• NOTE:  WE PLAY LEAGUE GAMES DURING HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL VACATIONS.
• All Teams will play six regular-season games each session, plus the playoffs. (All Teams will make the playoffs.)
• Teams will rotate game times in the interest of fairness. We cannot guarantee start times.
• The first two games will be scheduled before the full season schedule is released to allow for appropriate team placements.
• Full-season schedules will be released and posted to the website following the second set of games.
• Playoffs are offered for all divisions.
• Players may play on multiple teams during the regular season.
• Players can only play on one team per competitive playoff bracket and must have played in two regular season games for that team.
• All teams play 6 v 6.
• All games will consist of two 25-minute halves.
• Shinguards are required for all games.
• No cleats are allowed for indoor games. Please wear indoor shoes or sneakers.
• We do NOT provide jerseys.
• Shirts with numbers are suggested but not required.
• There is a zero-tolerance policy toward inappropriate behavior towards coaches, players, or referees.

Turf Policies

• No food, drink, or gum is allowed on the turf.
• No spitting is allowed on the turf.
• No cleats are allowed on the turf.
• No jumping over the boards (use the gates)

House Soccer Rules

• The official has authority and control over all aspects of the game and the playing area.
• Regarding the rules of the game, we follow the FIFA soccer laws – However, we have added/altered a few of our soccer laws to make our games safe and enjoyable. Below, we have highlighted the rules of our house that differ from FIFA’s soccer laws.
  • All restarts are Direct.
  • Overtime is only played in the playoffs. Overtime is one 3-minute sudden death period followed by penalty kicks.
  • Substitutions can be made at any point during the game.
  • Balls hitting the nets above the boards are considered out of bounds. Free kicks will be
    taken from where the ball hits the nets along the sides or a goal kick/corner kick.
  • No pinning against the boards.

No Sliding: If your knee hits the ground in an attempt to play the ball, we consider this a slide and the opposing team will receive a free kick. We believe this promotes the safest environment for our players

3-line Rule: if a ball is played “in the air” over 3 lines, the opposing team will receive a free kick on the “Red Line” in the attacking third of the field. (Note: Restart is from half field on Rink #2)

Ceiling Rule: Any ball that hits the ceiling will be restarted from where the ball was initially kicked. (Note: a ball hitting the ceiling that was played inside the box will be restarted from the top of the arc)

Uniform Policies for Soccer Games

• All players must wear shin pads.
• All teams must have the same color jersey.
• If both teams are wearing the same color jersey, the home team will change colors

PLAYOFF RULES

• 30-minute games, running time. Keep the clock running at all times!
• If tied at the end of the 30 min – 3 Minute Golden Goal (Sudden Death)
• If tied at the end of the Golden Goal period, a Minimum of 3 Penalties per team is required to decide the Winner. Players on the field must go first for penalty kicks, followed by players on the bench.
• Prioritize starting games on time. Teams do not need time to warm up!
• Champions go to Field 5 for medals, interviews, and team photo
• Finalists receive medals on the field after the game.