LCSL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
I Can't Login / I Lost My Password
1) Go to the login page
2) Enter your email address and click the “Reset Password” link.
3) Check your email for your new password.
4) If you still cannot login, contact the LCSL Webmaster (lcslscheduler@yahoo.com). Please include your full name, email, and the team number that you coach.
How Do I Reschedule A Game (before schedules are final)?
If you need to reschedule a game before the schedules are finalized, please follow the following steps:
1) Contact the opposing coach and find a mutually agreeable time to play the game.
2) Contact the field representative for the home team to ensure that the field is available.
3) Have your LCSL Representative send this information to the LCSL Scheduler (lcslscheduler@yahoo.com). Please include the full team numbers, age division, field location, date and time for the original game, and date and time for the rescheduled game.
4) Schedule change requests are not guaranteed.
5) There is no charge to reschedule games before the schedules are final.
How Do I Reschedule A Game (during the season)?
If you need to reschedule a game for any reason after the schedules are finalized, please follow the following steps:
1) Contact the opposing coach and find a mutually agreeable time to play the game.
2) Contact the field representative for the home team to ensure that the field is available.
3) Contact the LCSL Referee Assigner to coordinate referee coverage for the game. Please include the full team numbers, age division, field location, date and time for the original game, and date and time for the rescheduled game.
4) CC this information to the LCSL Scheduler (lcslscheduler@yahoo.com) so that the online schedule can be updated.
5) The community requesting the change will be charged a fee for all rescheduled games (even weather related) after the schedules are final.
How Do I Cancel Games Due To Weather?
After the 8:00 AM (Saturday) or 4:00 PM (weekday) deadline only the referee can cancel a game. (Not the coaches)
If you choose to cancel before the deadline, the home team is responsible for notifying:
1) The LCSL Referee Assigner
2) Coaches for the visiting teams
3) The LCSL Webmaster (so an announcement can be placed on the website)
Below are the Official LCSL Rules on this subject.
Q. FIELD UNPLAYABLE
1. The Referee is the sole judge at game time of whether a field is playable.
2. If a local organization does not want its fields used due to conditions it deems unplayable, it must so advise the League Manager BEFORE 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays, and BEFORE 4 p.m. on weekdays. To make sure that the League Manager receives this information, it is strongly recommended the LM be contacted by email and by phone to assure receipt of this information.
3. After 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. on weekdays, only the Referee may declare the field unplayable.
How Do I Contact An Opposing Coach?
1) All coaches can be contacted by email from through the website.
2) Your local LCSL Representative has a copy of the commitment forms that lists the contact information (email and phone) for each team.
How Do I Report Game Scores?
1) Login to the LCSL website using your email and password.
2) Navigate to your team page with your game schedule listed.
3) Click the Enter Scores button.
I Coach a U7 or U8 Team. Why Should I Report Scores?
Although there are no playoffs for the U7 and U8 Divisions, Coaches are still urged to report their scores.
These scores are used to assign teams to A or B divisions so that teams will be more evenly matched and games will be more competitive.
How Do I Join A Team?
If you want to play soccer in the LCSL, you must register with your local community. For more information, check the Contacts Page to find the representative from your community.
I Registered. How Do I Find Out What Team I'm On?
Team assignments are handled by each local community. For more information, check the Contacts Page to find the representative from your community.
Can I Bring My Dog To The Game?
No!
With the kids running and yelling and balls flying through the air, it’s really tempting for a dog to go join in the action.
Rule N – 7.
7. NO ANIMALS are permitted on or near the field.
Is There A Mercy Rule?
LCSL Games should be played in their entirety and are not ended early simply because one team is ahead by a certain number of goals.
However, there is an excessive scoring rule. Teams that win by 10 or more goals more than once during the season are penalized 1 point in the standings for each occurrence.
If your team is winning easily, you can always pull a player and play shorthanded. Other strategies would be to instruct your players to only play with their weaker (left or right) foot, or to instruct them to use only 2 touches on the ball (no dribbling).
Blowout games are no fun. Consider the players on the other team and show them some respect.
The Referee Didn't Show Up. What Should We Do?
Find someone to referee the game. Both coaches should agree. If the coaches can’t agree, use one volunteer for the 1st half and a different volunteer for the 2nd half.
From the LCSL Rules , L) 5.
Should a referee not arrive and more than 15 minutes have passed since scheduled game time, the opposing coaches shall appoint a mutually agreeable person to referee that match and play counting it as an Official Game. The coaches should also notify the Vice President of the Referee’s failure to be there.
It's Cold / Raining. Can I Wear A Coat?
You may wear a sweatshirt and / or sweatpants under the uniform. Hoods should be tucked in OR tied tight. Loose hoods can be accidentally yanked, this is very dangerous so loose hoods are not allowed.
From the LCSL Rules , J) 4.
In the event of extreme weather; players may wear sweats UNDER their uniform. The sweats should be the same color as the uniform, or similar so as not to confuse the referee or other players. Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted. Headbands and hats in inclement weather are up to the discretion of the referee.

