top of page

League Format​

 

Season Overview

  • Each team plays 10 regular-season games.
     

  • 2 rain dates are held in reserve to make up postponed matches before the playoffs begin.
     

  • 3 guaranteed playoff rounds follow the regular season (Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Finals).
     

Points System

  • Win = 3 points
     

  • Draw = 1 point
     

  • Loss = 0 points
     

Tie-Breakers (in order)

  1. Head-to-head result
     

  2. Goal difference
     

  3. Goals scored
     

  4. Coin toss (if still tied)

​

Rain Dates

  • Two rain dates are scheduled before playoffs to ensure all regular season games are completed.
     

  • Games postponed due to weather will be rescheduled during these reserve dates.
     

Additional Notes

  • All players must be registered with CWFC and have completed waivers before participating.
     

  • Rowan’s Law concussion protocol applies; players suspected of a concussion must be removed and medically cleared before returning.

Playoff Format

​

Round 1 (Quarterfinals)

  • 1 vs 8
     

  • 2 vs 7
     

  • 3 vs 6
     

  • 4 vs 5
     

  • Winners advance to the A Bracket (Championship Round).
     

  • Losers move to the B Bracket (Consolation Round).
     

Semifinals

  • A Bracket: 4 Winners of Round 1 compete for a spot in the League Cup Final.
     

  • B Bracket: 4 Losers of Round 1 compete for placement in the B Final.
     

Finals

  • A Final: League Cup Championship
     

  • A Bronze Match: Losers of A Semifinals
     

  • B Final: Consolation Cup Final
     

  • B Bronze Match: Losers of B Semifinals
     

​Playoff Tie-Breaker Rules

  • Regular Time Draw: Goes directly to penalty shootout (best of 3, then sudden death).
     

  • Finals (A & B Cups):
     

    • If tied after regulation: 5-minute golden goal overtime.
       

If still tied: penalty shootout (best of 3, then sudden death).

Match Rules

​

Game Duration

  • Two 25-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.
     

  • Running clock; no stoppage time except for serious injuries.
     

Gameplay

  • Format: 5v5 (5 outfield players + 1 goalkeeper)
     

  • Offsides: None
     

  • Substitutions: Unlimited, on the fly.
     

  • Throw-Ins, Goal Kicks, and Corners: As per standard rules.
     

  • Slide Tackling: Allowed, but reckless or dangerous play will result in a foul or card.
     

  • Free Kicks & Penalties: Standard rules apply.
     

  • Handball: Follows standard interpretation.
     

Discipline

  • Yellow Card: Official caution; 2 in one game = red card.
     

  • Red Card: Immediate ejection; subject to review and suspension.
     

  • Violent Conduct or Abuse (toward players or referees): Automatic suspension pending review.
     

Fair Play

  • Respect referees, opponents, and teammates at all times.
     

  • CWFC reserves the right to suspend or remove any player or team for repeated misconduct.

bottom of page