The following is a comprehensive list of rules and regulations relating to 5-a-side soccer at AV Indoor Soccer Center
Rosters
Must be submitted before the start of the season.
Players not listed on the roster from league start date, without a waiver on file, and not deemed active players within regular season, will not be permitted to appear in high stakes, playoff or Final matches.
Players can only play for one team in each league night. Playing on different nights is permitted.
Team Structure
There will be a maximum of 5 players per team for the youth and five per team for the adult on the field at any one time.
note "adult leagues will be play on a 5v5 format" .
Each team may field 4 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper on the field at any one time
Substitutions
Substitutions are unlimited during the game and may be made ‘on the fly’
Outgoing substitutes must leave the field of play before the replacement enters the playing area
The oncoming players are active immediately and can receive the ball
Substitutes must stand outside the pitch perimeter and spectators must not enter the field of play under any circumstance
A substitution of the goalkeeper must be authorized by the referee.
Game Structure
The match will consist of two equal halves (2×25). The first half will begin with one team taking a center; the second half will begin with the other team taking a center
After a goal has been scored the game will be re-started by the team who conceded the goal taking a center
Half-time will be a straight change around (as time permits, referees may grant a 2-3 min break)
If stoppage time is deemed appropriate by the referee, a maximum of 1-minute (cumulative) will be added.
Referees will each hold game time individually. It is the referee’s discretion to implement stoppage time.
Lateness to a scheduled match will result in a penalty against the offending team:
5-minute lateness will result in a 1-goal deficit
10-minute lateness will result in a 2-goal deficit
15-minute lateness will result in a forfeited match
Field restrictions
There are two marked goal/penalty areas on the pitch
All players are allowed to enter and score inside the goal area.
The GK is not allowed to leave the goal area.
If the goalie comes out of the box to break up a play, a referee will penalize at his/her discretion
based on whether the act persisted after warnings and occurred with intent.
Penalty kick will be given after warnings.
Pass back – passing back to the keeper is permitted, however they cannot pick up the ball
GK can throw over the half way line (no drop kicks)
General Play
There are no offsides
A goal may be scored from any point within the field of play
Goalkeepers are not permitted to take penalties (except in penalty shoot-outs)
Goals cannot be scored directly from a sideline kick-in or directly from the kick–off
Re-Starting the Game
The goalkeeper must return the ball into play by throwing or kicking it out of his/her area
The goalkeeper has a maximum of 5-seconds to return the ball into play
Goalkeeper cannot pick up or touch a back pass with his/her hands
If the ball goes out of play over the end line / board:
If the defending goalkeeper deflects the ball, a goal kick will be awarded
Otherwise, a goal kick or a corner kick will be awarded, depending on which team had the final touch
Corner kick will be played by the attacking team from the centre line
If the ball goes out of play over the side-board (& hits the net) a kick-in will be awarded depending on which team had the final touch
The kick-in will be played from the spot where the ball went out of play
Free Kicks and Penalties
Opposition players must be at least seven feet (2 steps) from where any free kick is taken
Fouls – Direct free kick
Ball hits the netting (top or side) – In-direct free kick
All other free kicks – In-direct
Penalty Kicks Procedure
A penalty kick will be placed seven feet from the top of the goal area directly in the center of the goal
The goalkeeper must begin by standing on the goal line and may move only laterally before the kick is taken
There is no run-up to the ball. The kicker’s plant foot must be placed before the kick and remain stationary.
The rest of the players must be outside the boundaries of the penalty box and behind the ball until the kick is taken
Player Safety and Fouls
Infringement of these rules will result in a Direct Free Kick:
A foul occurs if a player (in addition to the previously mentioned situations):
Holds an opponent
Plays in a dangerous manner
Impedes the progress of an opponent (“Obstruction”)
Prevents the Goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands
And a foul occurs when a player commits the following in a manner that the Referee considers careless, serious, reckless, or involving excessive force:
Kicks an opponent
Trips an opponent
Jumps at an opponent
Charges an opponent
Strikes or elbows an opponent
Pushes an opponent
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Leverage: Using the body of a teammate or any part of the field to gain an advantage
Encroachment: Entering the protected area of an opposing player taking a Free Kick (after initial Warning)
Dissent: Referee Abuse
Other: Behavior which, in the Referee’s opinion, does not warrant another category of penalty(e.g., taunting, foul language)
Boarding
Unnecessary roughness on the boards will not be tolerated
‘Boarding’ is not permitted, including the corners (‘Boarding’ is defined by double-teaming a player against the boards). Additionally, players may not grab onto the boards with both hands.
Any player that uses the corner for time wasting will lose possession of the ball – a free kick will be awarded to the opposing team
No slide tackles
Verbal Warnings will be continuously given by the referee:
“Boards”: for someone to step away from the boards
“Corner”: for someone to give space or to get away from the corner
“Space”: to prevent Encroachment
“Time”: to prevent time wasting, quick restarts of play should always take precedence
Wearing any form of jewelry (including watches) is not permitted during play
Wearing any form of jewelry (including watches) is not permitted during play
AV indoor soccer center strongly recommends that all players wear shin guards, but this is only compulsory in regards to youth participants
AV indoor soccer center recognizes the US Soccer’s mandate pertaining to headers for age groups U-11 and younger; these age groups shall not engage in heading in games – free kick will be awarded
**All coaches and players must read and sign AV INDOOR SOCCER CENTER liability waiver prior to playing**
disciplinary
The purpose of he rules of AV Soccer Centers is to provide a guideline to describe the way the game is played.
No one may intentionally violate the rules.
blue cards
A player who receives a blue card must leave the field of play for 2 minutes
That team may substitute another player
If a team does not have any substitutes, then the team will playdown a player for 2 minutes
Unless otherwise provided above and below, the Referee issues a Blue Card for serious fouls and unsportsmanlike behaviour (by the player) as well as for the following actions:
Dissent: either towards the referee or toward the opposition
Deliberate Handball or Hand ball by a Goalkeeper (outside goal area)
Goalkeeper Endangerment
Boarding
Encroachment
yellow cards
A player who receives a Yellow Card must leave the field of play for 2-minutes
If a Yellow Card is issued it will result in a 2-minute man-down penalty
Cautionable Offenses: the Referee issues a Yellow Card for reckless fouls and for
Second Blue Card
Unsportsmanlike behavior by any non-player personnel
Provoking Altercation: Making physical contact with an opponent(e.g., pushing or poking),short of fighting, or throwing the ball in an unsportsmanlike fashion
red cards
A player who receives a Red Card must leave the field of play immediately and must stay out for the remainder of the game
Ejectionable Offenses:A player receives a Red Card for fouls,which the Referee considers violent or committed with excessive force, and for:
gement.
Ejectionable Offenses:A player receives a Red Card for fouls,which the Referee considers violent or committed with excessive force, and for:
Repeated Warnings
Violent Conduct
Elbowing: Intentionally elbowing an opponent
Vicious Tackling: A tackle from the side or from behind directlyi nto one or both legs of an opponent, seriously endangering him/her
Fighting
Leaving Team Bench or Penalty Area to engage in a confrontation with the opposition or a Game
Official
Extreme Unsportsmanlike Behavior: Committing particularly despicable behavior, including:
(i) Spitting at an opponent or any other person;
(ii) Persistent use of extremely abusive language or behavior toward a Game Official;
(iii) Bodily contact with a Game Official in Dissent
suspension
A player who is sent off may receive a suspension for future games
A player who receives a red card for violent conduct will be reported to the av indoor soccer management with the possibility of the offense escalating to alonger ban
Regardless of issued cards, in the case of serious foul play or foul/abusive language, the suspension could be extended, should av indoor soccer center deem necessary
Teams that continue to have poor player discipline may be removed from the competition
No reimbursement will be provided to a suspended / banned player or team
disputes
The Referee’s decision on all on-field matters is final and discussion will not be entertained either on or off the field. Further, there is not an appeals or protest process.
Dissent and bad mouthing will not be allowed.
The Referee’s jurisdiction on disciplinary matters will apply until players have leave the AV indoor soccer center.
Players/Coaches repeatedly disputing decisions may be subject to further disciplinary action
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