• No Pass, No Play, No Exceptions. Coaches must also have passes.

• All passes must be computer generated. No hand written passes accepted.

• Referees are assigned only by designated USSF registered assignors.

• The game is played according to the FIFA Laws of the Game with slight modification for youth rules such as unlimited free substitutions done only on referee’s discretion.

• Unlimited free substitutions can be done on any stoppage including fouls, corner kicks, injuries, etc.

• Players that do not arrive by the second half will not play and have their names crossed off the roster.

• Shin guards, socks, jersey and shorts are mandatory. Jewelry is not allowed to be worn by the players.

• Referee may allow padded rigid casts in the game but the final decision is made by the referee.

• Teams and spectators are on opposite sides of the field, as per League requirements.

• Both teams must have USYSA (NJYS, EPYSA, DYSA) passes, to be used exclusively for in-Flight games under CJYSA, required for State Cup qualification.

Referees will check and verify Game Card roster with player’s pass number, name and shirt number as well as the coaches passes for each team. No more than 18 players and 3 coaches are allowed on the touch line with the team. (Please note, the Got Soccer system, as of SPRING 2013, carries over US Club pass numbers to teams who also hold NJYS pass numbers or a NJYS out of state roster, if teams follow procedure given to them in email. However, some teams are slow in following the instructions to carry over the US Club roster to the game card. Teams may still present a copy of their US Club Official roster and attach to the game card to assist in player identification).

The home team is allowed a 15 minute grace period and the visiting team a 30 minute grace period.

All games, ages U11 thru U19, must use a three person system, if available. Club linesmen will be used if there is only one referee. If 2 referees show up, NEVER use the 2 man high school system (dual system). In this case, do the 3 person crew with 1 club linesman.

Home Teams must present the Referee with Game Cards which are generated from the team page on our League website (www.cjysa.org) and which should include the team roster with pass numbers. If one or both rosters are missing, the teams may supply a copy of their US Club or USYSA roster to be attached to the game report for the referee’s review-but should be advised that the roster should be input onto their team page as the accepted method.

Game durations and the MAPS/MSSL/EDP referee fees will be the following for each Division listed below. If the duration, length of game, is longer within the Division, the duration will be the overriding factor.

Also, if the referee fee in the area is higher than on the game card or duration, the higher fee is paid. Each team pays one half of the referee fee. There is no overtime for League play.

Div 1 & 2 = U15-U19, 90 minutes, size 5 ball (Fee is $90 for center and $45 for each ARs)
Div 3 = U13-U14, 80 minutes, size 5 ball (Fee is $80 for center and $40 for each ARs)
Div 4 = U11-U12, 70 minutes, size 4 ball (Fee is $70 for center and $35 for each ARs)
Div 5 = U9-U10, 60 minutes, size 4 ball (Fee is $60 for center and $30 for each ARs)
Div 6 = U8-U7, 50 minutes, size 4 ball (Fee is $50 for center and $25 for each ARs)

US Club passes are permitted for USCL games which are cross over matches between flights (the responsibility is on the coaches, not the referee to monitor this distinction), played under USCL league (We permit the use of US Club passes in certain games to allow teams the roster flexibility it provides).

As you know there's an agreement in place between EDP and the Metro Youth Soccer League in which some crossover games will be played between EDP teams vs Metro teams, with EDP teams carrying US Club passes and MYSL teams carrying NJYS Passes. We are also under agreement to use MYSL Rules when a MYSL team is home team and EDP Rules when the EDP team is the home team. Teams are expected to shake hands at the end of the game with the referee observing the teams.

CANCELLATIONS & MAPS LEAGUE POLICY for cancellations

Games Shall NOT be cancelled within the 7 days prior to the scheduled match-except for weather or NJYS state cup; except, both teams must first agree on the day, date & time for the match

Games shall not be cancelled within SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED GAME unless weather/field issues arise the day of the game; or one of the teams has advanced to the next round in state cup competition. Otherwise, any team cancelling within seven days prior to the scheduled match will find themselves sanctioned. When a team cancels (or postpones) a scheduled match within 7 days of the scheduled date, the league will impose a late cancellation fine of $250., which will be charged to their credit card or bank account on file immediately.  In addition, the cancelling team will be responsible for, and so charged with the fine: the FULL referee fees incurred, assignor fees and any field rental fees the home team may have been required to pay to secure the field.

If the home team is the team cancelling/postponing within the seven day lock period, the home team will be charged the fees as noted above, and in addition will lose the home field advantage. The away team will be designated the home team for the rescheduled match. If the two teams do not reschedule the match, and there is documentation of due diligence to try to reschedule, the league will post a forfeit against the late cancelling team and the team will be fined the additional $250 forfeit fine.

If two teams arrange a game within the seven day set/cancel period, and then for some reason cancel (other than weather or NJYS state cup), the cancelling team WILL be responsible for the FULL referee fees. These fees MUST be paid to the assignor within 10 days. Otherwise, the league will take action against the offending team.

There are only THREE valid reasons for cancelling a league match - weather, field unplayable due to weather; or NJYS (USYSA) state cup (ONLY). USYSA requires all state cup matches take precedence over league matches (NJYS, EPYSA, DYSA, ENYYSA etc.). US Club does not have this same requirement, therefore US Club state cup matches are NOT a valid reason for cancelling league games!

Cancelled games must have a reschedule date posted within two weeks of the original date. Do not agree to wait to reschedule. Get the game played. Waiting until the end of the season may mean the game never gets played.

Forfeits are team “no shows”. The team that does not appear for a scheduled match will be charged $250.00 for the forfeit. In addition, the team who doesn’t show will also be charged the FULL referee fees, assignor fees and any field rental fees that the home team may have incurred. The charges will be charged to the credit card or bank account on file immediately.

Should a team be charged with a forfeit or no show, the team must replenish the bond to the $250 limit. TEAMS CANNOT AGREE TO FORFEIT GAMES. Only the League may determine a forfeit based upon all information provided. Teams that are unable to reschedule matches may be charged with a forfeit, and be placed under league probation and possible expulsion. The league is taking it seriously-if you sign up to play, you have an obligation to play. We are flexible in scheduling, but whether to play the games is NOT optional once the schedule is set!

If a game is cancelled due to weather, the home team MUST notify the opposing team no less than 3 hours prior to the match-or at the earliest possible time (if game is at 8 AM, we do not expect a call to the opposing team at 5 AM, but certainly by 6 AM) being 6-7 AM. In addition, the HOME TEAM or club field/referee assignor MUST contact the REFEREE ASSIGNOR to let the assignor know for contacting the referees. Referees are NOT PAID in this case.

If, upon arriving at a field for a game, the referee determines the field is unsafe/unplayable, the teams WILL pay the referee(s) their fee. The referees do not remain at the field. However, it is the responsibility of the home team to notify the next team on the field that the field has been deemed unplayable. The referees are only paid for the game in which they arrived and cancelled the game. This is not a forfeit on the home team, nor does this mean the away now becomes the home team for the rescheduled match.  Home team remains the same and both teams must set a new match date within two weeks of the cancellation.

If you have any questions, please contact Bob Mykulak at 732-207-4576 or email at  bobmykulak@yahoo.com