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
Division 2 teams are strictly limited to 3 Division 1 players on their roster. All teams must complete a roster/liability form before their 2nd game, any player not on the official roster will not be permitted to play.
If team fees are not paid by the first game, the team will accrue a $50 late penalty. If total fee including penalty is not paid by the second 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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."
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
5. 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) or Ceiling-rule restarts. The ball must touch another player (teammate or opponent) before entering the goal.