DELCO Soccer League: Playoff Game Formats/Rules
Regular season rules apply except as follows:

No club passes/guests players are allowed to be used for the playoffs . Only properly rostered players may participate in the playoffs.

Teams must bring copies of their "official" line up forms generated from the EPYSA system to exchange with the other team and referee. The jersey numbers for each player must be clearly marked on the rosters.
Referees should be asked if they are aware of the league's playoff rules before the start of the game. If they are not aware or unsure of them coaches should hand them a copy of the rules stating that the league has asked all coaches to provide the referees a copy of the rules prior to the start of the game. This includes the league's 2009 substitution policy.

Play-in games, quarter final and semifinal games tied at end of regulation play two full ten minute overtimes switching goals at the end of the first period of overtime. NO SUDDEN DEATH/GOLDEN GOAL.

Play-in games, quarter final and semifinal games tied at the end of the two overtime periods will be decided by penalty kicks. Five per team from players on the field and if still tied, then sudden death penalty kicks from players on the field that did not participate in the initial five. If still tied after all eligible players have taken their penalty kick, then continue using the five initially excluded from the sudden death penalty kicks.
Final games tied at the end of regulation play two full ten minute overtimes switching goals at the end of the first period of overtime. NO SUDDEN DEATH/GOLDEN GOAL.

Final games tied at the end of the two overtime periods will play two five minute overtime periods with the regulation number of players on the field. NO SUDDEN DEATH/GOLDEN GOAL. During these overtime periods - ALL PLAYERS ARE FIELD PLAYERS - NO player (goalkeeper) may use their hands. The exception to the "No Hands Rule" is in the event of a a violation resulting in a penalty shot, a player may be designated as the goalkeeper and may use his hands during the penalty shot only If there is no score on the penalty shot, play will continue without the use of hands.

Final games tied at the end of the two five minute "No Hands" overtime period will result in co-champions.
Referees will be paid by DELCO for the FINALS only - each team is to pay for semifinal games per the regular season before the start of the game. League policy on referee no shows still applies for playoff games. A substitute referee must be agreed upon by the coaches and the game played as scheduled. The league does not allow a two man HS type referee system if only two referees show for a game. A substitute AR must be agreed upon and a three man system used for the game U11 and up.

Scores must be reported after each playoff game by BOTH teams per the league reporting policy.

The league’s new sideline rule must be followed for all playoff games…no exceptions!

PAGS Leagues

The higher seed will be the home team in all games. In the event of a conflict in uniform colors the home team will be required to change.

The teams will split the cost of the referee fee for the semifinals, and PAGS will pay the referee fees for the Finals.

Duration of Games:
    U11/U12 – Two 30 Minute Halves
    U13/U14 – Two 35 Minute Halves

Overtime consists of two complete 5-minute periods, with no golden goal in effect. If score is still tied after the two overtime periods then the game will be decided by FIFA penalty kicks.

Player Eligibility: The referees will check players against player passes and player passes against rosters prior to each semifinal and final game. A player who does not have a valid, stamped pass may not play. A team without a valid, stamped Roster will forfeit the game.

Positioning of Teams and Spectators: Teams will be on one side of the field (one-half of the field for each team) and spectators will be positioned on the other side of the field. Only players and coaches with valid passes are permitted in the team areas. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

WCUSC Recreation League: Winner of coin flip gets choice which goal to attack, loser of coin flip gets to kickoff. Teams play 7 v 7 (5 v 5 for U-09/U-10) with no goal keeper for 5 minutes, after 5 minutes, play is blown dead. Teams must remove one player. Teams will reverse directions and the team that got possession during original coin flip is defending. [Both teams can make substitutions at the five minute mark.] Every 2 minutes play is blown dead, and with teams removing another player, until there are only 4 players left per team (3 players for U-09/U-10), i.e. the lowest we go is 4 v 4 (3 v 3 for U-09/U-10). Game restarted at center circle, with alternating initial possession but no change of direction. Teams will play until a goal is scored. No offsides will be called but all other normal rules apply.

If there is a handling of the ball in the penalty area, the offending team may designate one of the players on the field as goalie for the penalty kick. This player has all the rights and regulations of a goalie. If the player stops the penalty shot, the player has six seconds to release the ball. Once the ball is released, the player is not considered a goalie. If a player prevents a goal by handling the ball or commits an offense preventing a goal, the player will not receive a red card.

No substitutes are permitted during overtime except for at the change of halves.