2011 Fall Competition

FIFA Laws of the Game

League Modifications

There are no roster requirements in the IPSL. Players may play up or down in age divisions.
Teams are limited to 14 on the sideline for U11/12 matches. 18 for U13 and above

All players and coaches must present to the referee, prior to the start of the match, a current ISA membership pass, with picture, signature and laminated both sides, from the club they represent. This may be the traditional USYSA pass or the ISA Club Pass. Players may only play for one club in the IPSL.

Guest players are allowed. Referees must inform both coaches of guest players. A player or coach who arrives to a match late must present a current pass to the sideline official at the time of arrival. Only coaches and players who have presented passes may be on the team sidelines. Spectators are required to take the opposite side of the field.

There are no exceptions to this rule. If the referee cannot verify everyone on the field is registered, the match will be abandoned and logged as not played. If a referee consistently does not check player cards they will not be paid for officiating IPSL matches.

Match Duration

U11/U12             30 minute halves
U13/U14             35 minute halves.
U15/U19             40 minutes halves.

Coaches may change the length of any match as long as both coaches agree and inform the referee prior to the start of a match.

Teams play the match length of the oldest team scheduled to compete. Coaches will advise referees if they are playing two games in one day.

Substitutions

U13 and Older Age Divisions

Unlimited player substitutions at any stoppage at the discretion of the referee, with a limit of three times per half.

When a team has used their three allotted stoppages for substitutions in a half they cannot substitute for any reason including a player who leaves the field for attention due to an injury. The injured player may re-enter at the discretion of the referee.

U11/12 Age Division 

Unlimited Substitutions shall be made with the consent of the referee at the following times: Both teams may substitute if players are at the center mark.

1. Prior to a throw-in in your favor
2. Prior to a goal kick by either team
3. After a goal by either team
4. A team may substitute for an injured player or players and the opponent may substitute a like number of players, when the referee stops play for an injury
5. At halftime.
6. A change of jersey if requested by the referee.

Inclement Weather

Once a match has started, the referee is responsible for postponing matches that are a risk to all participants. Prior to the start time of the match, the field managers & the coaches have the responsibility. Both coaches must inform the referee that they have agreed not to play a match due to the weather conditions.
Referees will be paid for matches that have started and must be cancelled.

Pay Scales

U11/U12 = 60.00 crew > Center 30.00/Line 15.00
U13/U14 = 84.00 crew > Center 38.00/Line 23.00 
U15/U16 = 99.00 crew > Center 43.00/Line 28.00
U17/U19 = 114.00 crew > Center 48.00/Line 33.00  

Assessments

The IPSL will pay for referee assessments for all referees who commit to 5 or more games per season. We reimburse at our payscale of 48.00. Please contact your assignor if you would like to be assessed. Teams will play full matches if an assesment is requested.

The IPSL will assist all referees who would like guidance from a mentor through the IRC mentoring program. We feel strongly that the league should provide the environment for the development of the player and the referee. Please contact your area assignor if you wish to be assigned a mentor.

IPSL Referee Assignors

Game Reports

Referees should keep a record of the match. 
All Red Cards or ejection must be reported on game day. Please report using the referee IPSL web page; www.ipsl.info/Referee.aspx or e-mail them to the Director. They must include the teams participating, match time, location and the names and number of the players, coaches or other officials receiving the red card or ejection.

Please write or call the League Director at any time if you have a question or would like to make an observation or comment. We greatly appreciate the input from our referees.

Ted Bzdega
League Director
515-967-3645 Home
515-240-2556 Cell
ipsl@iowasoccer.org