines seeding to Tri-District tournament (as per league guideline adopted Jan. ‘09 stipulating no league playoffs if a league schedule comprises more than 80% of the maximum allotted games)

ALLOCATION
2012 - League to District = (4) four from ECL to 1A Tri-District
2012 - District to State = (6) six from 1A Tri-District to Sate (from Dist. 1,2,3)

PLAYOFF RESPONSIBILITIES
• Uniform Color: The higher seed will be the HOME team will wear light jerseys. The lower seed will be the AWAY team and will wear dark jerseys.
• Game Balls: The home team will supply three game balls (one ball behind each goal in addition to the ball in play).
• Field: The home team is responsible for the field and may host the game at their own site if the field is of acceptable size and condition (determined by input from the District 2 Director, both schools’ athletic directors, and league soccer coordinator).
• Officials: Home teams are responsible for officials (full 3-person crews).

LEAGUE STANDINGS AND TIE-BREAKERS FOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
Standings are determined by a point system – 3 points for a win, 1 for a tie. Non-league games have no impact whatsoever on league standings. This includes “friendly” matches between league teams that are in addition to matches that are part of the league standings. There is a date at the end of the season for make-up games – please keep that date clear. For the sake of determining a league champion, the head-to-head record of teams that are tied in points at the end of league play are compared. If still tied, the teams are declared co-champions. The top-down tiebreaker procedure outlined below will only be used for playoff seeding purposes.

PLAYOFF STANDINGS AND TIE-BREAKERS FOR DETERMINING PLAYOFF SEEDING
For playoff seeding purposes: In the event of a tie within the league or a division going into the playoffs, places will be determined by using, in order:
1) Head-to-head record.
2) If still tied, a comparison of records versus other teams in the league, from the top down.
3) If still tied, a tiebreaker game will be played to determine seeding.

RULES OF PLAY/OVERTIME
• Follow NFHS rules, except for overtime, as indicated below.
• For regular season games: In case of a tie at the end of regulation, two 5-minute sudden death overtime periods are to be played – golden goal. If still tied at the end of two 5-minute periods, the match is declared a tie—no additional overtimes or PK’s.
• For playoff games, the same rules apply, except PK’s will be utilized if still tied at the end of the two 5-minute overtime periods.
EXCHANGE OF ROSTERS WITH WIN/LOSS RECORD
Indicate name, number, position(s), and year in school for each player. Write your team’s league and overall records on your team roster when exchanging rosters with the opposing team’s coach before games. Coaches can then report accurate team records to media in post-game reports.

YELLOW/RED CARDS
In the ECL, coaches report receipt of yellow/red cards to their athletic director; AD’s report weekly to the league on this issue. Players who receive red cards for dissent/behavior (as opposed to a handball in the box, for example) will not be considered for ECL all-league honors. ECL coaches who receive 2 yellow cards or one red card for sportsmanship issues will not be considered for ECL Coach of the Year honors.

GAME-REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES – WEBSITE COORDINATOR, MEDIA
Both coaches are responsible for emailing game results to John Wiley, League Website Coordinator, after each game, at jwiley@overlake.org (double duty here to immediately catch the occasional error). The home team is responsible for reporting game results to the Seattle Times. For media reporting, include:
• both teams’ season records (non-league and league)
• goal scorers (with the time of goal)
• assists (if possible)
• shutout goalkeeper, if applicable
Seattle Times: sports@seattletimes.com; 206-464-2276 (phone); 206-464-3255 (fax)

LEAGUE COACHES’ MEETING
Preseason: Monday Febuary 13, 7:30pm at Bellevue Christian
Postseason: Monday May 14, 7:00pm at Bellevue Christian
(Attendance at these meetings applies toward coaches’ clock hours).

MINIMUM PRACTICE DAYS PER ATHLETE: 10

REGULAR SEASON CONTEST LIMIT: 16, including scrimmages

OFFICIALS
At least one registered WSSRA official must officiate varsity games. It is strongly encouraged to request full 3-person crews. No official, no match.
Seattle Soccer Referees Association: Josh Wilkens: 206-380-7115. Back-up: Will Niccolls: will@rowleyproperties.com. 425-395-9581 (direct), 206-898-0649 (cell)
Eastside: www@ekcsra.org Ron Hulen and Tom Butler. Ron: 206 464-4224 day, 425 747-2821 home. hulen@ryanlaw.com Tom: (only in emergencies) 425 883 8405. tr.butler@gte.net

UNIFORMS, FIELDS, EQUIPMENT
Home team wears light, away team dark unless prior arrangements are made. Schools having only one uniform should contact the opponent at least 48 hours prior to game time. In case of conflict, National Federation Rules stipulate that the home team is responsible for making the necessary change. The home team is also responsible for properly lining the field, and supplying goal nets and corner flags/cones. If your field is not grass or is of irregular size, please note such information on the schedule you send other teams. National Federation recommends minimum field dimensions of 100 x 60 meters, and requires fields to be 55-75 yards wide by 100-120 yards long.

GAME TIME & SITE CONFIRMATION
Please confirm officials and games (place and time) the week before each game, and if possible confirm again on game day.

ALL-LEAGUE PROCEDURES
Summoned by the league commissioner late in the season, coaches will email first-team ballots then confer at the post-season league coaches’ meeting to ascertain all-league honors. Coaches will also vote on MVP, Coach of the Year, Sportsmanship, and Rookie of the Year.

2011 EMERALD CITY LEAGUE GIRLS SOCCER GUIDELINES

Bill Bettinger – Cedar Park Christian – ECL Girls Soccer Coordinator
Bill.b@cedarpark.org
425.273.3517 - cell

Breaking News - Here are the NFHS rule changes regarding soccer uniforms:

4-1-1b: Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

4-1-1i1: Beginning with the 2012 fall season, all jerseys, shall be numbered on the back with a different Arabic number at least 6 inches in height and on the front (jersey or shorts) with the same number which shall be at least 4 inches in height. Numbers shall be of contrasting color to the jersey (or shorts) and clearly visible.

4-1-1i2: Only those names, patches, emblems, logos or insignias referencing the school are permitted on the team uniform, except as in 4-1-1 (d), (f) and (g). The player's name may also appear on the team uniform.

GIRLS: One division. Play each team twice for the league schedule.
Overlake   University Prep  Bellevue Christian
Northwest   Seattle Academy  Bush
Cedar Park Christian  Forest Ridge

10/25    Final league games
10/27    Tiebreakers, if needed
Oct. 29, Nov. 1, 3, & 5 Tri-District playoffs
11/8    First round, State
TBD    State Quarterfinals
11/17-19   State Semis/Finals

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
The top-ranked team at the end of regular season in the girl’s league shall be declared League Champions, and may have trophies and/or banners made declaring themselves as such.

PLAYOFF FORMAT (see separate playoff information sheets)
Girls: League record determines seeding to Tri-District tournament (as per league guideline adopted Jan. ‘09 stipulating no league playoffs if a league schedule comprises more than 80% of the maximum allotted games)

ALLOCATIONS
2010-12 League to District = (4) four from ECL to 1A Tri-District (Tri-District meeting on 9/20 format).
2010-12 District to State = (7) seven from 1A Tri-District to Sate (from Dist. 1,2,3)

GAME-REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES – WEBSITE COORDINATOR, MEDIA
The home team is responsible for reporting game results to the Seattle Times. For media reporting, include:
• both teams’ season records (non-league and league)
• goal scorers (with the time of goal)
• assists (if possible)
• shutout goalkeeper, if applicable
Seattle Times: sports@seattletimes.com; 206-464-2276 (phone); 206-464-3255 (fax)

LEAGUE COACHES’ MEETING
Preseason: Wednesday, August 24, 7:00pm at Bellevue Christian
Postseason: : Monday, November 7, 6:30pm at Bellevue Christian
(Attendance at these meetings applies toward coaches’ clock hours).

MINIMUM PRACTICE DAYS PER STUDENT: 10

REGULAR SEASON CONTEST LIMIT: 16, including scrimmages

STARTING TIMES
Please remember to take into account the effect of Daylight Savings Time on late season matches. 10 minutes of grace period may be allowed for late starts. 7 players must be on the field to start the match.

GAME TIME & SITE CONFIRMATION
Please confirm officials and games (place and time) the week before each game, and if possible confirm again on game day.