LANCO Fieldhouse Soccer League Rules FIFA Laws of the game will apply as modified by USYSA and EPYSA as described herein. Updated March 30, 2016 1. Duration of games by age, halves and ball size DIVISION LENGTH BALL SIZE U8 to U12 2 x 25 mins. 4 U13 & over 2 x 25 mins. 5 The clock will be a running clock. Halftime shall be 1 minute.

2. Dimensions of field FIELD NO. FIELD SIZE Field 1 70’ x 150’ Fields 2 and 3 80’ x 175’

3. Number of players All age groups will play with 5 field players plus a goalkeeper (6 vs. 6). The maximum number of players per roster is 18. 4. Team Rosters Any team competing with players not on their Team Roster causes their team to forfeit, which will be recorded as a 0-5 loss against the team. If a team does not have enough players to compete, the team must forfeit before the start of the game and will be permitted to play recreationally. At this point, any player that the team picks up must sign a waiver form supplied by LANCO Fieldhouse management before the start of the game.Teams have up to the start of their 3 rd game before the roster freezes.

5. Players Players are permitted to play on more than one team in the same age group as long as the teams are in different divisions. No more than 5 players may participate in a Premier Division and then go play for the same division 1 team in the same age group. If a team enrolls two teams in the same division, a player cannot switch back and forth on both teams. Players are permitted to play in more than one league. Players are permitted to play up an age group but cannot play up two age groups. Players must be at least 18 years of age to play in the Open Divisions. (Unless Management over-rules.) LANCO Fieldhouse reserves the right to ask for proof of age from any player. The team will be required to submit proof by means of birth certificate, passport, driver’s license, or state player’s pass to LANCO Fieldhouse management within one week of request. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit and recorded as a 0-5 loss against the team.

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6. Coaching Coaches must stay in “coach’s area“. Coaching from the sideline is permitted provided instruction is given and not derogatory. No coach, player, or spectator may make derogatory comments or gestures to referees, other coaches, other players, or spectators. No coach, player, or spectator will use profanity or behave destructively. Coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, friends, and spectators at all times. At the discretion of the official or Fieldhouse Management, spectators, coaches and/or players will be ejected from the facility for any disruptive behavior.

7. Equipment All team members must wear the same colored shirt with a number on the back. Their number must match the number on the team roster form. Players may not switch shirts and wear a different number than that on your team roster form. Violators will receive a one match ban and also sit the remainder of that game. All players must wear size and age-appropriate shin guards. LANCO Fieldhouse will provide all game balls. All players must wear molded rubber soled cleats or indoor shoes. Players with casts or braces will be permitted to play based on the referee’s discretion. Jewelry may not be worn during warm-ups or games. If jewelry cannot be removed, the referee of the game or LANCO Fieldhouse Management must be notified and a decision will be made to provide safety to the player. Players will not be permitted to play until management is satisfied that the result will not cause harm.

8. Start of Game Kickoff can be played forward or back, however, you cannot score directly off of the kickoff. 9. THERE WILL BE NO OFFSIDES. 10 . Substitutions Substitutions will be allowed on the “fly“, as long as the player who is running off the field is 5 yards within their own bench area. The player running on will pass that player about 5 yards from the bench area.

11. Throw-ins The team that did not kick the ball out of play over the sideline throws the ball in at the same point that the ball went out. The referee will determine where the ball went out. A player cannot score a goal directly from a throw-in – violation of the rule will result in a goal kick.

12. Goal Kicks When the attacking team kicks the ball out of play over the end line, the defending team will get a goal kick. The goal kick is taken in the penalty area, no more than 5 yards away from the goal posts. No player may touch the ball on a goal kick until the ball clears the penalty area.

13. Corner Kicks When the defending team kicks the ball out of play over the end line, the attacking team will get a corner kick. The corner kicks should be taken at the point where the end line and sideline meet. A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick. Defenders must stand 7 yards away from ball on corner kicks.

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14. Direct Free Kicks Defenders must be 7 yards away from the ball on ALL free kicks. The following violations justify a direct free kick: Charging - running at an opponent in a violent or dangerous way Hitting/kicking - striking or attempting to strike an opponent Holding - grabbing an opponent to keep opponent from the ball Pushing - using the hands or arms to push aside an opponent Tripping - causing an opponent to trip Handballs – intentionally playing the ball with hand or arm

15. Indirect Free Kicks The following violations justify an indirect free kick: Obstruction - a player without the ball and without intention of playing the ball, blocks or leans into an opponent Dangerous Play - playing in such a way that could cause injury Delay of Game - goalie taking more than 6 seconds to put the ball in play Goalkeeper Back Pass Violation - a teammate intentionally KICKS the ball back to the goalie and he/she uses his/her hands – this rule does not apply for U8s. Hitting the ceiling –An indirect kick is awarded against the team that hit the ceiling. The ball is spotted where the player kicked the ball (not where the ball hits). A yellow card will be given should the referee determine that a player intentionally hits the ceiling. Too many players on the field – Spot of ball will be at referee’s discretion.

16. Penalty Kick A penalty kick will be awarded when the defending team commits a direct free kick violation inside their penalty area. The goalkeeper must stay on the goal line until the ball is kicked. The kicker cannot play the ball again until another player touches the ball. All Penalty kicks will be taken from the penalty spot. 17. Goalkeepers are allowed unlimited steps; however the ball must be played within 6 seconds. Goalkeepers may NOT play the ball with their hands if the ball is intentionally kicked back to them by one of their own players. Heading the ball back to the goalie is allowed. Goalkeepers are NOT allowed to punt or drop kick the ball. 18. Cautions A yellow card will be given as a warning. The player must be substituted immediately and the team will serve a 2 minute power play with a man down. If yellow carded team allows a goal within the 2 minute power play, they may bring another player on the field and play at full strength (Yellow Carded Player MUST sit full 2 minutes). A field player may sit out for a goalkeeper if the goalkeeper is yellow carded; otherwise the player that is carded must sit. Any player or coach given their 3rd yellow card in one session will sit out the NEXT

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scheduledgame. (Note: see special rule for Adult Soccer leagues) NOTE: Chewing gum or spitting on the turf is not permitted. Any player or coach who is found to be chewing gum the first time will be told to get rid of the gum and will be given a verbal warning. Any subsequent player or coach from the same team found to be chewing gum will be cautioned. Any player or coach who spits on the turf be cautioned immediately. 19. Ejection A red card is given for a second yellow card, a serious foul, or a dangerous act performed in any one game. A redcarded player or coach must leave the playing area immediately. The team will play one man down for five minutes (5 mins). After five minutes has expired the team may bring a player on to replace the ejected player. Any redcarded player or coach must sit out and will not be permitted in the playing area for the NEXT scheduled game. Any player or coach who receives a second red card in the league will then sit out and will not be permitted in the playing area for the NEXT TWO scheduled games. Any player or coach who receives three red cards in one session will be expelled from the facility. However, depending on the severity of the ejection, at the discretion of the referee, any unruly player or coach may be ejected from the playing area and sanctioned to more extreme penalties. At the discretion of the official or Fieldhouse Management, spectators, coaches and/or players can be ejected from the facility for any disruptive behavior. Anyone who commits assault on any other person on facility property will be expelled from the league. (Note: see special rule for Adult Soccer Leagues)

20. NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED. Disputes will be settled by the League Director or designee and their decision is final.

21. Scoring System All goals are one (1) point goals. Teams will be given: Three (3) points for a win, One (1) point for a tie, Zero (0) points for a loss

22. Tie Breakers Tie breakers will be used as follows: (1) Head-to-head competition (thrown out if more than 2 teams) (2) Total goals against (3) Goal Differential (4) Coin Flip

23. How to Crown a Champion. If there is a Championship Game or a playoff game where a winner must be decided, and the score is tied at the end of regulation time; the following steps will be applied. (Overtime will begin immediately) Step 1 5 minute over-time, Golden Goal. Step 2 5 minute over-time, Golden Goal, no Goalkeepers. Step 3 repeat step #2 in 5 minute periods until a goal is scored. 24. Injuries

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The clock will be a running clock. Due to a SERIOUS INJURY WHERE WE NEED TO LEAVE THE INJURED PLAYER ON THE FIELD. If the injury occurs BEFORE Half-time the game will be cancelled and rescheduled. If the injury occurs AFTER Half-time the score will count, unless the game is a big enough game that a Champion may be determined.

SPECIAL RULES FOR OPEN MEN’S LEAGUE The following rules only apply to all of the Adult Soccer Leagues: 18. Cautions A yellow card will be given as a warning. The player must be substituted immediately and the team will serve a 2 minute power play with a man down. If yellow carded team allows a goal within the 2 minute power play, they may bring another player on the field and play at full strength (Yellow Carded Player MUST sit full 2 minutes). Afield player may sit out for a goalkeeper if the goalkeeper is yellow carded; otherwise the player that is carded must sit. Any player or coach given their 2nd yellow card in one session will be assessed a $10 fine payable to LANCO Fieldhouse. If they receive a 3 rd yellow card in a session, they will be assessed another $10 fine and will be required to sit out the teams NEXT scheduled game. A player assessed a fine will not be permitted to play in any future games until the fine is paid.

19. Ejection A red card is given for a second yellow card, a serious foul, or a dangerous act performed in any one game as outlined above. A red-carded player or coach must leave the playing area immediately. The team will play one man down for five minutes (5 mins). After five minutes has expired the team may bring a player on to replace the ejected player. Any red-carded player or coach will be assessed a $20 fine payable to LANCO Fieldhouse and must sit out and will not be permitted in the playing area for the NEXT scheduled game. Any player or coach who receives a second red card in the league will then be assessed another $20 fine plus will sit out and will not be permitted in the playing area for the REMAINDER OF THE SESSION. Any player or coach who receives three red cards in one calendar year will be assessed another $20 fine and expelled from the facility for the next 12 months. However, depending on the severity of the ejection, at the discretion of the referee, any unruly player or coach may be ejected from the playing area and sanctioned to more extreme penalties. At the discretion of the official or Fieldhouse Management, spectators, coaches and/or players can be ejected from the facility for any disruptive behavior. Anyone who commits assault on any other person on facility property will be expelled from the league. (Note: see special rule for Adult Soccer Leagues)

SPECIAL RULES FOR ADULT COED LEAGUE The following rules only apply to the Adult Coed League: At least two female players must be on the field at all times. If the goalkeeper is a female then you must have at least additional female field player. If a team is only able to put one female on the field, they that team must remove one male player and play short. If a team cannot put at least one female player on the field, they will forfeit the game.

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