WELCOME TO BAASL 8V8 BERKELEY SOCCER!
Welcome to Fall Season 8v8 Berkeley Leagues! Please read important league-specific information below. If you have not yet viewed the general league information page, please click HERE. We look forward to an exciting season with all of you!
SCHEDULES & GAME TIMES
BAASL uses two separate schedules. 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 Coed Schedule: Games @ 7, 8, 9 & 10 PM
Tuesday Women’s Schedule: Games @ 7, 8, 9 & 10 PM
Thursday Coed Schedule: Games @ 9 & 10PM
Friday Coed Schedule: Games @ 7, 8, 9 & 10 PM
Friday Men’s Schedule: Games @ 7, 8, 9 & 10 PM
Access schedule in the links above OR at the top right of this page, click Schedule & Standings
TOM BATES FIELD RULES
From City of Berkeley (COB)
Tom Bates Goals
All goals on the fields must 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 helps maintain field safety, prevent damage to equipment, and ensure proper field setup for scheduled games and practices.
Help Keep Fields in Top Condition
Avoid Creating Divots
Be mindful when using cleats - avoid twisting or digging into the turf, which 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.
Clean Up After Yourself
Dispose of trash and equipment properly.
Leave the field as you found it, or better
Field use limited to designated game times. Please avoid stepping onto any part of the turf field prior to the first scheduled game to avoid encroaching on other permitted groups’ field time. Lights go out at 11pm. We must vacate all areas inside and outside of the field, including the parking lot, within 15 mins.
Failure to abide by the above field rules may result in our field permit being revoked.
8v8 LEAGUE RULES OF PLAY
ALL PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THE RULES. Review all Rules HERE.
RULE UPDATE Effective Fall 2025: 8-Second Rule for Goalkeepers
Women’s League: +5/-5 cap on goal differential. Slidetackles allowed.
Coed League: Coed/Designated Player Requirement. Slidetackles NOT allowed.
No public consumption of alcohol or playing while intoxicated. Strictly enforced by BAASL and City of Berkeley Parks and Recreation.
Ball Recovery Rule in effect.