Adminstration ‐ Points Deduction - ThisIsKareemG/fmusa-kjg GitHub Wiki
Here's a table outlining a point deduction system for administrative breaches across all divisions. The deductions are heavier at the top tiers and lighter at the lower tiers.
| Division | Points Deduction for Administration |
|---|---|
| MLSP (Tier 1) | 10 |
| ASL Championship (Tier 2) | 8 |
| ASL League One (Tier 3) | 6 |
| ASL League Two (Tier 4) | 5 |
| Gatorade Championship (Tier 5) | 4 |
| Gatorade Classic League (Tier 6) | 3 |
| National Amateur Premier League (Tier 7) | 2 |
| National Amateur Championship (Tier 8) | 2 |
| Development League Premier (Tier 9) | 1 |
| Development League Championship (Tier 10) | 1 |
Explanation:
- Verizon Premier League (Tier 1): The highest level of competition, so administrative breaches should be penalized the most severely with a 10-point deduction.
- ASL Championship (Tier 2): Slightly less severe but still significant at 8 points.
- ASL League One (Tier 3): Further reduction to 6 points.
- ASL League Two (Tier 4): A moderate deduction of 5 points.
- Gatorade Championship & Classic League (Tier 5 & 6): Lower tiers with 4 and 3 points respectively, as the financial and operational resources are usually less stringent.
- National Amateur Premier & Championship (Tier 7 & 8): The lowest levels of professional/semi-professional play, with a minimal deduction of 2 points to avoid disproportionately impacting smaller clubs.
- Development League Premier & Championship (Tier 9 & 10): Deduction of 1 point, reflecting the developmental nature of these leagues where administrative issues might be more frequent due to limited resources.
This system ensures that the penalty for administrative mismanagement reflects the importance and resources of the division, while also allowing for some leniency in the lower tiers.
Recommended Administration Cut-off Date:
The administration cut-off date is typically set towards the end of the season but should allow enough time for any points deductions to impact the final standings. For most leagues, this is usually about 6-8 weeks before the final matchday.
- Date: April 15th
This date is approximately 6-7 weeks before the season ends (assuming a late May or early June end date), which should provide enough time for any administrative decisions and deductions to be processed and have an impact on the league standings.
Setting the cut-off date in mid-April ensures that clubs have ample time to resolve any issues and that any deductions are applied fairly, without affecting the final few matches disproportionately.