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Substitution Rules


CGVA SUBSTITUTION RULES - Indoor 6s Play

[As of January 2023]


In general, Division Representatives (DRs) are required to approve all non-CGVA rated sub requests during League Play as well as all subs during the End of Season Tournament. 


FOR ALL GAMES 

If a team is caught playing with unapproved subs, the games will be forfeited, even if they have already been played.


DURING LEAGUE PLAY

CGVA-RATED SUBS: 

  • Required to be from the same division of play or lower.

  • If a sub has a CGVA rating but they are not playing in the current season, they will need to register on the CGVA website, which includes signing a waiver and paying a $5 fee. 

NON CGVA-RATED SUBS: 

  • Team captain is required to contact their Division Rep for approval.

  • If approved, the sub is required to register on the CGVA website, which includes signing a waiver and paying a $5 fee.

  • Registration is per night of play, not per season.

  • Teams with 7+ players on their roster: Each missing team member will be allowed a sub (aka a 7th player sub is allowed).


DURING END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT 

All subs require Division Rep approval: 

  • Sub requests must be emailed to their DR for approval prior to the start of play.
     
  • Please submit sub requests and challenges to the DR as early as possible to provide ample time for review/approval! 

Subs are required to have an official CGVA rating: 

  • Non-rated or provisional-rated players will NOT be allowed to sub.

  • Players from teams who are still in the tournament should not sub for teams that are approved to have a sub; however, if a player's team has been eliminated from the tournament, they will be eligible to be a sub. DRs will make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

  • If a sub has a CGVA rating but they are not playing in the current season, they will be required to register on the CGVA website, which includes signing a waiver and paying a $5 fee.

Accepted Sub Reasons:

  • Subs will be allowed for only certain reasons with proof including medical, work travel, and family emergency.

  • TEAMS WITH 7+ PLAYERS:
    • PHYSICAL INJURY: A 7th sub will only be allowed for a player who has experienced a physical injury with proof provided to the DR.

    • NON-PHYSICAL INJURY: A team with 6 players present from their original roster will not be allowed to pick up a 7th sub for any other reason that is not related to a physical injury.


DISPUTE OF A SUB

  • If approved by the DR, an email will be sent to the opposing team captain for review of the submitted sub.
     
  • The opposing team's captain will have until the start of game play to challenge the sub proposal.

  • Any challenge to a sub proposal will be the final discretion of the DR based on the specifics of the reason, timeliness, and best possible fair game play. 


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