Rules:
Any Rule of the Game not altered by the following changes will still apply and should be adhered to and strictly enforced by the officials.
Number of Players/Rosters
Number of players on a roster: 10 max
7 players on the field – 6 field players plus a goalkeeper.
Games cannot be played with fewer than 4 players.
A team roster and waiver must be completed and turned in prior to the tournament/league.
The Game
Games will be 60 minutes in duration – two 25 minutes halves.
The game will have a 10 minute halftime break.
The offside rule does not apply in the 7V7 format.
In case of a tie after regulation time during group play, the game will finish as a tie game.
Pinnies will be provided by the league for both teams.
All players must wear shirts and Shin Guards
No slide tackling is allowed (except reasonable play by a goal keeper inside their own box, as determined by the referee). This action will result in a direct free kick.
Substitutions
Teams may sub on the fly at any time during the game.
The player coming off the field of play must be within 2 yards of the touchline near their team’s bench before the new player comes onto the field of play.
Players Equipment
Shin guards are mandatory and must be completely covered by socks.
In the event of a shin guard violation, the player will be cautioned and sent off until properly equipped.
Playoffs
For any playoff game (quarter-final, semi-final, or championship) that ends in a tie, the game will go straight to penalties where 3 kicks will be taken by each team. If tied after 3, then sudden death will take place.
All team members on the roster must kick (unless injured – ref determines) before a player takes a second shot.
Proper footwear is required; no metal cleats.
Forfeits
A forfeit will be awarded if an opposing team is not ready to play within 15 minutes of a scheduled start time.
A forfeit will go down as a 3-0 win for the team that is there and ready to play.
If both teams do not show, or are not ready to play – neither team will be awarded points.
Start of Play
No drop balls in penalty area.
Fouls & Free Kicks
All fouls apply except for offside. The offside rule does not apply.
Slide tackling is not permitted (except reasonable play by a goal keeper inside their own box, as determined by the referee). This action will result in a direct free kick.
Goalkeepers
Goal kicks or punts may not cross the half line in the air without first touching the ground or a player. For violations of this rule, the ball is awarded to the opposition on the half line.
Misconduct
Ejections for violent actions including, but not limited to fighting may result in suspension for any further play. This will be decided upon by the League Directors.
Any player that receives a yellow card will be given a 4 minute sin bin. The player who received the yellow card still must sit out the mandatory 4 minutes.
Offensive language is a considered to warrant a caution card, any language directed towards officials, opponents, or spectators will result in ejection from the game.
Final decisions regarding length of suspension will be made by League Director.
Team Requirements
All teams are required to show up 10 minutes prior to their games start time.
A team can start a game with a minimum of 4 players.
Teams will play 8 league games and then a possible playoffs if time permits.
Any teams playing with red carded players or players not on their original rosters will be subject to a forfeit, in that game.
Referees
At minimum, one referee will be assigned to each match.
Inclement Weather
Only referees and/or League Director can cancel or postpone a match.
Should a match’s progress be terminated due to weather conditions after one half has been completed the match will be considered official and the score at the time will stand.
In the event of bad weather, game schedules and various rules may need to be altered. Be sure to check with the League Director to see if your team is impacted.
Scoring
WIN = 3 points
TIE = 1 point
LOSS = 0 points
FORFEIT = 3-0 win (worth 3 points)
Tiebreakers
Head to head
Goal differential (goals for – goals against = GD)
Most wins
Least goals allowed
Most goals scored