5v5 Tournament Rules

Tournament Info and Rules

Check in with roster and medical release form 1 hour before 1st game at the check-in tent. Roster size is 4 on the field and 1 goalkeeper.
Field Size is 36 yards X 30 yards.
Goal Size: 6.5’ x 12’

Subs: Free Substitution – On the fly at half line Games: 25 min games – 2 min halftime

SHINGUARDS ARE REQUIRED!

Rules

  1. Slide tackling is acceptable if it does not endanger another player
  2. No offsides
  3. No throw-ins, indirect kick-ins
  4. Corner Kicks are direct
  5. Goal Kicks are indirect
  6. HEADING: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008 age groups - NO HEADING. If a player heads
  7. the ball an INDIRECT KICK is awarded.
  8. Kick Offs are indirect
  9. Fouls - FIFA Laws apply
  10. Defensive Walls - Must be 8 yards from the ball
  11. Goalkeepers - Keeper can’t punt, also can’t throw or kick the ball over the half way line.
  12. Goal Boxes: ALL PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED IN & OUT OF GK BOX
  13. Red Cards - Player OUT OF THE GAME - 1 game suspension minimum –Additional suspension TBD by Tournament Director if necessary
  14. Players - 4 player minimum to start
  15. Rosters - Cannot be changed during the day of tournament
  16. The Directors - Have the final decision in any dispute, and the right to make final decisions in order to create a safe and efficient event.
  17. Sportsmanship - Rough or dangerous play or foul and abusive language will not be tolerated