As a Pilot Project the CSSC introduced in 2019 the usage of spare players. The usage of spares is still in effect for the 2026-2027 Winter Season and will continue to apply for upcoming seasons.
To qualify as a “Spare”, player must be on the CSSC “Waiting List”.
Only players on the CSSC “Waiting List” are designated as “Spare”.
A “Spare” can play for any team that requires support.
A “Spare” will not be able to play in the play-offs.
A “Spare” will remain eligible to become a full-time player should an opening become available. Priority, as per “Waiting List” sign-up, will be respected.
A “Spare” will be assigned to requesting team (by priority and need) by CSSC CE.
Procedure:
Note: Only the Coach / Assistant Coach can make the request.
A COACH is a member of the CSSC C.A. As such, the Coach represents the CSSC League on and off the
playing field. A Coach will encourage fair play as to keep the CSSC League friendly and welcoming to
all members regardless of CALIBER.
Mandate/Responsibility
- The Coach will chose/appoint his own Assistant Coach.
- The Coach will draft his team at Draft in accordance to rules and policy.
- The Coach will be assigned Team Jerseys, Goalie Jersey, Goalie Gloves, Game Ball, Practice
Balls, and other equipment as deemed necessary.
- The Coach is responsible for all Equipment assigned to him. Equipment must be returned at
the end of the season. Please keep track of the Team Jerseys. Jerseys must be collected at
the end of the season, washed, and either returned to the CSSC or kept by the Coach. All
damaged jerseys must be given to the CSSC to assure replacement.
- The Coach is responsible for the behavior of his Team Roster. Violent acts and/or foul
language/racial slur towards other members and/or referees will not be tolerated.
- The Coach is responsible to keep his Team Roster informed of any events that occur in the
CSSC League.
- The Coach will assure that his team is aware of the official games schedule.
- The Coach will assure that his players conform to disciplinary actions and respect
suspensions as assessed by the League or following Yellow/Red Cards issued by Refs.
- The Coach will assure that the playing field, players’ bench, and stands are free of all garbage
and debris when leaving the premises. Note: beer drinking is not allowed in public places.
The CSSC League does not encourage or assume any responsibility for the consumption
of alcoholic beverages. Please use discretion and control.
- The Coach is the official spokesperson for the team that he is coaching.
- Other mandates/assignments may be confided to the Coach as the need arises and agreed to.
- No spares are Permitted to play in the Playoffs, With or without permission from other teams. If a spare plays in the playoffs, the team using the spare will loose by default and the other team will advance in the playoffs. (Spare: A player that is not apart of any team’s regular roster. A spare is used to replace missing/injured players from a team.)
- Playoffs as per Team Standings
- ¼ FINAL
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- 1st and 2nd place team qualify for Semi-Final
- 3rd place team plays 6th place team
- 4th place team plays 5th place team
- winners advance to Semi-Final
- Semi Final
- 1st place team of regular season plays lower ranking (regular season) winner of ¼ final
- 2nd place team of regular season plays higher ranking (regular season) winner of ¼ final
- winners advance to Final
- Final
- Winners of Semi-Final
- Playoff Games
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- 2 x 45 minutes halves.
- Game ends at Ref’s whistle
- If the game is tied at the end of the second half, you go to Overtime
- Overtime: 2 x 10 minutes. No “golden goal”. Game ends at referee’s whistle.
- If the game is tied at the end of the second half of overtime, you go to a shoot-out
- Shoot-out:
- 5 designated players from on field at the end of the second half of O.T. from each team.
- If still tied after 5 shooters,the teams will alternate 1-1 until a winner is crowned. The coach must select a from the remainding players from on the field at the end of the second half. If all the players from on the field at the end of the second half including the keepers have taken a shot and still no winner, the coach must select from remaining players on the bench. If still tied once all the players on the bench have taken a shot, the coach can select any player to shoot (Same player can take several shots at this moment) until winner.
This is a friendly adult league. The CSSC counts on the Coaches to keep the game friendly and fair for all.
- Number of players :
Teams are comprised of 12 players, including the goalie. 7 Players per team are allowed on the field including the goalie.
- Minimum of 5 players (including goalie) is required to start the game.
If less than the required minimum of players:
• There will be a 15 minute grace given to the team to allow for late arrivals. At 15 minutes + 01 second, if team cannot field the required minimum of players (5 including goalie) the team will be assessed with a default loss by a score of 3-0.
• A coach can request for spares to bring their game roster to 10 players. Request is to be made to the “Spares Assignment” for equal or lower caliber of regular players being replaced.
• A regular player can join the team in action at any time. However, a regular player that is being replaced by a spare (as requested by the Coach) cannot join the team for that particular game.
- • Warm up for games at 9:30 is from 9:30-9:35, for games at 10:30 is 10:30-10:35
- Duration of game :
The referee is the authority on the field and the official Time-Keeper.
• 2 Games starts at 9 :35 p.m. and 2 Games Start at 10:35
• There will be a 3-minute break between the 2 halves. In the case of time delay the ref can opt to shorten the break period.
• 2 halves of 25 minutes each, or less if game started late.
• Games that start at 9:35 end at 10:30 p.m. Games that start at 10:35 end at 11:30 p.m. (Ref whistles end of game as he is the Time-Keeper)
- Note : Teams may change the sides of playing fields at start of 2nd half if they wish, but cannot change players’ bench.
- Contact with ceiling :
A free kick will be awarded to the opposing team when the soccer ball makes contact with the ceiling. The free kick will be placed in the area where ball came in contact with ceiling.
If contact took place in the keeper’s area, the opposing team will be awarded with a corner kick. If offensive team causes the contact with the ceiling, defending team is awarded the free kick in the keeper’s area.
- Tackle :
All tackles are strictly forbidden. A free kick will be awarded to the opposing team.
Sliding to block a pass or prevent the ball from going out of play is permitted as long as there is no opposing player in the direction of the slide. If a player slides towards an opposing player, A free kick will be given to opposing team.
- Positioning of players :
An opposing player must be at a distance of at least 5 yards from player taking a free kick or a « kick-in » (replaces throw-ins).
- Throw-ins :
In Indoor Soccer a throw-in is replaced by a kick-in. The following applies:
• A goal can be scored on a “ kick-in “.
• The ball is in play the instant that it crosses the side-line.
• The opposing players must be at a distance of at least 5 meters from where the ball is placed.
- Corner :
The soccer ball must be placed at the point of intersection of the 2 outer lines. The opposing players must be at a distance of at least 5 yards from the corner where the ball is placed
- Changes :
Changes are unlimited and executed at centre side of the team benches.
- Game Sheets:
Coaches must sign the game sheet at the end of every game (bringing any necessary corrections on the spot), no corrections will be made afterwards and what is written on the game sheets will stand as is. (Signature or not) The ref will not run after coaches for a signature
- Standings:
Standings tie breakers are as follows:
Total number of points, Total number of wins, Total number of goals for, +-, Teams Head to Head record
- Rental of the fields are from 21 h 30 à 23 h 00
No spares are Permitted to play in the Playoffs
With or without permission from other teams. If a spare plays in the playoffs, the team using the spare will loose by default and the other team will advance in the playoffs. (Spare: A player that is not apart of any team’s regular roster. A spare is used to replace missing/injured players from a team.)
- Playoffs as per Team Standings
- Qualification Games
- Team Ranked 5-8 will play a qualifiaction game. Winner of each qualification game will advance to the 1/4 final game.
- 5th place team plays against 8th place team
- 6th place team plays against 7th place team
- 1/4 FINAL
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- 1st and 2nd place team qualify for Semi-Final
- 3rd place team plays lowest ranked team qualified for playoffs
- 4th place team plays best ranked team qualified for playoffs
- winners advance to Semi-Final
- Semi Final
- 1st place team of regular season plays lower ranking (regular season) winner of ¼ final
- 2nd place team of regular season plays higher ranking (regular season) winner of ¼ final
- winners advance to Final
- Final
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- Winners of Semi-Final
- Indoor Playoff Rules
- 2 x 25 minutes halves.
- Game ends at Ref’s whistle
- Overtime: 1 x 10 minutes. No “golden goal”. Game ends at referee’s whistle.
Note: no “buzzer” in overtime. Game ends at referee’s discretion. Referee has option to add time to recoup “loss of time” during OT. Ref will advise how much time will be added.
- Shoot-out:
- 5 designated players on field from each team.
- If still tied after 5 shooters, then designated shooters on bench and field will alternate 1-1 until winner.
- If still tied after every player including keeper has taken a kick, coaches can pick any player to take the following kick until winner. (Same player can take several shots at this moment) until winner