RULES & REGULATIONS

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CJSL Rules & Regulations

This page serves as the main reference point for CJSL league rules, regulations, policies, and match-day requirements. Use the sections below to access the official standards that govern league play, player policies, safety, discipline, referee procedures, and core competition policies.

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Key League Rules Match Operations Player Policies & Age Group Rules Safety & Match Day Discipline & Conduct Referee Fees & Protests Game Play Standards & Guidelines

CJSL Key League Rules

Official Match Procedures All matches must follow CJSL game-day standards, field setup requirements, referee procedures, and league policies.

Game Changes All approved schedule changes must follow the official Game Change Policy and use the required CJSL form.

AED Compliance All hosted matches must meet CJSL AED requirements and safety expectations before play begins.

Player Policies Guest player rules, player movement, age group guidance, heading policy, and equipment standards all apply.

Discipline & Conduct Player misconduct, prohibited language, and Zero Tolerance standards toward referees are core league policies and strictly enforced.

Referee Fees & Protests Clubs should review referee fee schedules, protest procedures, and weather-related administrative policies.

Match Operations

Quick access to the main game-day and scheduling standards.

Game Play Standards & Game Change Policy

Main match-day operating standards, field expectations, and official schedule change procedures.

Game Guidelines

Match-day procedures, standards of play, and key operational expectations.

Game Change Policy

Deadlines, approvals, and rules for official match changes.

Game Change Request Form

Required form for approved scheduling changes and reschedules.

Field requirements and hosting standards for CJSL matches.

Player Policies & Age Group Rules

Core player-related policies, age group guidance, and equipment standards.

Guest Players, Movement, Heading & Age Group Rules

Review player movement, guest player standards, age group guidance, heading rules, and equipment expectations.

Eligibility, limits, and guest player requirements.

Player Movement Policy

Rules for movement across teams and divisions.

Heading restrictions and age-group guidance.

USYS Age Group Matrix

Age group and seasonal year reference information.

Uniform and Player Eye-wear

Uniform requirements and approved eyewear standards.

Safety & Match Day

Key match-day safety and referee-related resources.

AED Compliance, Referee Procedures & Field Readiness

Review AED requirements, referee procedures, match-day field expectations, and related operational policies.

CJSL AED requirements and safety expectations for hosted matches.

Referee No Show Policy

Procedures when assigned referees do not arrive.

Official referee fee schedule and payment expectations.

Field Requirements

Standards for a safe and properly prepared game environment.

Discipline & Conduct

Important league policies for misconduct, referee protection, prohibited language, and disciplinary standards.

Player Misconduct, Prohibited Language & Zero Tolerance Policy Towards Referees

These are three of the most important CJSL policies and are highlighted below for quick visibility.

Player Misconduct Policy

CJSL misconduct standards, disciplinary expectations, and sanctions related to player behavior.

Zero Tolerance Policy Towards Referees

Critical referee protection policy covering abuse, misconduct, and league enforcement standards.

Racist, Vulgar & Derogatory Language Policy

Defines prohibited language including racist, ethnic, religious, gender-based, and threatening remarks, along with enforcement standards and disciplinary consequences.

Formal protest procedures and league review process.

Referee Fees & Protests

Administrative items clubs often need during the season.

Referee Fees, Weather Policy & Protest Procedures

Quick access to fees, weather guidance, and formal protest procedures.

Official referee fee information for clubs and teams.

Weather-related decisions, cancellations, and procedures.

Requirements for submitting and handling protests.

Need another CJSL resource?

For additional league guidance, match-day standards, or policy references, use the links below to access the main CJSL resource pages.

Game Guidelines Referee Resources Coach Resources Roster Rules

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