Winter 2025 Tournament, $1000 prize to the winner

• Sport: Soccer
• Format: 7v7 Mens Including Goalie
• Locations: Sports Creek
• Days of the week: Friday
• Starts on : Starts on Friday, January 10
• Dates: 1.10
• Times: 7:00 PM, 7:35 PM, 8:10 PM, 8:45 PM, 9:20 PM, 9:55 PM, 10:30 PM

Signup Deadline: Friday, January 3

Changes to the rules can be done any time before, during, and after the season

LEAGUE RULES
– ONLY turf or indoor shoes are allowed to wear while playing. NO CLEATS
– A team may only suit up as many players per game as is on their roster
– Team fees are due upfront before the first game (all payments from a team or individual are non-refundable. Any issues can be discussed with the league manager)
– Failure to pay the team fee before the first game results in a $100 penalty fee
– ALL players MUST sign the WAIVER
– 12 player roster only
– 2 to 3 games guaranteed
– Each additional player over the 12-player roster is $40; 15 max players
– Players must check-in before each game. If asked for ID, it is required to present it

GAME RULES

What is not covered in this league’s rules will be covered by latest version of FIFA Rules and interpreted by referee. Below, you will find the rules that every player needs to know:

– 15 mins halves, 2 to 5 min half time
– Players must check-in before each game. If asked for ID, it is required to present it
– ONLY turf or indoor shoes are allowed to wear while playing
– Minimum 5 players needed to field a team
– Each team must provide a game ball (Size 5); Ball rentals available for $5, there is no ball boy/girl during games. Subs on the sideline are encouraged to help fetch balls
– It is necessary both teams present a ball before each game. If a team refuses to provide a ball a forfeit will be given.
– Forfeit after 10 mins if team is unable to field a team
– Yellow card results in 2 minute “cooling off” period – team may sub player
– If a goalie receives a yellow card, he/she is required to get off the field for a 2 min cool down period
– Red card results in immediate dismissal – the team must play short
– A red card can be given before, during, and after the game. This results in the team playing short and a 1 game-day suspension.
– Red card for dangerous play, physical altercation, foul language, etc... results in a 1 game-day suspension. If a further suspension is required, it will be discussed internally with the ref and upper management.
- Red card fine is $10 each. A player who receives two red cards in one season results in ejection from the league, no refund.
– Any action towards an opponent with the intention to physically hurt the player may result in suspension for the rest of the season or further suspension from Sports Creek.
– Shin guards are optional (at your own discretion)– No sliding, except for Keeper in the box
– No off sides
– Teams may sub on the fly at any time. The player leaving the field must be off the field before a new player enters the field.
– Out of bounds on sidelines are kick-ins; the ball must be behind or on the line and at a stopped position
– Free Kicks are indirect, 7 yards
– Defensive player must give 3 yards for side line kick-ins and corners
– A foul in the defensive teams box, including a slide, awards a penalty kick to the opposition.
– Penalty Kicks are direct; opposing team must be 3 yards outside goalie box
– Goal kicks are indirect; opposing team must be 3 yards outside goalie box
– Corner Kicks are direct
– Back-Pass results in an indirect kick (deliberate pass played with the foot back to goalie excludes knee, shin, thigh, head, miskick)
– Goalies may not touch the ball with their hands after it has been released into play
– A ball that only partially crosses the goal line is still in play and does not count as a goal
– Goalies may score on drop kicks while ball has been in play
– If the ball touches the referee or another match official and goes into the goal, or results in a change of possession or a promising attack, a dropped ball will be awarded.
– Time wasting (6+ seconds) may result in a warning or yellow card; players are encouraged to keep the pace of the game as intended

DISCRETION OF THE REFEREE

– Decisions will be made to the best of the referee`s ability according to the Rules of the Game and the ‘spirit of the game’ and will be based on the opinion of the referee who has the discretion to take appropriate action within the framework of the rules of the Game.
– The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play, including whether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match, are final. The decisions of the referee, must always be respected.

SCHEDULE (*subject to change due to weather, corporate event, etc)

– If teams are not suited and ready for their kickoff time there will NOT be added time to the half. It is up to the ref’s discretion.
– If games are not started on time due to a ref not being fielded, there will be additional added minutes.
– No team is allowed to start a game without the ref being present