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GOLDEN   GATE   WOMEN'S   SOCCER   LEAGUE 

Summer 2023

Summer Season 2023!

Registration for East Bay is still OPEN!


The summer season is a more relaxed league than the fall and spring seasons. We want everyone to have fun in a less competitive environment, as the teams have players of differing skills and fitness levels. We will attempt to keep players from the regular season on the same team for the summer season but may need more space and the need to balance teams.

 

The Basics

  • All games will  be on Sundays
  • The small-sided games will consist of 6, 7, or 8 a-side (depending on the number of players).
  • All games will be on half a regulation-size field.
  • The number of signups will decide the team roster maximum—at least 7-10 to 14 per team with a cap of 20.
  • Signups are done individually, but players can request team placement.
  • Games will consist of 30-minute halves, switching sides at the half.
  • O50 - anyone grandmothered-in or 47 years or older is eligible
  • You can register to play in two divisions if age requirements are met.

 

  • Sunday, July 2 to Sunday, July 30
  • Game time - 11:00 am
  • $55 per player
 
  • Sunday, June 25, to Sunday, August 13
  • Game times - 12:00 pm (June and August)
  • Game times - 10:00 am (July)
  • $85 per player
 
  • Sunday, June 25, to Sunday, August 13
  • Game times - 11:00 am (June and August)
  • Game times - 9:00 am (July)
  • $85 per player
 
  • Sunday, June 25 to Sunday, August 6 (no games July 23)
  • Game times - 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm
  • Upper and Lower divisions
  • $70 per player

 

 

The number one priority is the safety and comfort of our players. We follow all recommended local and State COVID protocols and recommendations for adult recreational sports. GGWSL COVID Health & Safety Plan

 

If you have any questions about the summer session, including registration, please get in touch with Alicia at vpnewplayers@ggwsl.org

Financial assistance is available please get in touch with Angela at treasurer@ggwsl.org

Registration Procedure

NEW Registration Instructions for the 2023 Summer Season

Please signup for the summer league using the appropriate SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM. 

 

East Bay OPEN, Over 35, and Over 50 divisions

 

San Francisco Open/Blended division

 

Thank you for your patience as we determine best practices to register players for the summer league.

 

New players in the league will need to create a profile on our website. We will send instructions to you once you have registered and paid the league fee.

 

Parent waiver form | Required for all players under 17 years and younger

Rules for Summer

Current FIFA Laws of the Game (http://www.fifa.com/en/game/laws.html) will be in effect with modifications.

  • Length of Games:
    • 2-30 minute halves (no halftime, switch sides).
  • Number of Players:
    • 5 - 8 players, including the goalkeeper, are allowed on the field for each team.
    • Team rosters must have a minimum of 10 and 15- 20 players (roster maximum may be lower or higher in certain circumstances).
    • A minimum of six players is required on the field for an 8 aside team to start and continue a game. 5 players are required for 7 aside, and 4 players are required for 6 aside.
  • Substitutions: may be made when the following two conditions.
    • The ball is out of play, and the referee gives consent.
    • The departing player must be off the field before the entering player steps on, and the entering player must enter at the midfield line
  • No offsides will be called.
  • Uniform:
    • Shin guards are required for all players.
    • The goalkeeper must wear a different color jersey than all other players.
    • Jerseys must be similar in color for all field players.
  • Goals:
    • Standard-size goals and nets will be used.
  • Field Markings:
    • The field will be one-half of a regulation soccer field. A reduced-size penalty area will be indicated by lines, cones, blue tape stuck to the field, or some other distinguishable way.
  • Goalkeeping:
    • After the goalkeeper uses their hands to control the ball, the referee will award an indirect free kick (IFK) to the opposing team if the goalkeeper throws or kicks the ball beyond the mid-field line without the ball first touching a player or the ground. The IFK will be taken from the mid-field line where the ball passes over the line.
      • This rule applies to drop-kicks, goal kicks, punts, and throws by the goalkeeper.  The goalkeeper may completely release the ball from their hands to the ground and then play it as any field player may (once she does so, she may be challenged as an opponent might challenge any opposing field player).
  • Slide Tackles: slide tackles are prohibited.
    • A direct free kick (DFK) will be awarded to the opposing team that will be taken from the spot of the slide tackle.
  • Goal Kicks: Goal kicks must be taken anywhere within the goalie box.
    • Goal kicks may not pass over the halfway line in the air unless first touched by a player other than the player taking the goal kick. Opposing players may stand anywhere outside the penalty area on a goal kick.
  • Opposing players must be at least 7 yards (as opposed to 10 yards) on free kicks and kickoffs.
  • Penalty Kicks:
    • The penalty spot from which the penalty kick is taken is at the point of the white triangle next to the “20” marked on the field.
    • This is centered on the goal and 12 yards from the goal line.
  • Referees:
    • One USSF-certified referee shall be used.
    • Players are expected to honestly assist the referees about balls out of play over the touchlines and the goal lines.
  • No jewelry:
    • Players may not wear jewelry except those with a medical condition requiring a medic alert bracelet or medic alert necklace. Medic alert items must be taped to the body.
  • Game cards:
    • Captains do not need to print out a game card.  Instead, show the referee your team's game card via a smartphone (anyone with a smartphone can show it to the referee). Captains, after the game, please fill out your game report.  Instructions on File a Game Report are at the bottom of the page HERE.

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