4 quarters are played. Playing time = 12 minute quarters. Time does not
stop for any reason.
Coaches are only allowed to coach from the sidelines.
Goalies, stationary defenders are allowed.
No stationary forwards are allowed. While the off side rule will not be
called, a player cannot gain an advantage by being in an off side
position.
Number of players should be 7 or 8 which is inclusive of a goalie.
No direct kicks, indirect kicks, penalty kicks or off sides will be
called.
“Free kicks” are allowed and will be called for a deliberate hand ball
or other infraction.
If ball goes out of play to the sides, throw-ins are done by the team
that did not touch the ball last. If ball goes out of play at the ends,
corner kicks or goal kicks will be done depending on who touched the
ball last. If the ball is touched by the defending team last, it’s a
corner kick for the offensive team. If the ball is touched by the
offensive team last, a goal kick is done by the defensive team and no
one is allowed inside the penalty box except the kicker.
Spectators are allowed only on the bleacher side of the field.
Spectators should not be around the goal area instructing the players.
Players and coaches are on the opposite side of the field.
Teams will switch sides at halftime.
Playing is full length of field using large goals.
While players are encouraged to play their positions, the only set
position on the field is the goalie. All other players are welcome to
play any other position at any time during the game. There is no rule
that states one team cannot have all their players playing offense or
defense at one time.
If a goalie change is being made, the coach must alert the referee of
the change.
Players being substituted must stand at the half line and are only
allowed onto the field at a stoppage of play (e.g. throw in, corner
kick, goal kick, restart from the ˝ line, injury or other stoppage as
directed by the referee).
4 quarters are played. Playing time = 15 minute quarters. Time does not
stop for any reason.
Coaches are only allowed to coach from the sidelines.
Goalies, stationary defenders are allowed.
No stationary forwards are allowed. While the off side rule will not be
called, a player cannot gain an advantage by being in an off side
position.
Number of players should be 7 or 8 which is inclusive of a goalie.
No direct kicks, indirect kicks, penalty kicks or off sides will be
called.
“Free kicks” are allowed and will be called by the referee for a
deliberate hand ball or other infraction.
If ball goes out of play to the sides, throw-ins are done by the team
that did not touch the ball last. If ball goes out of play at the ends,
corner kicks or goal kicks will be done depending on who touched the
ball last. If the ball is touched by the defending team last, it’s a
corner kick for the offensive team. If the ball is touched by the
offensive team last, a goal kick is done by the defensive team and no
one is allowed inside the penalty box except the kicker.
Spectators are allowed only on the bleacher side of the field.
Spectators should not be around the goal area instructing the players.
Players and coaches are on the opposite side of the field.
Teams will switch sides at halftime.
Playing is full length of field using large goals.
While players are encouraged to play their positions, the only set
position on the field is the goalie. All other players are welcome to
play any other position at any time during the game. There is no rule
that states one team cannot have all their players playing offense or
defense at one time.
If a goalie change is being made, the coach must alert the referee of
the change.
Players being substituted must stand at the half line and are only
allowed onto the field at a stoppage of play (e.g. throw in, corner
kick, goal kick, restart from the ˝ line, injury or other stoppage as
directed by the referee).
2 halves are played. Playing time = 30 minute halves. Time does not
stop for any reason.
Coaches are only allowed to coach from the sidelines.
Goalies, stationary defenders are allowed.
No stationary forwards are allowed. Deliberate or obvious off side
calls will be called.
Number of players should be 8 or 9 which is inclusive of a goalie.
“Free kicks” are allowed and will be called by the referee for a
deliberate hand ball or other infraction. For infractions inside the
penalty box by the defensive team, the referee will pull the ball back
to the 18 yard line where a direct “free” kick will be taken.
No penalty kicks.
If ball goes out of play to the sides, throw-ins are done by the team
that did not touch the ball last. If ball goes out of play at the ends,
corner kicks or goal kicks will be done depending on who touched the
ball last. If the ball is touched by the defending team last, it’s a
corner kick for the offensive team. If the ball is touched by the
offensive team last, a goal kick is done by the defensive team and no
one is allowed inside the penalty box except the kicker.
Spectators are allowed only on the bleacher side of the field.
Spectators should not be around the goal area instructing the players.
Players and coaches are on the opposite side of the field.
Teams will switch sides at halftime.
Playing is full length of field using large goals.
While players are encouraged to play their positions, the only set
position on the field is the goalie. All other players are welcome to
play any other position at any time during the game. There is no rule
that states one team cannot have all their players playing offense or
defense at one time.
If a goalie change is being made, the coach must alert the referee of
the change.
Players being substituted must stand at the half line and are only
allowed onto the field at a stoppage of play (e.g. throw in, corner
kick, goal kick, restart from the ˝ line, injury or other stoppage as
directed by the referee).
Rainouts will be called at least 1 hour before game time by a designated
league official. Please don’t call because it ties up the phone lines
during a critical time. The web site
www.prospectsoccer.com will have up to date information related to
cancellations.
Nobody should delay the start of the game.
Each play should play at least 50% of each game.
5 Goal rule will be enforced by the referee. Please make adjustments in
your game strategy if getting close to a 5 goal lead.
When a team has a
5 goal advantage, they must remove a play for each goal until they
have less than a 5 goal lead.
Referee must OK
the return of a player.
The intent of this
rule is to keep from running up high scores.
The referee will briefly explain all infractions to the players.
Substitutions: Coach must get referee’s permission BEFORE each sub:
Prior to a Goal
Kick by either team.
After a goal by
either team.
After an injury,
by either team, when the referee stops play
At quarter or half
time
NO substitutions
on corner kicks.
Goalie change at
any time must be communicated to the referee
Parents and Coaches must remain on the sidelines during a game until the
referee calls them onto the field for an injury (except U5 or U6, Coach
is on field already)
Coaches are to keep all spectators away from the goal end of the field.
