5.0 PLAYOFFS

A.      Upon completion of the Regular Season the top 4 teams in each division will qualify for a playoff championship. However, in the case of divisions with 5 or less teams, only the top 3 teams will qualify for a playoff championship. The second and third place teams will contend for the final against the first-place team. The winner of the playoffs is deemed Playoff Champion. Seeding for playoffs will be based on the regular season standings. In the case of divisions with 4 or less teams, only the top 2 teams will qualify for a playoff championship.

There will not be playoffs for the Legends (Over 50) or Coed Recreational leagues.

B.       When divisions are merged to allow for more teams and less rounds against the same team, each originally determined division will have their own payoffs based on regular playoff rules.

I.e.: Women’s 1 has two (2) teams, and Women’s 2 has four (4) teams, but they are merged for the season. Playoffs will be held for those two Women’s 1 teams and a separate playoff for the four (4) Women’s 2 teams.

C.      The winner of the playoffs is deemed Playoff Champion. Seeding for playoffs will be based on the regular season standings.

D.      The winner of the Playoffs will not be the Division Champion; they will be the Playoff Champion and will receive an award separate from regular league play.

E.       Overtime Procedure

If any playoff game that requires a winner ends in a tie the following procedure will take place.

i)        Half or Quarter Field Turf: After regulation time the teams will proceed to a penalty kicks as per FIFA Regulations for Turf. Full details can be found in Turf Specific.

ii)       Boarded: After regulation time the teams will proceed to a penalty kicks as per Boarded Specific rules.

iii)       Full Field: After regulation time the teams will proceed to a penalty kicks as per FIFA Regulations.

F.       The playoff roster deadline is January 30 for the indoor season, and June 30 for the outdoor season. Any players that register after this deadline will not be able to partake in playoffs. See website for specific dates.

G.      Players must participate in 25% or more of a season's games to be eligible for Playoffs. Participation includes being registered and/or permitting to the team via verification on the game sheet. Exceptions may apply if pre-approval is granted by and at the discretion of the office.

H. Individual Playoff games will not be rescheduled except for inclement weather. The Playoff dates will not change unless the office deems it absolutely necessary. The office maintains sole discretion.