All teams are encouraged to have an Instagram account for promoting teams and tournaments
e.g. Post a squad list announcement and tag @fosseesports
The schedule may vary according to the season and number of participating teams
The official schedule will be announced in the Discord channel before each competition - Teams who do not have a participation rate of at least 80% will receive a 1 season ban
Match coordination must be done in each respective home team's “matching lobby” in the fosse esports Discord server
LEAGUE RANKING
League Rankings are determined by:
Match points → Goal difference → Goals scored→ Yellow and red cards
Points awarded per match:
Win: 3 points
Draw: 1 point
Loss: 0 points
PLAYER AND TEAM REQUIREMENTS
There will be no height or weight restrictions for player character creation
Minimum of 6 players per team for league matches
Failure to comply results in a default 2-0 loss
Players must be contracted to the correct team; otherwise, a default 2-0 loss is imposed
Maximum squad size: 25 players
First offense: Warning
Second offense: Team reset and Manager ban for 1 season
only registered players may participate - Players have to be transferred into the team at least 24 hours before match time to participate in each match week
Unregistered players lead to a default 2-0 loss and suspensions for involved parties.
If an unregistered player goes into a match, HE/SHE WILL RECEIVE A 1 SEASON BAN. Team Captain AND MANAGER WILL ALSO BE SUSPENDED FOR 2 MATCHES
If you notice any suspicious player IDs, please report them to the admins for investigation
TRANSFER RULES
1 player can only play for 1 club at ANY POINT DURING THE season.
Players can only transfer if they are free agents
MANAGERS ONLY HAVE TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER REQUESTS in
Transfers are allowed throughout the season
Players can play for their new club only if the transfer is communicated 24 hours before game time
I.E. at 22:59HRS SGT on Thursdays.
MATCH RULES
No “Any” operation is allowed; violation results in a default 2-0 loss.
Keeper disturbance at Free Kicks or Corner Kicks leads to a default 2-0 victory for the opposing team.
Management will investigate malicious acts
Provocation resulting in management deems a malicious act will lead to suspension
Duration OF SUSPENSION WILL BE determined by THE severity OF MALICIOUS ACT
No overtime will be played. Match score at the end of the 90th minute will be recorded
In case of a draw, PLEASE allow 2-3 minutes for opponents to record statISTICs before leaving
DIVISION/RELEGATION SYSTEM
To be decided
DISCONNECTING FROM MATCHES
Teams may disconnect early if:
NO MORE than 10 minutes in the game HAve PASSED
Goals scored BEFORE DISCONNECTION may or may not be recorded based on circumstances - there must be a good reason required for disconnection (e.g. SIGNIFICANT TEAM lag)
Each team is allowed one disconnection per game unless glitches occur - SHOULD THERE STILL BE PLAYERS DISCONNECTING AFTER EACH TEAM HAS DISCONNECTED 1 TIME, THE GAME WILL GO ON DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS UNLESS THERE ARE ANY IN-GAME GLITCHES (VIDEO EVIDENCE REQUIRED - SHOULD THIS OCCUR, PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMINS IMMEDIATELY FOR A SOLUTION
Teams can request a kick-off delay of up to 10 minutes, communicated at least 30 minutes prior
If a team does not participate for two OR MORE consecutive match nights, THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO remove THE CLUB from the season
MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
Managers are signed to a minimum 1-season contract; violations result in a 1 SEASON MANAGEMENT AND PLAYER ban.
Managers must ensure all rules are COMMUNICATED AND followed BY YOUR TEAM
MANAGERS ARE Responsible for recruiting Assistant Managers and players
MANAGERS MUST edit their Discord nickname to reflect their team name (e.g., Snoopydoggy (Elite FC)).
MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING TEAM CHATS AND MATCHING LOBBIES AT ALL TIMES - SHOULD THERE BE ANY UNPROFESSIONAL MESSAGES,BANS WILL OCCUR (BAN DURATION WILL BE DECIDED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS)
MATCHMAKING
Managers must liaise with opposition managers to ensure timely game starts.
Contact must be made at least 30 minutes before kick-off.
Each team can request only 1 rematch due to disconnections - ADDITIONAL DISCONNECTS/RESCHEDULING WILL ONLY BE GRANTED FOR IN-GAME GLITCHES
MATCH DATA AND STATISTICS
Managers must record all matches IN VIDEO FORM
MATCH SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: - VIDEO LINK (PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE VIDEO HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC AND IS STREAMED ON YOUTUBE) - SCREEN-SHOT OF MATCH SUMMARY
Submissions are due within 3 days of match day - e.g. if the match is played on a friday, match submissions will be due on monday, 23:59pm sgt
If a team does not submit their data in time, they will receive a default 2-0 loss
PUNCTUALITY
If opponents are late:
First offense: Warning
Second offense: Final warning
Third offense: Default 2-0 loss and removal from league
TEAM MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THEIR OPPOSITION AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE KICK-OFF
DEFAULT LOSSES
IF A TEAM DEFAULTS IN More than 30% OF THEIR GAMES DURING a season, THEY WILL RECEIVE A 1 SEASON BAN
Winning players in default losses can add a match rating of 7 for that game only
CHEATING
Cheating WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANY PLAYER OR TEAM FOUND GUILTY WILL BE PERMANENTLY BANNED FROM ALL FUTURE COMPETITIONS
Knocking over THE KEEPER DURING SET PIECES leads to a default 2-0 loss.
ANY GLITCHES BANNED FROM EA EVENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOSSE ESPORTS COMPETITIONS - HUMAN GOALKEEPERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TRIGGER THE PAUSE MENU FOR THE AI TO MAKE THE SAVES, INFRINGEMENT WILL LEAD TO A DEFAULT 2-0 LOSS
FAIR PLAY
WE HAVE A Zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, and discrimination
EVERY MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY IS EXPECTED TO BE TREATED WITH Respect and civility at all times
Reports of breaches must be made with relevant PHOTO OR VIDEO EVIDENCE
Ban Lengths
IF A MANAGER FoldS a team before A competition ends, THIS WILL result in a 1-season PLAYER AND management ban
BANS FOR Harassment and inappropriate behavior will be determined on a case-by-case basis
Racism and discrimination result in permanent bans FROM ALL FUTURE COMPETITIONS
YELLOW AND RED CARD RULES
Players will receive a 1 match suspension once they accumulate 4 YELLOW CARDS within 10 games
The YELLOW CARD count will reset after 10 games or after the 1 game suspension has been served
Players who receive a YELLOW CARD for 3 consecutive matches must also skip the next active game.
Players who receive a RED CARD must skip the next active game.
If a player who has received 4 YELLOW CARDS (within 10 games), or 1 RED CARD participates in the next game, the infringing team will receive a default 2-0 loss.
After which, both the Captain and the Player will be suspended for the next 2 games
FOLDING A TEAM
Folds are only allowed in between seasons.
If a team withdraws from the league or a team folds before the end of a season, all matches played by the team will result in a default 2-0 loss.
The manager will also receive a 1 season management and player ban.
If a team agrees to join a league, then decides to fold/disappear without any communication, the team will be removed and banned from all future competitions.
If a team folds before the end of a season, all players who have played over 15+ games will be banned as well.
The only way a ban doesn't occur is when someone takes over the team till the end of the season.
The main reason for this rule is to decrease the number of teams folding and for players to not just look for the easy way out.
FURTHER AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the rules may occur throughout the season.
Changes will be announced in the Discord channel and via Instagram.
Managers are responsible for staying informed about the rules.
CONDUCT
Respect the rules, opponents, and ADMINISTRATION
Players must uphold sportsmanship AND CIVILITY at all times
