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When does the CISL season start?
CISL league play starts on May 30th, 2010. Any team can be scheduled to play from this day on.
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When does the CISL season end?
CISL league play finishes on August 20th, 2010.
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Is there a year end championship for the top teams?
Yes, there are year end championships for the top 6 teams in age category for the A and B divisions.
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Is the year end championship separate from the challenge cup?
There is no longer a Challenge Cup
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When do the year end championships take place?
August 28-29th
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What is the format for the year end championships?
The first round will consist of the sixth place team playing the third place team and the fifth place team playing the fourth place team (6 v 3 [gm A] and 5 v 4 [gm B]). The second round will consist of the two first round winners playing the first and second seeds. Winner game A plays the second place team, and winner game B plays the first place team. The third round will consist of the 2 winners, from the second round, playing for gold.
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Does the U12 SUPER 8 division play a year end championship?
Yes, they do play a year end championship which will be played on the weekend of August 20-22th.
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Do ALL U12 SUPER 8 teams participate in the year end championships (hunt for gold)?
Yes, all U12 SUPER 8 teams are scheduled to participate in the hunt for gold championships unless a coach advises the CISL otherwise (in advance of course).
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Must I advise the league if the team's coaching staff changes throughout the season?
Yes, if your coaching staff or team contacts change throughout the season please contact the CISL with these details. Remember, if we can’t contact you easily you will miss important information.
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When do the Tier 2 provincial play downs take place?
The tier 2 provincial play downs are usually played the week of August 9th-12th.
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What is the format for the provincial play downs?
Each District or Region has their own Rules for Play down formats and choose their own dates. Please contact your Club or District Association for specific information. The CISL has no role in any Provincial Playdown. Please do not call us.
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Who approves all formats for league play?
All formats for league play have been approved by the Board of Directors of the CISL, which consists of Member Clubs of the CISL. Any questions regarding formats should be directed to your Club.
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Why are the fields sometimes closed?
The fields are closed in order to protect them from damage. Please respect these closures.
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How do I know if the fields are closed?
As a coach, you are responsible to phone the rain line to find out if the fields are closed. This line will be updated every day around 3:30pm. As a coach it is also your responsibility to contact your players in the event of a field closure.
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What is the number for the rain line?
Please refer to HRM field conditions for field conditions:
http://mobile.halifax.ca/fields/
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Can I request to have a game rescheduled?
A request to reschedule a game must come from, and be approved by YOUR club, not the team, and be in writing. All teams are permitted two requests for reschedule. This must be done by June 15th.
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What do I do if I know I am going to have to default a game?
If you know you are going to default a game call the office and the other Coach. There’s nothing worse than dealing with teams that show up to a default and its inconsiderate. DOUBLE THE REFEREES FEES WILL BE CHARGED DIRECTLY TO YOUR TEAM THROUGH YOUR CLUB UNLESS YOU HAVE GIVEN 48 HOURS NOTICE.
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Must all my players wear the same colour shorts and socks?
Yes, your team looks a lot better and it sure makes the referee’s job a lot easier. It is also a FIFA rule. The Referee may refuse entry to any player not properly dressed.
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Who is responsible in bringing and putting the nets for each game?
This season the League has amended its’ rules so that the Home team brings the nets to fields as required and the AWAY TEAM MUST PUT UP AND TAKE DOWN ONE NET. This is for every game.
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What if I, as a coach, disagree with a call that the referee makes?
As important as you may think your opinion is a game official must not act on the opinion of others, except his assistants. Please consult the Laws of the game before chastising the Referee.
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Can my players wear jewelery during a game?
No, players are NOT permitted to wear jewelery during a game. Referees will strictly enforce this rule. Coaches, please help us help you by being the first step in providing discipline for your team on this issue.
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What if one of my player's gets blood on his/her uniform?
The part of the uniform containing blood must be changed and a completely different piece must be worn. It is not enough to try and wash the blood out. Referees will strictly enforce this rule.
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Can my team's bench be set up on the same side as the spectators?
No, referees will require both teams to have their bench area on the other side of the field from the spectators.
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Can parents be on the same side of the field as the players?
No, All SPECTATORS will stay on the opposite side of the field from the team benches.
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Are there team technical areas on every field?
As many fields as possible will be lined to include team technical areas. Where these areas are marked, teams will be required to use them for their bench areas. Referees will be instructed to enforce this rule.
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What happens if one of my games is rained out?
Each time a rain cancellation takes place games will be rescheduled to the next makeup weekend. The number of cancellation days accumulated will determine the start and end date & time for these rescheduled games. The website will contain information which will indicate time and/or field changes from the original schedule.
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What are the dates for rain cancellation makeup games?
1. July 16, 17, 18
2. August 6, 7, 8,
3. August 23, 24, 25, 26
4. The CISL can add additional days as needed
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What are the play-days and times for my team?
Play-days and times vary for each team. Please review your team schedule for details. Play-days are adhered to as closely as possible, except for rescheduled games. We endeavor as much as possible to play games at convenient times. At some point we simply run out of convenient times and as a result some games are at the early time. These were the only times available to us to use and they affect all teams.
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Who is responsible to keep track of the points accumulated by individual players as a result of receiving cautions or ejections?
It is the Coach and Player’s responsibility to keep track of points accumulated by individual players as a result of receiving cautions or ejections, and it is the responsibility of the Coach and Player to sit out the appropriate games resulting from the accumulation of points. The league follows the SNS Discipline, Appeals and Punishment Policies currently in effect and it is the Coach and Player’s responsibility to follow the punishments and appeals processes of the policy.
