Season Procedures
This is the list of procedures to follow in order to get a team up and running in the Golden Gate Women's Soccer League.
Fall Registration Checklist
  1. League fees: The Fall and Spring league fees are due at the August and February meetings, respectively.
  2. Player Registration: All players must fill out a player registration form. Player registration forms are available at CSAN and cost $21 per a player. New players must also supply one passport photo. Completed forms (and photos) are turned in to CSAN - CSAN handles all player registration (see CSAN info below)
  3. CSAN Annual Mandatory form to be filled out by the team representative and submitted to CSAN.
  4. CSAN Liability Waiver form to be signed by all members of your team and returned to CSAN.
  5. GGWSL Liability Waiver form to be signed by all members of your team and sent to the League Secretary.
Spring Registration Checklist
  1. League fees: The Fall and Spring league fees are due at the August and February meetings, respectively.
  2. Player Registration Form and One Passport Photo - ONLY NECESSARY FOR PLAYERS NEW TO THE LEAGUE THIS SEASON. Player forms are $21.00/each and available at CSAN.
  3. GGWSL Liability Waiver form ONLY NECESSARY FOR NEW PLAYERS TO YOUR TEAM to be signed and sent to the League Secretary.
Important Dates 2010

Spring Season 2010

February 2 League Meeting (Fees Due)
March 7 Games Begin
April 11-12 Easter (no games)
April 18 Final transfer date
May 10 Mother's Day - no play for Over-35 division
May 23-24 Memorial Day Weekend (no play)
June 6 Last weekend of the season
Game Checklist

Without exception all teams are required to have the following at each of their games:

  1. Player Cards - No Player Pass = No Play. These are CSAN rules and there will be no exceptions made.
  2. 2 Corner Flags - failure to have the corner flags will result in a $25 fine for that game.
  3. A NET with net bag, 10 velcro strips, and white painted spikes teams failing to provide a net for their game by start of game time will be required to forfeit per league rules.
  4. Proper Uniforms - all teams are responsible for having a white or light colored jersey in addition to their normal colored jersey. Home Teams are required to change their jerseys if asked.
  5. Line-Up Cards - these forms can be found on your team's page. Please have them filled out and ready prior to the start of your game.
  6. Shin Guards - it is mandatory for all players to wear shin guards at games.
Game Start Time & Scheduling
  1. 10 Minute Grace Period - If one team is unable to field at least seven (7) players or if the home team and has not provided nets by 10 minutes after the designated start time, that team must forfeit.
  2. Referees Grace Period - Occasionally a referee will fail to show up or will show up more than thirty (30) minutes late. The game will be postponed and rescheduled by the Vice-President of Scheduling, Fields, and Referees at the earliest date.
  3. Scheduling - Most games are scheduled for Saturdays, between 9 am and 5 p.m. However, games may be scheduled for Sundays or weeknights, particularly make-up games. Teams should be prepared to play between 9 am and 5 p.m. of both weekend days.
  4. Rainouts & Cancellations - to find out if your game has been cancelled due to rainouts one team representative should call the league phone (415) 665-1419 for latest field updates. This message is typically updated by 7:30am on the day of the games. That representative should call the rest of the team so as to not have several hundred players clogging the phone line.
Know When You Will Be Fined

The following fees and fines are defined:

  1. General fine: $50
  2. Forfeit fine: $50
  3. Appeal fee: $50
  4. Late fee: $50
  5. Refund: $50
  6. Protest fee: $5

A general fine is applied to a team that fails to provide corner flags for a game.

A general fine is applied to a team if any of their players, coaches, spectators or anyone considered to be associated with the team brings a dog to ANY of the soccer fields.

Rules & Practices Governing Red/Yellow Cards and Discipline

The league has put into place the following rules and practices for handing red/yellow cards and issues:

Red Cards A red card will result in a mandatory one game suspension. Further suspension may be required depending on the severity of the infraction. The referee should take the offending player's pass and mail it along with a report to the First Vice-President of Disciplinary Matters. The offending player may appeal to the league Secretary in writing, within 48 hours for a Disciplinary Board review. The Disciplinary Board cannot revoke the mandatory one game suspension.

Yellow Cards - Any player receiving two yellow cards within a season or three within two consecutive seasons must submit a written statement to the Executive Committee explaining the circumstances leading to the yellow cards. The player will automatically be on probation for one season, in addition to the current season. An additional yellow or red card while on probation can result in termination from the league.

Reporting Injuries & Player Safety
  1. If a player is injured during the course of a match, the referee should note on the blue line-up card the following information:

    The injured player will need this if she intends to make a claim on the insurance policy provided by CSAN.

  2. Pregnant women are asked to use good judgment and consult their physician.
  3. Occasionally, there are problems with inappropriate conduct and comments of players, coaches, and spectators. Teams are asked to monitor the conduct of their coaches, players and fans so that there is no need for official procedures.
  4. If a player has a concern about another player's conduct during a game, the appropriate procedure is for her to inform her team captain, who can then alert the referee.
Miscellaneous League Information
  1. Players are allowed to be registered with more than one CSAN team (multiple-registration) with the following conditions:
  2. There are CSAN rules for youth players (under 19) and foreign players: please check with CSAN if you have any questions. Their phone number is: (415) 467-1881
  3. Teams may have 22 registered players, only 18 players may be suited up for a game and a maximum of two (2) injured reserve players registered at any one time during the season. Players who need to go on injured reserve must present a doctor's note to CSAN and may not be reactivated for a minimum of one (1) month.
  4. Periodically, due to field constraints, the league may imposed a limit on the number of teams in the league. Consequently, new teams may have to put their names on a waiting list (as of Fall, 2004, there is no limit on teams).

    New teams that wish to join the league should contact the GGWSL, VP of New Players and League Development and put their names on a waiting list.

    The procedure for membership is as follows.

    At the league fee collection meeting:


  5. In the Over-35 division, slide tackling is not permitted. The rule reads: "A player may not slide if an opponent is within 5 yards of them. The goalie is excluded from this rule, and is permitted to slide."
  6. If a team admitted into the last division clearly demonstrates they should be playing in a higher division, they shall be allowed to challenge into a higher division according to the rules governing challenges. The Executive Committee will arbitrate this decision.
  7. If during a game, a team decides to play with fewer than 11 players (but at least 7 players), the game will proceed and be recorded as a regulation game. The referee cannot override this decision.