ALL FIFA RULES APPLY EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING:
-No off sides, no slide tackling or sliding of any kind. (Indirect kidk given for slide)
-Substitutions are on the fl. Players canchange at any time provided it does not interrupt the game or create an obvious advantage.
-Goalies cannot punt. Goalies must throw the ball in the air, not over midfield. If ball does go over midfield without touching a player or the ground, an indirect kick is given to opponent at midfield.
-All restarts are indirect kicks except penalty shots which are taken from the top of the "bigger" yellow box.
-There are kick-ins, corner kicks and goal kicks (all being indirect starts).
-Balls played off the nets or ceiling will result in an indirect free kick.
-Balls can be kicked back or foward at the start of game or after a goals scored.
-When a yellow card is issued,the player must take a 2 minute break with a substitution. If a red card is issued, the player is out of the game and the team will play down a player. Depending on the offense, an additional game suspension mayber issued at the discretion of the referee and soccer director.
-42 minute games(running clock). Games will start on time even if a team is running late. Both fields must start together on time, no exceptions.
-All teams must be stretched, dressed and ready to play at the end of the game prior to their own game time.
-All teams must wear matching, numbered, colored jerseys.
-Teams must pay the $15.00 referee fee to referee before the start of the game.
-Coaches are responsible for the parents' behavior and action; there will be no tolerance for profanity by coaches, players or spectators.
-All referees are certified with the State and will report any infraction of the rules to the NJYS Office.
-Teams play 5 and a goalie; 6-v-6.
-Any damage or vandalism to Sprotszone will result in immediate team expulsion. Please pick up all trash after games.
-All teams must submit a copy of an official roster. All players must be carded and have proof of card, available at every game. You may register additional players up to the third game, thereafter, rostes are frozen. Cards will be inspected before the first game of the league. Anyone needing a State Card may purchase one for $10 with rpoof of age along with address and telephone number. Cards must be with you at every game and may be inspected during play-offs.
-SportsZone reserves the right to change any game time and date.
-No player may play for two teams in the same age division except when approved by the Soccer Director prior to the game.
-Team's offical coach is the only one allowed to protest another team's players or roster. If you feel another team is playing with illegal players, first, make the referee aware and then go to the front desk and make the manager aware. Please don't make a scene. Meanwhile the game will still be played. The manager will make a report to the Soccer Director and he will make a ruling prior to the next week's game.
