Teams with poorer than anticipated Fall League results, winning 20% or less (Bronze/Novice Level 2008/9U to 2006/11U teams with fewer Wins and Ties than Losses) of their Fall League games may appeal to change and play in a lower State Tournament Division from the Division specified in the Play Level Guide per the following Appeals procedure:

• Teams must register and pay for the State Cup Division per above Play Level Guide by the entry deadline and then Appeal by email by December 2nd.
• Teams winning 20% or less of their league games may appeal to play down to the next lower tournament division. Team appeals must be submitted by email to statecupinfo@calsouth.com after the league ends or by December 2nd (whichever comes first) for division appeal.
• In the 2008/9U, 2007/10U and 2006/11U age groups, teams with fewer Wins and Ties than Losses in their league games, may appeal to play in the Mayors Division.
• Appeals will be reviewed by the State Cup Coaches Committee with final approval or denial by the State Tournament Program Coordinator. Teams will be notified no later than December 9th. Refunds will be issued for withdrawals requested prior to the registration deadline. Teams appealing and withdrawing after the registration deadline and prior to the bracket draw will receive a refund, minus a $125 administrative fee. Teams withdrawing after the bracket draw receive no refunds.