Membership in the Midwest Alliance Soccer Conference (MASC) is restricted to accredited colleges and universities in the Midwestern area of the United States as designated by NIRSA's Region III, and may be revised on a yearly basis.
Section II - Affiliation
The MASC is affiliated with the National Intramural and Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA). In accordance with the by-laws of NIRSA, membership in the MASC is restricted to four-year accreditied colleges and universities.
Section III - Annual Dues
The league fee for membership in the MASC is $300.00 . This fee will cover the costs of the annual Conference Tournament, administrative overhead, as well as entrance fees and partial administrative expenses for teams who win the NIRSA regular season power ranking and the MASC Regional Tournament.
Section IV - Officers
The MASC is directed by a Commissioner, who is to be elected every year and presides over all matters affecting the Midwest Alliance Soccer Conference. The Commissioner of the MASC may delegate specific authority or tasks to other league representatives and/or the assistant commissioner, who shall preside over a Rules Committee of league delegates. The Commissioner shall make a financial report to League members at the annual spring scheduling meeting.
Section V - Schedules
By accepting membership in the MASC, each member school agrees to participate in all league matches, as scheduled and certified by the Commissioner. Changes to the MASC schedule may be made, with the consent of all affected schools, and the conference Commissioner. Failure to satisfy league game commitments may result in the levying of fines and suspension of membership for the team at fault. Each MASC member will play 12 games, with non-divisional games chosen randomly. (GLD divisional games also chosen randomly.)
Section VI - a. Invitationals
The host team of an invitational is responsible for scheduling all game officials, scheduling fields, setting game times, and providing accomodation information. The officials' fees for all invitational games will be split 50/50. The host team is responsible for collecting official's fees and field costs (if any) in a timely manner. If a match between two non-host teams is not played because of failure of the host team to meet its responsibilities for scheduling a match or provision of game officials, the the host team will be placed on probation and will not be allowed to host any conference games for
the following season. In the case of a match being canceled because of the failure of a host team to meet its
responsibilities or because of inclement weather, the match will be recorded as a 0-0 tie.
Game officials are the responsibility of the home team. Three (3) licensed officials should be present at every match. Failure to have at least two (2) qualified officials present during a home game will result in a forfeit by the home team.
The host team of single game home matches is responsible for the scheduling of game officials and the costs of officials.
All games shall be played under FIFA college rules with exception for unlimited player substitutions (High School Rule).
All games will start within 30 minutes of the scheduled starting time. If a game does not begin within this period, the
team at fault will be charged with a forfeit. Clubs are encouraged to accomodate teams during unforseen circumstances.
In the case of a determination of a forfeit, the Commissioner should be contacted immeditately.Whenever possible, host teams should allow for a minimum break of two (2) hours between games for all invitational participants. League games shall consist of two, forty-five minute halves, whenever possible, with no overtime.
Section VI- b.Home Match Obligations
Teams hosting invitationals and/or home matches are expected to provide game information (ie. date, time and game location) to all participants a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled contest. Game information needs to be emailed and/or telephoned to all participating teams and the league Commissioner.
Section VI- Player Eligibility
Player eligibility shall be in full accordance with NIRSA policy. Each team should consist of no more than 24 dressed players during each match. Play is also limited to no more than three (3) former varisty or former semi-pro athletes on their roster. All members of a team must be enrolled three-fourths of full-time enrollment as an undergraduate or 6 credits as a graduate student at the institution they represent, during the term/semester of the regular season. Current professional players (any time during the calendar year) or current NCAA or NAIA varsity players are not eligible to participate. A varsity athlete is defined as: "A student who by definition of the college/university's athletic department has been listed on the school's active roster for the college/university team in at least one scheduled athletic contest. The exception to this rule will be the student whose only year of activity was as a redshirt. Players are eligible for a maximum of six (6) seasons of play, including varsity and club play.
Section VII- Uniforms
For all league matches, each team shall wear uniforms of matching color, design, and pattern. All jerseys (except those
of goalkeepers) must be clearly and uniquely numbered on the back with numbers at least six inches in height. The color and length of each player's shorts and socks must be consistant with his teammates, and all players must wear
shinguards. When the uniforms of both teams are similar, the home team shall be required to change. Failure to comply with the league uniform policy may result in disciplinary action against the teams in violation. Each team attending a game should have one set of light and dark jersys ( numbered, t-shirt jerseys are acceptable).
Section VIII - Ejections
If an individual player is ejected from a league game then that player will be suspended from the next league game. If an
individual player received three (3) ejections during one season, he will be suspended from league play for the remainder of the season. Two (2) yellow cards issued during one contest shall be equated as a red card disqualification and also result in a subsequent league game suspension. Club coaches/player-coaches shall follow under this same rule.
This is a self-policing policy.
