indoor soccer league

LAWS OF THE GAME	All games shall be played in accordance with FIFA Laws Of the Game, with the exception of the additional coed and league specific rules listed below.
CONDUCT	1. Players, coaches, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves within the spirit and the letter of the Law. 2. Displays of temper or dissent are cause for ejection from the game and surrounding field area.
TEAM REQUIREMENTS	1. All teams are required to play their scheduled games. Teams forfeiting matches will be suspended from future leagues. 2. Any teams playing with red carded players or players not on their original rosters will be subject to a forfeit in that game.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES	Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the facility.
FOOD & DRINKS	Food and drinks are not permitted inside the facility.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS	The "Shoot-Out Soccer" is an 8-a-side league. Player rosters are limited to 18 active players per team. Only listed players may participate in the league.
GENDER RATIO (COED DIVISIONS)	1. Teams will consist of eight (8) players with a maximum of FIVE males on the field. 2. If a team overall cannot field THREE women, this team will have to play with less players overall. Example: two women on the field results in a total of SEVEN players allowed. 3. In reverse, if a team has only THREE men present, the rest of the team shall consist of women.
PLAYER MINIMUM	Minimum to start game is five players per team, ONE must be of the opposite sex.
REFEREES	1. The two man system will be used throughout the league (pending referee availability). 2. All games will be played with a running clock. The referee may stop the clock for serious injury only. 3. All decisions made by the referees are final.
PROTESTS	There will be no protests!!!
PLAYER ROSTER	1. Only players listed on the official roster (final rosters due at first scheduled game) may play. 2. "Shoot-Out Soccer" team rosters are limited to 18 players. 3. Players are limited to play for only one team in the same playing division. However, they are able to play for more than one team as long they are in a different playing division.
UNIFORMS GAME BALLS	1. Home teams (listed first on schedule) are required to change uniforms if primary colors conflict ( no: shirts vs. skins ). 2. The designated home team shall supply the game ball unless supplied by the league.
SHOES	Sneakers, cleats and turf shoes are allowed as long as they are appropriate soccer footwear.
SHINGUARDS	Shinguards (must be totally covered by stockings to reduce risk of injury) are mandatory and are an absolute requirement for all players.
SLIDE TACKLING	For safety reasons, slide tackling is only permitted in the open divisions .
CAUTION	Caution (yellow card) results in an automatic two (2) minute penalty for individual(s) AND the player(s) CANNOT be substituted for. The disciplined team has to play short, unless the other team scores a goal within the 2 minute time frame!
EJECTION	1. Ejection (red card) results in game plus at least one game suspension for individual(s). 2. Ejected player(s) cannot be replaced for the remainder of the game. 3. If red card has been issued for fighting (violent conduct), the player(s) is (are) banned from the rest of the league.
START OF THE GAME	All games will start on time or be shortened or forfeited if more than ten (10) minutes elapse past scheduled kick off.
GAME DURATION	1. All games consist of two(2) twenty five (25) minute halves. 2. Ties remain ties. 3. Tied play off games will be decided by two full two minute overtime periods. 4. If after overtime, no winner has been established, the winner will be determined through penalty kicks (Coed Division: must alternate male/female shooters).
DURING THE GAME	1. There is no offside 2. Goalkeeper is not allowed to throw or punt ball past centerline (ball must be touched by any player prior to crossing the centerline). However, a drop kick (ball touching the ground prior to being kicked by the keeper) crossing the centerline, is considered a legal play. 3. Goals can only be scored within the defending team's half. 4. Ball touching ceiling or light fixtures: free indirect kick for opposing team. 5. Free kicks: all opponents must be at least 15 feet from the ball until it is in play.
HALF TIME	Halftime shall not exceed two (2) minutes.
SUBSTITUTION	Unlimited substitutions may be made, with the referees permission: 1. By either team between periods, on a goal kick, or when a goal is scored 2. Only the team in possession of the ball: on a throw in/kick-in, or a corner kick. Limited substitutions may be made, with the referees permission: 1. In case of stoppage of play for an injury (on a one for one basis for the injured player)
STANDINGS TIE BREAKING PROCEDURES	1. Points: Higher number of points Win = three points, Tie = one point, Loss = zero points 2. Goal difference: goals scored versus goal allowed 3. More goals scored: example - 9:7 is better than 8:6 4. Head to Head score. 5. Penalty kicks
FORFEIT	In case of a forfeited game, the resulting winner of this game will be awarded three points as well as a 3 : 0 score.
GENERAL INFORMATION & PLAYER AGREEMENT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Changes effective 01/01/2009	1. In registering for this league or tournament, participants agree that 14K/NAA, Inc. and/or VCSRA, Inc., their agents, officers, and employees are not liable for injuries or damages that may occur to person or property. Furthermore, by playing in this league, players will assume all risks and agree not to bring any legal action against 14K/NAA, Inc. and/or VCSRA, Inc., their agents, officers, and employees. No refunds will be issued after ten days following registration deadline. By submitting/signing the registration form, players agree to all of the above terms and conditions. 2.1. Please note: In order to get on the waiting list, a $250.00 deposit per team is required. If we are unable to place you in any of our playing divisions, a full refund will be issued. 2.2. Important: Full payment is due once teams has been accepted and the $250.00 will be applied towards the team fee. This payment teams must be received 10 days prior to league start. If down payment of the $250.00 was taken care of via a credit card, the originally supplied card will be charged for the remainder of the balance unless other arrangements have been made with NAA, Inc. 2.3. If any accepted team fails to pay in full, the first fully paid team on the waiting list will be awarded that playing slot. If a team drops out for whatever reason after having been accepted, the deposit will be forfeited in full. 3. 14K/NAA, Inc. and/or VCSRA, Inc. interpretation of the rules shall be final. 4. 14K/NAA, Inc. and/or VCSRA, Inc. reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to this league. 5. 14K/NAA, Inc. and/or VCSRA, Inc. expects full cooperation from all participating players, coaches, and fans on all league related and other issues. Thank you for your support. Have a wonderful time at the "Shoot-Out Soccer"

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