League Rules
Outdoor Soccer
Outdoor Soccer Rules
1.
A default will
occur if any team cannot field a squad by 15 minutes past the official start
time. A team can play with a minimum of 3 people, as long as one (1) of the
players is a woman. Captains may agree to waive the rules regarding minimum
players but this should be decided before the game starts.
2.
Team captains
are responsible for bringing a soccer ball and two field markers. Captains must
pace out the field so it is approximately 35 paces wide and 50 paces long.
3.
Teams are
comprised of 6 players, including goalie, with a minimum of two women on the field.
4.
Each game is
comprised of two 40 minute halves with a 5 minute half time. One person will be
the timekeeper.
5.
The kickoff
consists of the ball being placed at midfield. The ball must complete 1 forward
rotation before touched by another player.
6.
Substitutions
may not be made on the fly. Substitutions can only occur during stoppage of
play.
7.
Anytime the ball
goes over either sideline, out of bounds, a kick in will ensue.
8.
If a ball is
kicked out of bounds along the goal line by the offence, as goal kick is awarded
to the defending team.
9.
If a ball is
kicked out of bounds along the goal line by the defence, a corner kick is
awarded to the attacking team.
10.
**Handball
infraction occurs when the ball hits a player's arm from the ELBOW down (as
opposed to the shoulder). However, players may use their arms to block the ball
from hitting their face and groin area. In addition, female players can use
their arms to block the ball from hitting their chest.
11.
The offending
player should call their own infractions, however any players involved with the
incident can also make a call. Players not on the field at the time of any
incident cannot make a call at any time.
12.
All free kicks
are indirect.
13.
There are no off
sides.
14.
Slide tackling
are not allowed under any circumstances. Slide tackles will result in a direct
kick being awarded to the opposing team at the point of infraction.
15.
If a goal is
disputed, an indirect kick is awarded to the offensive team from where the
original shot was taken.
16.
A game can end in a tie
during the regular season.
