FIFA rules shall govern MDHL play except as modified herein.
The common interest that members of the Association share is to inspire youth to practice the ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. Any player, coach, team, parent, spectator, administrator or referee whose behavior detracts from this purpose is subject to disciplinary action regardless of technical soccer background, expertise, accomplishments or standing.
FIFA Law 1 provides for flexible external field dimensions within a given maximum and minimum width and length. These dimensions should be adhered to for all fields used by teams under 12 and older.
Fields used within the competition program must be a minimum of 100 x 60 yards. Leagues, districts or associations participating in the state competition program that are unable to provide a field that meets these minimum requirements must advise the State Competition Board which will assign its Fields Committee to inspect the field and recommend to the Board whether or not a waiver of the minimum dimensions should be granted. Teams from leagues, districts or associations that are unable to provide an acceptable field may be required to play all their games away.
We will abide by and accept equipment standards as defined by FIFA, USSF and USYSA.
Except as noted below, below, team rosters shall consist of not less than eleven nor more than eighteen players. A team must have at least seven (7) players present and able to play before referees are permitted to start a sanctioned game. No more than eleven (11) players per team may be on the field at any one time during the game.
In order to give player's maximum opportunity to develop in the game of soccer, U-6 through U-1O play modified rules and size of roster as stated in United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) rules. It is strongly recommended that U-6 and U-8 play 4 v 4. UYSA shall not sanction games involving teams under 10 or younger unless such games are conducted with not more than eight (8) players per side. (National rule 4036 section 2)
players at other ages or where numbers in the playing area are low are strongly encouraged to play small-sided games on reduced field size.
Teams may make an unlimited number of substitutions at the times indicated below. A player who has been replaced may re-enter the game as a substitute at a later time.
Passes of any individual(s) ejected from any match shall be retained after the match by the referee. The pass of any individual who has received a third caution (yellow card) during a playing year shall be confiscated by the referee at the conclusion of the match in which the third caution was received. That player will be suspended from playing in the next game in which the offending participant would otherwise be eligible to participate. This process will continue so that for every third yellow card received during a playing year, the player will be suspended from playing in the next game (after the receipt of a third yellow card) for which the offending participate would otherwise be eligible to participate. The referee shall deliver all confiscated passes to the UYSA State Office within forty-eight (48) hours of the conclusion of the match.
All-play means that every recreation player on every team shall play at least fifty percent of each game. Coaches in the competition program are encouraged to play their players 50% of each game.
A Coach shall be permitted to not play a player 50% of each game under special circumstances, e.g., unexcused absences from practice and/or games, ungentlemanly conduct at practice and/or games, and injuries.
Where the uniform colors of both teams are so similar that the referee orders a change, the designated home team must change to colors distinct from those of the opponent.
Girls are eligible to play on boys'teams with parent/guardian permission.
Teams with females only are Girls Teams. All others are Boys Teams.
Coaching from the sidelines, i.e., giving direction to one's own team on points of strategy and position, is permitted provided that:
Any game terminated after 15 minutes into the second half by the referee by reason of the elements, or by reason of grave disorder on the part of the coaches, players or spectators of a team that is losing at the point that the game is terminated, shall stand as a completed game. If a team is ahead and the game is called because of their actions they will lose the game 1-0.
Any game which is required to be replayed as a result of any protest orappeal, shall be subject to the following conditions:
The game shall be replayed on the same field, as was the suspended or protested game, unless otherwise agreed by the coaches.
Impartial referees shall be assigned to the new game.
The PROTEST AND APPEALS COMMITTEE shall have the power to impose such additional conditions on the replay of the game, as it deems appropriate under the circumstances.
The referee shall verify the identity of the players and coaches with his/her player pass. He shall collect the passes of those players and coaches who are to participate in the game. The referee must allow no player into the game for whom he/she has no pass.
Upon completion of the game, the referee shall send his/her report to the UYSA offices within four (4) days, holidays excluded. If a coach or a player is ejected, the referee report form is required within forty-eight (48) hours along with the player/coach pass.
A referee report form must be filed for every game played.
Each team must determine whether or not referees are registered prior to the start of each game. Upon request, referees officiating at any game must willingly and without bias, show documentation regarding their certification level and registration standing with the USSF to coach, assistant coach, or team captain of teams participating in that game. Prior to the game a coach may decide to postpone the game if the referees do not produce the requested documentation. The game is to be replayed at a later date.
Referees not complying with this section will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.
*All games take place on Saturday
| SEPTEMBER | Teams | Location | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/01 | U1 and U4 | AJ Katzenmaier | 9:30 a.m. |
| U3 and U2 | Greenbay | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 9/08 | U5 and U6 | Howard A Yeager | 9:30 a.m. |
| U6 and U1 | Marjorie P Hart | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 9/15 | U2 and U4 | North | 9:30 a.m. |
| U3 and U5 | AJ Katzenmaier | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 9/22 | U1 and U3 | South | 9:30 a.m. |
| U2 and U6 | Howard A Yeager | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 9/29 | U4 and U5 | Greenbay | 9:30 a.m. |
| OCTOBER | Teams | Location | Times |
| 10/06 | U2 and U5 | Marjorie P Hart | 9:30 a.m. |
| U1 and U6 | South | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 10/08 | U3 and U4 | Howard A Yeager | 9:30 a.m. |
| U5 and U1 | Greenbay | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 10/20 | U6 and U3 | North | 9:30 a.m. |
| U2 and U4 | Marjorie P Hart | 1:00 p.m. | |
| 10/27 | U3 and U1 | AJ Katzenmaier | 9:30 a.m. |
| U5 and U6 | Howard A Yeager | 1:00 p.m. |
Facility Type: Outdoor
Additional Information: If deemed necessary by MDHL, games may be shortened or cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.
Please direct all questions to: Michael Randall, League Coordinator
Phone: (630) 690-8132
To support young athletes living in Chicago's northside neighborhoods, who have an interest in learning and playing soccer, with opportunities to learn and practice skills related to the game of soccer, specifically those skills around team cooperation and good sportsmanship.
The Mighty Ducks Hockey League aspires to develop strong, well-rounded, and mindful athletes through the building of character, self-discipline, and leadership.
The Mighty Ducks Hockey League was established in 1996 to provide athletes residing in Chicago's northside neighborhoods an environment in which to learn and play soccer. To be a member of MDHL, you must be between the ages of 4 - 12 and reside in a Chicago northside neighborhood. MDHL is run by a small full-time staff, and relies on the generous volunteer time of parents and previous league members.