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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- 7 v 7 (6 + GK)
- 1-2-2-2 Formation is most common, two (2) defenders, two (2) midfielders
and two (2) forwards on the field, plus a Goalkeeper - Coaches are not allowed on the field unless invited on by the referee to assist a player
- Four 12 minute quarters; no extra-time
- Offside calls are not normally made. And will only be considered
if a player stays by the goal with no one around (cherry-picking),
the coach had already been warned, and the player becomes involved in the play.
And also, that the referee considered it needed to be called. - All fouls are awarded indirect kicks; no penalty kicks or direct kicks
- No slide tackles or heading (drop ball for unintentional contact,
indirect kick awarded for intentional contact) - Substitutions can occur on any kick-off, goal kick or throw-in,
at the discretion of the referee.
No substitution on corner kicks or free kicks. - Cards are not issued for dangerous play and inappropriate conduct
but coaches will be requested to substitute players to address instances - Size 3 Ball
- Playoffs
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- No playoffs
- Coordinator
- Lori Doyle ldoyle@freedomoptsoccer.com