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All TCSSC players should read and understand the below policy as well
as the specific rules to their sport. In general, all TCSSC
members should...
This means...
S: Safe play all of the time. Play with control and be
conscious of your surroundings.
M: Members only. Anyone who plays on your team needs to be
listed on your roster. One off substitutes must be listed on your roster
or an active TCSSC roster.
A: Attend online info session and read rules every season. This
will keep you up to speed on new issues.
R: Report all injuries which require medical attention and
incidents if you desire official TCSSC investigation.
T: Talk to the other team. Together, TCSSC members can make
a fun and safe playing environment.
NOTE: This policy may change periodically. SSC also reserves
the right to pursue administrative courses of action that differ from
what is written here in order to provide the best solution to issues that
may arise. [Updated: March 22, 2007]
TCSSC
Policy Table of Contents:
1. Team Captain Responsibilities
2. Waivers and how to be a Sanctioned TCSSC Player
3. Physical or Unsportsmanlike Play
4. Fighting/Punching
5. Alcohol
6. Incidents Which Result in Loss of Permits
7. Emergency Contact List
8. First Aid
9. Blood During Games
10. Reporting Injuries
11. Game Scores
12. Spirit Points
13. Game Score Discrepancies
14. League Standings
15. Defaulting League Games
16. Team Uniforms and Dress
17. Player Eligibility
18. Facility Care and Respect
19. Foul Weather Policy
20. Metal Cleats
21. Safety
22. Game Rescheduling
23. Refunds/Registration Issues
24. Contact Information
25. Double Headers
26. Team Names
27. Pooling, Skill Levels and Divisions of Play
28. Prizing
29. Minimum Age Requirement for Players
30. Spectators at Leagues and Events
31. Game Ejections in Officiated Leagues
1) Team Captains must:
- Know the policies of the TCSSC outlined here as well as
the rules of their specific sport.
- Ensure that their teammates are aware of these policies
and rules.
- Ensure that all required equipment is present for all
games.
- Provide the TCSSC with a complete list of players and
their contact information for their team by completing their rosters
using the T.E.A.M. invitation system.
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2) Waivers: To be a sanctioned TCSSC player,
you must be listed on a current team roster (this facilitates completing
the TCSSC waiver and accepting the Sportsmanship and Fair Play
agreement). To do this, the team captain must send the player an
invitation from the T.E.A.M. system (the exception is individual
registrants who complete the waiver when they sign-up). Teams that are using non-sanctioned players
may be asked to leave the leagues without refund.
Please click here to read more about player eligibility.
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3) Physical or Unsportsmanlike Play: Play that is rough or overtly
aggressive, taunting, or un-sportsmanlike acts (name calling, threats,
intimidation and discriminatory behaviours of any kind) will not be tolerated by the TCSSC and may result in
the infracting player/team being ejected from the league without
refund.
If reports of this
kind of behaviour are received, the following steps are taken:
i) First
report - player or team receives a formal warning.
ii) Second report -
player or team receives a second warning verbally and in writing.
iii)
Third report - player or team is ejected from the league without refund
and is not welcome back! Players or teams that are ejected from the
TCSSC Leagues will be listed at the
TCSSC Web Forum. SSC members that are suspended or ejected from
any programs are not welcome to attend as spectators.
Unsportsmanlike play can be reported at your TEAM profile.. You must
complete this form to file an official complaint about unsportsmanlike
play. Only "official complaints" will be investigated by the
TCSSC.
PLEASE NOTE: teams can and will be held responsible for their players'
conduct. If someone on your squad is behaving inappropriately, it is YOUR
responsibility to keep him or her from doing so.
The TCSSC reserves the right to skip these steps as outlined above at
their sole discretion and immediately eject a team or player from the
league without refund. These decisions are non-appealable and
failure to comply with them may result in further punitive
measures.
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4) Fighting/Punching: Instances of this behavior will be cause for
immediate expulsion for all individuals involved, whether they are the
instigators or retaliating.
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5) Alcohol: Drinking of alcoholic beverages at
TCSSC facilities/venues by players or spectators (indoor or outdoor) is
strictly forbidden. Offenders will be asked to leave the league
without refund: no exceptions!
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6) Incidents Which Result in Loss of Permits:
Any team or individual involved with any incident that results in the
loss of a permit or which causes harm to the relationship between TCSSC
and a facility may be expelled from the league without refund. Incidents
can include, but are not limited to, the consumption of alcohol and/or
illegal drugs at a facility, damages or vandalism to a facility (not directly
resulting from the nature of sports), and abusive behaviour towards
facility staff and/or TCSSC staff.
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7) Emergency Contact List: All team captains are advised to carry a
list of emergency contact numbers for players on their team. In the event
of an injury/emergency, these numbers can be utilized to notify the
player's family in cases where medical treatment/attention is required.
Captains are also advised to include a list of hospitals with emergency
room service on this page. It will take the guesswork out of situations
that are stressful and time sensitive.
Click here to view
a list of Toronto hospitals.
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8) First Aid: First aid is the responsibility of the team captain. Ice
packs, band aids, tensors and athletic tape are all things which can be
used in the event of minor scrapes and bruises. If a TCSSC
representative is on hand when there is an injury, we will be happy to
assist in any way we can. We are not, however, responsible for providing
tape for bad ankles, fingers etc. There may be a first-aid kit on-site at
some venues, but please be prepared for all situations.
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9) Blood During Games: Any player who begins to bleed during a game must leave the
playing area immediately. This player cannot return to the game until the
bleeding has stopped and the wound has been sufficiently covered.
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10) Reporting Injuries: Injuries requiring further medical attention
other than basic first aid must be reported to the TCSSC by team captains
or co-captains. The injury report form is accessed from your team
profile page in the schedule section. Select the game date with the
relevant check box, and then select "Report Injury" from the "Options"
drop down box at the bottom right hand corner of the schedule.
Complete the form that appears on the next page.
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11) Game Scores: It is the team captain's responsibility to
report the scores from each game by 5:00 pm the next day. This can
be accomplished by logging into to you TCSSC profile (click the "my
profile" button above). Follow the links through to your schedule
and select a game date to submit a score for. For further
information, please
click here.
Scores that have not been approved by 5:00 pm the next business day will
be automatically approved. Scores listed
as being Disputed will not be approved until the teams agree on the
score.
Both teams must agree on the final score. If an agreement cannot be made
on the final score, then both teams will receive a default loss.
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12) Spirit Points: Spirit Points are awarded on a scale from 0-5. When
reporting scores, the captain must indicate the number of spirit points
they would like to award to the other team. If a captain fails to call in
the score, the other team will automatically receive a rating of 5.
Once a spirit score has been submitted, it is considered final and cannot
be changed. Note: If you make an error when submitting, you only
have the option of increasing the spirit score.
Spirit points account for 25% of the overall standings and the game
results will account for 75%. To make this calculation, the raw number
for spirit points must first be divided by 2.5 so that it is the same
base number as your game points. Please note: spirit points are not
used in officiated leagues like men's basketball, men's and women’s ice
hockey, men's softball, men’s and women's soccer.
If a team defaults their game, they automatically lose their right to
award spirit points to the team that they defaulted against - and the
team that was defaulted upon automatically receives a "5" for their
spirit score. Teams that are defaulted against can award the defaulting
team any value that they want.
Teams that play by the rules, get to games on time and play with good
sportsmanship will flourish!
Click
here for more details on Spirit Points.
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13) Discrepancies: Discrepancies or arguments regarding scores,
complaints or any other ambiguous item must be dealt with within 3
business days after the latest posting of the scores on our website for
the week in question. During the final week of the regular season, any
and all discrepancies must be resolved by 5pm the following day.
Captains should ensure that the score of their game has been recorded
correctly by checking the TCSSC website. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE
LOOKING FOR SCORES – sometimes scores are delayed in being reported, but
they will always be posted as soon as they become available.
[back to top] 14) League Standings: Wins are worth 2
points, ties are worth 1 and losses are worth 0. If a team defaults, they
will lose one point. Ties in the standings will be broken first on
head-to-head play, and then by a points-for minus points-against
calculation. Standings will be posted here at the web site.
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League Games: Teams that default
more than 2 games may be asked to leave the league without refund. If you
know you may not be able to field a full team, please call the other
captain in advance; you should attend with as many people as you can and
play pick up...it is the fun and polite thing to do. Captains may agree
to waive the rules regarding the minimum people but this should be
decided before the game starts. IF IT IS AGREED THAT THE GAME COUNTS, IT
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16) Team
Uniforms and Dress: All players should bring both a dark & light
coloured shirt to all games, and captains should decide who wears which
colour. If teams have uniforms, this may not be necessary. Players
should remove all watches, bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, etc,
prior to play. Braces and casts of any kind (knee, wrist etc.) must be covered
with protective material or garment (eg. sweat pants over a knee brace or
a long sleeve shirt over a wrist brace). Players who do not do this
may be asked to removed the item by the other team or Event Coordinator.
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Player Eligibility:
- During the regular season, team captains can use ANYONE as a player for
their team as long as they are listed on a TCSSC team roster.
- Teams that use players who are not listed on a team roster may be
subject to default and/or ejection from the league.
- For regular seasons that are less than 9 weeks, players must attend a
minimum of 2 games in order to be eligible for playoff games.
- For regular seasons that are 9 weeks or more, players
must attend a minimum of 3 games in order to be eligible for playoff
games. Please respect this rule.
Ringers are not welcome at playoff night!
[back to top] 18) Facility Care and Respect: Respect the
schools: put things back where you found them, take all of your items
with you and put trash in provided receptacles.
Remember: you are in someone's work and learning environment. You would
not like it if someone came in at night and left a pile of water bottles
and clothing on you desk. Please be out by the hour specified on your
schedule. It will either be 9:30pm or 10pm. If you abuse this, game times
will be made earlier and the league could lose it's permits leaving you
with NO REFUND and NO GAMES. This is in your hands. Enter and exit ONLY
by the specified areas. Do not wander the schools in areas other than the
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Foul
Weather Policy:
- Please note: TCSSC will contact you by email if we are
notified during business hours that a venue is closed causing games to
be cancelled.
>> OUTDOOR LEAGUES FOUL WEATHER POLICY:
- All
TCSSC Games go ahead rain or shine (including snow or high temperatures).
- TCSSC will not cancel games nor reschedule games due to foul
weather.
- To ensure
your opponent will be attending a game during bad weather, please contact
the other captain (not the TCSSC!). You can find the contact
information for your opponents by clicking on their team name on the
schedule grid inside your TCSSC profile
- Since weather predictions are often inaccurate and weather often
changes by the hour, it is recommended that any decisions to cancel
games due to weather/lightening should be made at the field at the
designated start time.
- In the event of severe weather (electrical storms etc) games should
immediately be stopped and players should take cover away from open
spaces. Wait 10 minutes; if the severe weather passes, continue play. If
it does not, the GAME ENDS AND THE SCORE COUNTS AS IT WAS WHEN THE GAME
WAS STOPPED.
- Severe Wet Weather:
- TCSSC will contact you if we know about any park or field
closures during business hours and do our best to re-route you to a
new field.
- Field closures after hours are done at the discretion of the park
supervisor or school staff (i.e. not TCSSC). In the event that this
occurs, please respect the person in charge and do not play on the
field.
- For all games cancelled due to official field closures (during OR
after business hours), TCSSC will attempt to reschedule your game to
a non-regular league night (this includes weekends).
- There will be no refunds for field closures due to weather.
>> INDOOR LEAGUES FOUL WEATHER POLICY:
WINTER WEATHER POLICY
RULE: If venues remain open then games proceed as scheduled. If
weather conditions cause the closure of a TCSSC venue, games are
cancelled. TCSSC will contact you if this is the case.
NOTE: Regardless of the weather, ensure that your opponents will
be attending your game by contacting the other captain (you do not need
to contact TCSSC). You can find the information for your opponents in
your online profile. You MUST contact your opponents if your team is
not able to attend a game.
EXCEPTION: The only exception to the above rule is if TCSSC
declares a “Severe Weather Situation”, based on extreme and unusual
winter weather. In the event of a “Severe Weather Situation” where
venues remain open, game standings will be recorded as ONE of the
following:
- Games where both teams are able to attend and where both
captains agree to play the game, the result of the game will be
recorded as usual.
- Games where either one or both teams are unable to
attend or play (for any weather-related reason) will be scored as a
0-0 tie. i.e. no teams will be penalized for not being able to attend
in severe weather conditions. Please contact your opponents if you
do not plan on attending.
- “Severe Weather Situation” status will be used at the sole
discretion of the TCSSC Admin Team and is not subject to debate. A
decision on this status will be made at 3:00 pm on game day. TCSSC
also reserves the right to retroactively apply “Severe Weather
Situation” status. (i.e. for Sunday games or games in which extreme
weather is not evident by the 3pm deadline).
- You will know when we have a "Severe Weather Situation" when you
see this icon in "Current News" at your
SSC profile page:
- It is expected that “Severe Weather Situation” status will only
be necessary once or twice per winter season. This status will NOT be
applied for regular snow storms or typical winter weather.
- There will be no refunds for games where venues remain open,
regardless of whether you attend or not.
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20) Metal Cleats: Metal cleats are not permitted in any TCSSC leagues.
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21) Safety: TCSSC attempts to ensure that all
venues are safe and suitable for play. The majority of TCSSC games are
self-officiated and thus a league representative is often not present at
games. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the captains and all
participants to inspect the playing area prior to playing their game to
ensure it is safe for play and to make their OWN decision regarding
personal safety in terms of a scheduled venue, playing style and
transportation to a TCSSC league/event.
If captains/participants/teams decide a venue is unsafe for play and thus
not to play at the scheduled venue at the scheduled time for personal
safety reasons, please contact the TCSSC office to discuss alternate
arrangements and/or rescheduling of the game in question.
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22) Game Rescheduling: Cancellations, change of venues and or change of times
or days may occur on short notice. Rescheduled games due to cancellations
or venue disruptions may be played on a different night of the
week, at a different (but comparable) venue or at a different time than
originally posted.
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23) Refunds/Registration:
- All team and individual spots will only be held once full payment has
been received.
- No refunds after deadline dates.
- No refunds due to defaulted, cancelled or rescheduled games.
- No refunds due to injuries.
- $50 + GST processing fee for any TEAM refund requests that occur 7
days (or fewer) prior to that season's registration deadline
date. To avoid the processing fee, teams can opt to receive a full
credit for a future season
- $10 + GST processing fee for any INDIVIDUAL requested refunds that occur 7
days (or fewer) prior to
that season's registration deadline date. To avoid the processing fee,
individuals can opt to receive a full credit for a future season
- A fee of $25.00 + GST will be charged for NSF cheques.
- Teams or
individuals suspended or ejected from TCSSC leagues due to any breaches
of TCSSC Policy will not receive
refunds.
- Once a sport is sold out, there will be no refunds.
- Please note that if registration for any league exceeds the available
space, ALL teams with complete registrations by NOON on the FIRST day of
registration will be placed in a lottery for one of the available spots.
This will help to avoid the "ticket-master effect" of leagues filling to
capacity within minutes. If leagues DO NOT fill to capacity within the
first few hours of registration, they will be filled on a first-paid,
first-served basis, as usual.
- Individual Registration: Individual registrants are welcomed
and encouraged to register, and all attempts will be made to place you
on a team! The success rate of placing individuals to teams is great,
and it is a wonderful opportunity to meet and have fun with other
people in the community! Placement to a team and a spot in the
league; however, is subject to available space. A number of factors can
impede an individual's placement in a league: registration is first
come, first served; there may need to be the correct male/female
balance for co-ed leagues; full payment and complete information is
required.
- Special Event/Tournament team registrations:
- No refunds after Special Event/Tournament registration deadline
(which is usually 5 days prior to event).
- There will be $50 processing fee for any refund requests that occur
7 days (or fewer) prior to the Special Event/Tournament’s registration
deadline date.
- Special Event/Tournament teams that have made a refund request will
have the option of accepting their refund, less the processing fee, or
a full credit for their TEAM fee.
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24) Contact Information: TCSSC members' contact
information is provided to other team captains in the event that they
need to communicate regarding league issues. Contact information
may also be posted by TCSSC members themselves at the Player Forum.
Groups or individuals who take or use this information for any other
purpose than communicating about TCSSC league activity will be ejected
without appeal or refund and prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law.
25) Double Headers: For standings purposes, every
team must play the same number of games (Note: teams entering late into a
league may be excluded from this).
- If everyone in your division plays a double-header, then both games
will count towards the standings.
- If some teams do not play a double-header during the season, then
the first game of the double-header will count for both teams in the
standings, but the second game will only count for the double-header
team's opponent in the standings.
- If some, but not all, teams play more than one double-header, then
for the second double-header in the schedule the first game will count
for both teams in the standings, but the second game will only count
for the double-header team's opponent in the standings.
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26) Team Names: Team names that contain
profanity, obscenities, and any other words or sentiments considered
offensive and/or inappropriate and that conflict with any TCSSC policy
and/or philosophy of sportsmanship are not allowed. Teams contacted by
TCSSC must change their team name upon request.
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27) Pooling, Skill Levels and Divisions of Play:
- Teams that finish in higher positions of a division may be moved up
a level at the TCSSC's discretion at the end of a season.
- Teams that finish in lower positions of a division may be moved
down a level at the TCSSC's discretion at the end of a season.
- Pools may be reshuffled mid-season if the TCSSC feels it is in the
best interest of the majority of teams in a particular division.
- Skill levels may be combined depending upon the number of
participants for each skill level.
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28) Prizing:
- Prizes are awarded to the first place playoff championship team of each pool.
- Prizes are given to the winning team at the seasonal awards party which
is designated by the TCSSC for a given day, time and location.
- Teams or a team representative must be present at the awards party
to receive their prizes. Teams may
forfeit their prizes if they --or a team representative-- are not in attendance at the awards party.
Teams that forfeit their prizing are not entitled to any other
compensation, financial or otherwise.
- Prize packages, including the actual prizes or the number of
prizes, are allocated at the sole discretion of the TCSSC.
Substitutions or exchanges may not be available.
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29) Minimum Age Requirements for Players: All
players must be 19 years of age or older.
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30) Spectators at Leagues and Events:
Spectators are welcome to view SSC leagues and events. Spectators are
considered to be the equivalent of team members; as such, their actions
are the responsibility of the team captain and each spectator must abide
by all SSC rules and policies. SSC members that are suspended or ejected
from any programs are not welcome to attend as spectators.
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31) Game Ejections in Officiated Leagues: If a
player is ejected from an officiated game (i.e. a red card in soccer, 2
technical fouls in basketball, etc.), that player receives an automatic
one-game suspension. Incidents are also subject to further discipline
pending review. Please note that in basketball, fouling out (5 fouls) is
not considered to be an ejection.
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