WELCOME TO BAASL 8V8 BERKELEY SOCCER!
Please read important league-specific information below. If you have no yet viewed the general league information, please access HERE. Looking forward to an exciting spring season with all of you!
BERKELEY LEAGUE SCHEDULES & GAME TIMES
BAASL uses two separate schedules for all leagues. LeagueApps schedules are available via your online player portal and send you a game reminder 2 days in advance of the match. The MySoccerLeague/MSL version of the schedule includes Standings, full season details, playoff details, and other important game notes particular to individual matches. Full season schedules are available by Week 2 of games.
Tuesday Women’s Schedule: Games at 7PM, 8PM, 9PM & 10PM
Tuesday Coed Schedule: Games at 7PM, 8PM, 9PM & 10PM
Thursday Coed Schedule: Games at 9PM & 10PM
Friday Coed Schedule: Games at 7PM, 8PM, 9PM & 10PM
Friday Men’s Schedule: Games at 7PM, 8PM, 9PM & 10PM
Access schedule in the links above OR at the top right of this page, click Schedule & Standings
COVID RULES AVAILABLE HERE.
IMPORTANT ADVISEMENT
From City of Berkeley (COB) re: Tom Bates Sports Complex/Gilman Fields
Tom Bates Goals
Please be advised that all goals on the sports fields are to remain in their designated locations at all times they are all numbered according to location. Removing, moving, or repositioning the goals is strictly prohibited.
This measure is in place to maintain field safety, prevent damage to equipment, and ensure proper field setup for scheduled games and practices.
Help Keep Our Sports Fields in Top Condition!
To ensure our sports fields remain safe and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these important guidelines:
✅ Avoid Creating Divots:
Be mindful when using cleats — avoid twisting or digging into the turf, as this can create divots and damage the field.
If you notice any divots, please help by gently pressing them back into place.
✅ Respect the Field:
Use designated entry and exit points.
Avoid practicing or warming up in high-traffic areas to prevent excessive wear.
Do not use the field when it’s wet or muddy to prevent damage.
✅ Clean Up After Yourself:
Dispose of trash and equipment properly.
Leave the field as you found it — or even better!
Thank you for helping us maintain the quality of our sports fields for everyone to enjoy and for your cooperation in keeping our parks clean and organized!
8v8 LEAGUE RULES OF PLAY
Complete 8v8 Match Rules can be viewed under the Rules & Forms link at the top of this page or by clicking HERE.
Shinguards are required. No jewelry, casts, watches, etc.
Slidetackles are not allowed in Coed leagues, but ARE allowed in the Men’s and Women’s leagues.
Coed League Rule Only: Designated Player (“DP”) Rule - Minimum 3 females required on the field at all times. One female may be substituted by a male player age 44+. At least one female player must be on the field to avoid a forfeit. A game is not forfeited if the only female player is injured during the course of the match. Possible scenarios:
Option #1 - Three females or more on the field
Option #2 - Two females on the field, plus 1 male age 44 or over
Option #3 - One female on the field, plus 1 male age 44+, and team plays short one player
Option #4 - No female on the field - game is subject to a forfeit, but encouraged to be played as a friendly matchWomen’s league only - There is a +5/-5 cap on goal differential.
The City of Berkeley is very strict about protecting the use of permit-holding groups. Our use is limited to 9pm-11pm and we should avoid stepping onto any part of the turf field prior to 9pm to avoid encroaching on other permitted groups’ field time. Lights go out exactly at 11pm and we must vacate all areas inside and outside of the field, including the parking lot, within 15 mins.
IMPORTANT: Ball Recovery Rule: If a person kicks an opponent’s ball over a fence, that person will not be allowed to play until the ball is returned. Anyone on their team can retrieve the ball. The player themself is advised, but not required, to recover the ball. If there is any confusion as to which team the ball belongs to, the captains should clarify with the referee. If the ball was kicked to an inaccessible area, the player who kicked the ball out should make a reasonable arrangement with the ball’s owner to replace the lost ball. The player who kicked the ball out cannot play until an agreement has been reached. This rule does NOT apply for a person/team who kicks their own ball over a fence.