General Rules for BASL

Rain Outs:

• If the game is shown to be played, show up unless we cancel the game by website or phone notification.  Once there, do NOT leave the field until the Field Marshall (FM) has canceled the game.   

• The referee does NOT have the authority to stop the game for a rainout.   

• Due to scheduling and other constraints games may be delayed until the weather clears instead of cancelation or may experience a field change.  

• If the captains agree, they can decide to take a 0-0 tie instead of waiting to play the game.  If team(s) leave before the game is officially canceled by the FM then it is considered a forfeit.  If both teams leave it will be entered as a 0-0 tie. 

Game Reschedule/Complete Game:

• If you do not get an email or text from the league, then your game is on as scheduled.  Do not listen to the other captain or players.  Show Up unless you have been properly notified. 

• A game is considered complete once it has reached halftime and has to be called for any reason such as weather, lights, park/field closure, etc. 

•  If a playoff game is tied and the game is called, before the next game, PK’s will be taken to decide who advances 

Captains are responsible for the following: 

• Data Entry 

• Players have a proper headshot  

• Players need to be identified as Male/Female  

• DOB of each Player – Reach out to BASL Player Support for help updating 

• Players have an accurate email address, address and zip code 

• Assigning Numbers to each Player 

• Players are listed as approved. If they are not, a forfeit may result. Notify the league 72 hours before game with any concerns.  

• Responsible for tracking goals and assists. 

• Proper Uniforms with an alternate kit (Pennies are acceptable). Home team must change. 

• Not Playing a player in the Playoffs if they have not played a minimum of one game in the regular season. 

• Providing a game ball 

• No players who are suspended from the league or banned from BASL property are playing    

Players are responsible for the following: 

• Must be 18+ on game day 

• Proper Uniform 

• Team Uniforms (Non GK) must include a shirt with a permanent number unique to that player and matching the number on the team roster no less than six (6) inches in height, shorts and socks that match in color with the rest of the team. Minor accents or stripes of different colors but no more than 10% of the total color will not be considered in violation. Field Marshals with consultation of the referees can allow exemptions.   

• Shin Guards are required

• Picture ID – Picture ID must be brought to each game and you must be prepared to show it. 

• Playing on only 1 team in division/conference 

• No Player Transfers once the season starts. 

• Ensuring you are not suspended/allowed on the field the day of your game 

Park Rules: 

• No Dogs allowed 

• No Drinking, Smoking or Cussing at the Park (including FANS) 

• Teams are required to remove their trash and assist in moving the goals as needed 

• No player/captain/spectator may have a Tripod or Tripod camera setup at any BASL event due to local county restrictions. 

• Teams must comply with all rules and regulations of the park or field where they are playing, as well as all directives issued by BASL staff and Field Marshals during the game. 

• Teams/players will be penalized including suspension from the league and subject to fines for not following the above and specific park/field rules 

Forfeits:

• Forfeit win – Will go into the standings as a 3-0 win. 

• Games should start promptly at the published game times. There is a ten (10) minute grace period before the game is abandoned. If one team does not have seven (7) players dressed and ON THE FIELD at ten (10) minutes after game time, that team shall forfeit the game. The team must maintain 7 players on the field. (For 11 v 11 games). For 7v7 games, the minimum players dressed and on the field is four (4). 

• If a team engages in fighting or cheating, the game will be deemed abandoned, resulting in a forfeiture in favor of their opponent. 

• A team that does not provide notification of forfeit in a timely manner will lose 2 points in the standings and fine of $50.  The official forfeit form must be submitted 48 hours prior to game time. 

• A team with two forfeits may have further sanctions including ineligibility for playoffs 

• If a team gives notice to the league by going to the Captains Page and filling out the forfeit notification form and email/phone the other captain at least 48 hours before their game then the above penalties will not apply.  Captains information must be provided when filling out the form. The form must be filled out in its entirety and accurately to ensure proper notification. 

Substitutions:

• 11 v 11 Per FIFA Rules 

• All other Divisions - Subs must enter the field at mid field, and may enter once the player they are subbing for has stepped off the field (on the fly). 

Age Based Divisions:

• No Slide Tackles.  If a "Slide Tackle" is made, the result start is a DIRECT Free Kick (penalty awarded if inside the box).  (Issuing a card is at the discretion of the Referee).   

  • (exception: 11v11 Open Divisions slide tackles are allowed.) 

• Sliding to save a goal/out of bounds etc. is allowed as long as no contact or near contact with another player. 

• (exception: Goalkeeper's inside their penalty area are allowed to slide tackle)  

• A player can be the YOUNGEST age allowed to play all the games in the division as long as they turn the minimum age within the timeline of games scheduled for that division. 

  • (eg. in Over 30's division starts November 5th, 2023, but you don't turn 30 until Jan 4th 2024. you are eligible to play in that division because you would've reached the age as the last scheduled game of that division is January 21st 2024. 

• NOTE: BASL is transitioning to our own software platform during the 2024 year and age restricted divisions will only allow players to register if they they have reached the minimum age for that division.  Captains, please plan your team rosters accordingly. 

Miscellaneous 

• Women’s divisions are reserved for biological females supported by the Sex identifier on a government issued ID (eg. Drivers License).  All Open divisions are open to anyone over the age of 18. 

• A game is considered complete once it has reached half time (Examples: lights going out, rain, indoor facility problems, this also applies to issues in the Indoor facility, etc).  If a playoff game is tied and the game is called, before the next game, PK’s will be taken to decide who advances. 

• Each team is responsible for controlling their fans. Teams can be fined, face a disciplinary point deduction, or have to pay a team performance bond depending on the severity of the infraction to avoid being expelled from the league. Fans are expected to follow BASL rules and the direction of BASL staff. 

• Disciplinary communications and notifications are sent to the email address listed in a player's profile. It is the player's responsibility to maintain an accurate email address on their profile. BASL will exclusively utilize the email address on the player's profile for communicating Suspension and Probation notifications.

• BASL Disciplinary rules apply: BASL Disciplinary Rules | BASL