1.10 With the exception of Semi-Final or Final Games, Game Officials must arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the game.

1.11 For Semi-Final or Final Games, Game Officials must arrive a minimum of 1 hour prior to kickoff and report to the on-site Referee Coordinator.

1.12 In the event that the referee does not appear at the game, the appointed senior assistant referee shall referee the game and another registered referee or "club assistant referee" shall be recruited to replace him/her.

1.13 If an assistant referee does not appear at the game, another registered referee or "club assistant referee" shall be recruited to replace him/her. The game shall be played if there are no assistant referees available.

1.14 In the event that a scheduled game cannot be played at the scheduled venue because of unplayable field conditions, the game shall be moved to an alternate venue provided that the field conditions are acceptable to the referee and the game commences within 30 minutes of the originally scheduled kick-off time.

2.0 Game Fees and Expenses

2.1 The Game Fees shall be:

                    The above fee schedule applies to all games including Finals.

2.2 Fourth Officials for Semi-Finals and Finals shall receive the same fee as each Assistant Referee.

2.3 Game Officials shall be entitled to a travel allowance of 20 cents per kilometre when the travel is over 30 kilometres one way. When possible, game officials should travel in one vehicle, in which case, only the driver is entitled to the travel allowance.

2.4 Any game official traveling over 200 kilometres one way shall be entitled to an additional $10.00 meal allowance.

2.5 Except in the cases of 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 below, the home team shall be responsible, prior to the game, for the payment of the game fees and any eligible travel and meal allowance.

2.6 If for any reason the game is not played, each game official shall be paid, by the home team, one half the game fee and full travel expenses.

2.7 In the event that the home team does not show for the game, the referee and assistant referees must claim their game fees and eligible expenses from The Ontario Soccer Association.

2.8 The Ontario Soccer Association shall be responsible for paying the game fees and any eligible expenses in the Semi-Finals and Finals.

2.9 The Host Organization of each Tournament Round is responsible for paying game fees and expenses to the game officials after receipt of the completed teamsheets, discipline summary report and misconduct reports.

3.0 Duration of Game and Ball Size

3.1 Except for the Tournament Round games, the game duration and ball size shall be:

Regulation Time Extra-Time (See Rule 3.5)

3.2 The referee shall be the sole judge of allowance of time lost through any cause and his/her decision is not subject to appeal or protest.

3.3 In the Tournament Rounds, the game duration shall be:

3.4 In the Tournament Rounds, if game(s) are rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday because of unplayable field conditions, the Sunday games will be abbreviated in accordance with the competition rules.

3.5 Except in the Tournament Rounds, there must be a winner in all Ontario Cup games. If the teams are tied after regulation time, the winner of the game shall be determined by the first team to score a goal in extra time. If the teams are still tied after extra time, a winner shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark, in accordance with the FIFA Laws of The Game.

4.0 Player Eligibility

4.1 In the Semi-Finals and Finals, The Ontario Soccer Association representative(s) shall check the Player Registration Book of each player and shall prohibit ineligible players.

4.2 In all other games, it is the responsibility of each team's representative to check the Player Registration Books of the players on the opposing team and to notify, prior to the game, the referee of any eligibility problem(s). The referee SHALL record any eligibility problem(s) on the teamsheet. In extenuating circumstances, when Player Registration Books are not present at the start of the game, books may be checked at any time prior to the beginning of the second half; and in such cases, any eligibility problem(s) will be reported to the referee at half time who shall record it on the teamsheet.

4.3 If a player's eligibility is questioned by a team's representative, the referee shall have such player write his/her jersey number, signature, and date of birth on the back of the teamsheet.

4.4 Each player shall sign his/her name on the front of the teamsheet beside his/her printed name.

4.5 No player shall be permitted to play in the game until he/she has signed his/her name on the teamsheet.

4.6 A Team shall be permitted to dress 18 players.

4.7 A player may not play in an Ontario Cup game with a Temporary Registration Permit or a Trial Permit. However, a player may "play up" to another team within the same Club provided that he/she has a Player Registration Book.

5.0 Pre-Game Administration

5.1 The referee shall ensure that the teamsheet of each team has been fully completed in accordance with 5.2 below. The game must not commence until the teamsheet is complete and submitted to the referee.

5.2 If the Ontario Cup teamsheet is not available, a substitute teamsheet may be used, providing it includes the following information:

Category (Men, Women, Boys, Girls)
Age Group
Date of Game
Kick-Off Time
Location (Name of Field and City/Town)
The Home Team Name and Away Team Name
The Team Name, Team Registration Number, District Association, and team colours of team completing teamsheet
 

For each player:

Jersey Number

First Name
Last Name
Signature
O.S.A. Registrant Number

The name, signature and O.S.A. Registrant Number of the Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager, and Trainer. Please note that all team staff must sign the form.

5.3 There shall be a team bench or an area designated for each team. Except for a substitute player warming up, the team staff and the substitute players must remain in that area during the entire game.

5.4 Only the 18 players and 4 team staff listed on the teamsheet (complete with each person's signature) may sit on the team bench or the area designated for that team. All other persons must remain in the area designated for spectators.

5.5 Prior to the commencement of the game, the referee must give the yellow copy of the teamsheet to the team submitting that teamsheet and the pink copy to the opposing team.

5.6 With the exception of the Tournament Round, Semi-Final Round, and Cup Finals, it is the responsibility of the home team to have the field properly lined and to provide nets and corner flags. The referee shall ensure that this is done prior to starting the game.

5.7 In the event of a colour conflict, the visiting team shall wear its registered main colours.

5.8 It is recommended that the D.O.C.C. include the information about the registered main colours of both teams when he/she is advising the D.R.C. about the game details (time, date, location).

5.9 The D.R.C. must inform the referee about which team is the "Home Team", which team is the "Away Team" and the registered colours of both.

5.10 When the jersey colour(s) of the visiting team (i.e. registered main colours) are similar to the home team, the home team shall use its alternate coloured jerseys.

5.11 A goalkeeper must wear colours which distinguish him/her from other players and the referee.

5.12 All players must have their jerseys tucked inside of their shorts; must wear shin guards; and may only wear "bicycle-type" shorts if they are the same colour as the team shorts.

6.0 Rules of Play

6.1 All games shall be played in accordance with the Laws of The Game as observed by The Ontario Soccer Association, unless otherwise stipulated.
6.2 Unlimited substitution is permitted in all divisions. Substitution may ONLY be made:

* after a goal has been scored
* at a goal kick
* at the beginning of the second half
* at the beginning of the first and second periods of extra time
* for an injured player at the discretion of the referee

6.3 With the exception of the Tournament Round, all games must have a winner.
6.4 "Coaching from the sidelines" is only permitted if done from within the team's designated technical area.

7.0 Protests

7.1 The referee must record in his/her report all complaints or protests by either team; and must indicate whether the complaint or protest was lodged before, during, or after the game.
7.2 In the event that a formal protest is lodged with the O.S.A., the referee and/or the assistant referee(s) may be required to submit an additional written report; and may be required to attend an O.S.A. Protest Hearing.

8.0 Post-Game Administration

8.1 A Discipline Summary Report Form should be obtained from the Home Team and completed immediately following the game. The Pink Copy of the Form should be given to the Home Team, the Yellow Copy to the Away Team, and the White Copy should be attached to the completed teamsheets.
8.2 With the exception of 8.4 below, the referee must send the completed teamsheet (for both teams) and any misconduct reports directly to:

The Ontario Soccer Association

7601 Martin Grove Road
Vaughan, Ontario L4L 9E4

8.3 With the exception of 8.4 below, teamsheets, misconduct reports and discipline summary report must be mailed by the referee to the O.S.A. within 24 hours after the conclusion of the game. Failure to do so shall result in the referee being referred to the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee.
8.4 In the Tournament Rounds, Semi-Final Round, and Cup Finals, the teamsheets, misconduct reports and discipline summary report must be completed immediately after the game and submitted to the Event Coordinator at the game.
8.5 In the Tournament Rounds, Semi-Finals and Cup Finals, the referee shall be required to attend the discipline hearing of any player dismissed during the game who requests a hearing. Such hearing shall take place within 30 minutes after it is requested and no later than one hour after the game.
8.6 In the case of a referee assault, the discipline procedure shall be in accordance with the normal O.S.A. policies for such incidents.

9.0 2003 Ontario Cup Dates

May 11 Extra Round (Men)
May 24-25 Preliminary Tournament Round (U12 Boys, U13 Boys)
May 25 Preliminary Round (Men)
June 7-8 Preliminary Tournament Round (U14 Boys, U12 Girls, U13 Girls, U14 Girls)
Tournament Round (U12 Boys, U13 Boys)
June 8 First Round (Men, Women)
June 14-15 Tournament Round (U14 Boys, U14 Girls)
June 21-22 Tournament Round (U15 Boys Tier 1 & Tier 2, U15 Girls)
June 22 Second Round (Men, Women)
July 5-6 Tournament Round(U16 Tier 1 & 2 Boys, U16 Girls, U18 Girls)
July 6 Third Round (Men, Women)
July 12-13 Tournament Round (U17 Tier 1 Boys, U17 Tier 2 Boys, U18 Boys, U17 Girls)
July 19-20 Tournament Round (U12 Girls, U13 Girls, U19 Boys, U19 Girls)
August 9-10 Quarter-Final Round
August 23-24 Semi-Final Round
Sept. 6, 7, 13, 14 CUP FINALS (The Coffee Time Soccer Centre)

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