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WESTERN ONTARIO YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE      
RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Management

1. The affairs of the League will be conducted by the Board of Directors.

2. Code of Conduct

1. Administrators and Team Officials must conduct themselves in such a manner as to set an example when followed, would enable every player to be a credit to the game.
 
2. Clubs are responsible for teams registered in WOYSL. Teams, players or officials contravening rules and regulations will be subject to discipline.

3. The Proposed playing schedule will be as follows if fields are made available by Clubs.

3. League Fees         

1. The annual League fees will be determined at the first meeting in October by the Board of Directors and paid to the League on or before December 15th. 

2. For League fee structure, see Appendix “A”.

4. Team Registration

1. All team registrations must be received by December 15th for Regional. All registrations are due with Entry fees as per Appendix “A”.

2. Each team may register a maximum of 18 players.

3. Each team must notify the League and their respective District in writing within seven (7) days of any change in team officials, or team official’s information (email address phone numbers etc). Failure to comply will subject the team to disciplinary action.

4. A minimum of eleven (11) L3/L4 players must be registered by April 15th of each year.

5. Each team must play in its own age level unless otherwise approved by the League Board of Directors and it must comply with the OSA Policies and Procedures.

6. L1/L2/L3/L4 Registered Players can play up in WOYSL League games to a limit of four (4) games per season with a maximum of three (3) players for any one game.

5. Team Regulations

1. All players registered on a team will be so in accordance with the League Constitution and Rules and Regulations and any procedures of the District Association with which they are affiliated.

2. All players on a team must be in possession of a current valid OSA ID to be eligible to play.  (Current valid OSA ID must bear the players signature and district association approval) The current valid OSA ID must be checked by the opposing team official(s) fifteen (15) minutes prior to the kick-off. If Player(s) are not in possession of or are unable to present their current valid OSA ID, the Player is not eligible to play. Where an OSA ID Booklet or a Player arrives late, the player will be allowed to play upon presentation of his current valid OSA ID to the opposing team official. 

3. Teams who are participating in the WOYSL will abide by OSA Policies and Procedures regarding players except as noted in WOYSL Rules and Regulations.

4. The WOYSL team roster must be received in the League office prior to each team’s first League game. Changes to the team roster must be reported prior to each team’s next League game. No changes to the WOYSL Roster will be permitted after July 31.

5. If no current valid OSA ID’s are available for entire team, the game will not be played and the team will lose the game by default and will be fined as per Appendix A.

6. Teams from the same club playing in the same division may not interchange players.

6. Team Officials

Any team official that does not comply with Rules 6.3 to 6.5 will be fined as per Appendix “A”.

1. All Team Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have an OSA SENIOR Community Coaching Certification

2. A maximum of four (4) carded officials shall be permitted to sit on the bench.

3. All Team Officials must be registered with their District Association and their current valid OSA ID must be presented to the opposing coach and referee before the start of the game. If the current valid OSA ID’s are not available the Official(s) Name will not be entered on the game sheet and the official(s) will not be allowed to sit on the player bench. A Team Official arriving late will be allowed to sit on player’s bench upon presentation of their current valid OSA ID to the opposing coach and referee and name entered, and signed on game sheet. A team official is deemed to have attended a game where their name is printed and signed on the game sheet.

4. Team Officials will not be allowed to smoke while coaching their teams. A team official that does not comply will be subject to disciplinary action by the league.
5. “Team Official” shall mean Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager or Assistant Manager who will be registered and carded by district association.

7. Team Responsibility  

Any Team not complying with Rules 7.1 to 7.7 will be fined as per Appendix “A”  

1. Anyone on the bench entering the field of play without consent of the Referee during an altercation will be subject to disciplinary action depending on League Discipline Committee findings.

2. Teams failing to comply with League Rules and Regulations are subject to fines and/or disciplinary action. Team and Club Officials will be notified in writing of any fines levied and/or disciplinary action.

3. Team officials will coach within one meter of their bench and are not permitted to walk up and down the sideline or obstruct and/or obscure the view of the assistant referee.

4. A team must field at least seven (7) registered players for a game and if not, disciplinary action shall be taken.

5. If any team fails to appear at a scheduled League game or Kick Off Cup game, they shall be fined as per Appendix “A” and the team will forfeit the game. Fines must be paid within 21 days of notice.

6. Clubs are responsible for the conduct of their players, officials, and spectators on and off the field of play during a game scheduled by the League.

7. A maximum of eighteen (18) registered players may sit on the bench. All players entered on the game sheet, are deemed to have played. (Players under suspension shall not be entered on the game sheet and will not be at Player’s Bench.)

8. Any Coach and/or team official withdrawing a Team from a game will be subject to disciplinary action.

9. Both team officials must report the game result by 11:59 PM of the day following the game. If not reported within the period of time stipulated, the club will be fined as per Appendix A.

10. Teams failing to have suspension(s) recorded by their district in the current valid OSA ID for players or team officials within seven (7) days will result in an automatic fine as per Appendix “A”.

11. Player substitution shall be permitted with the consent of the referee during a stoppage of play for the following:

Goal Kick
Scoring of a goal
Teams’ own throw-in and opposing team’s throw-in if opposing team makes a substitution
Injury of a player
Halftime
Start of an Over-Time Period or at half time of an Over-Time Period
 
12. Additional requirements when substituting a player:

No Substitution Is Allowed For Any Player(s) Ejected
All Substitutions must enter & exit the field at the halfway line.                     
All substituted players must leave the field without delay

8. Home Club Responsibility

1. Home clubs will be responsible for the provision of:

Field Markings
Goal Nets
Corner Flags
Two properly inflated game balls (Size 4 – U12) (Size 5 – U13 & up)
Change Rooms (If Available)
Field Lights (When Required)

9. Uniforms

1. All players shall wear regulation soccer equipment as outlined by FIFA and OSA Rules.

2. All Teams must play all their WOYSL games in their primary registered team colors.

3. All Players, including goalies, must be identified by a different number, minimum size “6” on the back of their shirt and such number will be recorded against the players’ name on the game sheet. All numbers must be legible

4. The away team shall change to an alternate strip if team colors conflict.

5. Goalkeepers’ uniforms must not conflict with that of the game officials or opposing team.

10. Referees and Assistant Referees 

1. The home team is responsible for the payment of game officials in cash, fifteen (15) minutes prior to kick off.

2. Referees shall be assigned to all age groups. Assistant Referees will be assigned to U12 and older. 

3. Game Officials Fee Schedule & Half Game Fee details; see Appendix “B”.

4. The League or its designate will assign registered officials to games.

5. All Referees must have obtained their District Level or better. A 2 plus (+) age difference must exist between the Referee and the age group of the players.

All Assistant Referees must have obtained their District Level or better as per OSA Rules. A 2 plus (+) age difference should exist whenever possible between Assistant Referee and age group of the players. The Assistant Referee must be at least 16 years old in the current season.

6. Officiating complaints will only be acknowledged if received in writing by the League. Progress report will be sent within 21 days. For cases of alleged violence, assaults and brawls the WOYSL shall conduct a hearing as per OSA Rules. (Complaints received at the league office are sent to the district association in which the referee is registered for review. The league is not authorized to discipline referees.)

7. The game official is responsible for providing the teams with the completed game sheets within 15 minutes of the end of the game and for mailing game sheets to the League within forty-eight (48) hours of a game being completed. All non-compliance will be reported to their district association for disciplinary action.

8. All discipline reports must be submitted along with the game sheet within forty-eight (48) hours of game completion to the WOYSL office by the Referee or Assistant Referee.

9. All game officials must sign all game sheets. All non-compliance will be reported to their district association for disciplinary action.

11. Game Start Time

1. The referee will endeavor to start each game at the scheduled time designated by the League. An allowance of not more than fifteen (15) minutes from the scheduled time shall be made if either team has less than seven (7) players in attendance.

2. Weekday games must commence no earlier than 6:30 p.m. and no later than 9:00 p.m. if the field is available. Only the League can assign other times at their discretion or as required. 

3. Weekend games must commence no earlier than 10:00 a.m. and no later than 3:00 p.m. if the field is available. Only the League can assign other times at their discretion or as required.  

12. Game Duration

1. The length of games will be:      

U-12: Two (2) thirty-five (35) minute halves
U-13: Two (2) forty (40) minute halves
U-14: Two (2) forty (40) minute halves
U-15: Two (2) forty-five (45) minute halves
U-16: Two (2) forty-five (45) minute halves
U-17: Two (2) forty-five (45) minute halves
U-18: Two (2) forty-five (45) minute halves

13. Game Sheets            

1. Official game sheets must be completed by the teams in full and given to the Referee fifteen (15) minutes prior to kick-off.   

2. All players and team officials must be identified on the game sheet. All names and OSA registrant numbers must be legible at all times. Guest players and players on permits must be clearly indicated on game sheet.

3. Only players listed on the game sheet are eligible to play and all are deemed to have played. A team official(s) must sign all team sheets; the signature shall verify the eligibility of players on his team.

4. Players are not required to sign the game sheet.

5. Completed game sheets accompanied by any Disciplinary Reports, Trial Permits or Temporary Registration Permits must be mailed to the League office by the game official within forty-eight (48) hours of the final whistle. Non compliance will be reported to their district association for disciplinary action.

6. Teams using players on a Temporary Registration Permit or Trial Permit must submit the authorized signed copy with the game sheet.  WOYSL and OSA Policies and Procedures will govern all players playing for teams under Rule 13.6. Subject to fine amounts as per Appendix “A”.

14. Cancellation of Games

1. The game shall begin and/or continue to be played unless, in the opinion of the referee, the safety of the players and/or the quality of the field is in jeopardy.

2. The game will be replayed in full if less than 75% of the game has been played, after which time the results of the match at the time of the stoppage shall stand. The referee shall be the sole judge of time elapsed and this must be recorded on both sets of game sheets.

3. When Fields are closed due to weather conditions, the league will notify affected teams of any cancellations as soon as notification has been received in the league office. Rules for rescheduling will be used when rescheduling games.

15. Rescheduling Of Games        

1. The League Convenors must approve all changes made after the final schedule is completed. No game will be postponed or rescheduled unless the respective Convenor has received a Game Change request as submitted through the E2E website.

2. The two coaches must agree upon a new time, date and location before submitting a Game Change Request on the web site. The coach who submits the original entry will be deemed to have been the coach requesting the change. The second coach will confirm the new time, date and location on the web site. Once confirmed, these entries will complete a database for the appropriate Convenor to review and authorization. Once confirmed by the Convenor, an email will be processed to both teams advising of the approved change. This entry will also update the League Schedule.  

3. The Game Change Function is meant for changes to fixtures greater than five days. Any change required within this time frame must be called into the Division Convenor for authorization and entry of the game change. 

4. ALL authorized game changes made after May 31 will cost the requesting team as per Appendix “A”.

5. Game cancellations as noted in Rule 14. The two coaches must submit entry into the WOYSL score system as a cancellation. The two coaches will then reschedule this cancelled game using section 15.2 as noted above. The rescheduling of these games must be submitted within five days of the postponed game. Failure to provide the required information will result in the game being scheduled by the League with both teams being charged an administration fee as per Appendix “A”.

6. Weather and Field related problems will not incur the Game Change Fee as per Appendix “A”.

7. All games will be scheduled to be completed by the end of August; rescheduled games must be completed by the 14th day of September.

8. Unless twenty-four (24) hours prior notice is given to the visiting team, only the referee can determine if unplayable conditions exist.  Should a private club or City Parks and Recreation determine that unplayable conditions exist within less that twenty-four (24) hours notice the postponed game will rescheduled in accordance with 15.5.

9. The league will not reschedule a game within 24 hours prior to an Ontario Cup scheduled game for any team who must travel 200KM (one way) or more.

10. It is the responsibility of the Clubs to notify the League and the opposing team of any Ontario Cup conflicts. Failure to notify the League within ten days of the conflict will result in a default of the League game.

11. Only the WOYSL scheduler and WOYSL Convener or their delegates are authorized to schedule or reschedule games for the League.

12. Any game(s) scheduled or rescheduled by team officials, clubs or persons not authorized per Rule 15.11 will be declared null and void. Teams participating in a game not authorized by the League will default all points from the game.

16. League Standings

1. The League Champion shall be the team that accumulates the greatest number of points, based on the formula of three (3) points for a win and one (1) point for a tie, in all games provided for by the WOYSL schedule of that age group.

2. In the event of a tie in the standings for first place or relating to a promotion or relegation between two or more teams at the end of the regular season, the following criteria will be used to determine the League standings.

i) If two teams tie for first place, a game will be played to break the tie; if still tied at the end of regulation time, penalty kicks as per FIFA Law Rules will be taken.

ii) If three or more teams tied, a round robin will be played and each game must have a winner, as per Rule 2 i) and the team with most points will be declared the champion. If the teams are still tied in points the team with the best goal difference (goal plus against goal minus) will be declared the winner.

iii) The Game(s) will be played on neutral field as decided by the League Executive.   

iv)  Guest players and call up players from within the team’s Club will not be permitted to play in a League Playoff game.

3. If teams are tied for the same position in any part of final standings except for first place, promotional or relegation positions, the results between the teams will be determined by

(1) Head to Head Results    
(2) Most Wins
(3) Goal Difference – League Standings  
(4) Least goals against – League Standings
(5) Coin Toss

17. Promotion/Relegation

1. The WOYSL shall be subject to OSA policies on Team Movement between the Amateur League Levels of the Pyramid for Play and promotion and relegation policies as approved by West Region League Management Committee.  There are several variable factors that will affect the alignment of these divisions: i.e. # of teams promoted to or relegated from OYSL, the previous years division size, teams entering the WOYSL from the NRSL. For yearly specific adjustments to these Promotion and Relegation policies approved by West Region League Management Committee, refer to Appendix C)

2. Additional Team Promotion
In accordance with OSA League Policy 24.2.3.10:

i.) If (a) Club(s) declines promotion into a Youth Level 3 League, the offer of promotion will be extended to the next Club(s) as long as the Club(s) was within six points of the last eligible Club to qualify for promotion.

ii.)  In accordance with OSA League Policy 24.2.3.1, and 24.2.4.2, the same number of teams will be relegated from the League as are promoted into the League.

iii.)  Not withstanding OSA League Policy 24.2.3.1 and 24.4.2, if there is a vacancy in a Youth Level 3 League, a Team Position Status which existed in the previous season, will take precedence over a new Team Position Status (OSA League Policy 24.2.1.1)  

iv.) Notwithstanding the Promotion and Relegation Policies for West Region Leagues, as specified in this document, team promotion from each of the Youth Level 5 leagues shall be in accordance with the respective District policy governing each of the Youth Level 5 Leagues.

3. Promotion & Relegation between WOYSL and Youth Level 5 Leagues and OYSL

 i.) Under-11 Divisions

The following Under-11 teams in each Youth Level 5 League shall be promoted into the WOYSL Level 4 Under-12 Division:
The first and second placed teams in the LDYSL
The first and second placed teams in SWRSL
One team from the ECSA District Club
As the Youth Level 5 leagues grow and, where numbers permit, the formula will be reviewed to accommodate additional teams up to a maximum of 8 teams in the division.

ii.)  Under-12 Divisions

The following Under-12 teams in each Youth Level 5 League shall be promoted into the WOYSL Level 3 Under-13 Division:
The first placed team in LDYSL
The first placed team in SWRSL
The winner of a Playoff (one game) between the second place teams from LDYSL & SWRSL.

There shall be no teams relegated from WOYSL Under 12 Youth Level 4.

iii.) Under-13 Divisions

In accordance with OSA League Policy 24.2.2.5.4, the WOYSL Youth Level 3 League promotes 2 teams into each of the Youth Level 1 League (Ontario Youth S.L.) Under-14 Girls and Boys Divisions

The following Under-13 teams in each Youth Level 5 League shall be promoted into the WOYSL Level 3 Under-14 Division:
The first placed team in LDYSL
The first placed team in SWRSL

iv.)  Under 14 – Under 17 Divisions

The first place in WOYSL L3 teams will be promoted to L1 OYSL.
The following teams in each Youth Level 5 League shall be promoted into the WOYSL Level 3:
The first placed team in LDYSL
The first placed team in SWRSL

18. Discipline             

Disciplinary action shall be taken in accordance with the OSA Published Rules and the WOYSL Discipline Procedures. The following guidelines will apply:
 
1. In cases where OSA Published rules provide for Discipline by Review (DBR), the accused player or Team/Club Official does not have to appear for a hearing. If the accused person does not request a hearing or does not file an appeal within Seventy-two (72) hours of the game where the offence occurred, not including weekends or statutory holidays, he/she will be found guilty and the applicable penalties and/or fines, established by the OSA for the offence for which he/she has been charged shall apply. Player ID booklets must have the League SPECIFIED SUSPENSION RECORDED BY THE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION.
 
2. Any request for a hearing shall be submitted on the appropriate form and accompanied by a Hearing Fee as per Appendix “A”. The hearing fee shall be reimbursed only if the Discipline Panel finds the accused not guilty. An accused who has requested a hearing and fails to appear for the hearing shall forfeit the Hearing Fee.
(This form is available on the web site.)

3. Where the OSA Published Rules provide for Discipline by Hearing (DBH), and where the WEST Region League Management Committee has delegated to the WOYSL the authority to handle all discipline pertaining to league activities, except where the offence was directed at a game official, the WOYSL Board of Directors shall appoint a Discipline Committee or Panel to hold a hearing and deal with the alleged infractions. Calendar Dates will be posted on the WOYSL web site.

4. Where disciplinary action results in a suspension, the suspension shall not commence prior to seven (7) calendar days from the issue of the notice of discipline. For example, a player issued with a suspension notice on Friday would serve the suspension for the game(s) SPECIFIED BY THE LEAGUE on or after the following Friday.

5. Failure of an accused player or Team Official to appear at a Disciplinary Hearing will result in the immediate suspension of the accused and fines as per APPENDIX A. The suspension will continue to be in effect until the accused appears before the Disciplinary Committee.

6. All youth players attending a Disciplinary Hearing must be accompanied by an adult who shall act as an advisor, failing which the hearing will not proceed and the player shall be suspended until the hearing is held.
 
7. Clubs shall ensure that accused players and Team/Club Officials appear for their Disciplinary Hearing. If upon being advised of the failure of the accused to appear for their hearing, the Club fails in meeting its responsibility within 30 days of the date of the original hearing, the fine specified in APPENDIX A shall be assessed against the Club.

8. Failure of a Club Representative to appear at a Disciplinary Hearing will result in a fine as specified in Appendix A.

19. Playing an Ineligible Player

1. Any club charged with playing an ineligible player in a game sanctioned by the League will be subject to a disciplinary hearing. Upon being found guilty, the team will forfeit all points in games in the league or kick off cup game in which the ineligible player participated and will be fined as per Appendix “A”.

An Ineligible Player is a Player who:

i)    Not registered under OSA Policies & Procedures
ii)   Registered under a false name
iii)  Under Discipline Suspension
iv)  Played under a different name (Used card of another player)
v)   As per Rule 4B
vi)  Player played without an OSA Registration book

2. Any team official(s) charged with playing ineligible players shall attend a discipline hearing and if found guilty shall be disciplined and fined as per Appendix “A.”

3. Any club charged with an ineligible team official in a game sanctioned by the league will be subject to a disciplinary hearing. Upon being found guilty, the team will forfeit all points in games in the League or Cup game in which the ineligible team official participated and will be fined as per Appendix “A”.

An Ineligible Team Official is a Team Official who:
i)   Not registered under OSA Policies & Procedures
ii)  Registered under a false name
iii) Under Discipline Suspension
iv) Under a different name (Used card of another team official)
v) As per Rule 5.5
vi) Participated in a game without OSA Registration book

20. Game Abandoned  

1. Clubs will be held responsible if a game is abandoned because of the actions of its players, officials or spectators and will be subject to disciplinary hearing, and will be fined as per Appendix “A” if found guilty.

21. Protests 

1. Protests based on decisions of the referee’s interpretation of FIFA Law will not be acknowledged.

2. Protests will be handled as per WOYSL Rules and Regulations. The Protest must be submitted in writing to the League Secretary and to the opposing Club/Team within 72 hours of the game being terminated. A fee of $250.00 in cash or club cheque must be mailed with 7 (seven) days. Protests can only be heard if any rules of the WOYSL or OSA have been violated.

3. The WOYSL will review protest and send response within 14 days (including weekends)

i)  If protest is ruled out of order – fee will be returned minus admin fee of $75.00
ii)    Hearing scheduled, if protest upheld fee will be returned
iii)   Hearing scheduled, if protest denied fee will be forfeited

22. Appeals

1. Any Discipline Hearing decisions of the League may be appealed to the OSA League Management Committee at the following address along with a cheque for $500.00 appeal fee.

OSA LEAGUE MANAGEMENT
Ontario Soccer Association
c/o Discipline and Appeals
7601 Martin Grove Rd.
Vaughan, Ontario L4L 9E4
 
2. Persons appealing a decision of the League Discipline Committee are subject to the decision rendered until the appeal has been deposed of.

23. Annual General Meeting

1. The WOYSL Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held after December 1st each year.

2. Each Club is required to attend the WOYSL AGM; non attendance will result in a fine as per Appendix A.

3. All proposed amendments must be received by the WOYSL in writing not less than forty-five days prior to the Annual General Meeting and/or a Special General Meeting.

Other Provisions
 
1. The office staff is not authorized to interpret League Rules and Regulations or to waive disciplinary fines for contravention of League Rules and Regulations without the consent of the Board of Directors. Excuses for non-compliance with League Rights and Responsibilities, including failure to appear for scheduled discipline hearings, will not be accepted unless previously authorized in writing by the Board of Directors.

2. The Executive of the WOYSL at their Executive Meeting may modify, add or delete any Rules or Regulations for the betterment of the League. The clubs will be notified within 14 days of any changes.

3. Any matter not covered by the League Constitution and/or Rules and Regulations, shall be governed by the provisions of the OSA Published Policies. 

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Each club will post a Discipline bond of Three hundred dollars (300.00) at the time League fees are due. This bond will be reduced by the hearing fee imposed on each player by the Discipline Board. If the Player is found not guilty, no fees will be deducted from the bond.

2. If the Club bond money is reduced to thirty percent (30%) of the initial sum, an additional fund must be sent to the League within fourteen (14) days of a notice sent to the Club. A report from the Discipline Board will be sent to the club every thirty (30) days if necessary.

3. The Board may request an additional bond from any clubs who have had excessive amounts of Discipline in the previous season.

4. WOYSL reserves the right to hold a hearing, for any Club, Team Officials or Player who does not abide by the WOYSL Rules & Regulations and the OSA Published Policies.

APPENDIX “A” - 2010 FEE STRUCTURE

Late Registration Fee:
Applicable per team for Regional after Dec 15th will be twice the normal league registration fee.

Accumulation of Cards:                                                                                            

In the event a team accumulates a total of:

1. Four (4) Dismissals (Red Cards); Or                                 
2. Eight (8) Cautions (Yellow Cards); Or
3. A Combination of Ten Discipline Reports (Red or Yellow Cards),

The Management of that team will be required to attend a discipline hearing of the league. If brought before the League there will be an appearance fee charge payable by the team, and the team may be subject to further discipline.

In the event a team withdraws from the League:

1. Club registering a team and pulling the team from the league prior to March 1 will forfeit the League fee.
2. Pulling a team from March 1 to May 15, such clubs will forfeit its League fee and will be subject to a fine of $ 300.00
3. After May 16 the club will forfeit the League fee and will be subject to a fine of $1,000.00

All Payments must be cash, club cheque or money order, payable to the WOYSL

All hearings Fees and Fines for DBR & DBH for players will automatically be deducted from the Club Bond. Clubs are responsible for all fees and fines. Clubs not paying discipline hearing fees or fines within the stipulated time will be declared not in good standing and their District Association and OSA will be notified.

Game Officials Fees:

The referee and assistant referees shall be paid a half-game fee for games that are not started due to the following situations:

The field, in referee’s discretion, is unplayable.
The town’s parks department closes the field prior to kick-off.
The referee was NOT personally contacted at least one hour prior to scheduled kick-off of the game by the District Referee Coordinator or the DRC designate.
One or both teams do not show up after the grace period has lapsed.
One or both teams have less than the minimum number of players required to start the game.

The half fee will be paid by the home team.
The half-game fee noted above shall be paid only if:

1. The referee collects and completes the game sheet(s) and provides a short written report explaining why the game did not start.

2. The appointed referee and assistant referees, who were present at the field, shall include their names, OSA Registrant Number and signature(s) in the space provided on the game sheet(s).

3. Hand a fully completed and signed copy of the game sheet(s) to the coach/manager of the team(s) that is/are present.

4. Forward the fully completed and signed original to the WOYSL office within 48 hours.

APPENDIX “C” - PROMOTION & RELEGATION POLICIES

Promotion and Relegation Policies for West Region Leagues and for Team Movement between 2010 and 2011 Seasons

1.  Beginning with 2010, the WOYSL shall not operate any new Level 4 divisions.  As of 2014, The WOYSL shall operate Youth Level 4 League for only U12 Boys and Girls age classifications only.

2.  Promotion & Relegation Between Youth Level 5 Leagues U12 Boys Divisions and WOYSL

The following Under-12 teams in each Youth Level 5 League shall be promoted into the WOYSL Level 3 Under-13 Division:
The first and second placed team in LDYSL
The first and second placed team in SWRSL

3.  Promotion & Relegation Between Youth Level 5 League U12 Girls Divisions and WOYSL.

The following Under 12 teams will be promoted into the WOYSL Level 3 U13 Division:
The first and second place LDYSL teams. 
The eighth spot to be determined by the WRLMC.

4. Promotion & Relegation Between Youth Level 5 Leagues Under 13 Girls & Boys Divisions and WOYSL

The following Under 13 teams will be promoted into the WOYSL U14 Girls Division:
The first placed team in London District Youth S.L.
The first placed team in South West Region S.L.
The winner of a playoff game between the second placed team in London District Youth S.L. and the second placed team in South West Region S.L.

5. Promotion & Relegation Between Youth Level 5 Leagues Under 15 Boys Divisions and WOYSL Level 4.

The following Under 15 teams will be promoted into the WOYSL U16 Boys Division:
The first placed team in London District Youth S.L.
The first placed team in South West Region S.L.
The winner of a playoff game between the second placed team in London District Youth S.L. and the second placed team in South West Region S.L.

6. Promotion & Relegation Between U17 Girls WOYSL and District L5 Divisions

The first, second, third, and fourth placed WOYSL L4 teams will be promoted in the WOYSL L3. U18 Division.

After Promotion and Relegation there is a shortfall in the U18 Girls L3 division this may be right sized from the WOYSL U17 Girls L4 Division. 

If WOYSL operates an L4 Division in this age group the first place teams from the LDYSL U17 L5, and the first and second place team from the U16/17 SWRSL division may qualify for promotion.

7.0 Promotion and Relegation Between WOYSL Divisions and L5 Leagues for U15-17 Boys Divisions
 
The eighth place teams in WOYSL Level 3 are relegated to WOYSL Level 4.
The first and second place teams in WOYSL L4 are promoted to WOYSL Level 3
The first place teams from LDYSL and SWRSL will be promoted to the WOYSL L4.
If, after promotion and relegation occurs there is a vacancy in Youth Level 3, this may be right sized from teams in the WOYSL L4.
The U18 WOYSL L3 may operate with more than 8 teams subject to approval from the WRLMC.

April 2010