Please see our policies on the following by selecting the topic or scrolling down.

• guests & borrowed players
• lost and found
• parking & facilities
• protests
• refunds
• rosters
• scheduling
• weather
• discipline

I. guests & borrowed players

No guest players are allowed. Only players on the team roster are eligible to play.

Sibling teams may swing up to three players per game, provided the number of active players does not exceed 12. The sibling players must be on the sibling roster. Sibling teams must be identified during registration, prior to the start of the season. Sibling teams may not swing players during the postseason.

If a team is playing a friendly match it may in good faith add an eligible player from another team, but only with the consent of the referee and the opposing coach.

No players - guest or borrowed - are eligible to participate in league matches at any time. However, if a league match is deemed a forfeit (must be declared in advance) and the match becomes a friendly, borrowed players are welcome to play pending the aforementioned consent of the referee and opposing coach.

Violation of any of the above regulations will result in forfeiture of applicable games.

II. lost and found

Massachusetts Futsal and facilities are not responsible for lost items. Most items lost at the Park School on a Saturday or Sunday can be claimed in the futsal lobby before the end of games on Sunday. During the school week, all found futsal items are kept in a box in the stairwell just off the futsal lobby. Please do not visit or call the Park School office.

III. parking/facilities

Please park only in marked spaces. At the Park School and at Fessenden it is especially imperative not to leave vehicles in the driveway or along the side of the building.

No child should be unattended in our facilities. Young spectators must remain with a parent or guardian at all times.

Please do not go, or allow players or spectators to go, into any area of a facility not futsal-related ... eg, stay out of classrooms, unrelated hallways and stairwells, etc. Remain in the gym, lobby or their immediate corridors. There is no ball playing in the hallways.

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IV. protests

No protests are allowed. All decisions by referees, league directors and tournament directors are final.

V. refunds

For Session One, a 75% refund may be given until Nov. 23. No refunds will be given for Session One thereafter. For Session Two a 75% refund may be given until Jan. 18. No refunds will be given for Session Two thereafter.

VI. rosters

Players must be rostered to participate in games. Coaches must provide a copy of their roster to the referee during check-in prior to the match. Rosters will be provided to each coach/manager prior to the start of league play. Only players who are on rosters and cleared waivers are eligible to participate.

The included number of players on a roster is 10. Additional 11th and 12th players can be added at a fee of $10 per player.

Split teams may add up to three players from their sibling team per game. In this case the coach must pick up the roster cards for both teams so that all applicable players are accounted for on a roster. The total number of players active for a game may never be greater than 12.

Teams can add to their roster up to the second week of play.

Click here to access PDF age group guide.

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VII. scheduling

Scheduling for the first week occurs as early as possible. We reserve the remainder of the schedule until the conclusion of the first week. This is to confirm the level of play in all divisions and make any changes necessary before posting the rest of the schedule.

We are often able to fulfill one or two minor scheduling requests, but these must be submitted at the time of registration.

Teams may play one or two games at a satellite facility (a venue other than Park or Fessenden), depending on division, schedule and other factors. Every effort is made to schedule just one external game but reality suggests a second date may be necessary on occasion. No team will ever play more than two games at a satellite facility unless agreed upon by the coach or manager.

For the 2011-12 season, it is expected that most league games will take place at Park and Fessenden.

VIII. weather

In the event that inclement weather causes cancellation of games, every effort will be made to make up the games. However, there are no guarantees and no refunds will be issued.

Generally speaking, a couple inches and games are on as scheduled. More than 2-3 inches and there will likely be an adjusted schedule (delayed start/early closure) or complete postponement/cancellation. Facility closure decisions are at the discretion of the facility.

Announcements will be posted on the web site. Coaches and managers will receive email only in the event of changes to the schedule. All are advised to check the web site up to one hour before departing for games.

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IV. discipline

A player shown three single yellow cards during a session will serve a one-game suspension in the first match immediately following the third yellow card. The player's yellow card count resets upon his return.

A player or coach shown two red cards during a session is suspended for the remainder of the session, including friendlies and playoffs.

A player or coach shown three red cards during a futsal term (Nov through Apr) will meet with the league's disciplinary board.

A player or coach shown a red card for violent conduct is suspended for three matches.

A player or coach shown a red card (or observed to commit) violent conduct against a match or league official is suspended for three matches and must meet with the league's disciplinary board in addition to requirements of United States Soccer Federation protocol.