Adult Soccer

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• Players are required to register each year through the CSA portal for the Kickers Soccer League.
  • A passport style photo is required to be uploaded during registration.
  • League communication is through email. Make sure your email address is correct.
  • Player waiver and policy acknowledgements are part of the registration process.
  • Players are allowed to register for only one team per age division.
  • A player that participates in a match without fully completing registration could be assessed a fine, suspended from the league, or permanently expelled from the league.
• Players are expected to act in a safe, respectful, and friendly manner always, whether they are on or off the field of play.
• Players are not allowed to approach the referee or assistant referees after a game with concerns about the game. Once the final whistle has been blown, it's over.
  • Concerns about a game should be addressed to the league director.
  • Players who approach game officials could be assessed a fine, suspended from the league, or expelled from the league.
• Players are required to have government-issued identification at every match.
• Players are required to wear age-appropriate shin guards in every match.
• Jewelry is not allowed to be worn during the game.
  • Wedding bands are allowed if protrusions are covered.
  • Fitness trackers are allowed if covered by uniform, sweatband, or tape.
  • Medical alert bracelets or pendants are allowed.
  • Religious items may be worn if protrusions are covered.
  • The opposing manager and referee must agree that an item does not pose a risk of injury to be allowed.
• Players must always treat every league official with respect.
  • League officials include referees, assistant referees, concession volunteers, directors, board members, and groundskeepers.
  • Acts of disrespect could result in a fine assessment, suspension, or expulsion from the league.
  • Any unwanted contact with an official whether it is a shove, push, trip, punch or kick will result in charges being pressed with the Sheriff's department and the player will be banned from the league and Denver Kicker's property for life.
  • The league director will make the final determinations on all incidents.
• Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated by the Kickers Soccer League.
  • Discrimination can be based on race, sex, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or education.
  • Acts of discrimination could result in a fine assessment, suspension, or expulsion from the league.
  • The league director will make the final determinations on all incidents.

Team Responsibilities:

• Every team is required to provide a printed copy of the correct game card for every game.
  • The player's jersey number must be recorded on the game card every game.
  • The game card is made available in the system four days before the game.
  • The game card can be printed by the coach, manager, and assistant.
  • The game card is printed through the CSA Kickers Soccer League portal.
  • Failure to provide the correct game card could result in the team forfeiting the game.
• Every team is expected not to allow an ineligible player to play in any game.
  • A player who has not fully completed the registration process is ineligible.
  • A player who has been suspended or expelled is ineligible.
  • A player who has not completed their red card or yellow card suspension is ineligible.
  • A player who has not paid their fine is ineligible.
  • A player who has not paid their concessions bill is ineligible.
  • If an ineligible player is allowed to play, the game will be scored as a forfeit.
• Mass confrontation of the game officials is strictly prohibited during or after the game.
  • Only the team manager or team captain is allowed to respectfully approach the referee, never the assistant referees.
  • The team captain must be identified by the captain's arm band.
  • Any mass confrontation of the game officials by the team could result in the team being suspended from the league or expelled from the league.
• Each team is required to have matching numbered jerseys with no duplicates.
• Every team is expected to pick up their trash after every game regardless of field location.
  • The league would appreciate it if the team could also pick up any trash that might have been left behind by others or blown in.
  • Gear left behind should be turned in to the staff at the concession stand at the club house.
• No alcohol is allowed at Long Lake, Fairmount, or Camp George.
  • These rules are set by the city officials.
  • Failure to comply could result in the league not having access to the fields.
  • Failure to comply could result in the team being fined, suspended, or expelled from the league.
• No outside alcohol is allowed at the Denver Kickers Clubhouse.
  • Outside alcohol will jeopardize the Club's liquor license.
  • The concession stand at the Clubhouse will have a selection of beer, seltzers, and wine available after most games.
  • Failure to comply could result in the team being fined, suspended, or expelled from the league.
• Dogs are not allowed at the Clubhouse at any time.

Fees:

• Season team fees for over 35 and over 45 are $1700.00.
• Season team fees for over 60 are $850.00.
• Half of the season team fees are due on the day of game one.
• The balance of team fees are due the day of game five.
• Team fees can be paid by check, credit card, or Zelle.

Scoring:

• Wins will be awarded three points.
• Draws will be awarded one point.
• Tie breakers are goal differential, goals for, goals against.

Fines:

• S1(Serious) or S2(Violent) red cards will be assessed a $75 fine.
  • Excessively serious or violent actions can be reported by the team managers to the league director for further review.
  • The report should be made to the league director within 24-hours of the game.
  • The league director could decide to extend the suspension or expel the player from the league on a case-by-case basis.
• S3(Spitting) red card will be assessed a $100 fine.
• All other red offenses will be assessed a $50 fine.
• Five yellow cards in the season will be assessed a $25 fine.
• Fines must be paid by credit card or Zelle.
• Fines must be paid by Friday of the returning week so that the game card can be updated.
• A one-game suspension must also be served with red cards and yellow card fines.
  • A bye-week does not count as a game suspension.
  • A weather cancellation does not count as a game suspension.
  • A player playing in multiple age divisions is suspended from all games.
  • Red cards received during the last game of the season will serve the suspension and pay the fine at the beginning of the following season.
  • A fifth yellow card received during the last game of the season will serve the suspension and pay the fine at the beginning of the following season.
• Cards can only be protested with the league director by email.
  • The director must receive the email within 24-hours of the game.
  • The card suspension is still in effect during the protest process.

Any player looking for a team, or team looking to join a league, please email the Denver Kickers Adult League Coordinator at adultsoccer@denverkickers.com.