Rules         

Cancellation Policy

PCJSL allows each team to “black out” days when they are not available to play. This is done prior to flighting. Because we give our teams this right, we have a firm no cancellation policy.

We understand that emergencies can happen and we will look at cancellations created by an emergency situation on a case-by-case basis. Having a coach who is out of town, a player who cannot play (even the best player on the team), forgetting to enter a date when your team is entering a tournament, entering the wrong date, etc. are NOT emergencies and will be treated as cancellations. Cancellations are defined but not limited to:

 • Canceling the game in advance;
 • Forfeiting for lack of cards;
 • Forfeiting for insufficient number of players;
 • Forfeiting because there is no Risk Management cleared coach with a Coach’s Card;
 • Forfeiting for arriving late;
 • Having the game terminated for any reason for which your team is at fault;
 • Arranging another game and not playing the game as scheduled.

If your team should still decide to cancel a game, they MUST follow each of these steps:

1. NOTIFY THE OPPOSING COACH. The league will not do this for you. Give that coach time to notify his/her team. Coaches contact information can be found by contacting the Club president or registrar as noted on the web page; if this doesn’t work, contact any PCJSL board member for assistance.

2. At the earliest possible time, notify the League by emailing Board Members Jeff Welliver (in charge of cancellations) at VPCompetition@pimacountyyouthsoccer.com, Cheryl Copeland (Fields) at FieldsCommissioner@pimacountyyouthsoccer.com, Maggie Barton & Karen Phillips (referee coordinators) at RefAssignor@pimacountyyouthsoccer.com & bkphil2@msn.com, Pat Dunham (President) at President@pimacountyyouthsoccer.com, Detlef Lange (Vice President) at VicePresident@pimacountyyouthsoccer.com

3. Attempt to reschedule the game. This should be done in cooperation with the team you were scheduled to play, using your club to secure fields and referees. The League will attempt to secure referees only if requested a minimum of two weeks in advance.

You will still be subject to the following fines:

*Bond to be posted to: ( CONNIE GARDNER OR ANY PCJSL BOARD MEMBER) WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CANCELLED GAME IN ORDER TO BE SCHEDULED FOR ANY FURTHER GAMES.

A hearing can be scheduled to put repeat offenders in bad standing.

For any youth to be eligible to compete in any PCJSL league game, they must be registered through Arizona Youth Soccer Association and have a valid, laminated player pass with a picture. The coach must be in possession of a signed emergency release form for that player.

The game card is the official document for all PCJSL games. Referees should not start a game unless it is completely filled out with players’ names, numbers, etc. Be sure to indicate the number of loan players. If you can any questions concerning how many loan players can be used, please check the Loan Player Policy Rule.

At the conclusion of the game, check the score before signing the card. Scores are posted from these cards. Make sure the correct score is attributed to the correct team. Also, if a red card has been given during the game, confirm the right player is indicated on the card. The game card is consulted on any question about a game – the score, red cards, etc. Coaches and referees need to work together to make sure it is correct.

If you need a game card, it is available at www.pcjsl.com under “forms.”

The PCJSL loan player policy was put in place to avoid game cancellations when a team is missing players. It is not designed to allow coaches to intermingle teams within their club, “stack” a team for a tough game or try-out a player.

State League players may not be loaned to  local league teams for league play. (Effective with games for 2nd half 2009/2010) 

The League allows loan players in game for U11 and older teams. These players must be listed on the game card. The maximum you can borrow is five; the maximum size of a team using loan players is 15. Loan players are allowed as follows:

Loan Player Paperwork requirements: If the loan player(s) is from your own club, you need only the player card and signed medical release form. If the loan player(s) are from a club other than your own, you will need a completed loan player form (available at www.pcjsl.com under forms) with the signature of the parent and/or guardian of the child and the signature of both coaches of the two teams involved. A league official does NOT have to sign the loan player form. You must also have the player card and a signed medical release form.

Every person who works directly with youth, including but not limited to team managers, team moms, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, parents who help on a regular basis, etc. must be cleared through the PCJSL Risk Management Program. At that time an Administrative Pass will be issued to them as proof them have been Risk Management cleared. The Risk Management form is available under forms at www.pcjsl.com. The form should be completely filled out using the proper name – not nicknames. The original, completed form can be given to a Club Registrar to submit or mailed directly to Pat Dunham, c/o 6675 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85710. Any club who is found to be allowing an adult to work with players without this clearance may be subject to a bad-standing hearing.

In all games under the jurisdiction of PCJSL, the home team, including coaches, players and supporters, will sit on the North or East side of the field; the visitors including coaches, players and supporters will sit on the south or west side of the field.

In cases where the coaches of both teams agree to sit with the all players and coaches on one side of the field and all the parents on the other side, the coaches must decide which side will be the “team” side and will notify the referee prior to the game. If the referee agrees, the teams may sit in this manner. Spectators should be seated between the coaching box (an area approximately 10 yards to each side of the center line) and the goal box and at least two yards from the side touch line. No one may sit behind a goal. 

When a coach, assistant coach, administrator, spectator or player is given a suspension for a red card or ejection from the field, a Suspension Fulfillment Form (available at www.pcjsl.com under forms) must be completed and signed by the referees officiating at the game(s) where they are “sitting out.” Coaches, assistant coaches and administrators may not participate in any manner, including cell phones. Any person serving a red card should not sit in the immediate vicinity of the team and/or its spectators although they may be at the park. A team administrator is responsible for having the Suspension Fulfillment Form signed by the referees.

Players in PCJL are prohibited from wearing uniforms with their name imprinted on them. Sponsor names can appear on a uniform unless the sponsor/product could be deemed detrimental to youth, i.e., a liquor or beer, a tobacco company, gambling, etc.

Uniforms should be identifiable as a “team” uniform. Referees will have final authority for accepting players in uniforms that are slightly different from the standard uniform of that team. All uniforms shall have a number and numbers will not be repeated on the field by players playing on the same team. 

In cases of conflict as determined by the referee, the home team is responsible for providing a jersey of an alternate color. It is not the intent of the League to create a forfeit because of jersey conflicts. Pennies, bibs, etc. may be used. It is strongly suggested that teams who do not have alternate jerseys have t-shirts in a color contrasting their uniform, pennies or bids available. However, in cases where the home team does not have an alternate jersey but the opposing team does, it is expected that in the spirit of sportsmanship the opposing team will wear their alternate jersey.

PROTECT YOUR INSURANCE STATUS. MAKE SURE THAT ANY SCRIMMAGES WITH UNAFFILIATED TEAMS ARE PRE-AUTHORIZED.

As you prepare for the season, remember that if you are going to scrimmage or play an unaffiliated (not a member of PCJSL, AYSA or US Youth Soccer) team, you must get permission from AYSA/PCJSL first or your insurance coverage may be compromised. Please make sure that when you scrimmage, you are playing an affiliated team so insurance coverage is not in question. If you have any question about the affiliation status of a team, please contact Pat Dunham at 440-5259.

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