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Summer 2024 Update
The Adult Coed League will start the season on Tuesday, June
4, 2024 from 8-9 pm, and the Women's and Women's Rec Leagues
will start on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 8-9 pm. The Coed League
will have 10 weeks of games and the Women's and Women's Rec Leagues will run
for 9 weeks due to the 4th of July being a Thursday. The detailed schedule and season specific
policies will be published here once the registraton is clsoed and the teams are formed.
Registration begin: Friday, March 8, 2024
Rgistration deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Fee $50/pp.
Summer Soccer Leagues
The Coed Soccer League is open to all
male and female adult soccer players or graduating high
school students. The levels of players are mixed ranging
from somewhat new to advanced level players. Although it
is a semi-competitive soccer league, we emphasize the
safety and fun aspects over competition. It is
considered a platform for players to have fun, make
friends, and exercise and overly aggressive plays should
be avoided.
There are two adult women's soccer leagues: (1) the
regular Women's Soccer League with players ranging from
new players to players with high school or club soccer
experiences; and (2) the Women's Recreational Soccer
League with new or inexperienced players and 30 or
older. Players with strong and extensive soccer
experiences should consider joining the coed league. The
Women's Recreational League is meant for new and/or
inexperienced players or players enjoying slower paced
and relaxed games. Skilled or fast and young players
should sign up for the regular Women's League. Note that
both women's soccer leagues will be on Thursdays.
The teams are formed by the league to balance the
competition. At the registration, players can requests
to be on a team with friends, we generally will try to
honor them but not guaranteed.
2024 Adult Soccer Leagues
Registration
deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Registration Fee $50
Note: the coed registration will close once the maximum of 9
teams are reached.
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Leagues
There are currently three leagues: Co-ed, Women’s, and
Women's Rec. The schedules, games formats, and rules and
policies of each league is slightly different. Please
refer to specific league and season for the current
schedules and policies.
Each league plays about 10 weeks of the games.
Weather Policy:
* If thunders and/or lightening are
present 30 minutes prior to the start if the game, the
games should be canceled.
* If rain persists all day long and does not stop up
to the starting time, the game should be canceled.
* If it rains lightly and no thundering nor
lightening, the game should be played.
Co-Ed League
The Coed Adult Soccer League is
for adult men and women, preferably with some soccer
experience. The games are semi-competitive and players
typically have soccer experiences at club, high school,
and/or collegiate levels. The emphasis is for having fun
and playing safe.
Women’s League
The Women's League is an adult
soccer league for women with some experience in playing
soccer or and/or women with a high fitness level.
Rules
The Marquette Adult Soccer Club (MASC)
Summer and Winter Leagues are subject to the FIFA Laws
of the game unless otherwise stipulated by MASC league
rules.
Only rostered players may play on a given team.
7v7 Co-Ed
League Rules and Match Laws
The Marquette Adult Soccer Club Leagues are
subject to the FIFA Laws of the game unless
otherwise stipulated below. The format of games
are 7 v 7 or 8 v 8 depending on the number of
players per team of the year.
FIELD - Approximately 70 X 45
yards, goals (6' x 12')
BALL - Size 5
NUMBER OF PLAYERS - Games are
played with seven players, one of which must be
designated as a goalkeeper. The minimum number
of players on the field to start a game is five
(5). If a team must play with less players, the
opposing team may choose to play with equal or
one more players. Any team that cannot field the
minimum number of players automatically forfeits
the match and a scrimmage may be played with any
available players. Only the players that are on
the team roster are eligible to play. Players
are not eligible to compete on more than one
team in the same division. Teams with an
ineligible player on the field FORFEIT the
match. (0-3 Loss).
PLAYER EQUIPMENT – Shinguards
are not required but are VERY HIGHLY
recommended. Shinguards must be completely
covered by socks. A player may not wear anything
dangerous to another player as determined by the
discretion of the referee.
UNIFORMS - Each team will be
provided jerseys of different color from all
other teams. All players must play with numbered
matching jerseys. Goalkeepers must wear distinct
colors and their jerseys are not required to be
numbered.
THE GAME - 2 x 30 minute halves
with a 5 minute halftime. In case of a tie after
regulation time, the game will finish as a tie
game.
FORFEITED GAMES - Games that
are forfeited because of insufficient players
will play a friendly game that will not count in
the league standings other than as a forfeit.
Teams playing a game that are reduced to less
than five players by red cards, FORFEIT that
game regardless of score.
SUBSTITUTIONS – In order to
speed play, the method of substitution is
rolling substitutions. Teams may substitute at
any time during the game, even during play.
Teams do not have to wait for a stoppage in the
game to substitute and substitution is “on the
fly.” Teams may have unlimited substitutions.
Players must leave the field prior to the
substitute entering the field. Substitutions may
also occur at any stoppage during the game such
as goal kicks, throw-ins, after a goal is
scored, during an injury time-out, before the
start of the second half, or after a yellow card
is issued. Substitutions of a goalkeeper may
only occur at a stoppage in play.
START OF PLAY - Opposing
players must be at least 7 yards away prior to
kick-offs. A goal may be scored directly from a
kick-off. No drop balls in penalty area.
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT - The FIFA
Laws of the Game that pertain to regular 11v11
games also apply in the league games.
RED CARDS - Players ejected
from a match will leave the playing area and
bench area immediately. A team will play down a
player for every red card issued for the
remainder of that match. A red card results in
the player's suspension from their team's
following match. An ejection for fighting or
attempting to strike another person will result
in suspension from any further play in the
league.
OFFSIDES – Do not apply.
GOALKEEPERS - The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in 7v7 games (including the back
pass, the 6-second time period to release the
ball after possession; and double possession).
PENALTY KICKS - A penalty kick
shall be taken from the penalty mark (10 yards
from the goal line). All players except the
kicker and the opposing goalkeeper must be
outside the penalty area at least 7 yards from
the ball. No substitutions during a penalty
kick.
FREE KICKS - Opposing players
must remain at least 7 yards from the ball.
THROW-INS - The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in the league games.
GOAL KICKS – The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in the league games. (Goals can be
scored directly on goal kicks.)
CORNER KICKS - The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in the league games games except that
players must be a minimum of 7 yards away from
the ball.
INCLEMENT WEATHER - Only
referees or League Director can cancel or
postpone a match. Games will be canceled due to
lightning, thunder, or heavy rain. Games will be
played in all other rain conditions. Regardless
of weather conditions, teams must appear on the
field of play, ready to play, as scheduled
unless previously notified by the team captain
or League Director. Failure to play will result
in the forfeit of the match. Canceled games will
be played the following week and the season
schedule adjusted accordingly. Team captains of
the competing teams are encouraged to
communicate in the event of canceled games to
ensure all players are notified.
Should a match's progress be terminated due to
weather conditions after one half has been
completed, the match will be considered official
and the score at that time will stand.
POINTS SYSTEM - 3 POINTS FOR
WIN; 1 POINTS FOR TIE; 0 POINTS FOR LOSS
STANDINGS TIEBREAKERS - 1)
Highest Goal Differential (goals scored minus
goals allowed); 2) Least number of goals allowed
during the season; 3) Winner of head-to-head
game.
LEAGUE STANDINGS – A 3-week playoff
series will determine the league champion. The
playoff schedule will be based on team standings
at the end of regular season play. Playoff games
will go into two 5-minute overtime (no sudden
victory) if tied. Then shootout.
TEAM CAPTAINS – Team captain responsibilities
include:
a. Communicating with team players;
b. Organize practices (if any);
c. Make sure that unregistered players cannot
play;
d. Overseeing substitutions, each player is
entitled at least 50% playing time;
e. Communicating with players and the other team
captain in the event of canceling games due to
weather conditions;
Women's Adult
League Rules and Match Laws
The Marquette Adult Soccer Club Women's League
is subject to the FIFA Laws of the game unless
otherwise stipulated below. The format of games
are 7 v 7 or 8 v 8 depending on the number of
players per team of the year.
FIELD - Approximately 70 X 40
yards, goals (6' x 12')
BALL - Size 5
NUMBER OF PLAYERS - Games are
played with seven players, one of which must be
designated as a goalkeeper. The minimum number
of players on the field to start a game is five
(5). If a team must play with less players, the
opposing team may choose to play with one more
players. If a team must play with the minimum
number of players, the opposing team may choose
to play with either the same of one more
players. Any team that cannot field the minimum
number of players automatically forfeits the
match and a scrimmage may be played with any
available players. Only the players that are on
the team roster are eligible to play. Players
are not eligible to compete on more than one
team in the same division. Teams with an
ineligible player on the field FORFEIT the
match. (0-3 Loss).
PLAYER EQUIPMENT – Shinguards
are not required but are VERY HIGHLY
recommended. Shinguards must be completely
covered by socks. A player may not wear anything
dangerous to another player as determined by the
discretion of the referee. Jewelry that may be
potentially dangerous to the player or another
player must be removed prior to entering the
field. If it is unclear if the jewelry could be
dangerous, the referee will make the final
determination. Examples of
prohibited jewelry.
UNIFORMS - Each team will be
provided jerseys of different color from all
other teams. All players must play with numbered
matching jerseys. Goalkeepers must wear distinct
colors and their jerseys are not required to be
numbered.
THE GAME - 2 x 30 minute halves
with a 5 minute halftime. In case of a tie after
regulation time, the game will finish as a tie
game.
FORFEITED GAMES - Games that
are forfeited because of insufficient players
may play a friendly game that will not count in
the league standings other than as a forfeit.
Other players may join in this friendly game,
but the primary players will be from the two
originally scheduled teams so all registered
league players that did show up will play a
game. Teams playing a game that are reduced to
less than six players by red cards, FORFEIT that
game regardless of score.
SUBSTITUTIONS - Teams may have
unlimited substitutions on: 1) either team's
goal kick; 2) after a goal is scored; 3) during
injury time-out; 4) possessional throw-ins; 5)
before start of new period; 6) after a yellow
card has been issued (only the player issued a
yellow card may be substituted). NO
SUBSTITUTIONS will be permitted on the fly, or
during corner or free kicks. All substitutions
must be made with referee permission.
START OF PLAY - Opposing
players must be at least 7 yards away prior to
kick-offs. A goal may be scored directly from a
kick-off. No drop balls in penalty area.
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT - The FIFA
Laws of the Game that pertain to regular 11v11
games also apply in the league games.
SLIDE TACKLES - Slide tackles
are not allowed. If a player commits a slide
tackle it will result in an indirect free kick
for the opposing team.
RED CARDS - Players ejected
from a match will leave the playing area and
bench area immediately. A team will play down a
player for every red card issued for the
remainder of that match. A red card results in
the player's suspension from their team's
following match. An ejection for fighting or
attempting to strike another person will result
in suspension from any further play in the
league.
OFFSIDES – Do not apply.
GOALKEEPERS - The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in 8v8 games (including the back
pass, the 6-second time period to release the
ball after possession; and double possession).
PENALTY KICKS - A penalty kick
shall be taken from the penalty mark (10 yards
from the goal line). All players except the
kicker and the opposing goalkeeper must be
outside the penalty area at least 7 yards from
the ball. No substitutions during a penalty
kick.
FREE KICKS - Opposing players
must remain at least 7 yards from the ball.
THROW-INS - The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in the league games.
GOAL KICKS – The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in the league games. (Goals can be
scored directly on goal kicks.)
CORNER KICKS - The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply in the league games except that
players must be a minimum of 7 yards away from
the ball.
INCLEMENT WEATHER – Games will
be canceled due to lightning, thunder, or heavy
rain conditions. Games will be played in
drizzling or light rain. Canceled games will be
played the following week and the season
schedule adjusted accordingly. Team captains of
the competing teams are encouraged to
communicate in the event of canceled games to
ensure all players are notified.
POINTS SYSTEM - 3 POINTS FOR
WIN; 1 POINTS FOR TIE; 0 POINTS FOR LOSS
STANDINGS TIEBREAKERS - 1)
Highest Goal Differential (goals scored minus
goals allowed); 2) Least number of goals allowed
during the season; 3) Winner of head-to-head
game.
TEAM CAPTAINS – Team captain
responsibilities include:
a. Communicating with team players;
b. Organize practices (if any);
c. Make sure that unregistered players cannot
play;
d. Overseeing substitutions, each player is
entitled at least 50% playing time;
e. Communicating with the other team captain in
the event of canceling games due to weather
conditions;
f. Keep scores of all games;
Women's Indoor Adult
League Rules and Match Laws
The Marquette Adult Soccer Club (MASC) Women's
IndoorLeague is subject to the FIFA Laws of the
game unless otherwise stipulated below. Only
rostered players may play on a given team.
BALL - A futsal ball is used.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS - Games are
played with five players, one of which must be
designated as a goalkeeper. The minimum number
of players on the field to start a game is four
(4). Any team that cannot field the minimum
number of players automatically forfeits the
match and a scrimmage may be played with any
available players. Only the players that are on
the team roster are eligible to play. Players
are not eligible to compete on more than one
team in the same division. Teams with an
ineligible player on the field FORFEIT the
match. (0-3 Loss).
PLAYER EQUIPMENT – Indoor
soccer shoes or tennis shoes are required – no
cleats may be worn. Shinguards are not required
but are VERY HIGHLY recommended. Shinguards must
be completely covered by socks. A player may not
wear anything dangerous to another player as
determined by the discretion of the referee.
Jewelry that may be potentially dangerous to the
player or another player must be removed prior
to entering the field. If it is unclear if the
jewelry could be dangerous, the referee will
make the final determination. Examples of
prohibited jewelry.
UNIFORMS - Each team will be
provided jerseys of different color from all
other teams. All players normally play with
numbered matching jerseys. Goalkeepers must wear
distinct colors and their jerseys are not
required to be numbered.
THE GAME - 2 x 28 minute halves
with a 2 minute halftime. In case of a tie after
regulation time, the game will finish as a tie
game.
FORFEITED GAMES - Games that
are forfeited because of insufficient players
may play a friendly game that will not count in
the league standings other than as a forfeit.
Other players may join in this friendly game,
but the primary players will be from the two
originally scheduled teams so all registered
league players that did show up will play a
game. Teams playing a game that are reduced to
less than four players by red cards, FORFEIT
that game regardless of score.
SUBSTITUTIONS - Teams may have
unlimited substitutions on the fly. Players must
be within 10 feet of leaving the field before a
substitute player may enter the field. If play
is near the point of exit, substitutions must
wait until the player completely leaves the
field prior to the substitute entering the
field. Substitutions of a goalkeeper may only be
made during a dead ball stoppage. If a
substitute becomes involved with playing the
ball before the exiting player has left the
field, it will result in a yellow card.
START OF PLAY - Opposing
players must be at least 15 feet (5 yards) away
prior to kick-offs. A goal may not be scored
directly from a kick-off. The ball must move to
start play but may move in any direction. Once
the kick-off has been signaled by the referee, a
player from the kicking team has 5 seconds to
play the ball.
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT - The FIFA
Laws of the Game that pertain to regular 11v11
games also apply with regards to fouls that
result in direct and indirect free kicks with
the following additions:
BOARDING – Propelling an
opponent into the perimeter wall, either
intentionally or not, is a foul awarded with a
direct kick. The player committing the foul is
also issued a yellow card.
SLIDE TACKLING – No slide
tackling is allowed. A free kick will be awarded
to the opposing team if a player commits a slide
tackle.
YELLOW CARDS – In addition to
the standard FIFA cautionable offenses, boarding
is also cautionable by a yellow card. If a
player is issued a yellow card, the player must
leave the field and the team must play
shorthanded for four minutes. If the opposing
team scores while a team is shorthanded, the
four-minute period is ended and the shorthanded
team returns to full strength.
RED CARDS - Players ejected
from a match will leave the playing area and
bench area immediately. A team will play down a
player for every red card issued for the
remainder of that match. A red card results in
the player's suspension from their team's
following match. An ejection for fighting or
attempting to strike another person will result
in suspension from any further play in the
league.
OFFSIDES – Do not apply.
GOALKEEPERS - The FIFA Laws of
the Game that pertain to regular 11v11 games
also apply (including the back pass, the
6-second time period to release the ball after
possession; and double possession). Goalkeepers
may only distribute the ball by throwing or
placing the ball on the ground and then kicking
it. No punting or drop-kicking.
PENALTY KICKS - - A penalty
kick shall be taken from the spot 6 yards from
the goal. All players except the kicker and the
opposing goalkeeper must be behind the 6 yards
spot. No substitutions during a penalty kick.
FREE KICKS - All free kick are
indirect (except penalty kicks). Opposing
players must remain at least 15 feet (5 yards)
from the ball. If an free kick is given within
the goalkeeper's box to the defensive team, the
kick may be taken anywhere inside the box and
must clear the box before a second player may
touch the ball. If an indirect free kick is
given (including goalkeeper violations - double
possession, 6-second limit, back pass) within
the goalkeeper's box to the offensive team, the
kick shall be taken from the edge of the box at
the point closest to the point of the
foul/misconduct.
BALL OUT OF PLAY – If the ball
goes over a wall, it is considered out of play
and is subject to the appropriate restart
(kick-in for “throw-ins” and goalkeeper throw-in
for “goal kicks”). If the ball hits the
ceiling/netting, it is considered out of play
and play will be restarted with an indirect free
kick from a point directly below where the ball
hit the ceiling/netting. There are no “corner
kicks”
KICK-INS – There are no
throw-ins. If the ball is knocked out of play, a
restart is made by a “kick-in.” The ball is
placed on the touchline (or equivalent) and the
ball must be restarted within 5 seconds of
placing the ball on the ground. The ball must
make discernable movement to be considered in
play. The kicking player may not touch the ball
a second time until another player touches the
ball. Goals may not be scored directly from a
kick-in. Opposing players must remain at least 5
feet from the ball.
GOALKEEPER THROW-IN – There are
no goal kicks. If the ball is knocked out of
play in a fashion that would normally result in
a goal kick, the ball is distributed by a
goalkeeper throw-in. A goalkeeper throw-in may
be any type of throw or roll – it does not have
to be thrown in the manner of an outdoor
throw-in (i.e. two-hands, behind the head).
CORNER KICKS - If the ball is
knocked out of play by a team that would
normally result in a corner kick, it is handled
as a “kick-in” from the appropriate corner of
the field. Opposing players must remain at least
15 feet (5 yards) from the ball.
POINTS SYSTEM - 3 POINTS FOR
WIN; 1 POINTS FOR TIE; 0 POINTS FOR LOSS
STANDINGS TIEBREAKERS - 1)
Highest Goal Differential (goals scored minus
goals allowed); 2) Least number of goals allowed
during the season; 3) Winner of head-to-head
game.
TEAM CAPTAINS – Team captain
responsibilities include:
a. Communicating with team players;
b. Organize practices (if any);
c. Make sure that unregistered players cannot
play;
d. Overseeing substitutions, each player is
entitled at least 50% playing time;
e. Communicating with the other team captain in
the event of canceling games due to weather
conditions;
f. Keep scores of all games;
EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED JEWELRY
FAQ
While the club does not prohibit playing in multiple leagues, the level of competition can be quite different. A player that would be comfortable in the recreational league may find the level of play too advanced in the co-ed competitive league. Likewise, a player that would be comfortable in the competitive co-ed league may find the level of play in the recreational league to be too basic or lack competition (the recreational league is non-competitive). That being said, some players adapt well to the various levels and styles of play in the different leagues and choose to play in multiple leagues.
No. There is a wide range of player skill levels and player experience in the club, from players who have never played before to players with collegiate experience. Because everyone signs up for the leagues as individuals, your skill level and playing experience do not matter. Before the season begins, the club does it’s best to create balanced teams based on the information you provide in your registration.
The games are played at the Kaufman Sports Complex off Hawley Street in Marquette, MI. You can find it on our map.
All games consist of two thirty minute halves with a five minute half-time break.
The club may organize pre-season
practice and conditioning sessions. The league
may also help teams to organize weekly practices
in addition to games during the season. Whether
or not there are practices is determined more by
demand than a club policy.
For the competitive league, the club organizes
pick-up games to provide practice and
conditioning. See our facebook page for a
current pick-up soccer schedule.
Each league has a slightly different policy
regarding replacement players. The substitution
policies of each year can be found in the game
schedules page. Generally speaking, a missing
player can be substituted for only by a player of
equivalent skill and fitness levels. The maximum
number of players that can be substituted for is
also specified in the game schedules. If you are
going to miss a few games please inform your
team captain. See each league page for further
details.
Players must be at least 17 years old and have
completed high school (or equivalent).
Soccer shoes and shin-guards are strongly
recommended. Some players choose to wear soccer
cleats while other wear soccer "turf" shoes.
Athletic shoes will suffice if you are either
not comfortable with cleats or are a novice
player and do not want to initially invest in
soccer shoes. Do not wear baseball or football
cleats. Team jerseys are provided. Jewelry is
allowed as long as it does not create a safety
concern (such as large earrings and loose
bracelets - see the Prohibited Jewelry for
examples).
Registration is completed online during the
registration window. See the Home page for
registration dates and links.
The club creates the teams to balance the
various player levels. Since a primary goal of
the club is for everyone to enjoy playing
soccer, the club attempts to create teams that
will be competitive in the league with no single
team being dominant. Players can request to be
on a team with specific players and every
attempt will be made to accomodate such
requests, but specific player requests are not
guaranteed.
After you have registered online, you will
receive an email when the teams have been
organized (usually mid-May). You will be able
check our website for your team assignment and
the season schedule. You will want to show up on
the day of your team's first game - see the
Leagues page for exact dates. At the first game,
you will receive your team jersey.
Games may be cancelled prior to kickoff at the
discretion of the referee and/or league
director. (When doubt, show up for your game!)
In some instances, games may be cancelled in
advance due to bad weather. In such a case,
every attempt will be made to contact team
captains via email to notify them of the
cancellation. If a game is canceled due to the
inclement weather, it will be played the
following week at the same time and the rest of
the schedule will be pushed back accordingly.
There is pick-up soccer throughout the year.
Get in touch with us via email or our Facebook
page to get the current schedule.
MASC Soccer
MASC Women’s Soccer
Contact: admin@mqtadultsoccer.com
Admin - Co-Ed Referees
Admin - Women's and Women's Rec Referees