Rescheduling Policy

6:03:02 Policy: Rescheduling Games

A. Not more than 3 games may be rescheduled under the following circumstances:

1. Due to a conflict involving either team with a State Cup match
2. Due to a conflict with an ODP function involving players from either team
3. Due to a field closure or unplayable field conditions
4. Due to the absence of registered match officials
5. Upon agreement of both teams' coaches, provided that such change be made and submitted for approval not later than 14 days after the official start of the season.

B. In circumstances where it is appropriate to reschedule a match, team coaches should confer and cooperate in the spirit of good sportsmanship. The requesting team should be accommodating in determining the alternate date. If two coaches cannot agree on a new date and time, the dispute should be submitted to the State Office and the State Competition Director with jurisdiction will decide on the date, time, and location for the game.

C. The assignment of fields released on the schedule as "To Be Announced" must be completed and submitted for approval by the end of the second week of the season. Notice of a field assignment must be provided by the home team to the visiting team not less than three days before the match is to be played. Failure to provide such notice or to obtain a timely field assignment may result in a forfeit by the offending team.

D. Within seven days after the cancellation of a match due to absent officials or field conditions, the teams must reach an agreement on the time and date on which the game will be played. The home team shall be responsible to provide a field for the match.

E. All requests to reschedule a match must be submitted to the State Office and are subject to approval by the State Competition Director with jurisdiction over the match.

F. Failure to comply with this policy may result, at the discretion of the State Competition Director with jurisdiction over the teams, in the forfeit of a match. No team will be awarded a win by forfeit for failure to reschedule a game unless the State Competition Director determines that a forfeit should be granted based on the merits of the situation.