General Rules and Information
All divisions follow FIFA rules with some exceptions in the divisions to maintain the instructional nature of the recreational program. Division coordinators send out season-by-season divisional changes.
- General Information
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- 9 v 9
- 9 v 9 (8 + GK and at least one substitute)
- In the regular season, if one team has just 8 or 9 players, both teams
will play 8v8. If one team does not have 8 players, a forfeit is called and coaches should
combine teams to scrimmage. If both teams have less than 8 players, a double forfeit is
called and coaches should combine teams to scrimmage. - Two 24 minute halves; no extra-time
- No slide tackles or heading (if unintentional play stops only if there’s concern about
the player otherwise play will continue, indirect kick awarded for intentional contact) - Offside calls are made.
- Substitutions are made from midfield, at the discretion of the referee
on any kick-offs (by either team), goal kicks (by either team),
corner kicks (by either team) or throw-ins (by either team).
No substitutions during free kicks or drop balls. - Players have a maximum of five seconds for a goal kick or throw-in
after the referee starts a countdown. - Cards are issued for dangerous play and inappropriate conduct.
- Players receiving a Yellow Card must be substituted out for a minimum of 5 minutes.
- Size 4 Ball
- Playoffs
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- All teams play in the playoff tournament
- Placement Standings: Win (3 pts), Draw (1 pt), Loss (0 pts) with
tiebreaker as Coach head-to-head record, then least goals allowed, then coin toss - FOS overtime format if a playoff tournament games ends in a tie
- More info…
- All-Star Game
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- Two teams; all teams represented
- Coordinator
- Jason Farrell jfarrell@freedomoptsoccer.com