Games shall be played per FIFA rules with the following modifications

1.       NUMBER OF PLAYERS: Games are played 5v5 - 8 players per team, or 6v6 - 9 players per team.

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

3.       FIELD DIMENSIONS: Field size shall be 50 yds x 70 yds. Goals are 18’ x 6’.  Penalty area shall be 25 yds x 15 yds.  Field size is approximate and subject to change.

4.       GAME DURATION: The game shall consist of two 25-minute halves separated by a 5-minute halftime. Games tied after regulation play shall end in a tie.

5.       FIVE YARD RULE: In all re-starts, including throw-ins and goalkeeper distributions, defending players must stand at least five yards away from the ball.

6.       THROW-INS: The team shall have three opportunities to execute a legal throw-in.  After three consecutive unsuccessful throw-ins, there shall be a change of possession.

7.       PENALTY AREA: The goalkeeper may use his or her hands inside the penalty area at any time. Once the goalkeeper has made contact with the ball with his or her hands inside the penalty area, no player of the opposing team may touch the ball until it has been intentionally returned to play by the goalkeeper.  The ball shall be back in play when it leaves the goalkeeper’s possession in a forward motion or when a member of the goalkeeper’s team takes control of the ball.

8.       PENALTY KICKS: When a penalty kick is awarded, it shall be a direct kick taken from a point 6 yds from the center of the goal.  Once the kick is made, the ball is live and Goalkeeper handling rules shall apply.

9.       INDIRECT KICKS: All free kicks, except penalty kicks and corner kicks, are indirect.  A possession change shall occur if the free kick is not taken in a timely manner.

10.   GOAL KICKS: May be taken from any point 5 or more yards inside the penalty area.  No player may make contact with the ball until after it leaves the penalty area.  Violation of this rule shall result in another attempt.

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

12.   SUBSTITUTING: Each player must play at least ½ of the game. Players shall not be removed from field for perceived lack of effort or interest.  Players may be substituted at any stoppage in play 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.

13.   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.

14.   REFEREES: The league shall provide a referee.  In the event a referee is not present at the designated game start time, 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 referee or game official are final.

15.   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.

16.   ABUSIVE OR FOUL LANGUAGE: Abusive or foul language is not appropriate and will not be tolerated.  Anyone using inappropriate language or making derogatory comments about the officials, players or coaches shall be asked to leave the field.