Indoor Rules
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1. Registrations are not complete until a deposit is received.
2. Registration priority:
   1. Teams playing in the previous sessions (in the same season).
      1. Teams playing 2 previous sessions have the highest priority for the 3rd session.
   2. Date complete registrations are received.

1. Any player, coach, or manager ejected from the game must leave the playing area and its immediate surrounding areas (sands, benches, etc.)
2. Any coach or manager receiving a combined total or 2 red cards during one session can be suspended for the remainder of that session.
3. Any violent action, verbal or physical abuse towards a referee, coach, player or spectator can result suspension form World Class Indoor Soccer Arena.

1. Teams must show up no later than five minutes after the game?s scheduled start time.
2. Time will start running at the scheduled time.
3. Forfeits are recorded as 4-0 game.

1. All protests must be within 30 minutes of the game, in writing, to the World Class Indoor Management along with $100.00 (refundable if protest is upheld). No protest will be allowed on judgment calls of the referee?s decisions. Decision by World Class Indoor management is final.

1. Standings will be determined by points: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and no points for a loss.
2. Top two teams are in the finals.
3. Tie Breakers:
   1. goal differential with a maximum of 4 per game
   2. fewest goals against
   3. coin flip
4. If three teams are tied:
   1. If one team is undefeated and untied against the other 2 teams
   2. goal differential
   3. If after breaking the 3-way tie, 2 teams are still tied, the tie breaker for those 2 teams is:
      1. goal differential with a maximum of 4 per game
      2. fewest goals
      3. coin flip

1. A player can register with one team in each division.
2. Adult league players must be 18 years or older or have received permission for an exception to this rule management .
3. Maximum of 12 players.
4. If you are signing up 2 teams in the same division you can bring 5 players from the first team into the other team.
5. Players that are in 2 teams must have seperate player cards for each team. Players must be in both teams rosters.
6. Men?s over 40 leagues can have two players on their rosters between the ages of 30 & 40.
7. All rosters must be handed in to World Class Indoor Soccer Management prior to the first game.
8. The use of non-rostered players will result in a forfeit 4-0.
9. All players must be registered before playing with their Player Pass. Players or teams who don't have their Player Passes will not play.

1. Before, during and after the game, be an example of dignity, patience and positive spirit.
2. Before a game introduce yourself to the opposing coach and to the referee.
3. During the game, you are responsible for the sportsmanship of you players. If one of your players is disrespectful, irresponsible, or overly aggressive, take the player out of the game at least long enough for him or her to calm down.
4. During the game, you are also responsible for the conduct of the parents of your players. It is imperative to explain acceptable player and parent behavior in a preseason meeting. Encourage them to applaud and cheer for the good plays by either team. Discourage them from yelling at players and the referee.
5. During the game, do not address the referee at all. If you have a small issue, discuss it with the referee calmly and patiently after the game. If you have a major complaint, or if you think the referee was unfair based, unfit, or incompetent, report your opinion to the league.
6. After the game, thank the referee and ask your players to do the same.

• Referees - especially young and inexperienced ones - are like your players and yourself in that they need to develop. You can play an important role in helping them to improve by letting them concentrate on the game. You can help by encouraging them, by accepting their inevitable, occasional mistakes and by offering constant post- game comments. On the other hand, you could discourage and demoralize the referee by criticizing the decisions, by verbally abusing them and inciting- or even accepting- your own players overly aggressive behavior.
• Your example is powerful, for better or worse. If you insist on fair play, if you concentrate on your players enjoyment of the game and their overall long-term development, and if you support the referee, your players and their parents will notice. If you encourage (or allow) your players to play outside the rules, if you?re overly concerned about results, if you criticize the referee harshly, your players and parents will notice. Think about what you?re doing during a game. Uphold the spirit of the game!
  
  Coaches who don?t follow the expectations described above will be disciplined or removed.

• No chewing gum on the carpet!!! If one does, that person will get a Blue Card

1. age-12 and under, size 4
2. age-13 and up, size 5

1. Mandatory equipment: Shin guards, shorts, flat soled shoes, turf shoes, light and dark shirt each time you come and play
2. Players not complying with the mandatory equipment rule will be removed from the field.

1. 5 vs. 5 (4 field players and a keeper) 13 and over
2. 6 vs. 6 (5 field players and a keeper) 12 and under
3. Teams must have at least 3 players on the field to start the game

1. Unlimited on the fly (like hockey), with the player being substituted having to be off before another player can come on.
2. Players coming off must be within 1 yard of the boards before another player can come on. A violation of this rule can result in a 2 minute penalty.
3. Jumping over the boards is not allowed and can result in a 2 minute penalty.

1. After a goal, both teams can substitute.
2. On an injury time-out, 1 sub for each team.
3. When the ball leaves the field of play, only the team with possession can substitute.
4. After a penalty has been issued, only the team with possession can sub.
5. All guaranteed substitutions must be made within 15 seconds, or the team can be subjected to a 2 minute delay of game penalty.
6. Substitutes can be made at anytime.

1. Each half will have the following running time, with 2 minute halves and no time-outs:
   • U7 - U9: 20 minutes
   • U10 and above: 23 minutes
2. Tournament times will be set in the tournament rules
3. In semi-finals & finals if tied at the end of regulation, there will be a 5 minute sudden-death overtime. If still tied at the end of the 5 minute period, there will be a shootout to determine the winner.

1. All the free kicks are direct, excluding kickoffs.
2. All players must be at least 4 feet from the ball. Encroachment can result in a 2 minute penalty.
3. All infractions within the red lines, but not in the box, resulting in a direct kick, will be taken from the line.
4. All free kicks must be taken within 5 seconds, otherwise, the referee can award the ball to the other team.

• Clock Stop
• The clock will be stopped when a player is hurt and the ball is not in danger of scoring. The clock is stopped immediately when the goalkeeper is hurt.
• When there is a sub for the goalkeeper, the clock will be stopped only when the coach or the goalkeeper asks the referee.

1. Blue Card: a player receiving a blue card must leave the playing field for 2 minutes, and the team must play short during the full 2 minutes. 2 blue cards for the same player may result in a yellow card.
2. Yellow Card: a player receiving a yellow card must leave the playing field for 5 minutes, and the team must play short during the full 5 minutes even if a goal is scored.
3. Red Card: a player receiving a red card is ejected form the game, and the team must play short-handed for 5 minutes. 2 yellow cards for the same player results in a red card. A player with a red card can replace by another teammate after 5 minutes.
4. Verbal abuse from the bench, directed at the referee, can result either a blue, yellow, or red card for the bench at the referee?s discretion.
5. When goalkeeper receives a blue card, a teammate may serve the penalty. Goalkeepers must serve yellow cards red cards.
   • Blue Card: 2 minutes
   • Yellow Card: 5 Minutes
   • Red Card: Out for the game (depends on infraction)

1. 2 minute penalties
   1. Intentional Boarding
   2. Side tackles
   3. Delay of game
   4. Encroachment
   5. Jumping over the boards
   6. Illegal substitutions
2. 5 minute penalties
   1. Intentional boarding (more severe than 2 minute version)
   2. Slide tackles (more severe than 2 minute version)

1. 1 Game: Red Card
2. 2 Games: Initiating a fight
3. 2 to 3 Games: Addressing the referee with bad conduct/aggression
4. There is no tolerance for fighting. If you are involved in a fight you will be suspended permanently from World Class Indoor Soccer.
5. Any player under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances cannot play.

1. All nets are out of bounds.
2. If the ball hits the side nets, the ball is placed at the location it hit 1 yd from wall, except if it hits the side net or inside the red line, it is placed 1 yd from the wall at the red line.
3. If the ball hits the top nets, it is put in play where it hit the net, except if it hits within the red line area, it goes to the red line.
4. When the ball hits the nets, the team which gains possessions has 5 seconds to get the ball back in play or the referee can award the ball to the other team, except on a guaranteed substitutions, when they are allowed 15 seconds

1. There is no off-side.
2. In the over-35 coed and the premier leagues, the goalie cannot throw the ball in the air pass half field.
3. All infractions within the red lines, resulting in a direct kick, will be taken from the red line
4. Delaying of the game can be a 2 minute penalty. If this delaying of the game and receiving a 2 minute penalty is used as a tactic to run the clock out, the referee can award the other team a penalty kick.
5. We are not responsible for parking or items that are stolen from your vehicle. Park at your own risk.

1. Slide tackles
2. Boarding
3. Goalie punting or drop kicking
4. Two hands on the boards while shielding the ball is not allowed. Two hands can be placed on the board to break/protect from crashing into the boards.
5. Whether you are arriving or leaving World Class Indoor Soccer the Speed Limit is 5 MPH in the Redwood Junction Center.