1.       NUMBER OF PLAYERS: All games are played 4 v 4. Coaches may agree to share players or play 3v3 in the event of a team having 4 or fewer players at game time.  Play can revert when enough players are present.

2.       TEAM UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT: All players should wear the league provided uniforms.  All players must wear shin guards, and they must be worn under the socks so no portion of the shin guard is showing. The home team shall provide the game ball.

3.       FIELD DIMENSIONS: Field size shall be 60’ x 90’. Goals are 9 feet long and 4 feet high.

4.       GOAL ARCH: No player may touch the ball within the goal arch, however any player may move through the goal arch. Any part of the ball or player’s body on the line is considered in the goal arch; the player is an extension of the arch. If a defender touches the ball in the goal arch, a penalty kick is awarded to the offensive team. If a defender OR the ball is in the arch and contact is made, a penalty kick is awarded to the offensive team. If an offensive player touches the ball within the goal arch, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team. If the ball comes to a complete stop in the goal arch, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team.

5.       GAME DURATION: The game shall consist of two 20 minute halves separated by a five minute halftime. Games tied after regulation play shall end in a tie. 

6.    PRACTICES: Maximum of 2 hours per week of attendance at practice and games.

7.       THERE ARE NO OFFSIDE.

8.       THERE ARE NO GOALIES. No player may use their hands while the ball is in play.

9.       FIVE YARD RULE: In all dead ball situations, defending players must stand at least five yards away from the ball. If the defensive player’s goal area is closer than five yards, the ball shall be placed five yards from the goal area in line with the place of the penalty.

10.   KICK-INS: The ball shall be kicked into play from the sideline instead of throw-ins.

11.   INDIRECT KICKS: All dead ball kicks (kick-ins, free kicks, and kick-offs) are indirect with the exception of corner and penalty kicks. Once the referee indicates where a free kick is to be taken, a player may immediately put the ball into play, but must put the ball into play within 5 seconds after the ball is placed in position. A possession change will occur if the free kick is not taken in a timely manner.

12.   GOAL KICKS: May be taken from any point on the end line.

13.   KICK-OFFS: May be taken in any direction.

14.   PENALTY KICKS: Shall be awarded if, in the referee’s opinion, a scoring opportunity was nullified by the infraction. It is a direct kick taken from a point halfway between the half-field line and the goal. All other players shall be behind the half-field line. If a goal is not scored, the defense obtains possession with a goal kick. Penalty kicks are not live balls.

15.   NO DROP BALL RESTARTS: Defensive team awarded indirect kick.

16.  GOALS MUST BE SCORED FROM OFFENSIVE SIDE OF FIELD.

17. SLIDE TACKLING IS NOT ALLOWED: Players should be encouraged to only play the ball while standing.

18. SUBSTITUTING:

1.   Each player must play at least ˝ of the game. Players shall not be removed from field for perceived lack of effort or interest.

2.       Players may be substituted at any time during the game with approval from the Referee. The player leaving the field must exit at or near the midfield line and be completely off of the field before the replacement player can go on. COACHING: Coaches must stay within 10 yards of half-field line and off the playing field during the game. No coaching from the field or Goal lines.

19. REFEREES: The home team shall provide a game official.  The game official shall be responsible for keeping time and ensuring the match is played within the spirit of the rules.  Games will start and end according to the schedule.  All decisions by the game official are final.
     
20. GOAL DIFFERENTIAL: If a team is leading by 5 goals, the opposing team may add an additional player.  The additional player shall be removed when the goal differential is 2.