This does not necessarily mean per game, but over several games or a season it should average out to that. For tournament play, playing-up or down is determined by the particular tournament rules set by the Host organization. Coaches should be aware of those rules before making player commitment. For OCSL league games and tournaments, the Club also encourages the concept of playing-up within the Club rather than using guest players from other clubs. On all occasions the requesting coach must deal the the target player's coach before an approach is made to the player.
Common courtesy requires that both coaches concur on any situation involving playing-up or down.
The final decision on whether to play up or down rests with the player and, for youths, their parents. In an effort to foster Club loyalty, the Club encourages all teams to participate. Coaches are expected to promote and support the participation of their team in such activities. Teams will not receive funding for alternate or other conflicting activities on their part. Go to top Complaints From time to time differences of opinion between players, coaches and parents will give rise to complaints, the most common being player effort and playing time.