We Respect the Game
Adult Soccer Rules
General
- League is open to anyone 18 years old or older.
- No rosters per team, anybody can play on a team with consent of opponent team.
- Games are played 7v7 or 8v8 format (including a goalie).
- Games are 2 X 22 minutes halves.
- Games are played at scheduled day/time/field locations.
- Play at your own risk. League doesn't provide insurance.
- Players must sign the waiver to play.
- Minimum to start a game is 4 players plus a keeper.
- CO-ED teams must have at least 2 women on the field at all times or play short.
- Substitute “On the fly”. Player coming off the field must not interfere with the game.
- 2 yellow cards red card. Direct red card player can't play the next game. A player receives 2 red card in a season will be suspended from the league.
In Game
- No off-sides.
- A Goal may be scored directly from a kickoff.
- A Goal may be scored from anywhere on the field.
- Throw-ins. No Kick-ins.
- Players must stand 10 yards from any direct/indirect free kick.
- Win/Loss /Tie Point System. 3 points win. 1 point tie. 0 point loss
- No slide tackling except by the Goalkeeper (Not outside the box).
Harassment/Bullying
- UsportAcademy has no tolerance for bullying and harassment. This is a social league to have fun and make friends. Players can get excited or overwhelmed. In those cases take a few mins breather and get back to game.
- Any player showing dangerous/disrespectful/threatening actions agains referees, other players, staff will be terminated based on referee or staff report.
- Referees has the last saying. They can make mistakes we are here to listen and address your concern. It's ok to discuss with referee to express your opinion. No tolerance for humiliating or violent actions. Show respect, receive respect.
- Fighting and dangerous play very seriously to us. The league reserves the right to suspend a player indefinitely for any violent behavior.
Rescheduling
- After schedule is published. It becomes the final.
- 1 week advanced notice to re schedule a game. League has limited spot on the field we can guarantee rescheduling. If approved by league and field officials, we will do our best to make it happen. You are the top priority!
Forfeit
- Any team forfeits without proven emergency disqualifies from playoffs.
- Forfeit is 5-0 loss. Any team forfeit twice will be suspended from the league.
- Any team shows off more than 10 mins late after scheduled time counts as forfeit. (Remember any teams can start the game with 4 players plus keeper).