Ball: Size 4. League will provide ball. 

Number of Players: There are 11 players from each team on the field, including the goalie (10 players and 1 goalie) 

Pull Up Players:  During the regular season, a team may pull up players from lower leagues only when its roster falls below eleven players. In these cases, the team may pull up just enough players to reach a maximum of twelve players, ensuring they have one available substitute for games. For playoff and tournament games, teams may pull up only the number of players needed to reach a maximum of eleven total players. No substitutes are guaranteed through pull ups in playoff or tournament matches.  

Length of Game: The game shall consist of two 30-minute halves. There will be a 5-minute break at half time, total game time will be 65 minutes. 

Equipment: Shin guards are MANDATORY. Socks must be worn completely over the shin guards. Jerseys should be tucked in. Tennis shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. 

No baseball or football cleats, they have a toe cleat in the front that soccer cleats do not have. 

No jewelry, sunglasses, watches or metal hair clips are permitted. 

Sidelines: All players, water bottles, spectators shall remain away from the sidelines at all times during the game. 

No spectators will be permitted along the goal lines or behind the goal. 

Coaches: No coaches are allowed on the playing field. 

Referees: Three referees will be assigned to each field. The referees will check each player’s equipment prior to the game. The referees are the sole authority on the field and all their decisions are final. 

Substitution: The coach must request permission from the referee prior to making a substitution. Substitutions can only occur when their is a stoppage of play. A team can substitute only with approval from the referee. The incoming players must come to the center line requesting to sub in before the request can be honored.

Goalies: Goalies have 6 seconds to release the ball. The goalie cannot use their hands if: 1. The goalie has picked up the ball and then placed it on the ground. They may not pick the ball up again until another player has touched it. 2. The goalie receives an intentional pass from their own team (other than a header). 3. The goalie receives the ball from a throw-in from their own team. If any of these violations occur an Indirect free kick from where the foul occurred will be given. The goalie may only pick up the ball if it is in their defensive goal box.  .l

Kickoffs: Kick is taken from the center of the field and the ball must move forward. The kicker may not kick the ball again until it has touched another player. A goal may be scored on a kick-off. Defenders must remain 5 yards back until the ball is played. Players must be on their own side of the field during kick-offs. No coin toss. The home team takes the kick-off at the start of the game and the opposing team takes the kick-off at the start of the second half. If a goal is scored, the team that was scored on takes the kick-off to resume play. 

Throw-ins: Throw-ins are awarded at the point that the whole ball crosses the sideline. The throw-in motion starts from behind the head and proceeds straight over the top of the head with both hands on the side of the ball. Both feet must be in contact with the ground during this motion. If a throw-in is deemed incorrect the opposing team gets a throw-in at the same spot. A goal may be scored on a throw-in if any player, same or opposite team (including goalie) touches the ball before it enters the goal. 

Goal Kick: A goal kick is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line and was touched last by the opposing team. The kick is taken from the edge of the penalty box. The kicker may not play the ball again until it has touched another player first. A goal may be scored from a goal kick. 

Out of Bounds: The ball is out of play when it completely crosses the goal line or sideline – whether it is on the ground or air. The team gaining possession is responsible for getting the ball. 

Corner Kick: A corner kick is awarded when the ball has crossed the goal line and was last touched by a defensive player. A kick is taken from the corner on the side nearest to where the ball went out. The kicker may not touch the ball again unless the ball has touched another player. 

Direct Free Kick: Awarded at the spot of the foul for the following: 1. Deliberate handball. 2. Tripping. 3. Pushing with hands or holding shirt of the opposite player. 4. Striking another player. 5. Spitting or contacting an opponent without the ball The kicker may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. Defenders must stand 7 yards away. A goal may be scored from a direct free kick without requiring another player to touch the ball first. 

Indirect Free Kick: Awarded at the spot of the foul for the following: 1. Passing back to the GK with feet and GK picking up the ball. 2. Dangerous play (high kick). 3. Preventing the GK from releasing the ball 4. Delaying play by kicking the ball after the whistle is blown. 5. Preventing a throw in (standing in front is permitted, but jumping is NOT). 6. Obstruction (blocking access to the ball while not actively playing the ball). The kicker may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. Defenders must stand 7 yards away. A goal may not be scored from an indirect kick unless the ball has touched another person first. 

Penalty Kick: Awarded if a defensive player commits any of the major violations listed under direct free kicks in their own penalty area. All players, except the goalie and player taking the kick must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is played. The penalty kick is taken from 10 yards in front of the goal. The goalie must remain on the goal line until the ball is kicked. The kicker is not permitted to touch the ball a second time until another player has touched the ball. 

Slide Tackling: No slide tackling is allowed in this entire league. It will result in a direct free kick for the other team if it is done.

Headers: Will be allowed in this Division

Offsides: There will be offsides in these divisions.

Cards: Yellow Cards will be a warning to a player. Red Cards will come with 10-minute penalty (team plays minus one player.)

Playing Time: Each player must play at least 50% of the total playing time. 

Sportsmanship: Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their assistant coaches, players and spectators at all times. 

No coach, player or spectator shall yell at the referee, opposing coach, players or fans. No coaches or fans shall run up and down the sidelines during the game. The coach shall have all players ready to be checked in by the referees before the scheduled game time. After the game is complete, players and coaches will line up and shake hands with the opposing team and referees along the center line. 

Revised 11/14/2025