NO E-BIKE POLICY AT ALL LOCATIONS

LOCATIONS: The game locations are listed below. We will be using different fields based on availability. Cox Sports Park, Esencia Sports Park, Marco Forster Middle School and San Juan Capistrano Sports Complex will be locations that run each week. San Juan Hills HS and JSerra HS field usage will be based on nights that don't conflict with high school sports. Pavilion Park/Esencia K-8 school will be used on the nights we don't have access to the high schools.

27623 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Games here will take place on soccer fields A, B and softball field #2. Parking may be an issue on nights that other groups are practicing, so please arrive early to give yourself time to park. There is additional parking off of McGwire which is North of Soccer Field B.

31 Esencia Dr, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
As you enter the sports park, you can follow the street around to either the right or the left to park. The soccer field where games are played is not visible from the parking lot, and you will need to walk to the back.

25602 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Marco Forster Games will take place on the field directly behind the school. Please utilize the parking at both Marco Forster, Kinoshita Elementary and SJC Sports Complex. Additional parking can be used on Del Obispo and Camino Del Avion. 

SJC Sports Complex games will take place on Sports Park Fields 1/2/4.  Please utilize the parking at both Marco Forster, Kinoshita Elementary and SJC Sports Complex. Additional parking can be used on Del Obispo and Camino Del Avion. 

29211 Stallion Ridge, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Games here will take place in the main football stadium. Only players and coaches will be allowed inside the track area, spectators need to remain outside of that area.

• SCHEDULE: The schedule of games can be accessed by clicking the Schedule tab at the top, then navigating to your division and team. Only the first week of the season has been posted. The remaining weeks will be posted next week. Once the schedule has been posted schedule changes can still take place, as we frequently make changes to enhance competitive balance. You can also find the schedule on the SportsEngine app. Please be aware that teams will have a bye week, so if you find a week that your team is not on the schedule that is your bye week. 

• GAME DAY START TIMES: While playing games at the high schools provides us with great facilities, it also requires us to be flexible with the high school sports schedules. Even though we have gone over all dates with administrators at each location to make sure there are no conflicts, there may be times when the high school group using the field before us has its games, or practices run long. If this occurs please be patient and understanding through any delay, as we will get games started as soon as possible. The lights at JSerra go off at 9 pm sharp, so all teams must be ready to go at their scheduled start time. Any delay throughout the evening jeopardizes the completion of the last game. Our refs have been instructed to hurry teams off the field after each game, so please don’t take offense, as they are just doing their job.

• PLAYOFFS: Playoffs are scheduled for November 14th and 21st (all teams qualify for the playoffs, however PreK/K have no playoffs)

• WEATHER POLICY / FIELD CONDITIONS: Throughout the season, during inclement weather we will send field updates via email and postings on the website. Our policy is we feel football is an all weather sport, and we will play through the rain on the turf fields, unless extreme conditions or issues concerning player safety arise. For grass fields the HOA's will make the determination on whether fields can be played on, or not. 
  • COX: Field availability will be determined by LARMAC. For current LARMAC field conditions visit laderalife.com or call the MUDLINE at 949-582-2414. You can also check on Twitter at @LaderaFields.
  • ESENCIA/PAVILION: Download the RanchLife app (you do not need a login), click the icon in the upper left hand corner, then select Mudline Status.

• JERSEY COLOR: Home teams will wear dark jerseys, while visiting teams will wear white jerseys.

• UNIFORMS: Players should be dressed in their proper uniform... jersey and league issued shorts. If a player does not have league shorts the shorts they are wearing should adhere to the following rules, or risk being removed from the game:
  • No pockets
  • No striped shorts that make the flag hard to distinguish
  • Black in color

• MOUTH GUARDS: For safety reasons all players must have a mouthpiece. Any player without a mouthpiece will be asked to leave the game. If a player forgets or loses his mouthpiece, replacements are available at the Information tent near the field.

• SPORTSMANSHIP:  Youth sports programs play an important role in promoting the physical, social, and emotional development of children. It is therefore essential for parents, coaches, and officials to encourage youth athletes to embrace the values of good sportsmanship. Moreover, adults involved in youth sports events should be models of good sportsmanship and should lead by example by demonstrating fairness, respect and self-control.  For the league's complete code of conduct please click here: Code of Conduct. Any spectator who does not abide by these rules will be asked to leave.

• LEAGUE COMMUNICATION: We ask for league members to opt into text communication. If you did not receive a text in regards to this email then you have not opted into text communication. Our goal is to use this tool strictly for important announcements, especially time sensitive notifications on weather and field conditions. The steps below are listed to opt-in.
  • From a computer:
    Step 1: Login to the SportsEngine website
    Step 2: Click on your initials in the upper right hand corner, and select Account Settings
    Step 3: Up and towards the left you will see a tab for Communication Preferences that you can select
    Step 4: You will then see a list of any SportsEngine sites that your child participates in, and can check the communication formats you would like to receive. By checking your number you can receive text messages. If you elect not to opt-in you will still receive email communication.

Our league e-mails only go out to the person who registered the player, and they are sent to the primary address of that account holder. That primary address is the one that was used when opening the account, and is listed in your account settings. If you have a spouse, grandparents, etc. who you want to receive league e-mails, you can add them by using the following steps below. You can remove them at any time. 

• From a computer:
  Step 1: Login to the SportsEngine website
  Step 2: Click on Household
  Step 3: Select your child's profile
  Step 4: Where it says PERMISSIONS, hit the + Add sign, and add the e-mail address of the additional person you'd like to have receive league communication.
• From the SportsEngine app:
  Step 1: Open the app, and select "My Account" at the bottom
  Step 2: Under Household select your child
  Step 3: Click Guardian at the bottom, then Add Guardian, and follow the steps.

• INFORMATION: Please refer to our website for any other information regarding official rules of the game, schedules, standings, and information on our additional league locations. For any questions that come up on game night, or to check and see what field your team is playing on, please visit the Information tent.

• INSTAGRAM: Please make sure to tag us at @mlflag with any highlights you want to share!