All games are running clock
Unlimited Substitutions
All players must wear shin guards
NO CLEATS (Indoor Shoes or sneakers only)
No offsides
No slide tackles (Offense results in an indirect free-kick to opposing team)
No added injury time
If the ball hits the ceiling or the lights, an indirect free-kick is awarded to the opposing team
Goal kicks & Keeper Passes: The ball must touch the defensive end of the field before going into the offensive
end of the field when distributed by the keeper on a goal kick or a throw. The violation will result in an indirect
free-kick from the midfield line for the other team. The keeper becomes a field player outside the box
All free-kicks are indirect, except penalty kicks
On all indirect free-kicks, defender(s) must be 10 feet from the ball
The ball out of bounds results in a throw-in
Keeper may not touch the ball with his/her hands on a pass back
No punting
No drop-kicking
All teams must have matching color jerseys
Player fighting will result in expulsion from the league.
Corner Kicks as per FIFA Rules
All teams must arrive 20 minutes before game time
All teams must sign waivers
All games will start at scheduled times. Lateness will decrease playing time
Red Cards, players must sit 1 game
Yellow Cards, 2 minute suspension
Standings: Win = 3pts, Tie = 1pt, Loss = 0pts
* If a Playoff or Championship match ends in a tie. The winner will be determined by sudden death penalty
kicks.
** Situations or occurrences that these rules do not address, shall be left up to the sole discretion of the
Sports Factory Management.
*** The Sports Factory reserves the right to change or modify rules and formats at any time.
