Good sportsmanship is a must in this league. You will be kicked out without refund if you do not abide by the following rules. If you feel like you're getting worked up, remove yourself from the field.

Aggressive push with intent to fight - suspension from the game and possibly the season. League suspension is decided by the league.

Any form of hitting/aggressive contact with another player - suspension from the league and no refund. Duration of suspension is decided by the league.

Number of Players

All teams will play 11 per side (goalie included).

CO-ED ONLY: A minimum of 3 females must be on the field at all times.

CO-ED ONLY: A team can play with only 2 females, but in this case they are only allowed to play a maximum of 8 males

Teams must have a minimum of 8 players on the field to start a game with at least 1 girls. A 10-minute grace period will be in effect for the first game of the day only. If a minimum of 1 female players are not present, the game is a forfeit.

Substitutions shall be unlimited.

Substitutions may be made from the midfield line and once the ref has acknowledged that a substitution can be made. The player leaving and entering the field does so at midfield and/or without gaining an unfair advantage.

Check-in: All registered players must be listed and be able to present a photo ID if asked. Both teams shall be checked-in prior to the game by the referee. Players arriving after the start of the game MUST check in with a game official. Players not on the roster are not considered registered players and therefore cannot play. Any player who violates the league’s check-in procedure by entering the field of play without first checking-in with a member of the referee crew, shall be removed from the game and cautioned (shown the yellow card) by the referee. After being removed and cautioned, the player must be checked in before they can enter the game.

Players’ Equipment

Player equipment must conform to Striker's rules.

Shin Guards are REQUIRED. No exceptions.

Footwear: regulation soccer cleats with rubber-soles (not football cleats or metal soccer cleats), plastic cleats, and detachable rubber cleats that screw into the shoe, and tennis shoes are the only permissible footwear.

Teams will wear uniforms of matching color.

No hats with bills or bulky jewelry.

If eyeglasses are worn, they must be unbreakable. Each player is responsible for the safety of his/her own eyeglasses.

The Duration of the Match

Games will be played with two 45-minute halves, and a five-minute half time.

There will be no overtime periods in regular season matches.

Playoff matches will have two, 5 minute overtime periods with “Golden Goal” format (clocks will not stop after the 2nd period). If there is no score after overtime, it will go to PK's.

CO-ED ONLY: Co-Ed games ending in PK’s will have 5 shooters with a minimum of 2 female shooters.

Forfeit Time: A forfeit will result in a 4-0 loss for the forfeiting team. After forfeiture, the game can still be played as a scrimmage or “friendly” between the two scheduled teams. Even if it is a forfeit, referees are required to stay and officiate the game if both teams still want to play.

Teams can share players between the two scheduled teams or any team scheduled at their field, if the game is a forfeit. All players playing in a forfeited game must be registered players on the rosters at the field that game is being played at, and check in before they play.

Mercy Rule

There is no "mercy rule" but the max points you can win in a game is 4, so keep the game friendly and fun.

Offside

The offside rule WILL be in effect. There is only one ref and they will do the best they can to ensure to make the right call.

Slide Tackling

1. There is NO SLIDE TACKLING. You may slide block to block a shot with no players around. If a player is around, it will result in a yellow. This rule applies to all players including the goalkeeper. Best to play it safe in these situations and don't slide if the play can be considered dangerous to another player.

2. A slide tackle occurs when a player leaves his/her feet and leads with his/her feet to play the ball while the ball is in the proximity of another player.

3. A slide tackle does not require that any contact occur between players.

4. Sliding to keep a ball from going out of bounds, or to stop a ball that does not endanger another player is not a foul.

5. It will be up to the referee’s discretion as to whether or not a player’s participation from the ground is dangerous.

Goalkeepers sliding rule: Goalkeepers may slide out with their hands to get the ball. However, they must not be reckless and put another player in danger. If a Goalkeeper comes flying out to slide for the ball in a reckless manner, whether they make contact with an opponent or not, a penalty will be awarded to the opposition.

- If you’re a forward running toward a goalkeeper and the GK will get to the ball first, stop or slow down. This will prevent injury to you and/or another.

Free Kicks

All fouls outside of the penalty area will be awarded a free kick. Indirect/direct free kicks will be determined by the referee based on standard soccer rules. The defensive players can be no closer than 10 yards to the ball.

Violations and Bookings

Cards

Every yellow card: removal from game until next substitution (should be at least 2 min before they re-enter). Substitution is allowed. If you do not have an available substitution, you must sit out for 2 minutes before coming back onto the field.
A player receiving two yellow cards in one game will be sent off from the current game and their next game. The team will have to play down a player in this case for the current game.

Blue card: If you are presented with a blue card this means you are being sent to the sin-bin.

Sin bins

Dissent, smack talk, and persistent complaining will result being sent to the sin-bin. The sin-bin will mean 5-10 minutes off the field (decided by the ref). No replacement or sub is allowed. Anyone still continuing to argue or complain will receive a red card and suspension from future games. The sin bin area will be your own teams bench.Offensive/ Abusive Language/Actions- Verbal or physical behaviour which is rude, hurtful,

disrespectful; punishable by a sending-off (red card). This WILL NOT be tolerated in this league. This includes your opponent, a team mate, or referee. It also consists of persistent complaining and could result in a red card. Only the captains should address the referee, calmly, during the game. If you are not the captain and complain or make comments to the referee, you can expect to receive a yellow, blue, or a red card, depending on what and how you say things.

Red card:
A player receiving a red card in a game will be sent off from the current game and their next game, and the team will have to play down a player for the rest of that game.

A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off (red card):

- denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by committing a deliberate handball offence (except a goalkeeper within their penalty area)

- denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal

- scoring opportunity by committing a non-deliberate handball offence outside their own penalty area

- denying a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent whose overall movement is towards the offender's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick (unless as outlined below)

- serious foul play

- biting or spitting at someone

- violent conduct

- using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or action(s)

- receiving a second caution in the same match

A player, substitute or substituted player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area.

General Rules

While the ball is in play, no coach/manager, player or spectator shall interfere and/or approach a referee.

Children must be supervised at ALL times. Children are required to stay off the field of play.

If the Referee feels he/she cannot control the game for the safety of the players, he/she has the right to terminate the game. If the game is terminated after the first half is completed it is considered a full game.

Schedules

Schedules will be posted on the web site throughout the season. Please check regularly for updates or field changes.

Make sure the league has a correct e-mail address for your team at all times.

Game times are not guaranteed. Games will be scheduled around field availability.

Roster

Roster size is 15 players minimum, including at least 3 females (coed only).

IF A PLAYER DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE PRINTED ROSTER, THAT PLAYER IS NOT OFFICIALLY REGISTERED AND CANNOT PLAY.

If your team is found to play unregistered players, that will result in a strike for the whole team. Player EligibilityThe League reserves the right to accept or reject a player’s registration.

PLAYERS SUSPENDED FROM OTHER LEAGUES BECAUSE OF HABITUAL OR EXTREME VIOLENT CONDUCT OR SERIOUS FOUL PLAY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADULT LEAGUES WITH STRIKER.

Conduct

No coach/manager, player, or spectator shall:

Threaten an official or another player, coach/manager or spectator

Lay a hand upon, shove, or strike an official or another player, coach/manager or spectator

Be guilty of objectionable demonstrations or verbal dissent at official’s decision

Refuse to abide by official’s decision

Physically or verbally attack any player, official, coach/manager, or spectator

Officials have the authority to give warnings to players, substitutes, and spectators and suspend/eject if necessary.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are NOT allowed at any playing field at any time. Teams are responsible for their spectators. Drinking or use of tobacco products is not allowed in recreation programs.

First Offense – Team: Forfeiture of next game. Player: Suspension from next game

Second Offense – Team and/or player suspended or terminated from the league.

League Standings

The league maintains a standings page to reflect the wins, losses, and draws for each team. League standings and scores will be updated and available on this website.

Rain- Out / Cancellation Procedure

Please check Open Sports Announcements for your specific league for any cancellations. If nothing is posted, please proceed to the playing field. Referees are permitted to leave the field only after the last scheduled game is played to full time or terminated early for weather or other cause.

Games canceled due to rain, field problems, or other factors beyond our control will not be rescheduled unless the field and referee availability allow. Due to our year round soccer schedule, it is unlikely rained out games can be rescheduled.

Score and Timekeeping

Score keeping and Time keeping will be performed on the field by the referee.