Summer (Indoor) Rules
- If you can't make a game, notify the League Admin no later than Wednesdays @ 5 PM. He will look for your sub.
- GOLDEN RULE: Don't Be A Dick - applies especially if your team is killing or getting killed
- Respect the grounds/facility. Watch your language and pick up/throw away your trash
- BE EARLY. Games will start on time and will be considered a forfeit if there are less than 5 players at kickoff
- Refs will be responsible for the control of the games and decisions
- Each team consists of 11 players (keeper + 5 field + 5 subs)
- Games will be divided up into two 25-minute periods. 3-minute halftime
- KICKOFF: Home (White) team decides kickoff or side
- Each team must stay in its own half of the field and the defending players must be at least 6 yards from the ball at kick-off
- After a goal, the team scored upon will kick-off
- Teams change ends @ half and kickoff taken by the opposite team
- In the event of a tie after the game is complete, the game will be declared a tie
- NO METAL CLEATS. Turf cleats recommended, but standard running shoes are okay. Shin pads are not obligatory but recommended
- There are no offsides, but there is 3-line
- 3 LINE: You cannot kick/throw the ball in the air, over three lines. If so, the opposing team gets a free kick from the line closest to the opposing goal
- Boards can and should be used when appropriate
- Kick-ins allowed from the ground only - NO throw-ins
- Slide tackling is NOT allowed. 1st offense is a Yellow card. 2nd offense will result in a Red card. Referee holds discretion
- CARDS:
- Yellow: Player goes off to the penalty box and the opposing team gets a 2-minute power play. If the same player receives 2nd yellow, then power play is 4 minutes
- Two (2) yellows equal a Red and player will miss the following game - does not have to leave premises*
- Red: Player may have to leave premises* and the opposing team gets a 5-minute power play. Player will also miss the following game
- Two (2) Reds = league suspension for the remainder of the season (no refund)
- Fighting is considered automatic league suspension*
- Yellow: Player goes off to the penalty box and the opposing team gets a 2-minute power play. If the same player receives 2nd yellow, then power play is 4 minutes
* Leaving field/premises does not apply to teams fielding only 5 players. Dependent on foul(s) and ref discretion. If a team fielding 5 has a fighting player, the game will end and win given to the opponent