Soccer League Rules

1. Duration of games will be 2 twenty-five minute halves. Halftime should be 5 minutes.

2. U-10, U-12 and U-14 will play with 6 field players and a goalkeeper (7 v 7). All other age groups will play 5 plus a goalkeeper (6 v 6).

3. A team may play down one player but no more. If a team doesn't

have enough players to compete, the team must forefit, which will be recorded as a 0 - 5 loss.

4. Players can wear molded rubber soled cleats, turf shoes, or indoor shoes to play. No earrings, necklaces, rings, chains, or hair barrettes are to be worn at any time.

5. There will be no offsides.

6. The opening kick may travel backwards.

7. Substitutions will be allowed "on the fly" as long as the exiting player is off before the sub enters.

8. Any kick striking the ceiling or lights will result in an direct kick at midfield.

9. All kicks will be direct. The defenders must be 5 yards away from the ball.

10. Goalkeepers are allowed unlimited steps, however the ball must be distributed within 6 seconds. The keeper cannot punt the ball.

11. A yellow card will be given as a warning and the player must be substituted immediately.

12. A red card is given for a second yellow card, a serious foul, or dangerous act performed in any one game. A player who receives a red card must leave the field immediately, and may not be replaced for the remainder of the game. The person who receives the red card must also sit out the next scheduled game.

13. No protests will be allowed.

14. Teams will be given: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.

15. Tiebreakers for standings will be: 1 head to head, 2 goal differential up to 5, 3 total goals against, 4 deduct points for cards, 5 playoff.

16. No sliding.

17. If time expires after a foul occurred (in the box) on a obvious goal scoring opportunity, a penalty kick will be given. The goal will count (if it was made). Play will be over.