Rules of Play

*RULES*
1. MATCH OVERVIEW & ROSTERS
Matches are played 5v5 (4 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper).
A minimum of 3 players is required to avoid a forfeit.
Games consist of two 20-minute halves (running clock) with a 3 minute halftime interval.
Cleats are strictly prohibited. Players must wear flat-soled indoor shoes or turf shoes. Shinguards are mandatory for all participants.
2. LEAGUE RULES
Cross division roster limits - Division 2 teams are strictly limited up to three Division 1 players on their roster. Division 3 teams are strictly limited up to three Division 2 players and two Division 1 players per roster. But no more than 4 total higher-division players (D1 and D2 combined) may appear on a Division 3 team’s roster for any given game.
All teams must complete a roster/liability form before their 3rd game, any player not on the official roster will not be permitted to play unless authorized by the facility.
If team fees are not paid by the second game, the team will accrue a $50 late penalty. If total fee including penalty is not paid by the third game the team will be removed from the league.
League standing tie breakers - 1. Head to Head 2. Goal differential 3. Most goals scored 4. Least goals conceded
Playoff game - If score is tied after the full 40 minutes, there will be one 5 minute period of extra time before a best of 5 penalty shootout.
3. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Yellow Card (Minor Penalty): The cautioned player must serve a 2-minute temporal dismissal. The team plays a man down until the 2 minutes expire or the opposing team scores a goal.
Red Card (Major Penalty): The player is disqualified for the remainder of the match and must leave the bench area. The team must play a man down for a full 5-minute duration, regardless of goals scored by the opposition.
4. SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions are "On-the-Fly" at the midfield line.
The player exiting the pitch must be within 3 feet of the bench/touchline before the substitute enters the field of play.
5. GAMEPLAY & RESTARTS
Slide tackling is prohibited for all outfield players.
Goalkeeper Exception: Goalies may slide within their own penalty box to make a save, provided the move is not reckless or "studs up."
An outfield player may slide to save a ball as long as there are no players around. Any contact from a slide is a foul even if the ball is touched first.
Players have 6 seconds to put the ball back into play for all restarts (kick-ins, corners, and free kicks). Goalkeepers have 6 seconds to release the ball once in total control. Failure to comply results in a turnover of possession.
If the ball strikes the ceiling/top netting, it is out of play.
Restart: A kick-in is awarded to the opposing team on the sideline
6. SCORING FROM RESTARTS
Direct Scoring: Goals may be scored directly from Corner Kicks and Direct Free Kicks.
Indirect Scoring: Goals cannot be scored directly from Kick-ins (sidelines), Kickoffs, or Ceiling-rule restarts. The ball must touch another player (teammate or opponent) before entering the goal.



Code Of Conduct
ZERO tolerance for Racism, sexism, and harassment towards referees or staff
Please do not enter the building if you are feeling sick
NO fighting, abusive language, or unsportsmanlike behavior will be tolerated
Teams may be disqualified if code of conduct is not followed
Teams must clean up bench area after use