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A.     Ball size:

 

U5 - U8

Size 3

 

U9 - U12

Size 4

 

U13 - Adults

Size 5

B.      Number of players on the field:

 

U7 - U10

8 max (includes the goalie)

 

U11 - U19

7 max (includes the goalie)

 

Adult Men

6 max (includes the goalie)

 

Women Open

6 max (includes the goalie)

 

Women 30+

7 max (includes the goalie)

     

The minimum number of players is two less than the maximum.

Substitutions are allowed on any kick off, any goal kick and any kick in. The substitute may go on the field at the center line when the player he is substituting for is a yard from the center line. Illegal substitution will receive a yellow card and a free kick in favor of the opposite team from the top of the arc (D).

Any participant bleeding must leave the field of play immediately and shall not return without checking in with the referee. If the clock was stopped due to injury, the injured player must leave the field.

        C.     Equipment/Uniforms: Footwear - any indoor soccer shoes and rubber cleat soccer shoes are allowed. No metal or aluminum cleat soccer shoes are allowed. Goalie should wear a different color shirt from both teams. Players are NOT allowed to play if wearing a cast. If players need to wear a mask, helmet, or knee brace they must provide the league a release or waiver form from their doctor and parent/guardian.

Players are not allowed to wear eyeglasses, only sports goggles are allowed. Any player without the proper equipment will not be allowed to play.

D.     Referees and other officials: The referee(s) shall be responsible for control of the game. The referee(s) decisions regarding play are final.

E.      Duration: Games will be two (2) 20 minute halves with 2 minutes for half time break. All games will have a continuous clock. The clock may be stopped for serious injury only. There are no time outs. For a goal to count at the buzzer the ball needs to be completely over the goal line.

F.      Ball in and out of play: The ball is put back in play with a goal kick, corner or kick in (instead of a throw in) from where it went out. A kick in is an indirect free kick. If the ball hits the ceiling or overhead light fixtures or structure, a free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team below where the ball made contact with the ceiling. When the defending team hits the ceiling inside their penalty area, the opposing team will be awarded an indirect free kick from the top D (arc).

G.     Fouls and Misconduct: A red card maybe issued for the same reasons as are given during the outdoor game. An immediate ejection will take place. A red card will automatically carry at least a one game suspension or longer. The team will play short handed for the remainder of the game. A red carded player can not be substituted for. NO slide tackling is allowed, except for the goalies inside the box. No offside rule will apply. A yellow card will be given for the same reasons as in the outdoor game. Two yellow cards given to the same player is a red card. The player's team will have to finish the game shorthanded and the player will be suspended for at least one game. Yellow cards are given to the players and/or coaches for the same reasons as the outdoor game plus the following indoor reasons: Illegal substitutions, not being 15 feet away from the ball when a free kick is given.

 H.   Women Open, Men Open and Men 30+ only: A Yellow Card shall result in a TWO (2) MINUTE time penalty by offending player.  The penalty will be served to its completion regardless if a goal is scored.

I.     Free Kicks and Restarts: The ball must be stationary when a free kick is taken and the player has 5 seconds to execute the free kick. Failure to put the ball into play before the 5 seconds will result in the opposing team getting the free kick. When a free kick is taken, all opposing players shall be at least 15 feet from the ball. On corner kicks defending players must be 15 feet from the ball, violators will be given a yellow card.

J.       Goalkeepers: Goalkeepers are not permitted to retrieve the ball outside the penalty area, bring the ball back into the penalty area, and then pick the ball up with their hands. Punting is not permitted for anyone except for the U8 and U9 age groups. Drop kicking regardless of the number of bounces is not permitted for anyone except for the U8 U9 age groups. An infraction to the punting and drop kicking the ball by the goalie will result in a free kick at the top of the D(arc) of the penalty area. Red cards to the goalie will be served by the goalie and not by someone else, so the goalies will have to be replaced.

K.       For matters not specifically covered by JFK's set of rules, FIFA laws of the game shall be followed by the participants, coaches, and referees.