TEAM ROSTERS:
Unless otherwise indicated in the gameplay rules for a sport, there is no maximum number of players allowed on a team’s roster provided all players have signed the Team Roster and Waiver Form. It is the responsibility of all team captains to ensure players are in compliance with this policy. Teams have up until the third week of the season to make changes to their roster. After the third week, rosters will be frozen. Roster changes that require additional T-Shirts will be subject to availability. All roster changes must be communicated to and approved by the league office.
WAIVERS:
To be eligible to participate in any SSC league, tournament, or social event, each player must be confirmed on his or her team’s roster and have agreed to the waiver. Team captains are responsible for ensuring that all members of their team have read and accepted the terms of the waiver policy. The waiver is included in the online registration process, including for those players invited to a team by a captain. The waiver can also be found by visiting your dashboard.
PLAYER RESTRICTIONS:
All SSC participants must be 21 years of age or older prior to their first scheduled game.
Players may only be on one roster for any given sport on a given night, regardless of if multiple divisions are offered. Violation of this rule may result in game forfeiture by both teams.
The SSC reserves the right to request a photo ID from any player at any time for any reason.
Teams that wish to challenge the eligibility of a player on their opponent’s roster must make that request with an SSC Official as early as possible. Only individual players may be challenged. Entire teams may not be challenged.
Playoff team players will automatically have their roster spots verified by an SSC Official.
UNIFORMS:
SSC T-Shirts are your team’s uniforms. All players must wear the appropriate color uniform with the current SSC front logo to participate. Past season’s uniforms are not permitted, even if they are the correct color. Any player not wearing the appropriate uniform will be sidelined for that game.
The SSC T-Shirt must be worn on the outside of any clothing worn during play with all logos and designs in tact and clearly visible.
UNIFORM ALTERATIONS:
Players are permitted to modify their uniforms in any way provided they do not cover up or obscure any of the logos printed on the shirts and the resulting garment does not pose a threat to player safety.
DIVISION PREFERENCE:
Whenever possible, the SSC will separate programs into divisions based on playing experience, ability, and competitiveness. In the event multiple divisions are not possible, all players will be placed into a single division.
Division placement for all teams will be at the sole discretion of the SSC.
Any player, or team based on the majority of their players, that is determined to be in the incorrect division may, at any point during the season, be switched to the appropriate division at the discretion of the SSC.
DRONES:
Drones, model planes, and any other unmanned aircraft are not permitted at any SSC activity.
FINALE WEEK FOR LEAGUES:
In the final week of league play, the top teams will compete in a single-elimination playoff to determine the league champion. The playoff may be held on a day or at a venue other than the normal day and venue used for regular season games.
All other eligible teams in good standing with the league will be scheduled for a final game against a team similarly ranked in the final standings.
Championship and other participation prizes will be distributed at SSC discretion and include, but are not limited to, gift cards/vouchers to SSC partner establishments, league sponsor promotional items, and/or credits toward future SSC programs.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
Prior to the start of the game, players and spectators should regularly check the SSC Rainoutline for venue status updates. Players and spectators can also sign up for automatic updates via email and/or text message. Details are available on the SSC website.
Once the game has started, gameday coordinators will work with facilities coordinators and SSC Operations personnel to monitor weather and playing conditions in order to determine if play will need to be suspended and/or games postponed.
GAME RESCHEDULING:
In the event of inclement weather or any other event that causes games to be postponed, the SSC will make every effort to reschedule. In the event of multiple cancellations, the SSC reserves the option to shorten the regular season and/or the playoff schedule. Makeup games may be scheduled on weekdays other than those regularly scheduled. Makeup games may be scheduled at venues other than those regularly scheduled. Neither refunds nor pro-rated refunds will be given if the season is shortened due to inclement weather or due to actions taken by the venue.
FORFEITS:
If a team is short the minimum number of players to play a regulation game, the game will be ruled a forfeit.
In the case of an injured player, at the sole discretion of an SSC Official, a game may be continued if a team does not have the minimum number of players for a regulation game provided the team has a chance to win.
Teams forfeiting multiple games in a season are subject to removal from the league.
FORFEIT FINES:
If the forfeiting team is short the minimum number of players to play an exhibition game, a $50 forfeit fine will be assessed.
This fine will be converted into either a gift card/voucher redeemable at a current SSC partner or a credit that can be used toward a future SSC program and distributed to the appropriate players of the offended team who showed up with no game to play.
The offended team, provided they are in good standing and do not owe any outstanding dues or fines to the league, can collect the forfeit fine gift card, voucher, or future credit from an SSC Coordinator during the final week of the season. If the fineable forfeit occurs in the last week of the season, the offended team will receive a credit for participation in a future SSC program.
Teams must participate in the final week of the season in order to collect any forfeit fine gift cards, vouchers, or future credits they are owed. If a team does not participate in the final week, any forfeit fine gift cards, vouchers, or future credits owed are forfeited.
Forfeit fines must be paid online within 72 hours. Unpaid forfeit fines may result in additional forfeits and/or suspension from the league. Teams with outstanding fines from past seasons will be barred from future registration in any SSC sport or event until they are paid in full.
Game forfeiture notice must be submitted via the SSC website by 5:00 PM on the preceding day (Friday for weekend games) in order to avoid the forfeit fine.
The minimum number of players required to play an officiated exhibition game is noted in the “Roster” section of each sport’s respective rules document.
SPORTSMANSHIP:
We are all adults, and the SSC expects all participants and spectators to act like it. Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in disqualification. At the request of an SSC Official, disqualified players or spectators must leave the playing area.
Repeated or egregious unsportsmanlike behavior, including refusal to leave the playing area, will result in an extended suspension term.
Suspended players are not permitted to attend any current or future SSC leagues, tournaments, races, and social events until after having received written approval from SSC Player Services. Violation of this policy may result in a team forfeit and additional suspension.
LET’S KEEP IT SOCIAL:
You may hear this from an SSC Official if someone is on the verge of committing an act not in accordance with the spirit of our programs. It is simply a reminder for everyone to calm down, play the game, and keep it social!
TAKE A BREAK:
If a player is exhibiting overly aggressive or unsportsmanlike behavior or is otherwise posing an unnecessary risk to themselves or others, he or she may be directed to “take a break” by an SSC Official. This is designed to prevent a more serious violation of SSC policies that would result in disqualification.
OVERLY COMPETITIVE PLAYERS:
All SSC sports are intended to be recreational. Any player or team who is deemed to be excessively competitive and/or overly aggressive may be removed from competition at the discretion of any SSC Official or gameday coordinator.
Overly competitive actions include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Running up the score
- Refusing to include teammates in gameplay
- Repeatedly targeting weaker players
- Aggressive shouting (even if it is to yourself or a teammate)
- Being too Physical
- Arguing with, or directing negative comments toward, other players
- Arguing with, or directing negative comments toward, SSC Officials
- Attempting to deceive SSC Officials
DYNASTIES AND COMPETITION:
Everyone loves a little competition, but one team dominating a league season after season can spoil the fun for everybody.
If a group of players has dominated multiple seasons, the SSC will have the option to, in its sole discretion, request those players to form two or more separate teams to promote parity in the league or withdraw their registration entirely. All subsequent registrations must then be approved by the SSC prior to registering.
OFFICIALS:
All games will be self-officiated, however the SSC will provide a Gameday Coordinator for each location to help direct payers, resolve disputes, etc.
EQUIPMENT:
The SSC will provide all field equipment. An alternate disc may be used if agreed to by both team captains.
At their own risk, players may wear sunglasses made of a pliable, non-rigid material.
The following items are not permitted:
- Shoes with metal or ceramic cleats
- Athletic braces or casts made from hard, unyielding material (unless covered on all sides and edges with at least ½ inch of closed cell slow recovery rubber or similar material)
- Headgear containing hard, unyielding, or stiff material (including billed hats)
- Jewelry (except for smooth wedding bands and stud earrings)
Special event wristbands must be covered by a sweatband or with athletic tape.
PLAYING ROSTER:
An SSC Gameday Coordinator will facilitate placement of players onto teams each week prior to the start time. Players should arrive to the field 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to be included in this process.
Substitutions may be made at any time. The exiting player must be completely off the playing area before the substituting player enters.
FORMAT:
Each game consists of two halves separated by a three-minute halftime intermission. Games may end in a tie.
The first half shall conclude when one team has reached seven points or twenty minutes has elapsed, whichever occurs first.
The game shall conclude when one team has reached thirteen points or forty total game minutes has elapsed; whichever occurs first.
Possession and direction shall be determined by Rock, Paper, Scissors prior to the beginning of the game. The winning team will have the option of choosing possession or direction for the first half. The other team will have the remaining option.
Once the second half is underway, the game may be considered final if cancelled for any reason.
The clock shall run continuously until the final two minutes of each half, at which point it will stop after a score and until the next pull.
TIME-OUTS:
Each team is entitled to two 90-second time-outs per half. Time-outs do not carry over to the second half.
START OF PLAY:
In the beginning of each half and after every score, play begins with the pull. Each team will stand on its own goal line and the defense will have one player that throws the disc toward the offense. The offense may begin its attack as soon as the disc is caught or picked up.
If the disc goes out of bounds on the pull, the receiving team may request a re-throw or take possession at the point where the disc went out-of-bounds.
If the disc clears the back of the end zone on the pull, the receiving team may request a re-throw or take possession at its own goal line.
SCORING:
Each goal is worth one point.
Following a score, the scoring team will have 60 seconds to initiate the next pull. Violation will result in a verbal warning for the first offense and a charged time-out for each subsequent offense. If the offending team does not have any time-outs remaining, the receiving team may take possession at midfield.
OFFENSE:
The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate.
The receiving player must catch the disc with at least one foot in-bounds in order to establish and/or retain possession.
After a completed pass, the receiving player must establish a pivot foot and may only move by rotating around on that pivot foot. That player has ten seconds to throw the disc.
Picks and screens are prohibited.
DEFENSE:
Defense must play man to man. Physical contact will result in a foul.
Only the defender guarding the thrower shall initiate and maintain the stall count with the format of “Stall 1”, “Stall 2”, etc. The defender must maintain a distance from the thrower of at least the length of the thrower’s arm length plus the length of the disc.
The defense shall assume possession on any intercepted or incomplete pass or following a ten-second stalling violation.
FOULS:
Only the player fouled shall call a foul. The fouled player shall say “foul” immediately and loudly to stop play. That player will then take possession at the point of infraction. Play will resume once both teams are ready.
If a foul occurs in the end zone, the offended player shall take possession at the goal line.
Physical contact between players sufficient to deter the flight of the disc is a foul. The foul is automatically declined and play immediately resumed if the pass is completed.
Physical contact as a result of any player playing another player instead of the disc is a foul.
Any rules not specifically mentioned here follow those set forth by the UPA.