It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Robin Jones, the longtime registrar of BCS Soccer League. Robin dedicated countless hours to ensuring our league ran smoothly, handling registrations, team management, and countless other duties with unwavering commitment. Her hard work and passion helped shape the league into what it is today.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. Robin's dedication and kindness will always be remembered, and we are forever grateful for her years of service to the BCS Soccer community.

Rest in peace, Robin. You will be dearly missed. ❤️

Please review the following details for the upcoming Spring 2025 Season. It’s essential to be prepared and get your rosters filled as soon as possible. Note that there will be no changes to team placements if you sign up for the wrong division, and there will be no exceptions for exceeding roster slots.

• Season Start Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Game Days/Start Times:
  • Sundays: 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Due to limited time slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays, most games will take place on Sundays. All teams must be available to play on Sundays.
• Schedule Requests: If your team has specific requests for game times and days, please email our league scheduler as soon as possible at marty@bcssoccer.com. Once a game is posted, no changes will be made, so be sure to submit your requests early.

• Registration Period: Online registration opens on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM, and closes on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
• Cost:
  • $75 per person for a single team.
  • $50 additional fee for a second team.
• Rosters:
  • Ensure your team roster is complete within this timeframe.
  • Add all potential players during registration, as players signed up on the day of a game will not be eligible to play that day.
  • No additional players will be allowed after the registration deadline due to insurance policies.
• Fair Play & Integrity:
  • Any player found using false registrations, fake identities, or secondary email addresses to join multiple divisions will be immediately removed from the league without a refund.
  • We take fair play and integrity seriously, and such actions will not be tolerated.

• The league has a cap of 90 teams for the Spring 2025 Season. Once this limit is reached, no additional teams—whether returning or new—will be allowed to register.
• Teams that wish to participate but find the league at capacity may request to be placed on a waitlist. If an already registered team fails to meet the necessary requirements, waitlisted teams may be given a spot.
• Teams must have at least 5 players registered a week prior to the league's start. Teams that do not meet this requirement risk removal and replacement by a waitlisted team.

• D2: 14 teams
• D3: 24 teams
• D4: 24 teams
• D5: 18 teams
• D6: 10 teams

• Teams must carefully select their division at the time of registration. No changes will be made after registration.
• Roster limits must be strictly followed, with no exceptions.
• Prior to the first game, each team will be evaluated based on their performance from the previous season. If a division adjustment is deemed necessary, the league will discuss it with the team’s captain before any changes are made.
• If a player is deemed too dominant by a vote of league board members and referees, they may be moved to a team in a higher division.

• Highest level of competition for highly skilled teams.
• Players may also participate in Division 3.
• Expected to exhibit sportsmanship and respect.
• Most physical contact of any division (within fair play rules).
• Slide tackles are not allowed in any 7-a-side divisions.

• Second-highest level of competition.
• No specific "focus class" player requirements.
• Players may also participate in Division 2 or Division 4.
• Moderate physical contact expected.
• Slide tackles are not allowed.

• Recreational division for players of varying skill levels, emphasizing fun and inclusivity.
• Teams must have at least two “focus class” players on the field at all times (men 40+ and women of any age).
• Players from other divisions should not dominate play.
• Teams that are consistently dominant may be moved up.

• Recreational league for older or less experienced players.
• Teams must have an average player age of 30 or older.
• Teams can have up to two “focus players” (males under 30) on the field at a time.
• Competitive play is discouraged—this division is for fun.
• Teams that dominate may be encouraged to move up.

• Beginner-friendly division for new players.
• Men under 30 are not allowed.
• Women of any age may play.
• Players in Division 6 cannot play in any other division.
• If a player is too dominant, they may be moved to a higher division.

• All games will be played on the synthetic fields at Veteran’s Park to avoid rain cancellations.
• No games will take place on grass fields.

• Every player must wear a jersey with a permanently attached number (no tape).
• All jerseys must be uniform in color.
• Shin guards are required. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, including card issuance.

Please familiarize yourself with league rules, including conduct expectations and consequences for reckless behavior.

Fines and Suspensions:

• Yellow Card: There is a $5.00 fine per yellow card.
• Red Card: There is a $10.00 fine per red card.
• Fines must be paid to the game referee before the next match. Failure to pay fines results in the player being ineligible for play.
• A red card or an accumulation of 4 yellow cards within a season will result in a player's one match suspension.
• Cards issued in the final game of the season will carry over to the next season in which the player registers, including any suspensions.

Specific Penalties for Serious Offenses:

• Assaulting a Referee: Up to a $100.00 fine and a minimum suspension of 1 year.
• Insulting or Physical Contact with a Referee: Up to a $50.00 fine and a minimum suspension of 6 months.
• Fighting: Up to a $100.00 fine and an immediate suspension of 1 year.
• Further actions, including additional fines or extended suspensions, may be taken by the League Executive Committee.

Accumulation of Cards:

• A red card or accumulating four yellow cards within a season will lead to a one-match suspension for the player.
• A player must sit out an actual played game; suspensions do not apply to forfeits.
• If a suspended player participates in any games, their team will forfeit all such games.
• Further actions, including additional fines or extended suspensions, may be taken by the League Executive Committee.

Team Disqualification for Fighting:

• Teams can face suspension for the remainder of the season or longer without a refund if involved in starting, joining a fight, or assaulting a referee or league official. This applies to incidents before, during, or after a game.

We have observed an increase in the number of cards being issued for sliding tackles. Sliding is defined as leaving your feet and going to the ground to play the ball (this includes going to one knee with an extended leg), regardless of whether there are other players nearby. This rule does not apply to players who are fouled and fall as a result.

Goalkeepers are permitted to slide within the parameters set by the FIFA "Laws of the Game and Universal Guide for Referees."

If players persist in sliding, considering it only merits a yellow card, we will escalate the penalty for sliding to an automatic red card. The league's decision on this matter will be final and non-negotiable.