Law 1 – The Field of Play:
Shall conform to IFAB with the following exceptions:
· Recreation Division will play on a 9v9 field, and that field's dimensions will be in accordance with USSF's PDI.
Law 2 – The Ball:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 3 – The Players:
Shall conform to IFAB with the following exceptions:
· Open Co-Ed – two females must be on the field of play at all times during play. If a female is not on the field of play, the team will play down by the number of missing females. Guest playing will be allowed, provided the guest player is registered with the Club and can show proof of registration. There will be no guest playing during the tournament.
· Recreation Division - Are playing 8v8.
Law 4 – The Player’s Equipment:
Shall conform to IFAB with the following exception:
· Casts will be allowed with a doctor’s release and MUSC release to be presented to the referee at each game.
o Casts must be padded to make it safe for all participants
o The referee will make the final decision as to the safety of the padding.
Law 5 – The Referee:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 6 – The Other Match Officials:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 7 – The Duration of the Match:
Shall conform to IFAB with the following exceptions:
· If a match is abandoned after a suspension in play after the first half has been completed, it will stand as a complete match. The score at the time of abandonment will be the final score.
Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 9 – The Ball in and Out of Play:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 10 – Determining the Outcome of a Match:
Shall conform to IFAB with the following exceptions:
· The Rec Division – any one player may score no more than two goals per half, with no more than three in a game. If additional goals are scored, they will not count and will result in a goal kick.
· In situations where a winner needs to be determined and overtime is required, the overtime shall consist of 2-10-minute periods, starting 5 minutes after the end of regulation time and allowing 5 minutes between the two overtime periods.
· If there is still no winner after this overtime, follow IFAB’s Penalties.
Law 11 – Offside:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct:
Shall conform to IFAB with the following exceptions:
· Open Co-ed and Rec Division – No slide tackling is allowed. This will be deemed as playing in a dangerous manner, and an Indirect Free Kick will be awarded, assuming a more serious offense was not committed in the process of the tackle.
· Rec Division – The goalkeeper is not to be charged. If this occurs, a Direct Free Kick will be awarded at the spot of the infraction.
Law 13 – Free Kicks:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 14 – The Penalty Kick:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 15 – The Throw-In:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 16 – The Goal Kick:
Shall conform to IFAB
Law 17 – The Corner Kick:
Shall conform to IFAB