Rules and Policies
General Rules
- No smoking on or near any fields.
- No dogs allowed on or near any fields.
- Turf shoes are allowed on all fields.
- Cleats may only be worn on Dyckman, Jacob Schiff, Thomas Jefferson and 107/RSP and 103/RSP Fields
Requests and Team Assignments
Every year WSSL receives numerous requests concerning team assignments. These requests are simple to make but they are not easy to grant. WSSL generally does not accept requests, except in the case of twin siblings. Further, WSSL does not accept conditional registrations, such as a registration conditional on a player being on a particular team or with a particular player or not practicing on a certain day.
We reserve the right to cancel the registration of any player if we believe that the parent or guardian is harassing the division director about team assignments. Please remember - our division directors are volunteers and we ask you to be polite and understanding.
We reserve the right to adjust teams after the season has begun if necessary to balance teams. We draft teams to be equal but teams can become unbalanced if, for example, a strong player drops out after teams have been assigned.
Jewelry
WSSL has an absolute prohibition on players of any age wearing any form of jewelry other than medical bracelets. This ban includes, in particular, studs worn in newly pierced ears (or other body parts). NO EXCEPTIONS!! No one has authority to waive this rule. Medic Alert bracelets may be worn, but must be taped down for the safety of all players.
Volunteers
Our program depends on volunteers. Each family is required to volunteer for two roles. Please sign up to be a referee, a coach, a program administrator, or even a sponsor for players who need help (both in our Region 611 and our sister program in Harlem).
Registration Form/Medical Release
Before a player may play or practice, a parent (or the player if 18 years old) must sign a standard form of registration form/medical release. Your coach or division head can provide you with the necessary form to sign.
Rules of the Game
http://www.fifa.com/en/regulations/regulation/0,3527,3,00.html