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.

Good sportsmanship is a must in these 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.

Number of Players

CO-ED ONLY: A minimum of 1 female must be on the field at all times.

1. All teams will play 6 per side (goalie included)

CO-ED ONLY: A team can play with only 0 females, but in this case they are only allowed to play a maximum of 4 males, including the goalie (this rule does not apply to the playoffs).

CO-ED ONLY: If a minimum of 0 females are not present and 4 males are not present the game will be a forfeit.

2. Teams must have a minimum of 4 players on the field to start a game. A 3-minute grace period will be in effect for the first game of the day only.

3. Substitutions shall be unlimited. Substitutions may be made 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.

Players Equipment

Player equipment must conform to Striker's rules.

1. Shin Guards are REQUIRED. No exceptions.

2. Footwear: NO CLEATS! Players must wear indoor shoes or sneakers. No molded cleats or studded cleats will be allowed. 

3. Teams will wear shirts of matching color.

4. If eyeglasses are worn, each player is responsible for the safety of his/her own eyeglasses.

5. No hats with bills, watches, or bulky jewelry.

6. Use a 6v6-sized indoor soccer ball.

Duration of the Match

1. Games will be played with two 22-minute halves, and a three-minute half time.

2 Games have to start on time! We do not have wiggle room.

3. There will be no overtime periods in regular season matches.

4. If there are playoff games, they will go to PK's. First to 3 goals wins. If still a tie, golden goal PK is how the winner will be determined.

CO-ED ONLY: Co-Ed games ending in PK’s will have 3 shooters with a minimum of 1 female shooters.

Forfeit Time

A 3 minute grace period will be given to a team not able to meet the minimum player requirements of number of players. 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 teams may not win by more than 4 goals. This will be reflected in the score sheet.

Offside

The offside rule will NOT be in effect.

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. Whether it is an indirect or direct free kick will be determined by the ref based on standard indoor soccer rules. 

Indirect Kicks: The defensive players can be no closer than 4 yards to the ball.

Kick-Ins

1. All balls that go out of bounds by hitting the netting will be put back into play via a kick-in. If the ball hits the top net, you will kick it from directly below where it made contact with the net. This is treated like an indirect free kick (defenders must give 4 yards).

2. Goalkeepers are allowed to drop-kick or throw the ball, but they cannot score a goal from a drop-kick or throw.

Goal Kick

Ball may be kicked from on or anywhere within the goal box. A goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick.

Corner Kick

1. A corner kick shall be awarded to the attacking team when the ball hits the net on the back wall.

2. A corner kick is the only free kick that is considered direct.

3. Players of the defending team shall be at least 4 yards from the ball until it has been kicked.

4. The ball shall be kicked from the ground close to the corner, including on the lines, at the corner nearest where the ball left the field of play.

5. After the corner kick, the ball must be played by another player, before the one who executed the kick plays the ball again.

Penalty Kick

1. Fouls/Infractions inside the goal box will result in a penalty kick.

2. Penalty kicks will be taken from 4 yards out from the goal line with one goalie who is allowed to use their hands.

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.

DETERMINATION OF SEASON WINNINGS

In regular season play there will be NO overtime games. Standings in the league will be determined by GAME POINTS:

3 points for a win

1 point for a tie

0 points for a loss

Maximum goal difference for each game is 4. (If a team wins 6-0, only 4 goals count).

Same thing with the losing team, their goal difference would be -4.

If at the end of the season it is a tie for the winning team, it will result in looking at goal differential and then head to head.

TIEBRAKERS IF IN PLAYOFFS

5 minute sudden death

3 PK’s, co-ed: 1 must be kicked by a girl

Sudden death PK