nsrL Rules Modifications
Rule 950 — Mercy Rule
- If the score differential reaches 5 goals, then the coach of the team with fewer goals may add one player to the field. If the goal differential returns to 4 goals, then the additional player must be removed from the field. Adding and removing the player must be done according to the substitution rules.
- If a team has only 7 players present at the match for (9U/10U), 9 players for (11U/12U) and 11 players for 11v11 and the score differential reaches 5 goals then the team leading would remove one player from the field.
Rule 960 – Tie Breakers
For tie breakers these rules will apply in the order they are listed here
1) Head-to-head Points earned (win/lose/draw) between teams
2) Goals Conceded (fewest)
3) Total Goals for maximum of 5 goals per match allowed.
4) In the event all tiebreakers are equal, the winner shall be decided by coin toss.
5) If 3 or more teams are tied, the tiebreaker criteria listed will be used in order above to first eliminate or second promote one team. Teams remaining will then be compared again starting with first tiebreaker.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the coaches to adhere to this WPL Policy. The referees may remind the coach, but it is not their responsibility to bring this to the coaches attention or force the coaches to take necessary steps.
