Soccer Development League

2009 Soccer Development League Rules (continued)

G. Disciplinary Action: Players, coaches, or team personnel ejected during the course of the championship will be suspended for the remainder of the tournament unless a maximum $50 fine is paid. Players discovered to be playing without a valid player pass or playing with another registered player’s player pass will be suspended for one (1) year. Managers are responsible for the conduct and behavior of players, coaching staff, and spectators. Any violent or abusive action will be sufficient grounds for immediate dismissal from competition resulting in complete forfeiture of all fees paid.

H. Behavior: Team officials, bench personnel, and coaching staff of both teams participating in a contest shall be directly responsible for the conduct of teams, coaches, and spectators. Coaching is allowed from the sideline as long as it is directed to one’s own team and is limited to tactical instruction and positive encouragement. Under no circumstances will unsporting behavior and abusive language directed toward any participants, spectators, or game officials be allowed under this rule. Only rostered players, listed bench personnel, and registered coaches will be allowed on the sideline, all others will be directed to the designated spectator areas for the course of the match.