What are Greenville Sports Leagues' office hours?
We are generally here from 9:00am - 4:00PM, Monday - Friday. GSL offices are closed on the weekend.
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Before You Register
Is the website secure?
I am new to GSL and I want to play, how do I find more information about upcoming leagues? (For example: Coed Flag Football, Winter season)
What level of play is good for me?
What is the minimum number of players I need to start a team?
What is the cost per team?
What is the minimum age requirement?
What is the deadline for registration?
Do I have to have a team to register?
Can I be placed on a team with my friend(s) or coworker(s)?
What is the refund policy?
Fees
What are the Team Sizes and Fees?
Are there any additional fee associated with payments?
Why am I being charged more than the team fee?
What is the deadline for payment?
Do registration fees include shirts?
Can I order shirts for my team through GSL?
Before The Schedule Is Released
Can I confirm that my team is registered?
How do I create a roster and invite others to play on my team?
When will my schedule come out?
Can I change my team name?
Can I change my nickname?
Can I change my password?
Does GSL provide softballs/kickballs?
What bats/balls are approved for softball?
What is the maximum players on a roster?
Individual: I am not showing up on any teams, when will I be assigned?
Individual: Will I be placed on an existing team?
During The Season
What happens when there is inclement weather?
My team is going to have to forfeit, what do I need to do?
League Playoffs
When will the league playoffs begin?
How do the standings determine the seeding?
Before You Register
Is the website secure?
Absolutely!
I am new to GSL and I want to play, how do I find more information about upcoming leagues? (For example: Coed Flag Football, Winter season)
From the GSL home page, select "Play" to view "Upcoming Leagues." Leagues are listed under their respective sport. Click the yellow links to dial into more detailed information about each league.
What level of play is good for me?
If a league is listed as social it is designed for beginners with, less than 3 seasons of the sport of choice experience, falling in the bottom of your past leagues, or teams with a .58 win percentage and lower. In some leagues, it will also have rule modifications to make the game more focused on having fun rather than competition. Most of our leagues with 12 or more teams will use swiss scheduling. This method will make weekly schedules that are based on results from your previous game(s) played and keep the skill level of most games a lot closer than random scheduling. GSL leagues listed as doubles in softball are for those of a competitive nature.
What is the minimum number of players I need to start a team?
Each sport has a different minimum roster requirement, the answer can be found in the 'Format' section of that league page or league rules.
What is the cost per team?
Follow the same path as described above, the answer can be found in the 'Cost' section of that league page.
What is the minimum age requirement?
Players must 21 or older to participate in GSL.
What is the deadline for registration?
The latest we will accept a team registration is 4 business days prior to the start of a league, or until that league fills up. If you're interested in participating, it is strongly recommended that you register sooner rather than later because many of our leagues sell out long before the beginning of the season.
Do I have to have a team to register?
NO! Individuals and small groups are encouraged to register, especially if they don't know anybody and/or don't have enough players for a full team. Every season, we create "Free Agent" teams comprised of individual registrants for the league. We build the rosters and send that information to every free agent so individuals can contact each other prior to the start of the season.
Can I be placed on a team with my friend(s) or coworker(s)?
Yes! When you register as an individual, if you place the names of your friend(s) and/or coworker(s) in the comments section, we can place you on the same team.
What is the refund policy?
The only acceptable form of requesting to be withdrawn from a league is to email GSL. There are absolutely no refund for leagues or events that are modified or cancelled.
- Teams
There are NO refunds. - Individuals/Free Agents
There are NO refunds. - If a season is shortened for inclement weather or league format adjustments we will provide a credit for a future season.
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Fees
What are the Team Sizes and Fees?
We’ll outline how our fees are structured, how to pay, and what the roster minimums and maximums are below:
- Free Agent Registration
Free Agent registration is comprised of a single participant or small group. In the case of a small group, we can ensure friends or co-workers are placed together on the same team if a request is made during the registration process. To make your request, simply place your requested teammates first and last name in the comment section of the registration form. Free agents are placed on a team with other free agents. - Team Registration
A captain has the ability to pay the entire team fee or split it up so that each player on the team can pay his/her portion. The captain may pay the entire team fee by simply placing the appropriate amount in the payment field under the TEAM PAYMENT (INDIVIDUAL): section of the registration form. - Corporate teams
Companies often times need an unlimited amount of players. For GSL’s corporate team pricing structure please email [email protected] with your designated sport and day of the week. - Team size ($9 extra player, effective starting spring 2022)
Each sport has a team size. The team size is the minimum number of roster spots that are required to be paid. There is not a maximum number of roster spots on a team; however, there is a $9 fee (payable BEFORE they play) for every player over the minimum. Once a player signs/accepts either the online roster/waiver form OR signs a waiver/roster form at the facility (“offline”) they count toward the roster size, even if they do not play again. Players cannot be “replaced” once they are on a team (ALL players must sign digitally or offline before playing). If a team needs FREE AGENTS added please email [email protected] and we will try to find players for your team.
Sports | Format & (coed ratio | M/F) | Roster Minimum |
Basketball | Men's 5v5 | 10 |
Basketball | Coed (3/2) | 10 |
Bowling | 4-player | 4 |
Cornhole | 2 player | 2 |
Dodgeball | Coed 7v7 (4/3) | 10 |
Flag Football | Men's 5v5 | 8 |
Flag Football | Men's 7v7 | 10 |
Flag Football | Coed 8v8 (5/3) | 11 |
Kickball | Coed 10v10 (6/4) | 13 |
Soccer | Futsal 5v5 Coed (3/2) | 10 |
Soccer | Futsal 5v5 Men's | 10 |
Soccer | Coed 6v6 (4/2) | 11 |
Soccer | Men's 7v7 | 12 |
Soccer | Open 11v11 | 17 |
Softball | Coed 10v10 (7/3) | 12 |
Softball | Men's 10v10 | 12 |
SpikeBall | Open 2v2 | 2 |
Ultimate Frisbee | Coed 7v7 | 10 |
Volleyball | Coed King and Queen (1/1) | 2 |
Volleyball | Coed 4v4 | 4 |
Volleyball | Coed 6v6 | 6 |
Are there any additional fee associated with payments?
The New GSL Website contains licensed software which entails a $3.95 transaction fee for every payment made through the GSL website.
Why am I being charged more than the team fee?
If the number of players invited to your team online exceeds the max roster number listed for your league, there will be an additional fee of $9/person.
What is the deadline for payment?
Payments are due no later than 4 business days prior the first scheduled game of the season.
Do registration fees include shirts?
No. League champion of top bracket will be awarded shirts.
My team has a conflict with a game posted, can we reschedule?
Any season requests must be received before the schedule is posted. Once a schedule is posted we do not change. Any requests for a schedule change may incur a minimum of a $35 rescheduling fee.
Please use the contact form on the website if you wish to order shirts for your team through GSL.
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Before The Schedule Is Released
Will games be played on holidays?
Leagues will not play on: Easter, Memorial weekend (Sunday & Monday), 4th of July (weekend if applicable), Labor Day weekend (Sunday & Monday), Thanksgiving (Wednesday-Saturday), Christmas, and New Years
Leagues WILL play on: Halloween, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and St. Patricks Day
Can I confirm that my team is registered?
Yes, when you log into your account, you will be able to view the status of your team through your player dashboard.
How do I create a roster and invite others to play on my team?
Team captains can login to their GSL profile and click "Manage Teams." To invite players to join, the captain must click the team they wish to add to. There, in the roster management area, captains can "Add Players", can see who has accepted or declined invitations and build their final roster.
When will my schedule come out?
The league schedule is released when the league fills up, or no later than 2 business days prior to the scheduled first game of the season.
Can I change my team name?
Only the designated team captain has the ability to change the team name. Captains can log into the website, click on the link to their team, and under "Change Team Name" can insert a new team name.
Can I change my nickname?
Your nickname can be changed through your player dashboard. Click "Edit my Profile" on the left panel, then you can change the information in the field under "Nickname" to the new name.
Can I change my password?
Your password can be changed through your player dashboard. Click "Change Password" on the left panel, then enter the new password as you wish.
Are we required to have uniforms?
Jerseys are not required. Teams should wear similar colored shirts (except bowling, cornhole & volleyball). To avoid team color conflicts, we encourage players to bring a back up shirt of a different color
(example: black & white) to each game of the season. Numbers on the back of shirts are required in basketball.
Does GSL provide softballs/kickballs?
GSL only provides equipment to GSL's free agent teams of individuals, when applicable. We DO NOT provide equipment for other teams, but can sell you any quantity you want for an extra charge.
- Kickballs - $15/ball
- Softballs - $7/ball
What bats/balls are approved for softball?
View our Bat List on the rules page for non-approved equipment.
What is the maximum players on a roster?
The number is based upon the sport and division. Please view RULES [link] page.
Individual Registration Questions:
- I am not showing up on any teams, when will I be assigned?
If you have registered as an individual for a league, you will begin receiving email notifications from us (with roster and contact information for your team) at the very latest 2 business days prior to the schedule first game of the season. We generally will begin sending information as soon as we know we will have enough players to finalize the "Free Agent" team. - Will I be placed on an existing team?
Individual registrants will be placed on a team call the "Free Agents" created by GSL along with the other individuals who have signed up for the same sport and division. On very rare occasion, players will be placed on existing teams.
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During The Season
What happens when there is inclement weather?
Leagues may be canceled due to weather conditions, dangerous or unplayable field conditions, facility constraints, etc. GSL staff makes every effort to play all scheduled games, thus we will not cancel games until absolutely necessary. Therefore, if you are calling/emailing concerning a decision on a cancelation, remember we will not have an answer until close to the start of the league, at the latest 4PM on the day of scheduled games in question.
All cancelations will be posted to two (2) outlets: GSL Facebook Page & GSL Twitter. GSL will NOT notify captains via email or phone of this cancelation. It is the captain's responsibility to inform all teammates of any cancelations. If inclement weather develops during league play, GSL staff will attempt to contact those remaining teams scheduled to play that day/night. Depending on the time of cancellation, some teams will have to be notified on site.
When games are canceled, follow next week's schedule (ex. If April 13 is cancelled teams should follow the April 20 schedule for their next game). The games that were canceled will be made up towards the end of the season if time allows. GSL reserves the right to run a shortened season without a refund. GSL also reserves the right to schedule games on days other than your regularly scheduled league day/night if necessary.
Greenville Sports Leagues will only push a season back 2 weeks before providing credits for future participation. Rainout reschedules may result in double headers during the regular season.
My team is going to have to forfeit, what do I need to do?
Notifications of forfeits must be sent by EMAIL ONLY to the GSL office by 4PM on weekdays and 8AM on weekends. This allows us time to notify the opponent of the forfeiture so they don't go to the park. If notifications are not received, the team captain will be invoiced for $30* and the opposing team will be rewarded with a gift certificate to the sponsor bar for that season. A win and points will be awarded to the team not at fault, and any team with a forfeit will automatically drop to the bottom of any tie breaking situation in league standings.
If notifications are not received by the deadline, the team captain will be invoiced for $30.00 and the opposing team will be rewarded with a gift certificate (where applicable) to a sponsor bar (this does not apply to free agent teams). Teams that are notified of a forfeit before arriving to a facility will not receive a gift card. Teams that play one game out of a doubleheader will not receive a forfeit.
*Teams are required to complete the $30.00 payment online before they are eligible to play the following week. Teams that forfeit 3 times according our policies will be removed from the league without a refund or credit.
**Forfeit fees cannot be collected from teams who have dropped out of the league or during playoff/tournament games. Therefore, opponents will not receive a gift card.
***Weather supersedes forfeits
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League Playoffs
When will the league playoffs begin?
Typically, league playoffs will begin the week following the final regular season games and will be played on the same day as the regular season. In the case of 2 or more rainouts during the season, GSL reserves the right to host games on days other than a normal day of play.
How do the standings determine the seeding?
Teams are seeded according to forfeits, winning percentage, head to head competition, point differential, points against and points for. Any team with a recorded forfeit will automatically fall to the bottom of any tie breaker situation.
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