League Format
Season Overview
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Each team plays 10 regular-season games.
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2 rain dates are held in reserve to make up postponed matches before the playoffs begin.
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3 guaranteed playoff rounds follow the regular season (Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Finals).
Points System
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Win = 3 points
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Draw = 1 point
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Loss = 0 points
Tie-Breakers (in order)
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Head-to-head result
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Goal difference
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Goals scored
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Coin toss (if still tied)
Rain Dates
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Two rain dates are scheduled before playoffs to ensure all regular season games are completed.
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Games postponed due to weather will be rescheduled during these reserve dates.
Additional Notes
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All players must be registered with CWFC and have completed waivers before participating.
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Rowan’s Law concussion protocol applies; players suspected of a concussion must be removed and medically cleared before returning.
Playoff Format
Round 1 (Quarterfinals)
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1 vs 8
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2 vs 7
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3 vs 6
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4 vs 5
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Winners advance to the A Bracket (Championship Round).
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Losers move to the B Bracket (Consolation Round).
Semifinals
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A Bracket: 4 Winners of Round 1 compete for a spot in the League Cup Final.
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B Bracket: 4 Losers of Round 1 compete for placement in the B Final.
Finals
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A Final: League Cup Championship
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A Bronze Match: Losers of A Semifinals
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B Final: Consolation Cup Final
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B Bronze Match: Losers of B Semifinals
Playoff Tie-Breaker Rules
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Regular Time Draw: Goes directly to penalty shootout (best of 3, then sudden death).
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Finals (A & B Cups):
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If tied after regulation: 5-minute golden goal overtime.
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If still tied: penalty shootout (best of 3, then sudden death).
Match Rules
Game Duration
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Two 25-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.
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Running clock; no stoppage time except for serious injuries.
Gameplay
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Format: 5v5 (5 outfield players + 1 goalkeeper)
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Offsides: None
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Substitutions: Unlimited, on the fly.
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Throw-Ins, Goal Kicks, and Corners: As per standard rules.
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Slide Tackling: Allowed, but reckless or dangerous play will result in a foul or card.
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Free Kicks & Penalties: Standard rules apply.
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Handball: Follows standard interpretation.
Discipline
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Yellow Card: Official caution; 2 in one game = red card.
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Red Card: Immediate ejection; subject to review and suspension.
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Violent Conduct or Abuse (toward players or referees): Automatic suspension pending review.
Fair Play
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Respect referees, opponents, and teammates at all times.
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CWFC reserves the right to suspend or remove any player or team for repeated misconduct.