Our leagues are meant to be fun whether they are competitive or recreational. We know that athletic competitions get players excited but we still must behave in a safe manner by keeping our bodies and minds under control. Let’s have fun out there while being safe!
Indoor Rules – 7v7 Soccer Leagues
- 40-minute game with a running clock for all leagues but Sunday Open
- 60-minute game with two 30-minute halves for Sunday Open
- Referees have full discretion over games to make subjective decisions based on their judgment, perspective, and understanding of the “spirit of the game”, including lengthening or shortening of matches
- 7v7 (Coed Adult Leagues must have 2 women on the field or play short)
- Minimum of 5 players to avoid forfeit (Coed Adult Leagues must have a minimum 1 woman)
- Kick-ins below the waist (indirect). Failed kick-in results in loss of possession
- Goalkeepers: No punting or drop-kicking
- No sliding for any player but the goalkeeper in the box
- Yellow card – the carded player sits for 2 minutes
- Red card – the carded player is out for the game and carded team will play short for 2 minutes. The carded player may be out of the next game or longer depending on the offense
- No offside, subbing on the fly, 7-yards on all free kicks
- Player sharing is allowed during the regular season
- Player sharing is allowed during playoffs if a non-rostered player has played with a team for a minimum of 3 regular season games
- Games are considered final once half of the game is played
- No spectators on the turf – only players and coaches on the sideline
- Respect the referees. They are here to protect all players. Any verbal abuse or foul language directed at a referee will result in a red card and suspension
Outdoor Rules – 8v8 Soccer Leagues
- 40-minute game with a running clock
- 60-minute game with two 30-minute halves for Sunday Open
- Referees have full discretion over games to make subjective decisions based on their judgment, perspective, and understanding of the “spirit of the game”, including lengthening or shortening of matches
- 8v8 (Coed Adult Leagues must have 2 women on the field or play short)
- Minimum of 6 players to avoid forfeit (Coed Adult Leagues must have a minimum 1 woman)
- Throw-ins (indirect)
- Goalkeepers: No punting or drop-kicking
- No sliding for any player but the goalkeeper in the box
- Yellow card – the carded player sits for 2 minutes
- Red card – the carded player is out for the game and carded team will play short for 2 minutes. The carded player may be out of the next game or longer depending on the offense
- No offside, subbing on the fly, 8-yards on all free kicks
- Player sharing is allowed during the regular season
- Player sharing is allowed during playoffs if a non-rostered player has played with a team for a minimum of 3 regular season games
- Games are considered final once half of the game is played
- No warming or spectators in the space between the fields
- Respect the referees. They are here to protect all players. Any verbal abuse or foul language directed at a referee will result in a red card and suspension
Indoor 4v4 Soccer League Rules
- 40-minute game with a 90-second break at a natural stoppage point around midway through the match
- Players may not touch the ball in the “Dead Zone” in front of the goal. Players may pass through the Dead Zone but if a defender touches the ball inside of it, it is a PK. If an attacker touches the ball inside of it, it is a goalkick
- The restart after a goal is a goalkick
- All free kicks are indirect with the exception of a PK and corner kick
- Kick-ins below the waist (indirect). Failed kick-in results in loss of possession
- Referees have full discretion over games to make subjective decisions based on their judgment, perspective, and understanding of the “spirit of the game”, including lengthening or shortening of matches
- Yellow card – the carded player sits for 2 minutes
- Red card – the carded player is out for the game and carded team will play short for 2 minutes. The carded player may be out of the next game or longer depending on the offense
- No offside, subbing on the fly, 4-yards on all free kicks
- Player sharing is allowed during the regular season
- Player sharing is allowed during playoffs if a non-rostered player has played with a team for a minimum of 3 regular season games
- Games are considered final once half of the game is played
- Respect the referees. They are here to protect all players. Any verbal abuse or foul language directed at a referee will result in a red card and suspension
