CougIN Today at 2:15pm - P.S. 116, 210 E. 33rd Street at 3rd Ave.

Cougs,

Kickoff is at 2:15pm. The location is P.S. 116, 210 E. 33rd Street at 3rd Ave. I have no idea how crowded the gym is, but try to show up at 2pm to warm up and determine our lineup.

Season dues are $145/cougar. If you haven't paid already, please bring checks or Paypal.

Cougarbucks: $145/cougar (Paypal)

CougIN

Men:
Rich
Scott
Raghav
Sage
Nathaniel

Women:
Annie
Abby
Katie?
Laura?

Anyone else?

If you need to reach me, my cell is: 917.686.5059.

--Sage

League Rules:

* Games will last 44 minutes, split into 22-minute halves with a break of one minute for refueling

* Games are 5-versus-5 (including goalkeeper) with 2 female players (excluding goalkeeper) being required on the outfield at all times.

* It is a hardwood floor, therefore sneakers are the recommended footwear. Shinguards are mandatory in all divisions of the League – our referees will not allow any players to participate without them. Beware.

* The use of walls and out-of-bounds will be explained prior to kick-off by the referee - in all instances at least three of the walls will be utilized.

* The ball is allowed to go above head height during general play. However, should it touch one of the utilized walls above a certain height, then it will be deemed out of bounds. Play will then begin with a kick-in and opposition players should be at least five yards away from the kicker.

Note: Teams will be advised of the wall height prior to kick-off – once you view the gym, it is obvious but confirmation will be provided.

* If the ball touches the ceiling during general play, it will be deemed out of bounds. Play will re-start with a free-kick to the opposing team.

* Goalkeepers CANNOT pick the ball up from a deliberate pass-back from one of their own team.

* Goalkeepers must release the ball from their hands within 10 seconds. This is to guard against time-wasting. If the 'keeper fails to do so an indirect free-kick will be awarded.

* All players may enter the penalty area during general play but not during a goal-kick. Again, clarification will be provided prior to the game as to the penalty area.

* When releasing the ball, either by hand or by foot, there is no limitation on where the 'keeper can throw or kick the ball. We are aware of other leagues that stipulate the ball cannot travel beyond the halfway line without first being touched by another player, but this rule is not in effect with NY Coed.