Updated January 20th 2022

GAME LENGTH:
  U8 Games: Three 15 minute thirds (3mins breaks)
  U9 to High School: Two 25 minute halves (5min halftime)
  Adult Games: Two 25 minute halves (5min halftime)

All refs MUST keep the schedule on time. Clock only stops for serious injuries. Clock stoppage is at the referees discretion.

Team's are not required to switch sides at half-time to keep the scoreboard displays accurate. 

WINTER INDOOR SOCCER FORMAT:
  U7 to U8 Games: 5v5 (includes GK)
  U9 to High School: 7v7 (includes GK)
  Adult & Co-Ed*: 7v7 (includes GK)

*2 females must be on the field at all times for co-ed

SUBSTITUTIONS:
There are no restrictions on the number of subs a team can make. All subs will be "on the fly", this means teams can rotate their players as the game is live. Incoming players must wait on the sideline until they can touch the exiting player. 

PLAYER EQUIPMENT:

Shin guards are a MUST, no shin guards no play. First time can be a warning,  if happens again explain to the coach the game can not continue unless player is properly equipped

HEADING:
Allowed at U12 and older according to USSF rules.*

FREE KICKS AND RETURNING BALL TO PLAY:
All free kicks will be indirect (IFK), except for penalty kicks. The wall must be 5 yards from the site of the infraction.

Punting by the keeper is NOT allowed they can drop punt the ball, meaning the ball MUST hit the ground before it can be kicked.

Any ball that hits the ceiling, Track or any other building component will result in an indirect free kick from the spot where the ball hit the ceiling with the exception of a shot that was going to be a goal kick or corner.  That instance will still result in a GK or CK.

Kick-ins will used to return the ball to play after ball has left field by crossing the touchline.

Slide tackles are NOT permitted and will result in an IDK (indirect free kick)

OFFSIDES:
No

CARDS AND REPORTING:
Yellow cards result in a 2-minute ban and the player cannot be replaced.

Red Cards result in a player being removed for the remainder of the game, player cannot be replaced.

Red Cards will NOT result in a suspension unless they are awarded for Violent Conduct/Fighting or Referee abuse.Thess will result in ejection from the game and a 2 game suspension. MUST BE REPORTED , SEE BELOW.

SCORE RECORDING:
Referees are responsible for recording (and uploading) the score and any cards into USOfficials report.

No team is to win by more than a 6 goal differential, this includes the score being displayed on the score board and reporting.

OVER-TIME (PLAY-OFFS ONLY):
If score is still tied at end of regulation time game goes directly to PKS (no overtime) - PK spot is the top of the goal box (middle of goal). Normal FIFA PK Shootout Rules.