Fines
July 1, 2023
The National Academy League is implementing a fine system for the 2023-24 season to raise the standards of its programming for clubs, teams, players and families.
The fines were designed by the NAL Executive Board in coordination with the NAL Club's Executive Directors with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the competition, improving the administration of game day expectations and standardizing availability of player development resources,
Any funds collected from fines will be reinvested into player development initiatives with a focus on increasing access to play. Funds will be allocated at the discretion of NAL Executive Board with input from NAL Member Club Executive Directors.
Fines will be effective immediately.
FINES: COMPETITION
Failure to play regular season, qualifying, or playoff games
NOTE: Does not include cancellations for weather, abandonment of match for safety of participants (at discretion of NAL League Manager), or other circumstances approved by NAL League Manager.
Significant change to game time location by home team
NOTE: "Significant change" is any change impacting the kick off time by one hour or more.
Removing your confirmed club or team from an event after the registration deadline has closed
The National Academy League is implementing a fine system for the 2023-24 season to raise the standards of its programming for clubs, teams, players and families.
The fines were designed by the NAL Executive Board in coordination with the NAL Club's Executive Directors with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the competition, improving the administration of game day expectations and standardizing availability of player development resources,
Any funds collected from fines will be reinvested into player development initiatives with a focus on increasing access to play. Funds will be allocated at the discretion of NAL Executive Board with input from NAL Member Club Executive Directors.
Fines will be effective immediately.
FINES: COMPETITION
Failure to play regular season, qualifying, or playoff games
- $2,000 per game (not fixture)
- Automatic disqualification from Playoffs for all teams at Club
NOTE: Does not include cancellations for weather, abandonment of match for safety of participants (at discretion of NAL League Manager), or other circumstances approved by NAL League Manager.
Significant change to game time location by home team
- Within 2 weeks prior to game = $50 per game
- Within 1 week prior to the game = $100 per game
- Within 48 hours of game = $500 per game plus visiting team travel expenses (if impacted)
NOTE: "Significant change" is any change impacting the kick off time by one hour or more.
Removing your confirmed club or team from an event after the registration deadline has closed
- $1,000 per club
