League Rules
All Normal Fifa Rules Apply
Yellow Cards
- Intentional foul
- Pulling shirt
- Tackling from behind
- Obvious intentional handball
- Dissent
- Blocking a restart of play
- ANY SLIDING
- 3 yellow cards during the season = 1 game suspension
- 5 yellow cards during season = 2 game suspension
- Every yellow after 5 = 1 game suspension
Red Cards
- Swearing at ref
- Denying a goal scoring opportunity with a foul or slide
- Spitting
- Threatening to fight
- Fighting
- 1 red = 1 game suspension
- Fighting = Rest of season and likely longer
Players
- 6 field players and one goalie. Minimum of 4 players including the keeper to start the game. Co-ed teams have to have two of each sex on the field at all time
Ball
- Size 5. The clock will not stop when the ball is kicked out of bounds. Balls must be retrieved immediately
- Shooter (even if there is a deflection or save) is to go and collect the ball over the fence. The player is automatically subbed off as they go (even if there are no other subs). Referee may need to remind "shooter gets the ball"
Substitutions
- Unlimited "on the fly" without permission.
- Must occur around halfway line and not interfere with play or create an advantage
- Advantageous subbing will result in a YELLOW CARD
Equipment
- Molded studs, turf shoes and flats OK
- Shinguards must be worn
- Metal studs are not permitted.
Restart of Play
- A restart must occur quickly after placing the ball for a free kick, corner kick, goal kick or over the touch line
Goalkeeper Release
- The ball must be distributed by a throw, normal place kick or kick from a dribble.
- Drop kicks are not permitted. A corner kick will be awarded to the opposing team if a keeper punts or drop kicks the ball.
Ball out of Play
- There are no throw-ins
- Kick-ins restart play where the ball went out of bounds, the ball does not have to be placed on the line before being kicked back into play
- Players cannot score on a kick-in as they are indirect
Eligible Players
- All players playing for your team must be registered or an official drop in (completed waiver and payment).
- Playing an ineligible player may result in a 3-0 loss.
Duration of Play
- 26 minute halfs with a 3 minute halftime
- Games will end 25 mins past the hour regardless of the start time
Slide tackles
- Absolutely no sliding
- Exception is that the 'keeper can slide to collect a ball with his/her hands or torso. Goalies are NOT allowed to slide feet first at any time.
Offsides
- There are no offsides
Free Kicks
- All restarts will be Indirect with the exception of PKs.
- Opposing players must give fifteen (15) feet on all kicks and corner kicks or they bay be cautioned (re-kick).
Penalties
- Taken from the yellow spot
Injuries
- Any player that is bleeding must leave the field. Time will not be stopped for injuries.
Interaction with Referees
- Maintain respect for the officials. Referees are empowered by the league to caution players who are not maintaining the appropriate level of respect.
Turf Usage Rules
- All Tyndall and Lochside turf usage rules must be followed.
Misconduct Rules
- YELLOW - Two yellows in a game = RED
- RED - Ejection without replacement and suspension