GSYSL Rescheduling Policy

GSYSL Rescheduling Policy (regular league games – non weather related event)

Once the schedule is posted changes will only be considered under extenuating circumstances. Requests must be submitted to the League Chair for consideration and approval after consultation with the league scheduler.

In the event a team does not play a game as scheduled, for other than weather or field reasons, cancellation by the Field Coordinator or unless an authorized change to the schedule has been made, any team that fails to appear for or play a game shall forfeit. The opposing team (11v.11) will be credited with a 1—0 win for standings purposes. Fines for forfeited games are as follows:

Schedule Changes:

-League/Opponent notified 14 days prior to game day will incur NO fine or $50 Fine if not rescheduled ($50.00 to be distributed to opposing team that lost the opportunity to play).

-League/Opponent notified 7 days prior to game day will incur a $50.00 fine/$100 if not rescheduled ($50.00 will be distributed to the opposing team that lost the opportunity to play).

-League/Opponent notified 3 days prior to game day will incur a $100.00 fine/$150 if not rescheduled ($50.00 will be distributed to the opposing team that lost the opportunity to play).

-League/Opponent notified 1 days prior to game day will incur a $150.00 fine/$200 if not rescheduled ($50.00 will be distributed to the opposing team that lost the opportunity to play).

--League/Opponent notified within 24 hours prior to game day will incur a $200.00 fine/$250 if not rescheduled ($100.00 will be distributed to the opposing team that lost the opportunity to play). In addition, the forfeiting team shall pay any Referee fees incurred by the League as well as a $250 fine.  The opposing team (11v.11) will be credited with a 1—0 win for standings purposes.

In the event the team and/or costs are not paid forthwith, the League shall be authorized to place the offending Club in bad standing .

Only the “home team” Field Coordinator may cancel games for unplayable conditions or unexpected field emergencies, always excepting the determination by Referees on the field of play that field conditions are unsafe and the scheduled game therefore cancelled.

No games will be rescheduled without consent of the League Chair

Games canceled and rescheduled by coaches or clubs not sanctioned by the league will not be recognized by league standings and are subject to forfeit and league fines of $100 to both teams.

The team initiating a rescheduling MUST notify the opposing team, league chair and league scheduler at the same time.