COED Captains’ Meeting

Summer 2015 Season

Agenda

• Changes / Reminders for Summer 2015• Upcoming Tournaments• Key Dates and Reminders• Closing Comments• Outdoor Soccer

• CUSA is looking for a summer student to fill the Special Events Coordinator position

• If you or if you know anyone interested, please go to the COED website for the job posting or talk to Pearl!

Special Events Coordinator

COED Previous Season Stats

Summer 2015 Winter 2014/15 Summer 2014

# of Teams IND – 73OUT - 6

99 72

# of Seeding Round Groups 5 5 3

# of Players (Estimated) 1580 2200 1579

# of Games Scheduled 711 891 648

# of Referees (Anticipated) 1422 1782 1296

Cautions Handed Out - 525 102

Dismissals Handed Out - 38 14

# of Guest Players Used - 584 364

Season Starts May 4, 2015 October 14, 2014 May 5, 2014

Season Ends (Estimated) IND – AugustOUT - September

March 26, 2015 August 31, 2014

• Teams this season can win:

• Soccer Balls– New This Season– Top 2 teams in each division after the Playoffs will win

2 soccer balls personalized with their team name

• Fair Play Award– Top 2 teams with the highest Fair Play Point totals in

each division win a portion of the Fair Play Award pool

Team Awards

Fair Play Point Deductions Changes

• Old Fair Play Point Deductions– Blue Card• Minus 1 Point

– Yellow Card• Minus 2 Points

– Red Card• Minus 4 Points

• Winter 2014/2015 Average FPP per Team– 153.07 FPP

Fair Play Point Deductions Changes• New Fair Play Point Deductions– Blue Card

• No deduction

– Yellow Card• Minus 1 Point

– Red Card (RSC, DGO)• Minus 2 Points

– Red Card (BRD, OIA, SFP, SPT, VLC)• Minus 6 Points

– Winter 2014/2015 Average FPP per Team Under New Deductions• 158.90 FPP

• Upon receiving his/her third yellow card of the season, that player is suspended for one game, no fine and must sit out their team’s next immediate game.

• Failure to do so will result in an addition suspension and fine.

• It is the team and player’s responsibility to keep track of yellow cards!

3rd Yellow Cards of the Season

Viewing Yellow Card Statistics• To view the Yellow Card Database, go to the

Discipline tab– This database will combine all yellow cards a player has

received in the:• Seeding Round• Regular Season• Playoffs• Guest Playing

• It is the team AND player’s responsibility to ensure they are eligible to play. The database is intended as a resource but will always be an incomplete listing.

CUSA Annual General Meeting

• The Captain’s Meeting is not mandatory

BUT

• With CUSA and COED amalgamating, each COED team is required to send a representative to the league’s Annual General Meeting. This meeting will take place September 27, 2015.

• Those teams who played last Winter / Summer and failed to send a team representative will have noticed a penalty on their team account.

• Before a team receives their team packages this season, they are required to either:

1. Attend the Captain’s Meeting

OR

2. Complete an Online Quiz

• This is to ensure all teams receive any important information prior to the start of the season.

Summer Start-Up Quiz

• Introduced in the Summer 2014 season

• Each team gets 2 Playoff games to finish the season, but only the Top 4 teams in each division will compete for the Division “Championship”

• Teams with below-standard Fair Play Points over the course of the season AND during the Playoffs, as set out in the Co-Ed Rules and Regulations, and Discipline Code, may be held back from advancing in the Playoffs on a case-to-case basis

Playoffs

Referee Course Deposit• Teams are charged $200 for the district entry-level referee course once

each year.

• A team can send one individual to take the course. Please note: this individual does not have to be on the team and must be at least 16

• The individual pays for the course up-front and declares what team he/she is taking the course for

• If the individual PASSES the course, the team will be refunded the $200 deposit AND the individual will be reimbursed for the cost of the course

• www.albertasoccer.com Look under the Referees tab on the top right

Fair Play Points

• The top 2 Fair Play Point teams for each division will win the Fair Play Award– 1st Place = 65% of the pool– 2nd Place = 35% of the pool

• Teams are expected to earn at least 125 Fair Play Points. Teams failing to do so may be subject to disciplinary action

• Teams who complete the Referee Evaluation form within 2 weeks of their game will receive an extra 2 Fair Play Points– Referee evaluation form is available on the COED website under

Forms or Quick Links

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• Slide Tackles Are To Be Sanctioned By A Yellow Card!

Slide Tackles

Rescheduling Policy and Procedure• On the COED website, we have a Rescheduling Policy and

Procedure– Under Resources or Quick Links

• The Rescheduling Policy does apply to any scheduling considerations/requests made before the season

• Cost of Rescheduling a Game:– More than 7 business days – No Cost– Less than 7 business days - $300

• Summary of the Policy: Teams must contact their opponents to agree to a reschedule

• Players may only guest player a maximum of 6 times PER SEASON

• In the Seeding Round, you can only Guest Play in your own competitive grouping– Austria teams can only use guest players from other

Austria teams while the Seeding Round is being completed

• In the Regular Season, you can only Guest Play up to 2 divisions higher, in your own division, or 1 division lower

Indoor Play-Ups / Guest Players

Seeding Round Guest Player Chart

Regular Season Seeding Round Chart

• To view how many times a player has Guest Played on another team, go to the Resources tab– Click the Play-Up Rules page

• It is the team AND player’s responsibility to ensure they are eligible to Guest Play. The database is intended as a resource but will always be an incomplete listing.

Viewing Guest Player Statistics

If you are using another team’s jerseys, pinnies, soccer balls or any other equipment, please

return it to the rightful owner at the end of the game!

Play-Ups / Guest Players

• Teams must have a Primary AND Alternate Set of Jerseys

• Alternate Jerseys May Be:– Numbered Jerseys– Numbered Bibs or T-Shirts

• If the Bibs or T-Shirts do not have numbers, the original jerseys shall be worn under the Bibs or T-Shirts

• It is the responsibility of the HOME TEAM to change uniforms in case of conflict

• Uniform colors are displayed on the website. Please follow what is showing on the website

Uniforms

From Alberta Gaming and Liquor Act, R.S.A. 2000: 89 (1)

• No person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or a place or class of place prescribed in the regulations where liquor may be used or consumed

• Violations may results in removing the offending teams or the league may lose all permits booked

BOTTOM LINE: DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A FACILITIES’ LOCKER ROOMS, PARKING LOTS, CONCOURSES, FIELDS, ETC

Alcohol Policy

Police Clearances

• Police clearances are NOT required but may become so in the future– This would be a requirement for Team Captains ONLY

• Clearances are valid for 3 years

• Costs:– $15.00 with letter from the COED Office– $30.00 without letter from the COED Office

• We need a copy of the clearance

Information for Team Captains Page

COED Expectations for Fair Play

FAIR PLAY is an attitude that shows itself in behaviour.

Respect for others hold your opponents and game officials in high esteem for without them there would be no game

Sportsmanship show fairness, recognize and appreciate excellence in performance and attitude regardless of team affiliation, enjoy the sport for its own sake

Respect for Rules demonstrate respect of written and unwritten rules (and the spirit of those rules) by following them

Friendship promote fellowship within the soccer community not just your own teamTeam Spirit believe in each otherFair Competition be part of a just competition; be as cooperative as you are competitiveEquality share the sport with others, regardless of creed, ethnicity or abilityIntegrity do the ‘right’ thing, show grace when winning, good humour when losingSolidarity be allies with one anotherTolerance acknowledge, accept and respect differencesCare maintain self-control at all times, be considerate of othersJoy show your delight in, and appreciation of the game

PLAYING IS A PRIVILEDGE NOT A RIGHT

• September 25 to 26, 2015

• All games at the Calgary Soccer Centre

• 4 guaranteed games

• Prizes for Division and Fair Play Winners

• More information to be provided later

11th Annual Boxers Bras and Beerfest Tournament

• 7-on-7 Outdoor Soccer Tournament

• Played over 1 day on a To Be Determined date in September

• More Information Coming!

September Outdoor Soccer 7-on-7 Tournament

Extended Office Hours

• April 20 to May 9– Go to the Co-Ed website for more information on

Extended Office Hours

• Player Card Charges– New Player - $20.00– Returning Player with Old Player Card - $10.00– Returning Player without Old Player Card - $25.00

Key Dates and Reminders

• April 20 – Player Registration Begins • May 3 – Outdoor Soccer League Play Begins• May 4 – Indoor Soccer League Play Begins• May 8 – Final Installment of Fees Due• June 12 – Anticipated Last Seeding Round

Games• August 27 – Anticipated Last Indoor Soccer

League Play Games• September 20 – Anticipated Last Outdoor

Soccer League Play Games

• September 28 and 29, 2015

• Volunteers are needed for the CUSA Casino

• $100 is paid to the TEAM for each volunteer

• Online registration

• Stay tuned for more information

CUSA Casino

PicturesWe are looking for team and/or action photographs to put on our website and for possible future promotions for the league

Email: info@calgarycoedsoccer.com : Calgary Coed Indoor Rec Soccer

Coed Rec. Soccer Advisory Committee

The following individuals continue to provide advice and recommendations on league operations and program development. – Brad Halford– Bryan Railton– Clayton Becker – Michael Mund– Mike Pointmeier– Scott de Koning

Coed Rec. Soccer Advisory Committee

• Are you interested in joining the Advisory Committee?

• The Advisory Committee approves the Seeding Round Alignment and any rule changes, and discusses ways to develop the league

• Contact the COED office with your interest

Questions?

Have A Great Season!

Indoor Season Starts May 4th

COED Captains’ Meeting

Summer Outdoor 2015 Season

Outdoor Soccer: Player Cards

• All players need an Outdoor COED Player Card

• Returning players to the COED program will get the player card for FREE for this season– Please register your players first then send one person to

pick up the Player Cards rather than sending in all players individually

• The regular registration process and costs will apply for any new players

Outdoor Soccer: Assistant Referees

• Each team is required to provide an Assistant Referee– The Assistant Referee can be a spectator, player on the

sidelines, etc.– If a player on the sidelines is going to be an Assistant

Referee, they must wear another coloured jersey during that time

• A game MUST be played if the scheduled referee does not show. The referee is replaced by the Home Team. Each team must still provide an Assistant Referee

Outdoor Soccer: Number of Players

• 11-on-11 players

• Each team must have:– A minimum of 7 players on the field at all times– A minimum of 3 males on the field at all times– A minimum of 3 females on the field at all times– The goalkeeper does not count towards either

gender

Outdoor Soccer: Guest Player Rules

• Teams may use up to 4 Guest Players per game

• Teams may use Guest Players from any other COED Summer 2015 Outdoor Team– Players that are only playing in the Summer 2015

Indoor league are ineligible to play in the Outdoor league

• Players may Guest Player an UNLIMITED amount of times on other teams– This rule is only in place for the inaugural COED

Outdoor season

Outdoor Soccer: Substitutions

• Substitutions are allowed on an unlimited basis, providing only 2 players are substituted at a time

• Substitutions can only be made during stoppages in play and at the referee’s discretion

Outdoor Soccer: Fields / Rain Out Lines

• Artificial Turf (AT) fields are only closed for EXTREME circumstances, otherwise play is Rain or Shine– For example: Our annual 10 ft. Snow Blizzard

• To check the City of Calgary Rainout line– Website: Go to the City of Calgary Athletic Parks

page– Phone: 403-268-2300

Outdoor Soccer: Lightning Policy

• 30/30 Rule– When you see lightning, if you hear thunder within 30

SECONDS, seek proper shelter.– Wait 30 MINUTES before leaving the shelter after hearing

the last thunder

• Game delays due to Lightning is up to the Referee’s discretion

• Games that have had at least one half completed will be considered final and not be rescheduled– Games that have had less than one half will be rescheduled

Questions?

Have A Great Season!

Outdoor Season Starts May 3rd