General Rules for BASL

Rain Outs:

• If the game is showing to be played, show up unless we cancel the game by website or BASL app notification.  Once there, do NOT leave the field until the Field Marshall (FM) has canceled the game.   

• The referee does NOT have the authority to stop the game for a rainout.   

• Due to scheduling and other constraints games may be delayed until the weather clears instead of cancellation or may experience a field change.  

• If the captains agree, they can decide to take a 0-0 tie instead of waiting to play the game.  If team(s) leave before the game is officially canceled by the FM then it is considered a forfeit.  If both teams leave it will be entered as a 0-0 tie. 

Game Reschedule/Complete Game:

• If you do not get an email or txt notification from the league, then your game is expected to be played as scheduled.  Do not listen to the other captain or players.  Show Up unless you have been properly notified.   It is the players responsibility to maintain the notification settings with the BASL Soccer mobile app and with their mobile phone.   Defaults are set to receive both emails and our app notifications when you joined as a member.

• A game is considered complete once it has reached halftime and but has to be called for any reason such as weather, lights, park/field closure, etc. 

•  If a playoff game is tied and the game is called, our procedure is for the teams to take PK’s just prior to the next match in order to decide who advances.  Attention to rules apply as to who is eligible to take PKs.

Captains are responsible for the following: 

• Data Entry 

• Players need to upload a proper head-shot  (Our field staff may take a BASL admin check-in purpose photo if yours isn't accurate) 

• Players need to be identified as Male/Female  

• DOB of each Player – Reach out to BASL Player Support for help updating inaccuracy 

• Players need to have provided an accurate email address, and their local residence zip code 

• Assigning Numbers to each Player 

• Only players who have joined their team can play.  If it is determined that an unlisted player steps onto the field of play for your team, a forfeit loss with additional point deduction will be the result. Notify the league 72 hours before game with any concerns.

• Proper Uniforms with an alternate kit (Pennies are acceptable). Home team must change. 

• Not Playing a player in the Playoffs if they have not played a minimum of one game in the regular season.  (We have decided to remove this restriction.  We will monitor this rule change over the next few seasons to see if there are any concerns.)

• Providing a game ball 

• No players who are suspended from the league or banned from BASL property are playing    

Players are responsible for the following: 

• Must be 18+ in order to become a playing member 

• Proper Uniform 

• Team Uniforms (Non GK) must include a shirt with a permanent number unique to that player and matching the number on the team roster no less than six (6) inches in height, shorts and socks that match in color with the rest of the team. Minor accents or stripes of different colors but no more than 10% of the total color will not be considered in violation. Field Marshals with consultation of the referees can allow exemptions.   

• Shin Guards are required

• Picture ID – Picture ID must be brought to each game and you must be prepared to show it. 

• Playing on only 1 team within a league

• No Player Transfers once the season starts. 

• Ensuring you are not on the facilities fields the day of your teams games if you are under suspension.

Park Rules: 

• No Dogs allowed 

• No Drinking, Smoking or Cussing at the Park (including FANS) 

• Teams are required to remove their trash and assist in moving the goals as needed 

• No player/captain/spectator may have a Tripod or Tripod camera or Drone setup at any BASL event due to local city or county restrictions.

• Teams must comply with all rules and regulations of the park or at a field where they are playing.  Teams must follow all directives made by BASL staff and Field Marshals during the game. 

• Teams/players will be penalized including suspension from the league and subject to fines for not following the above rules and/or specific park/field regulations. 

Forfeits:

• Forfeit win – Will go into the standings as a 3-0 win. 

• Games should start promptly at the published game times. There is a ten (10) minute grace period before the game is abandoned. If one team does not have seven (7) players dressed and ON THE FIELD at ten (10) minutes after game time, that team shall forfeit the game. The team must maintain 7 players on the field. (For 11v11 games). For 7v7 games, the minimum players dressed and on the field is four (4). 

• If a team engages in fighting or cheating, the game will be deemed abandoned, resulting in a forfeiture in favor of their opponent. 

• A team that does not provide notification of forfeit in a timely manner may be subject to lose 2 points in the standings and fine of $50.  The official forfeit procedure is available only to designated captains of the team and managed through the BASL Soccer mobile/web app.  All players and staff involved with the game are automatically notified utilizing this procedure.

• A team with two forfeits may have further sanctions including ineligibility for playoffs.

Substitutions:

• 11v11 format games follow FIFA Rules 

• All other Leagues - Subs must enter the field at mid field, and may enter once the player they are subbing for has stepped off the field in the same vicinity of the exiting player (on the fly).   The subbing player is not to enter the field of play and receive field play advantage.

Age Based Divisions:

• A player may only join a team once they have met the minimum age requirements of that league.

• No Slide Tackles.  If a "Slide Tackle" is made, the result start is a DIRECT Free Kick (penalty kick is awarded if infraction is inside the box).  (Issuing a card is at the discretion of the Referee).   

  • (exception: 11v11 Open Leagues, slide tackles are allowed.) 

• Sliding to save a goal/out of bounds etc. is allowed as long as no contact or near contact with another player. 

• (exception: Goalkeeper's inside their penalty area are allowed to slide tackle)  

Miscellaneous 

• Women’s divisions are reserved for biological females supported by the Sex identifier on a government issued ID (eg. Drivers License).  All Open division Leagues allow players as long as they have reached the age of 18. 

• A game is considered complete once it's reached half time (Examples: lights going out, rain, facility problems, etc).  If a playoff game is tied and the game is called, before the next game, PK’s will be taken to decide who advances. 

• Each team is responsible for controlling their fans. Teams can be fined, face a disciplinary points deduction, and may even be required to pay a team performance bond.  Depending on the severity of the infraction in order to avoid being expelled from the league. Fans are expected to follow BASL rules and the direction of BASL staff. 

• Disciplinary communications and notifications are sent to the email address listed in a player's member profile. It is the player's responsibility to have provided an accurate email address regularly checked with their profile. BASL will exclusively utilize that email address on the player's profile for communicating Suspension and Probation notifications.

• BASL Disciplinary rules apply: BASL Disciplinary Rules | BASL