League Basics
          The League is open to teams from U9 through U19. Each team will play 5 pairs of games per season, ten games total. This is over 25% more game time than most indoor “wall ball” leagues provide, at about half of the cost.
          Games will consist of two 20-minute halves, switching ends at halftime. Games will usually be back-to-back, but may be separated by an intervening game.
          Outdoor teams can register as one large “Full Roster” team (useful if many of the players are involved in other winter activities), or as a “Split Roster” team - where the larger group is divided into two squads. Split Roster teams will be scheduled to play their 2x2 games over 4-5 successive time slots on a given day. In either scenario, game day rosters are limited to 12 players. See “Establishing Your Roster” for additional details.
          Games will be played on Saturdays or Sundays. To accommodate the large number of players who participate in Gold Crown basketball during the winter, U12-13-14 games in January and February will usually be scheduled on Saturdays.

Age Groups
          The Front Range Futsal League follows the age group designations of the United States Youth Soccer Association (i.e. based on August 1 birthdays.) Play in FRFL competitions will be for teams in the U9-U19 age groups. Age groups may be combined for competitions (e.g. U9/10, U11/12), depending on the number of teams participating. There will be separate divisions in League play for recreational and advanced (“competitive”) teams. Under-10 teams may not participate in the advanced team divisions of the League.

Competition Scoring
          All competitions will be scored on using an 11 point system. Win=7 points. Tie=3 points. Loss=0 points. Goals scored=1 point/goal, to a maximum of 3 points. Shut-out=1 point.
          Deductions for red and yellow cards: Red card=5 points. Yellow card=2 points.
          Tie breakers: 1. Head to head. 2. Fewest red/yellow card points. 3. Fewest goals allowed. 4. Most goals allowed (maximum 7 per game).

Registration
          Much of the registration process for the Front Range Futsal League can be done on-line. Entry forms can be e-mailed to reserve a place in a FRFL competition, although final acceptance will not be granted until the hard copy (and the check!) are received.
          Coach, team and player registration can only be done on-line. To begin the process, go to “Registration Information”.

Fees and Payments
          League Play. The fee for the 10 game Winter League is $250 for one “Full Roster” team, $450 for a “Split Roster“ Team (an outdoor team that plays as two Futsal teams).

Teams Registering for Both Winter Sessions (20 games):
“Full Roster” teams: $500, includes USFF registration for 10 players (save $60).
“Split Roster“ teams: $900: includes USFF registration for 20 players (save $120).
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          A “Double Goal Coach Discount” of $20 for a “Full Roster” team or $30 for a “Split Roster” team is available.

          Payment is due at the time of registration and should accompany the entry form.

          Referees. Each team will pay the referee in cash prior to each league or tournament game. For age U9/10: $6 per team. For U11/12: $7 per team. For U13/14: $ 8 per team. For U15-18: $10 per team. Where a tournament requires a 6 th or 7 th game, the League will pay the referee.

           USSF Registration. All Coaches and Players must register with the United States Futsal Federation (USFF). Registration covers the registrant with USFF secondary insurance. Registration is for the current 2005-2006 seasonal year ending 8/31/2006. The annual fee, set by USFF, is $10 per coach and $6 per player; it covers participation in any USFF or FRFL event through August 31, 2006. USSF registration is mandatory! Player registration with United States Youth Soccer through the Colorado State Youth Soccer Association (CSYSA) does not cover participation in USFF activities. These fees are due prior to a player’s participation in FRFL activities. See “Registration Information” for details.

Entry Deadlines
          Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with a final application deadline (entries received by) Monday, October 31, 2005 (1st session), Monday, January 2, 2006 (2nd session) Entries may be faxed to 303-838-9777 to reserve a space for the competition you wish to enter, but will not be formally accepted until the Entry Form and Fee are received. Mail these to: Front Range Futsal League, POB 17344, Golden, CO 80402

Scorekeepers
          Each team shall provide a scorekeeper for every League or Tournament game. For U15 and younger games, the scorekeeper must be at least 21 years of age. For U16 and above, the scorekeeper must be at least old enough to fall into that age group.
          Additional details about the duties of the Scorekeepers are found with the “Game Day” information.

Fair Play, Sportsmanship and a “Kid Friendly” Environment
          The purpose of the Front Range Soccer League is to provide a venue for the development of skillful soccer players through the game of futsal. To maximize both the attainment of that goal and the enjoyment of the players, our referees will be asked to adopt the highest standards with regard to protecting the safety of the players and maintaining fair play and sportsmanship. In particular, tackles from behind, shirt pulling, dissent and failure to give ground on restarts will be dealt with swiftly and surely. Red and yellow cards will result in a loss of team points in league or tournament standings.
          In addition to the scorekeepers. only registered coaches and managers will be allowed on the Field Turf surface. During games, coaches are to remain seated on the sidelines. Coaches will also be encouraged to minimize instructions to players on the field, adopting the approach that “games belong to the players” . The spectator areas for games will be behind the goals, off the artificial surface.

e-mail questions to: FRFutsal@msn.com