1.      There will be 5 players per side, including a keeper.  The home team is the second team listed and will be required to use their alternate jersey if there is a color conflict. 

 

2.      There will be a central timekeeper so that all games will start and end at the proper times.  Length of play will be two 16 minute halves with a two minute half-time break.  Teams that are more than 10 minutes late from the scheduled time will forfeit the game.  Games that are forfeited may be played as a non-regulation game during the remaining time available for that time slot.

 

3.      Scoring will be 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss.  All ties stand during round-robin play.  Tie-breakers for advancement to semifinals or finals will first be based on 1) Head to head competition, 2)  Goal differential up to 3 goals, (for example:  If a team wins 3 to 1, their goal differential would be + 2 for that game, if a team loses 1 to 3, their goal differential would be – 2 for that game.) 3)  Goals scored against.  If a tie still remains, a shoot out will determine the game.  If more than two teams are tied, the above sequence is followed until one team is eliminated, then the process begins with the 1^st tie-breaker until the next is eliminated, until one team remains.  Ties in a semi-final or final game will be decided by a shoot out.  Shoot out will be taken 18 feet from the goal in groups of three followed by sudden death.

 

4.      Current player passes, medical releases, and state certified rosters are required for all teams.  All players must be present for check in and must carry the team stamp throughout the tournament.  Players may be rostered for one team only and may play only for that team.  There are no exceptions.  Check in will be held at the scorer’s table.

 

5.      Coaches and subs will remain in the designated team areas while their teams are playing.  No drinks other that water are allowed near the playing surfaces.  No spectators are allowed between fields.

 

6.      Players and/or teams are NOT allowed to bring soccer balls into the Tournament Sites.  A ball will be provided for each team at the field to be used for warm-up on the field.  Only scheduled players, coaches, and referees are allowed on the field during half-time and between games.

 

7.      Shinguards and court shoes are mandatory!!

 

8.      The kick-off may go in any direction and is an indirect free kick.

 

9.      The keeper may handle the ball in the goal box.  The keeper has 6 seconds to release the ball.  Goal kicks may be taken from anywhere inside this area.

  

10.  Goal kick and any releases from the keeper from within the goal area (after handling the ball) must touch the floor in the defensive half, before crossing the half line.  Drop kicking does not fulfill this requirement.  An indirect free kick will be awarded at the point where the ball passes over the half line.

 

11.  The “no play back to the keeper” rule is in effect.  The keeper may not handle kick-ins that are played back to him.

 

12.  All restarts are indirect (there are no throw-ins, kick-ins only).  Four yards must be given immediately.

 

13.  If the ball touches an object above the floor (ceiling, light fixture, etc.), an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team at the point directly below the point of contact.

 

14.  Players receiving a yellow card may be substituted, a second yellow card is a red card and the player is ejected for the remainder of that game and at least the next game.

 

15.   Substitutions are allowed only on goal kicks by either team, kick-ins in your favor, corner-kicks in your favor, and at half time.  Substitution players must enter the playing field at the half line.  Keeper changes will be allowed only at half time unless injured.              

     

16.  There are no offsides.

 

17.  All fouls are penalized by awarding the opposing team an indirect free kick.  Four yards must be given immediately.

 

18.  Slide tackles are not allowed.

 

19.  Home team will provide scorer for each game.

 

20.  All FIFA rules are in effect except where noted above.

 

21.  All decisions by the referee are final.

 

22.  There are no protests!!!

 

23.  Have Fun!!  Play Fair!!