Rules for Indoor Play

Revised August 2015

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Revised August 2015 Page 31 Shaun Erwin Director of Referees Blue Sky Sports Center [email protected] 469‐226‐4496

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RULE 14 – FOULS/TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS

SLIDE TACKLES: Slide tackles against an opponent shall be considered RULES FOR INDOOR PLAY dangerous play and are not permitted. A two (2) minute time penalty is mandatory for slide tackle. PLAYERS EXCEPTION: Goalkeeper in his own penalty arch is allowed to slide tackle if not done in a dangerous manner. Only currently registered indoor players shall be permitted to play. At no time may a player or coach be allowed to participate with an expired I.D. card. OPEN FIELD SLIDES: Open field slides where no opponent is near the slide is not legal and is punished with a foul. Teams must complete an Indoor Roster no later than the third game of the playing season. RULE 16 – TIME PENALTIES A player may register on more than one team as long as these teams do not play TIME PENALTIES: Goalkeepers must serve their own time penalties. each other in any competitions.

RULE 17.5 – OVERTIME SHOOTOUT APPLICATIONS A player’s age is as of July 31 of the current soccer year (September 1‐August 31 of the following year). The shootout will consist of 5 shooters, beginning with a female. The shooters will alternate between female and male. If the shootout continues beyond the OFFICIALS first 5 shots, the shooters will begin with a male and then continue with a female. A goal scored by any shooter (female or male) will count as 1 point. Only BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER Certified Indoor Referees may be used. Two officials will be required for U‐16, U‐19 and adults, except women. Only one RULE 18– PENALTY KICKS official is required below U‐16 and women.

A goal scored by a female shooter will count 2 points whereas goals scored by PLAYING RULES male shooters will count 1 point. Play will be in accordance with the official BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER Rules for Indoor Play. Rule changes will be in effect for the first session beginning after official notification to each facility.

I.D. CARDS

No player may be on a roster without a valid BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER Indoor I.D. card. Coaches must have a valid BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER Indoor I.D. card to be allowed in the player bench area. All players and coaches are required to have a picture permanently laminated to the I.D. card. No player may play without furnishing a valid BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER Indoor I.D. card to the referee prior to entering the field of play. The referee must verify player cards and game line‐ up for each game, and will sign to indicate acceptance.

Revised August 2015 Page 29 Revised August 2015 Page 2 ELIGIBLE MALE SCORER: A male player is eligible to score if he:

At no time will an adult I.D. card be allowed for youth play, except as a coach Shoots from outside the offensive zone (yellow line). When dribbling from outside card. An adult may purchase a “Youth I.D. Card” marked “coach” on the card to the offensive zone toward the offensive zone, a male is ineligible to score if the ball be used only when coaching a youth team. Youth at least seventeen (17) years is on or above the yellow line. If the restart is from the dot on the yellow line due old may receive provisional senior status upon approval from BLUE SKY SPORTS to a super structure violation (hitting the top), the male is ineligible to score. CENTER.

While in the offensive zone, he receives the ball directly from a Facilities are required to verify that all players are not currently under female teammate, who may be anywhere on the field of play. suspension. NOTE: A male player may be outside the yellow line when the female player It is the playing facility’s responsibility and not the referees’ to insure that all plays the ball as long as his first touch on the ball is in the offensive zone. He teams and players have fulfilled all BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER requirements. does not have to be in the offensive zone when she plays the ball to him. Playing facilities are strongly reminded that referees do not have the authority to permit players or teams to play without the proper BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER When a ball played by the female teammate is deflected or parried by Indoor I.D. Card, regardless of the reason. the opposing goalkeeper. If the keeper gains possession of the ball, a male will not be eligible to score if they receive the ball directly from the Referees who question the validity of a player’s I.D. Card should immediately opposing keeper. send the player to the Facility Manager. The Facility Manager should determine the validity of the I.D. Card. If the card is found to be valid, the player will report The male player remains eligible to score, even when the ball touches the to the field and the Facility Manager or scorekeeper will advise the referee that yellow line. The male player loses his eligibility to score when the ball the player can play. If the card is found to be invalid, the facility should confiscate completely crosses the yellow line, and then is dribbled back into the offensive the I.D. Card and obtain the name and address of the person attempting to use zone. the card. (A card is considered to be “invalid” if the person presenting it is not the person to whom it was issued, or has been altered from its original The male player loses his eligibility to score from inside the offensive zone if the condition.) ball touches a defensive player (other than the goalkeeper), touches a male teammate, crosses the yellow line or goes out of play. Temporary player cards may be issued by a facility. The card is valid for the date the temporary card is issued only. Referees must retain all temporary cards. The A male player may not score from inside the offensive zone if he takes the ball referee may not accept temporary cards that have been altered. away from an opponent.

MISCONDUCT Is taking a shootout. He remains eligible when the ball rebounds off the wall or goalkeeper. If goalkeeper takes possession of the ball and restarts play, the male Referees are required to file a detailed report for all ejections or game is no longer eligible. abandonments. I.D. card(s) of involved individual(s) must be confiscated and a report should be submitted via the BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER website within If an eligible male shoots at goal and the ball makes contact with a defender prior twenty‐four (24) hours. Failure to properly file a report will be grounds for to going in the goal‐‐the goal counts one (1) point. possible suspension of an official. If a player or coach refuses to turn over their I.D. card to the referee when requested, the official may file the report without If a ball played by an ineligible male scorer deflects off an opponent into the goal, submitting the card indicating in the report that the official was unable to obtain the goal will not count. Play shall be restarted with a corner kick, since the ball the card. went over the end line last touched by the defensive team.

A goal scored direct by an ineligible male scorer will not count. Play shall be restarted with a goal keeper distribution.

Revised August 2015 Page 3 Revised August 2015 Page 28 RULE EXCEPTIONS FOR CO‐ED PLAY 1. THE FIELD OF PLAY Dimensions: Maximum length 200’, width 85’. Games are played using the BLUE SKY SPORTS CENTER adult rules with the Markings: Distinctive lines not more than 4”; 9”center spot; center following exceptions: circle with 15’ radius. Penalty Arch: 30’ wide, 35’ to the top of the arch (20’ + 15’ arch). RULE 3 – PLAYERS AND TEAMS Free Kick Mark: 9” mark at the top of the penalty arch. TEAMS: A team consists of seven (7) players (6 field players and a keeper). There Yellow Lines: 50’ from goal lines. must be a minimum of five (5) players (including the goalkeeper) for play to start Shootout Mark: At center of each yellow line. or continue. A team must have one male field player. Penalty Kick Mark: A 9” circular mark shall be made within the Penalty Area twenty‐four (24) feet from the midpoint of the goal line. MAXIMUM MALE PLAYERS: A team may play up to three (3) male field players at Halfway Line: Equally divide the field in half. one time even if playing with fewer than three (3) female players. The goalkeeper Touchline: Dashed line 3’ inside the perimeter wall between corner may be either male or female. A team may have more female than male players marks. at any time. Corner Mark: 9” circle placed 12’ from penalty arch; 3’ corner flag at perimeter wall and un‐drawn extension of goal line. RULE 9 – BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY Goals: Width 14’, height 7’6”; posts and bar same width as goal line; nets with minimum depth of 5’. When the ball goes into the goal, last touched by the defensive team, after being Referee Crease: 15’ semi‐circle at perimeter wall and halfway line; shot by a male who is ineligible to score, the restart is a corner kick. timekeeper stands outside field adjacent to crease. Player Benches: Identical areas with one (1) or two (2) doors; RULE 11 – METHOD OF SCORING opposite side from penalty boxes and time keeper is recommended. Use as available at each center.

FEMALE SCORER: Goals scored directly be female players will count two (2) points Penalty Boxes: Adjacent to timekeeper; opposite from team benches, (except a shootout goal). All other goals will count as one (1) point. protected from spectator area is recommended. Use as available at each center.

NOTES: Carpet: Affixed to playing surfaces; referee must stop play immediately if it becomes dangerous A shot taken by a female player that makes contact, whether intentional or incidental, with a male teammate or an opponent other than the goalkeeper 2. THE BALL prior to going into the goal will count one (1) point. U14 and older will use a size 5 ball. U13 and younger will use a size 4. Ball Change – Allowed only with referee’s permission. A shot taken by a male player that makes contact, whether intentional or Home team provides the game ball incidental, with a female teammate, and then goes into the goal will count two (2) Defective ball – during the game restart with a drop ball. points. 3. PLAYERS A female taking a shootout that scores a goal direct will count one (2) points, except in overtime(see rule 17.5).

An own goal will count one (1) point. A deflection into the goal is not considered Players an own goal. Contact of ball by goalkeeper does not change point value of goal by 1. Only indoor players registered for the current indoor soccer a female’s goal. year (August 1st through July 31st) are permitted to play.

Revised August 2015 Page 27 Revised August 2015 Page 4 Valid Blue Sky Sports Center Player ID cards are required. 1. Direct from the penalty kick Expiration date is printed on the ID card. 2. Having rebounded from either goal post or crossbar directly 2. A player may register on more than one team (roster) as long into the goal as these teams do not play each other in any competition. 3. Having touched or been played by the goalkeeper 4. Or any combination of (2) and (3). Teams 1. Rosters can have as many as 18 players. The period shall terminate immediately after the Referee determines 2. U15 through adult play 5 field players and a keeper whether a goal has been scored. No players other than the kicker and 3. U11 through U14 play 6 field players and a keeper the opposing goalkeeper shall be allowed on the field. 4. U7 through U10 play 7 field players and a keeper 5. Required number of players to start a game is 2 less than the number of players. One must be the keeper.

ID Cards 1. All players, coaches and bench personnel are required to have a valid current Blue Sky Sports Center Indoor I.D. card issued for the current soccer year in order to be allowed in the player’s bench area. 2. Youth Card issued to all youth players age 17 and younger. 3. A youth coach may only coach with a valid Blue Sky Sports Center coaching ID card. 4. A player who is 17 years old may play in an adult league. However, they must have a Youth to Adult provisional player ID card. This requires valid identification to ensure the person is actually 17 and it requires the signature of the parent on the appropriate waiver form. 5. A player may purchase a temporary player ID card ONLY if they have previously purchased a current soccer year permanent player ID card. Temporary ID cards are only good for 24 hours.

Official Roster 1. The roster must be turned in to the front desk by the start of the first game of the season. 2. Changes may be made to the roster using an official Add/Delete sheet up to the start of the 4th game of the season. 3. The timekeeper and desk manager will verify all players on the roster at every game including playoffs and championships.

4. PLAYER EQUIPMENT

Revised August 2015 Page 5 Revised August 2015 Page 26 If the Referee gives the signal for the penalty kick to be taken and Uniform before the ball is in play, one of the following situations occurs: Required ‐ Shirt (all members of team must have same

1. Violation by Kicker: The player taking the penalty kick basic color), shorts, socks (which completely cover the infringes the Rules; the Referee allows the kick to proceed and shin guards), shin guards, indoor soccer footwear, unique if the ball enters the goal, the kick will be retaken. If the ball numbers on shirts are mandatory: Minimum of 6” in size, does not enter the goal, play will proceed. permanently affixed to back of shirt (not taped or hand

2. Violation by Goalkeeper: The goalkeeper infringes the Rules, written), must be of contrasting color to that of the main the Referee allows the kick to proceed and if the ball enters body of the shirt. No exception is allowed for alternate the goal, the goal is awarded. If the ball does not enter the shirts, numbers are required. Cover‐ups are allowed as goal, the kick will be retaken. long as player wears numbered jersey underneath cover

3. Violation by Defending Team: A teammate of the goalkeeper up. Compression shorts are permitted under soccer shorts crosses the yellow line, the Referee allows the kick to proceed and do not have to be same color as uniform or shorts. and if the ball enters the goal, the goal is awarded. If the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retaken. Footwear 4. Violation by Teammate of the Kicker: A teammate of the Only indoor flats, turf, or tennis shoes are allowed. kicker crosses the yellow line, the Referee allows the kick to Outdoor cleats are NOT allowed. proceed and if the ball enters the goal, the kick is retaken. If the ball does not enter the goal, play will proceed and the kick

will not be retaken. Goalkeeper 5. Violation by Both Defending Team and Attacking Team: A Jersey color that distinguishes from players. Field players player of both defending team and attacking team infringe the playing as goalkeeper must wear goalkeeper jersey. Rules: the kick is retaken. Numbers on goalkeeper jersey are not required since this shirt may be exchanged among players. Protective For any infringement of this Rule, the offender shall receive a warning. headgear made of close‐cell, slow‐recovery rubber that Subsequent violations shall result in a five (5) minute Misconduct stays soft in its final form is allowed. Gloves are allowed. Penalty (non‐power play) assessed against that individual. Dangerous Equipment Violations After the Penalty Kick is Taken: A player shall not be permitted to wear anything that could 1. The kicker touches the ball a second time: a free kick is be considered dangerous by the referee. Jewelry that is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the considered dangerous to other players must be removed or infringement occurred. taped. Youth players may not wear any jewelry. Hard casts 2. An outside agent stops the ball, as it moves forward, the kick must be covered with suitable padding. Knee braces with shall be retaken. exposed metal hinges must be covered. 3. The ball rebounds into play from the goalkeeper, crossbar, goalpost, perimeter wall, or corner flag post and is stopped in Fitness/activity trackers must be covered by a sweatband or its course by an outside agent, the Referee shall stop play and other covering. restart by dropping the ball. Infringement

Penalty Kick in Extended Play: Play Player sent off for equipment adjustment may not play shall be extended at the end of any period to allow a penalty kick to until approved by the referee. Penalty for returning to be taken or retaken. The extension shall last until the Referee has game early: two (2) minute unsportsmanlike conduct. decided whether or not a goal is scored:

Revised August 2015 Page 25 Revised August 2015 Page 6 5. REFEREES 10. Goalkeeper shall have at least one foot on or behind the goal line and not move until the referee whistles. Assigning of Referees 11. Facility scorekeeper will be the official timekeeper during the shootout attempt. 1. Two referees, with equal power and authority, will be used for 12. If no winner is decided after five (5) kicks, teams shall continue all games U‐16 and above, except women’s games. alternate kicks until a winner is decided. 2. A single referee will be used for U‐14 and below and women’s 13. All players on the lineup are eligible to take part. games. 14. A player of the same team is permitted to take another kick 3. Authority begins as soon as they enter the field of play and after five (5) players of his team have made an attempt. ceases when they leave the field of play. The player may repeat again after an additional five (5) 4. Referee uniform shall be different from that of the players and players have made attempts. (Player may take kick goalkeepers. number 1, number 7, number 13, etc.)

Powers 18. PENALTY KICKS 1. Responsible for: control over timekeeper, adding for lost time. Power continues when play is suspended or ball is out of play, including interval between periods. Referees’ decisions are final 18.1. Definition: concerning the result of the game. No protests allowed. A penalty kick is a free kick from the Penalty Mark taken by a properly identified opponent against the goalkeeper without Referees shall: interference by other players. A penalty kick is awarded against a a. Approve the balls. team, which while the ball is in play commits within its own penalty b. Start play and restart play. area (or area within the goal) one of the fouls listed in Rule 15.1 c. Enforce the Rules: When a player commits two which warrants a time penalty. A penalty kick can be awarded offenses, penalize the most serious offense. irrespective of the position of the ball at the time an offense is d. Allow advantage with power to delay time penalty as committed. appropriate. e. Prevent illegal entry onto the field by any person not Player Positions During a Penalty Kick: having first presented a proper I.D. card. The Referee will not whistle for the taking of a penalty kick until the f. Stop the game for an injury and remove injured player players are positioned in accordance with the following: as required. 1. All players, with exception of the properly identified player

g. Penalize or caution any player, coach, or non‐playing taking the kick and the opposing goalkeeper shall be on the team personnel. field of play but behind the yellow line. h. Eject any player, coach, or non‐playing team personnel 2. The defending goalkeeper remains on his own goal line, facing (send in a misconduct report to Blue Sky the kicker, between the goal posts until the ball is kicked. Management). Encroachment from this position to interfere with the kicker i. Stop the game for any infringement. Suspend or shall result in a warning. Subsequent violations shall result in a terminate the game if necessary (send in a detailed Misconduct Penalty. report to Blue Sky Management).

Ball in Play: 6. TIMEKEEPER The player taking the kick must kick the ball forward.

Responsibilities 18.2 Infringements / Sanctions: 1. Operate the official clock and scoreboard. Subject to the referee’s decision. 2. Keep record of game

Revised August 2015 Page 7 Revised August 2015 Page 24 6. Goalkeeper must have at least one foot on or behind the goal 3. Check the line‐ups line and not move until after the referee signals. 4. Insure correct posting of penalties 7. All game rules apply during the shootout. 5. Control penalty boxes 6. Notify referee if a player needs to present ID card prior to 17.3. Interference entering field of play

1. Any foul by goalkeeper during a shootout will result in the 7. Notify referee of misconduct in penalty box

taking of a penalty kick if a goal was not scored; card is 8. Signal the release of player from penalty box mandatory. 2. Any foul by the shooter will end the shootout. 7. DURATION OF THE GAME 3. Outside interference, retake shootout. Duration 17.4. Penalty Shootout Time Extension 1. Two 20‐minute halves. 1. Any foul resulting in a shootout with less than five (5) seconds 2. Running clock unless stopped by the referee. left in any period will result in the game clock being reset to 3. Time extended to take a penalty Shootout. five (5) seconds and shootout conducted as per Rule 17.2. 4. Referees may add or subtract time for malfunction or time 2. Game clock starts on the referee’s whistle. keeper Error. 3. All game rules apply during the shootout. 5. Facility may designate other stoppages of clock such as in last 4. Time expires, game ends. Shooter has five (5) seconds to put two (2) minutes of a period. ball across goal line. Buzzer sounds before ball crosses the line, NO GOAL. Intervals Between Periods 1. One minute halftime 17.5. Overtime Shootout Application 2. Three minutes between games

5. If a winner has not been decided in the overtime, then the Time Outs game will be decided by shootouts. 1. Referees may call a time out for unusual situations such as injury, 6. The referee will choose the goal. etc.

7. Visiting team takes the first shootout attempt. 8. Teams will alternate taking five (5) shootout attempts. Overtime Period 9. If, before both teams have taken their five (5) kicks, a team 1. No overtime except in playoffs and then as designated by scores more goals than the other could, the shootout will facility. cease. 10. All other players must be on the player benches. 11. Ball placed at center of yellow line nearest attacking goal. 8. THE START OF PLAY 12. From the referee’s whistle, the shooter has five (5) seconds to score regardless of the number of times the ball is played off Beginning the Game the walls, goalkeeper or the shooter. Visiting team kicks first; all players in own half; opposing team at

13. Any foul committed by the goalkeeper regardless of field least 15’ from the ball. Ball must be stationary prior to kick and position, will be penalized by an additional Power Play penalty is in play when it is kicked and moves. Kick may be taken in any and the taking of a penalty kick by any member of the direction; kicker may not touch the ball until it is touched by offended team. The goalkeeper will serve the appropriate another player. A goal can be scored from a kickoff. time penalty. Any infraction by the kicker shall end the attempt. Any time penalties will accrue as in normal play.

Revised August 2015 Page 23 Revised August 2015 Page 8 After A Goal Has Been Scored a. Opponent gains possession (clear control for more Restarted by opposing team as in Section 8.1 than one (1) second): Referee signals foul, penalized player and restarts from the point of the original foul After the End of First Period with a free kick b. Goal: Offense is recorded. No time penalty served. If Teams change ends and alternate kick‐offs. it is scored on a power play, a player is also released from penalty box.

Infraction c. Any Other Stoppage: Penalize player, restart according

1. Improper kickoff, such as ball not stationary or played prior to to how play was stopped; kick‐in, goal keeper referee signal, kickoff retaken. distribution, etc 2. Second touch by kicker, free kick by opposing team at point of infraction. 17. PENALTY SHOOTOUT 3. If any offensive player runs into the attacking half prior to the kicker playing the ball, the kick‐off shall be awarded to the opposing team. 17.1. Definition Awarded for any of the following fouls committed by a defending Drop Ball Restart player in his defensive half of the field: 1. Foul “from behind”, on an attacker with one defender Ball dropped by referee for any cause not in the rules. Dropped (probably the goalkeeper) between attacker and goal and has where ball was when play was stopped or atop of arch if stopped a reasonable goal scoring opportunity. while in penalty arch. If team has clear possession when play is 2. Any foul where he is the last player on the team between the stopped, then that team will retain possession on the restart attacking player with the ball and the goal. with a free kick.

3. A penalty shootout may be awarded following a delayed blue, if the offense would have originally warranted. Failure to Play Ball 4. Cumulative sixth foul in a half or fourth in overtime; a penalty 1. Team has five (5) seconds to put the ball in play as signaled by shootout is awarded. No time penalty served. referee. 5. A Penalty Kick, if appropriate, shall take precedence. 2. Penalty: free kick to opponent at point where ball was. 17.2. Application

9. BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY 1. The penalized player shall be in the penalty box. All other players except the shooter and goalkeeper shall be behind the Ball In Play halfway line; defending players in the center circle, attacking 1. From start to finish including when: players outside the center circle. a. Rebounds off post, bar, perimeter wall into the field 2. Ball placed at the center of the yellow line nearest the and netting above perimeter wall below 8’ line. attacking goal. b. Rebounds off referee into the field. 3. Attempt may be taken by a player of the attacking team. c. A supposed infringement until decision is made by the 4. The referee’s whistle signals the start of play at which time all referee. players may enter the attacking half. The player making the attempt must play the ball forward and may try to score Ball Out of Play regardless of the number of times the ball is played off the 1. Completely crossed the perimeter wall or ball contacts wall or walls, goalkeeper, by the shooter or a teammate. (Two touch net above the “high line” designated the top of the perimeter rule does not apply.) 5. The game clock starts on the referee’s whistle.

Revised August 2015 Page 9 Revised August 2015 Page 22 wall. Restart with free kick from point on touchline nearest Game Misconduct (Red Card) spot where ball went out of play. 2. Makes contact with the building superstructure above the A Game Misconduct Penalty shall be assessed any player or non‐ field. Restart from the center of the yellow line nearest to player who is guilty of: where the ball hit the superstructure by opposing team. 3. Makes contact with player, coach, or bench personnel leaning 1. Insulting, foul, offensive or abusive language. over the bench wall with hands or arms into field of play. 2. Physical contact with an official in dissent of a call. Restart with free kick at that point, awarded to opposite team a. Assault: Physical force (includes spitting on) directed at from the one who made contact with the ball.

an official. 4. Ball becomes stuck between sections of the perimeter wall. b. Abuse: A threat of physical force (includes spitting at) Restart with drop ball. Directed at an official. c. Simple contact with an official is not considered assault Restarts – Ball Over Perimeter Wall or abuse. 1. Kick‐In: Kicked in from the touchline where it crossed 3. Unseemly behavior (such as spitting) directed at officials or perimeter wall. If ball exits through open bench door or spectators. inadvertently touches a substitute or bench personnel 4. Leaving penalty box to engage in dissent or confrontation. extending into field, restart taken by opponent. Deliberate Substitute will serve remainder of any power play time interference shall be penalized according to Rule16.4.2.Ball penalty. may be kicked in any direction and is in play after it is kicked 5. Violent conduct toward a teammate, referee or other non‐ and moves. A goal may be scored directly from a kick‐in if the Player opponent. ball does not cross three lines in air. 2. Goal keeper distribution: Ball over perimeter between corner ADMINISTRATION: marks last touched by an opponent. Red Card is shown to a person; they are removed from the field of a. A throw taken by the goalkeeper from any point within play. No power play is awarded. I.D. card is retained and a report the penalty arch. filed. If play is stopped to eject the player, a free kick is awarded to b. Ball not in play until it has left the penalty arch. opponent. c. A goal may be scored directly if the ball does not cross three lines in air. After‐game Misconduct: Referee shall not display red card but will notify the person the misconduct will be reported to BLUE SKY SPORTS Notes on Goal keeper distribution: CENTER. Player I.D. card should be retained if possible, but report • If the ball does not go beyond the penalty arch, the throw may be filed without it. must be retaken. • Opposing players must be outside the penalty arch until the Delayed Time Penalty ball leaves the penalty arch. • Goalkeeper taking the goal keeper distribution cannot play Blue Card Advantage the ball again after it has left the penalty arch until it has been touched by another player. 1. A referee wishing to apply the advantage and delay issuing a • Referee must signal to goalkeeper for play to start, if he time penalty shall raise a blue card and maintain the signal does not immediately put ball into play. Verbal signal is until: permissible, goalkeeper has five (5) seconds to put ball back into play. • Penalty: Free kick top of penalty arch.

Revised August 2015 Page 21 Revised August 2015 Page 10 • Ball bounced by goalkeeper during a goal keeper 5 minute misconduct penalty, a teammate will serve the original distribution does not result in a free kick at top of penalty 2 minute time penalty and be released after a power play goal is arch due to the ball having not been put back into play. scored or time is served. Player serving misconduct will serve • Youth play exceptions: For U‐12 and younger, the the entire 5 minute penalty. goalkeeper is permitted to dropkick the ball back into play 2. Misconduct by non‐players: yellow card is shown, no time in lieu of throwing ball. penalty is awarded. No time is posted as this shall be considered administrative in nature and is recorded for purposes of multiple 3. Corner Kick: Ball over perimeter wall between corner flags last penalty and ejection for that individual. touched by a defender. 3. Team misconduct: team misconduct shall be defined as physical a. Placed on the corner mark at the nearest corner flag or verbal abuse of the referees where the offender is not post. identifiable. For any team violation, referees shall assess a b. Opponents must be 15’ from ball or at least to the misconduct penalty to the coach of the offending team. This rule edge of the near goalpost if corner spot is less than 15’ does not prohibit referees from penalizing individual players or from goal post. non‐playing personnel. For player / head coaches, the team c. Referee’s whistle is mandatory. misconduct penalty shall count towards the accumulation of d. Team taking corner kick failing to put ball into play penalties for such player / coach. within five (5) seconds will lose possession. Restart play with goal keeper distribution. Additional Team Violations: e. Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves. 1. Game delay: delay because a team in not present or ready to start the game at the commencement, after a timeout, at the 10. METHOD OF SCORING conclusion of halftime as well as any other recommencement during the course of the game. Engaging in tactics that delay the restart of the game immediately following the referee’s Legal Goal whistle to stop play. Whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the posts 2. Illegal substitution – delay of game after a warning. and under the crossbar. Team with the greater number of goals 3. Illegal substitution for playing with no goalkeeper at the end of game is the winner. Misconduct – Technical Infractions Outside Interference A 5 minute non‐power play penalty may be assessed for the No goal, game restarted with a drop ball (except shootout–‐then following offenses: repeat shootout). Player violations: 1. Leaves penalty box prior to expiration of time penalty 11. THREE LINE VIOLATION 2. Guilty of gesticulation on a free kick 3. Violates penalty kick procedures after a team warning

11.1. Definition 4. Interferes in shootout procedures 5. Commits delay of game violation Player cannot pass (or last touch) ball across three (3) lines in the 6. Encroachment, after a team warning has been issued. air toward opponent’s goal without the ball touching the wall, 7. Referee crease violation floor, player or official. 8. Intentionally kicking the ball away after a stoppage to delay the restart or in protest of the referee’s call. NOTE: Player may pass back toward his own goal – not an infringement.

Revised August 2015 Page 11 Revised August 2015 Page 20 minute power play time penalty is awarded and a team warning 11.2. Punishment issued to the team that any further actions will result in a Free kick to the opponent at the center of the first yellow line misconduct penalty. the ball crossed. 3. Player entering the field of play prior to presenting I.D. card to the referee or time keeper. 12. SUBSTITUTION

Ejectionable Time Penalties 12.1. Substitutes All bench personnel and players listed on the line‐up are subject A player or non‐player shall be ejected and a two (2) minute power to the referee’s authority. Any player who enters the field of play penalty awarded for incidents of: play without having first presented a valid BLUE SKY SPORTS 1. Violent conduct or serious foul play CENTER Indoor I.D. card to the referee shall be assessed a two‐ 2. Foul or abusive language or action minute unsportsmanlike conduct time penalty. If the player 3. Head butting cannot produce a valid card, then the player will not be allowed 4. Third man into an altercation to participate, must leave the bench area and a substitute shall 5. First man off the bench joining an altercation serve the two‐minute penalty. 6. Leaving the penalty box and joining an altercation 7. Spitting on or at an opponent or game official 8. Third time penalty in the same match. Blue card shown first, Unlimited Substitution followed by red card. Unlimited substitution may be made at any time during play, provided substituted player is within touchline at own bench If play is stopped to eject the player, a free kick is awarded to area as new player enters the field. Neither player may opposing team at point where offense occurred. participate in play while both are on the field. Violation: Two‐ minute team penalty from where the ball was at the time the A teammate will serve the time penalty or until a power play goal is violation was noticed. scored against that player’s team. The ejected player must leave the field. Guaranteed Substitution 1. Restart may be delayed for up to fifteen (15) seconds to allow EXCEPTION: Youth player under supervision of an adult coach may substitutions at the following times: remain in the bench area if parent or guardian is not present. a. Goal is scored. b. When time penalty awarded. 16.6. Misconduct c. Injury stoppage. A five (5) minute misconduct penalty shall be assessed against d. Stoppage signaled by referee. players who show disapproval, by word or action, of the decision by e. To allow exit from penalty box. the referee or other game officials or acts in a severe unsporting f. Ball over perimeter behavior. These penalties shall be administered by: g. Ball into superstructure h. If play restarted with too many players, no penalty 1. Misconduct by players: yellow card is shown and a 5 minute time assessed. penalty is awarded no power play. No time is posted. Player may not leave penalty box until the next guaranteed substitution NOTE: In a “clock running” situation, referees should not allow or when the ball has gone over the perimeter wall after the teams to waste time and delay the restart to their advantage. entire 5 minutes have elapsed. If a time penalty is awarded and that player is then guilty of dissent, that player will be assessed a Timed Substitutions

Revised August 2015 Page 19 Revised August 2015 Page 12 Warning issued to team for taking more than fifteen (15) Team Time Penalties seconds to complete substitutions during a guaranteed substitution. Team time penalty assessed for further violation. Blue Card

Injured Goalkeeper Two‐minute time penalty for the following: If play is suspended more than one (1) time for injured • During play, substitutions may be made at any time on an goalkeeper, including treatment for blood on goalkeeper or unlimited basis, provided the player substituting out of the uniform, that player must be removed and another player will game is within the touchline at bench area, or off the field become the goalkeeper. of play within his own bench area, before the substitute enters the field. During the substitution, neither the player Injured Player entering nor the player departing may participate in play When referee identifies an injured player or a player with visible and or gain an advantage during the period of time when blood, referee stops the play as appropriate, stops clock and they are simultaneously on the field and the ball is in play. delays restart for injured player. The player must be removed Such violation shall result in a 2 minute Team Power Play from the field, and the team is allowed to substitute. In the case penalty. It shall be the coaches choice as to which player of blood, the player must show the referee at a stoppage and serves the two minute Power play penalty and that penalty prior to reentering the game that the open wound has been does not accrue against the player for purposes of multiple covered or any blood on the uniform has been treated. An accumulated time penalties for ejection. injured player serving a time penalty that goes to his bench for treatment must stay there until the penalty expires. Failure to Penal Time Penalties observe above, results in a penalty: two minute unsportsmanlike conduct. Blue Card

Time Penalties for Substitution Violations 1. Two‐minute penalty for severe, tactical or blatant offenses A Two‐minute team time penalty (power play) shall be assessed listed in Rule 15.1 committed while ball is in play. for violation of the Substitution rule. It shall be the coach’s 2. If the offense occurs in the defending penalty arch and warrants choice and will not accrue against the player who serves on a penal time penalty, then a Penalty Kick (see Rule18) is behalf of the team. awarded. 3. If the offense occurs in the defending player’s defensive half of Play restarted with a free kick where ball was when play was the field and is: (1) foul from behind against an attacking player stopped. having control of the ball with one or no defensive players between himself and the goal or (2) any foul where he is the 13. GOALKEEPERS last player on the defending team between the attacking player and the goal, then and warrants a penal time penalty, then a Shootout (see Rule17) is awarded.

Goalkeeping Restrictions 1. Hand to Hand : Goalkeeper, having released possession by his Unsporting Behavior: Blue Card hands, may not handle it again until it is touched by an opponent. Bouncing the ball is not considered release of 1. Referee Discretion, a two minute time penalty may be assessed possession. any player who exhibits an Unsporting behavior. 2. Pass back : If a team intentionally kicks the ball to their 2. Encroachment: A player within 15’ intentionally interferes with goalkeeper, the goalkeeper may not handle the ball. the restart. A two

Revised August 2015 Page 13 Revised August 2015 Page 18 a. Deflections are permitted. Technical Violations b. Pass backs using the head, chest or knee are permitted. A five‐minute time penalty (non‐power Player commits an offense that is not a foul but is a violation of a play) will be assessed against any player using trickery rule, which necessitates the awarding of a free kick at the point of to get around the restrictions. the infraction. These do not count against team’s total foul count: 3. Five‐second distribution possession with hand or foot in penalty arch more than five seconds.

• Second hand touch by goalkeeper (13.1.1). 4. Illegal procedure/handling: Goalkeeper bringing the ball into • Goalkeeper takes hand possession from a pass back (13.1.2) the penalty arch may not handle it. a. Penalty: Free kick at top of penalty arch; technical • Five‐second violations by goalkeeper (13.1.3). violation. Whistle restart is mandatory. • Illegal handling by goalkeeper (13.1.4) 5. Striking or pushing opponent with the ball: caution or ejection. • Three‐line violations (11) 6. While playing as a field player, the goalkeeper commits a • Kick‐off violations (8.4) handling violation: foul – no time penalty. • Free Kick restart violations (14.1) 7. Coming out of the penalty arch and deliberately handling the • All two‐touch violations. ball is a mandatory time penalty unless momentum carried goalkeeper out of the area, then it is a foul, but no time 16. TIME PENALTIES penalty. 8. Deliberately handling the ball outside the penalty area that Time Penalties denies the opposing team of a possible goal‐scoring After the start of the game, time penalties may be awarded for opportunity requires a time penalty and a shootout. offenses committed when play is in progress or during any stoppage (including between periods). Goalkeeper Privileges Note: Goalkeepers must serve their own time penalties. 1. Opponent may not intentionally obstruct the goalkeeper’s attempt to put the ball in play. Time penalties will be classified as follows: 2. Opponent cannot make body contact in the penalty arch with goalkeeper not in possession of the ball unless the referee 1. 2 Minute Power Play Penalties: Blue Card deems such contact as inadvertent during normal course of • Team Time Penalty: Illegal substitution play. Contacts deemed as not inadvertent shall be punished • Penal fouls listed in Rule15.1 by a free kick, but no time penalty. • Boarding 3. Referee should penalize serious fouls committed by an • Unsporting Behavior opponent against the goalkeeper with a time penalty. • Slide Tackles 4. An opponent who intentionally endangers the goalkeeper beyond what is considered normal shall be cautioned for 2. 5 Minute Misconduct (Non‐Power Play): Yellow Card ungentlemanly conduct. • Dissent 5. An opponent who intentionally charges the goalkeeper in a • Technical Offenses violent manner or who intentionally kicks the goalkeeper in full possession of the ball shall be ejected for serious foul play. 3. Ejectionable Offenses: Red Card • Penal fouls: 2 Minute Time Penalty • 3rd Time Penalty: 2 Minute Time Penalty • Game Misconduct: No Power Play

Revised August 2015 Page 17 Revised August 2015 Page 14 14. FREE KICKS 15. FOULS/TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS Free Kick Regulations 1. Opposing players must be at least 15’ from the ball. The ball 15.1. Fouls must be stationary. Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves. Player has five (5) seconds to play the ball after referee’s Player commits any of the following offenses in a careless, reckless signal. Player cannot play the ball again before it has been manner or with disproportionate force will be penalized by a free kick touched by another player. Penalty: Restart is awarded to from the point of infraction. opponent. 2. All free kicks are direct. A goal may be scored directly against These add to a team’s total foul count: either team. A team can score upon itself. • Kicking or attempts to kick an opponent. 3. Location: From the point of infraction or within 3’ unless it • Tripping or attempts to trip an opponent. gives a team an unfair advantage (kick retaken). • Jumping at opponent. 4. In Defensive Penalty Arch: Play will be restarted with a • Charges an opponent. Goalkeeper distribution, with opposing players outside • Striking or attempting to strike an opponent (mandatory time penalty arch. Ball is not in play until it leaves the penalty arch. penalty). 5. In Attacking Penalty Arch: Taken from the top of the arch • Elbowing or attempt to elbow an opponent results in unless a penalty/shootout has been awarded. Whistle restart mandatory time penalty (elbow to face is an ejection for violent is mandatory. conduct).

6. Penalty Shootout: See Rule 17. • Pushing an opponent. 7. Penalty Kick: See Rule 18

8. Infraction off the field: Taken from where the ball was when Or commits any of the following: play was stopped. Substitution Violation: Taken from where • Contact with an opponent before contact is made with the ball. the ball was when play was stopped. • Handling the ball. 9. Superstructure Violation: From the center of the yellow line • Dangerous play. nearest to where the ball hit the superstructure. • Fair charge, but ball not in playing distance. • Obstructing when not playing the ball. 14.2. Violation/Kicker Second consecutive touch by the kicker (not during a shootout), free 15.2. Six Team Fouls kick to opponent at point of infraction. For five‐second delay; restart awarded to opponent. A team’s sixth non‐time penalty foul (as described in Rule 15.1) in a half will result in a penalty shootout (see Rule 17) being awarded. No 14.3. Encroachment time penalty is served. Fouls that result in a time penalty being If a defending player who is less than 15’ from the ball intentionally awarded, do not count in a team’s six foul count. interferes with the taking of a free kick (such as sticking a leg out), the players shall be issued a 2 minute time penalty. He shall also be For High School, U16‐U19 and U14‐U15 divisions, a team’s fourth considered guilty of encroachment. For the first violation, the referee non‐time penalty foul in a half will result in a penalty shootout shall issue a team warning for encroachment to the offending team. being awarded. For any subsequent violation, after being warned for encroachment, this shall be considered misconduct – technical infraction resulting in a five (5) minute penalty assessed against the offending player. A free kick will be awarded to the offended team at the point of the encroachment.

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