General Rules & Notes

Games Are (2) 20 Minute Halves 5 minute half time break

3 points for a WIN, 1 Point for a Tie & Zero points for loss

End of Season Tie breakers - are head to head

Play off rules – One 5 minute period, first goal wins if still tied a 2^nd 5 Minute period. If still tied a penalty kick shoot-out will determine Winner.

Notes on rules

Official FIFA Rules Apply http://www.fifa.com/refs/laws_E.html

With the following exceptions below:

Substitutions:

A) Unlimited Substitutions are permitted & Players May leave & re-Enter As many times as you wish With Referees permission.

B) Substitutions may only enter after being signaled by the referee on either team’s goal kicks & after a goal. On throw-ins Only the team that has possession may make a substitution.

C) No substitutions allowed during the last TWO minutes of any half.

D) In the case of injury, at the discretion of the referee, the injured Player may be substituted for, and the other team has the option to enter an equal number of substitutes.

Playing Time: Each Player shall play at least ½ a game NO EXCEPTIONS!

Game Time: Games consist of Two 20 minute halves With a 5 minute half time break.

Booking: Any player or coach who accumulates 5 yellow card bookings will be suspended for the next game. Any Player or coach who receives a red card booking is suspended for the next game & reviewed by the league. Any team that scores more than 7 goals more than their opponent will result in (2) yellow cards issued to the coach. Any coach not playing a player at least ½ a game will be issued a yellow card first offense. (Playoff season or 2^nd offense will result in a (RED) card.

Technical Area: Both teams shall be separated from fans. Both teams on one side, two coaches for each team. Coaches must be registered with Recreation dept.