FCAPPS soccer began in the spring of 2011 with just two schools (Solid Rock Community School and Fish Home School).
The schools played two friendly matches in the spring of 2011.
In the fall of 2011, FCAPPSs hosted a 6v6 one day soccer tournament in Tampa, FL with the proceeds going to Moffitt Cancer Center. The success of the tournament prompted more interest in forming a league. In the Spring of 2012, the first official FCAPPSs soccer season was started and included Solid Rock Community School, FISH home-school, Clearwater Academy, American Youth Academy, and Hillsborough Baptist.
FISH Homeschool Group won both the Boys and Girls State title, and are currently the defending state champions.
Plans are already in the works for the Second FCAPPS Soccer season to begin in March 2013. Firm commitments have been made by 8 different boy’s schools and 7 different schools to participate in the 2013 season. There are an additional 4-5 schools that have strongly indicated that
they will also be playing in the spring of 2013.
FCAPPS soccer was started in mind for smaller schools that cannot field a full 11 a side team in FHSAA. Team sizes (as well as field sizes) have been modified to a smaller format (7v7 or 8v8). Competitiveness, sportsmanship, as well as Christian fellowship are encouraged. Schools are also
strongly encouraged to meet in the field for post-game prayer with the other team and coaches.
Interested parties in FCAPPS soccer can contact the director of FCAPPS Soccer, Rob Dolan at 727-919-2600 (work cell) or 727-271-0720
(personal cell) or by email rdolan@kemper.com.
FCAPPS SOCCER LEAGUE
2012
Summary of
rules
*Unless otherwise stated below the FCAPPS soccer league
will defer to the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Rule book. The NFHS rulebook will be final ruling
on all issues regarding the FCAPPSs soccer league for Spring 2012.
Commissioner Howard will have final say on all issues and all Schools
participating in the league agree to any and all rulings made by Commissioner
Howard.
*Divisions:
-There will be a separate Boys division and Girls
division
*Eligibility:
Any student who is in 6th through 12thgrade and maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0
shall be eligible. No player can be older than 19 years old (see FCAPPSs 7v7
Football requirements)
*Format:
Each side will have 8 players (7 field players and 1
goalie). In the event that a team
does not have 8 players, they may play with 7 players, but no less than 6
players. If a team does not have
8 players, the Coach from the opposing team may agree to play a reduced format
and play 7 vs. 7 (6 field players and 1 goalie).
Games shall consist of two 30 minute halves with a 5-10 minute break
between halves. Referees will also
have the freedom to call for a water break at the 15 minute mark of the half
(the quarter), the water break will be for 2-3
minutes.
*Field Size:
Field sized must be anywhere from 50-60 yards wide by
70-80 yards in length. The Goalie
box and penalty box must be proportional equal to the field size.
Each goal area must have a penalty marker 12 yards from the goal. Field lines should be clearly
marked and corner flags should be in place on all four corners with clearly
marked corner arcs.
*Goal Size:
Teams may have either an 8x24 ft goals or 7x21 ft goals
w/proper nets. Goals should be
properly secured to prevent movement during the game.
Teams must have the same sized goals at either end of the
field.
*Offsides:
Offsides will be in effect and will be called by the
referees when the ref deems offsides has
occurred
*Referees (to be changed for 2013 season-2
refs):
As agreed upon by all schools, there will only be one
center ref at each game. Ref’s
will be limited (with only one ref) on calling offsides and other infractions,
all coaches must acknowledge that if a foul or offsides is missed they can’t
harass or beleaguer the referee.
Any Coach or School that harasses or yells at any game official may be
reprimanded by Commissioner Howard, including (but not limited to) player or
coach suspension or removal from the league for repeat offenders.
All Coaches and Players must give respect and courtesy to game officials
regardless of the outcome.
Commissioner Howard reserves the right to review these issues on a case
by case basis.
*Substitutions:
Either team may substitute during a corner kick, goal
kick or injury/foul called.
Regarding throw-ins, only the team who has possession during a throw-in
can substitute, the opposing team must wait until a goal/corner kick/foul has
occurred or they have a possession
throw-in.
*Red/Yellow
Cards:
A player awarded a Red Card will be
removed from the field and not allowed to play for the rest of the game. Also, his or her team will play
short-handed for the rest of the game.
Also, any player that receives a Red Card will have to serve a 1 game
suspension from the next league game.
Any player that receives two Yellow Cards during the game will receive a
Red Card after the 2nd
Yellow Card and will also serve out a one game suspension as well as his/her
team will play short-handed for the rest of the game.
Any player who repeatedly has Red Cards in successive games will have his
or her status as a FCAPPS player reviewed by Commissioner Howard.
Mr. Howard will have final say on the
status/eligibility of that player.
*Uniforms
requirements:
Schools must wear matching shirts, shorts and socks (i.e.
one student can’t be wearing white socks and fellow teammates wear blue
socks). Team Uniforms must have a
player’s number clearly marked on the back of the jersey.
It is preferred that team shirts have the school’s name or logo on the
front of the shirt (this is only a suggestion, not a hard
rule).
*Safety Items:
Players must have molded cleats (no metal spikes) and
shin guards. Goalies may were
padded shirts/shorts and goalie gloves.
No Jewelry is allowed (earrings, chains etc..)
And must removed before the
game.
*Standings and Point
System:
Teams will receive 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie
and 0 points for a loss. In the
event that there is a tie for the league championship, the tie-breaker will be
goals for and goals against differential.
As pre-determined by the Coaches, only an 8 goal maximum will be allowed
for each game in the standings (i.e. if school “a’ beats school “b” by 10-0,
only 8 goals for, will show in the standings). Coaches will be encouraged not to run up
scores and to make this a positive experience for the
students.
*Season
Duration:
The Season will start in Mid-March 2013 and run through
Mid-May 2013
*End of Year
Tournament:
We will attempt to have an End of Year Tournament at
Florida College or Clearwater Christian College with a possible Round Robin or
Single Elimination Tournament.
Coaches from all participating schools will meet again to determine the
Tournament particulars.
The schools played two friendly matches in the spring of 2011.
In the fall of 2011, FCAPPSs hosted a 6v6 one day soccer tournament in Tampa, FL with the proceeds going to Moffitt Cancer Center. The success of the tournament prompted more interest in forming a league. In the Spring of 2012, the first official FCAPPSs soccer season was started and included Solid Rock Community School, FISH home-school, Clearwater Academy, American Youth Academy, and Hillsborough Baptist.
FISH Homeschool Group won both the Boys and Girls State title, and are currently the defending state champions.
Plans are already in the works for the Second FCAPPS Soccer season to begin in March 2013. Firm commitments have been made by 8 different boy’s schools and 7 different schools to participate in the 2013 season. There are an additional 4-5 schools that have strongly indicated that
they will also be playing in the spring of 2013.
FCAPPS soccer was started in mind for smaller schools that cannot field a full 11 a side team in FHSAA. Team sizes (as well as field sizes) have been modified to a smaller format (7v7 or 8v8). Competitiveness, sportsmanship, as well as Christian fellowship are encouraged. Schools are also
strongly encouraged to meet in the field for post-game prayer with the other team and coaches.
Interested parties in FCAPPS soccer can contact the director of FCAPPS Soccer, Rob Dolan at 727-919-2600 (work cell) or 727-271-0720
(personal cell) or by email rdolan@kemper.com.
FCAPPS SOCCER LEAGUE
2012
Summary of
rules
*Unless otherwise stated below the FCAPPS soccer league
will defer to the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Rule book. The NFHS rulebook will be final ruling
on all issues regarding the FCAPPSs soccer league for Spring 2012.
Commissioner Howard will have final say on all issues and all Schools
participating in the league agree to any and all rulings made by Commissioner
Howard.
*Divisions:
-There will be a separate Boys division and Girls
division
*Eligibility:
Any student who is in 6th through 12thgrade and maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0
shall be eligible. No player can be older than 19 years old (see FCAPPSs 7v7
Football requirements)
*Format:
Each side will have 8 players (7 field players and 1
goalie). In the event that a team
does not have 8 players, they may play with 7 players, but no less than 6
players. If a team does not have
8 players, the Coach from the opposing team may agree to play a reduced format
and play 7 vs. 7 (6 field players and 1 goalie).
Games shall consist of two 30 minute halves with a 5-10 minute break
between halves. Referees will also
have the freedom to call for a water break at the 15 minute mark of the half
(the quarter), the water break will be for 2-3
minutes.
*Field Size:
Field sized must be anywhere from 50-60 yards wide by
70-80 yards in length. The Goalie
box and penalty box must be proportional equal to the field size.
Each goal area must have a penalty marker 12 yards from the goal. Field lines should be clearly
marked and corner flags should be in place on all four corners with clearly
marked corner arcs.
*Goal Size:
Teams may have either an 8x24 ft goals or 7x21 ft goals
w/proper nets. Goals should be
properly secured to prevent movement during the game.
Teams must have the same sized goals at either end of the
field.
*Offsides:
Offsides will be in effect and will be called by the
referees when the ref deems offsides has
occurred
*Referees (to be changed for 2013 season-2
refs):
As agreed upon by all schools, there will only be one
center ref at each game. Ref’s
will be limited (with only one ref) on calling offsides and other infractions,
all coaches must acknowledge that if a foul or offsides is missed they can’t
harass or beleaguer the referee.
Any Coach or School that harasses or yells at any game official may be
reprimanded by Commissioner Howard, including (but not limited to) player or
coach suspension or removal from the league for repeat offenders.
All Coaches and Players must give respect and courtesy to game officials
regardless of the outcome.
Commissioner Howard reserves the right to review these issues on a case
by case basis.
*Substitutions:
Either team may substitute during a corner kick, goal
kick or injury/foul called.
Regarding throw-ins, only the team who has possession during a throw-in
can substitute, the opposing team must wait until a goal/corner kick/foul has
occurred or they have a possession
throw-in.
*Red/Yellow
Cards:
A player awarded a Red Card will be
removed from the field and not allowed to play for the rest of the game. Also, his or her team will play
short-handed for the rest of the game.
Also, any player that receives a Red Card will have to serve a 1 game
suspension from the next league game.
Any player that receives two Yellow Cards during the game will receive a
Red Card after the 2nd
Yellow Card and will also serve out a one game suspension as well as his/her
team will play short-handed for the rest of the game.
Any player who repeatedly has Red Cards in successive games will have his
or her status as a FCAPPS player reviewed by Commissioner Howard.
Mr. Howard will have final say on the
status/eligibility of that player.
*Uniforms
requirements:
Schools must wear matching shirts, shorts and socks (i.e.
one student can’t be wearing white socks and fellow teammates wear blue
socks). Team Uniforms must have a
player’s number clearly marked on the back of the jersey.
It is preferred that team shirts have the school’s name or logo on the
front of the shirt (this is only a suggestion, not a hard
rule).
*Safety Items:
Players must have molded cleats (no metal spikes) and
shin guards. Goalies may were
padded shirts/shorts and goalie gloves.
No Jewelry is allowed (earrings, chains etc..)
And must removed before the
game.
*Standings and Point
System:
Teams will receive 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie
and 0 points for a loss. In the
event that there is a tie for the league championship, the tie-breaker will be
goals for and goals against differential.
As pre-determined by the Coaches, only an 8 goal maximum will be allowed
for each game in the standings (i.e. if school “a’ beats school “b” by 10-0,
only 8 goals for, will show in the standings). Coaches will be encouraged not to run up
scores and to make this a positive experience for the
students.
*Season
Duration:
The Season will start in Mid-March 2013 and run through
Mid-May 2013
*End of Year
Tournament:
We will attempt to have an End of Year Tournament at
Florida College or Clearwater Christian College with a possible Round Robin or
Single Elimination Tournament.
Coaches from all participating schools will meet again to determine the
Tournament particulars.
