⚽ IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL TEAMS, PLAYERS & COACHES

Team Manager Game-Day Checklist

🚧 Facility Construction — Arrive Dressed & Bring Water

Please remember that the facility is still under construction.

• Players and coaches are advised to arrive dressed and ready for their games, as the changing rooms are still being built.

• If necessary, players may change along the sidelines near the spectator areas. Please be mindful of privacy and keep walkways clear.

• Bring your own drinking water. Water fountains are unavailable until construction is completed.

📅 Game Schedule Changes & Updates

Schedule Changes Notice – VMSL

• Game times and field locations may be changed at any time without prior notice.

• The daily posted schedule on the VMSL website is the only official source for the current schedule. Schedule updates will not be sent by email, phone, or message.

• VMSL reserves the right to change game times and field assignments without team approval when deemed to be in the best interest of the league, including to help prevent team forfeits.

Schedules may change throughout the season due to:

• Facility availability / Event conflicts / Team forfeits / Other unforeseen situations.

Important: Teams and players are responsible for checking the schedule on the VMSL website daily and refreshing their browser to ensure they are viewing the most up-to-date information.

🪪 Player Identification

☐ All players have a VMSL ID card or government-issued ID (driver’s licence, passport, etc.).
☐ Player identification includes a date of birth.
☐ Coaches, managers, and team staff also have valid identification.

📋 Roster Verification

☐ All players are officially registered on the team roster.
☐ Player names match league registration records.
☐ No unregistered or suspended players are participating.

🎂 Age Eligibility

☐ Each player meets the age eligibility requirements for the division, including any permitted underage-player rules.
☐ Players are registered in the correct age group.

🔁 Multiple Division Check

☐ No player is playing on two teams in the same age group.
☐ Players participating in multiple divisions are playing in different age groups.

Examples:
✔ Major 45 + Major 55
❌ Premier 35 + Major 35

✅ Game-Day Preparation

☐ Check the official VMSL website schedule daily, including on game day.
☐ Refresh your browser before confirming the latest game time and field location.
☐ Confirm player availability and communicate current game details to the team.
☐ Remind players to arrive dressed and bring their own water.

🧑‍⚖️ Referee & League Compliance

☐ Be prepared to show player IDs when requested.
☐ Ensure the team follows league eligibility rules.
☐ Report any roster issues before the match.

✅ Manager Reminder

Always verify player identification, roster status, age eligibility, game time, and field location before kickoff to avoid penalties, forfeits, or disqualification.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience while facility construction is completed.

VMSL Communication Policy

All VMSL-related matters before, during, and after games must be communicated exclusively by email:📧 [email protected]

Communication Guidelines

• Do not text or call any VMSL Director regarding league matters. Any such attempts will be ignored.
• Players and coaches must not approach league directors during matches to discuss VMSL rules, game concerns, or any other soccer-related issues.
• All league-related matters must be communicated only via email to [email protected].

Any direct verbal or in-person communication with a VMSL Director—on or off the field—resulting in an altercation, argument, or dispute over game results, referees, or VMSL rules will be treated as an unofficial complaint and will not be investigated due to failure to follow proper protocol

 

During Games

• Only referees may be approached for rule clarifications, and this must be done respectfully.
• Players and coaches must not approach league directors during matches regarding rules or game concerns.
• Any concerns must go through official complaint procedures via email.

Official Responses

The VMSL will respond only through: Email correspondence sent to [email protected], or Completed official VMSL forms

 

VMSL Business Hours & Communication Policy

• All VMSL business activities are to be conducted during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Communications received outside of these hours, including evenings and weekends, will not be monitored or addressed until the next business day.
• Teams and Players are expected to adhere to this schedule for all VMSL-related communications and operations.

Important Notice

• VMSL is strictly regulated / Rules are final and non-negotiable / Full compliance with fees, rosters, game sheets, and discipline is mandatory

Failure to comply may result in: Fines, Game forfeits, Suspensions or bans. Your strict adherence to this policy is required and appreciated.

📹 Video Camera Review or 🎮 Game Sheet Print-Out (if available)

For assistance, please contact one of the Facility Managers listed below. Please bring a USB stick so the footage can be saved for you.

• Facility Manager Contact: Martin or Mike - Mobile: 780-903-4420
• Field Rentals & Administration: Mike or Martin (780) 457-3759 / Email: [email protected]

Important:
Teams—not the league—are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own video evidence to VMSL for review of any game-related issues. VMSL will only review matters if the team provides the required video evidence within 48 hours of the incident date.📧 Submit evidence to: [email protected]