Policy on Forfeits, Postponed Matches, and Rescheduling

To ensure fairness, consistency, and the timely completion of the season schedule, the following policies apply to all BU12 Inter League Alliance matches.

Forfeits

• If a match is forfeited by either team for any reason, the forfeiting team is responsible for the full referee fees.

• Payment will be posted to the club’s GotSport account for automatic processing within five (5) business days of the originally scheduled match date. Each club is responsible for maintaining an approved credit card on file in GotSport.

• The match will be recorded as a 3–0 victory in favor of the non-forfeiting team.

Weather-Related or Emergency Postponements

• If a match is postponed due to weather conditions or unforeseen emergencies, both teams have seven (7) days from the original match date to communicate and agree on a new date and time to replay the match.

• Priority for rescheduling should be given to the two designated weather/emergency weekends built into the end of the season schedule. If those weekends are no longer available due to previously rescheduled matches, teams must work to identify an alternative weeknight option, with Friday evenings preferred when possible.

Failure to Reach an Agreement

• If both teams make a good-faith effort but are unable to agree on a new date and time within the 7-day window, the ENYYSA Interleague Alliance Representative will assign a date and time for the match.

• If it is determined that one team is unresponsive or not cooperating in the rescheduling process, that team will be issued a 3–0 forfeit in favor of the opposing team.

Required Method of Communication

• All communication regarding postponed or rescheduled matches must take place through the GotSport chat feature. This ensures transparency and allows the Interleague Alliance Committee to review communications if a dispute arises.