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Roster
size:
Five
players is the ideal team size. Teams will be accepted with 4.
Tournament
Equipment:
All
players must wear protective shinguards. There are no exceptions.
The U9 bracket will play with a size 3 ball, U10-U12 a size 4 ball, and
U13 and higer will play with a size 5 ball.
Substitution:
Unlimited
substitution. The player leaving the field can step off the field at the
nearest point to allow for quick substitution. The player leaving the field
must be off the field before the new player steps onto the field. The honor
system is in effect. Please do not try to gain an unfair advantage in your
substitution.
Time
of game:
Running
clock of 22 minutes. No injury time. No half time break unless there is
a decided wind advantage. If, due to injury, a game lasts less than 12
minutes, we will make every attempt to replay the game or finish the lost
time. This is done in the spirit of good sportsmanship. Although both coaches
will be consulted, the decision of the Upper Township Soccer club representative
is final.
Goals
and Off sides:
Goals
can be scored only on your offensive end of the field. There is no off
sides .
Restarts:
Kick
ins. No throw ins. All restarts are indirect (you can’t score on a restart).
The team with the ball may request a 5 yard courtesy zone on restarts.
Goalkeeper:
No goalkeeper.
There is a two yard diameter area around each goal. Offensive players cannot
score from inside this area, defensive players cannot defend in this area.
If a defensive player defends in this area, a goal will be awarded to the
other team. If the ball comes to rest in this area, the defensive team
will be awarded a kick.
Fouls:
Most
fouls will be treated as restarts (indirect). In the event the referee
determines that a deliberate foul has occurred in the offensive end, then
he shall have the option of awarding a direct kick from that spot on the
field. No player from the opposing team is allowed goal-side of the ball
(in effect, a free shot on goal).
Coaches do not need to be carded.
A written roster of your players will be required at check in approximately one half hour before your first game.
No numbers are needed on your uniforms. Boys should bring 2 sets of shirts (one white, one colored). Alternates will be provided for the girls at the fields but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have them.