| Player Safety Rules |
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| * A player who appears concussed will be removed by the ref and may not return until receving proper medical approval. |
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| * Slide tackles are permitted in soccer; however, reckless slide tackles will be taken seriously by the league and the officials. |
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| * (U12 down) If a referee determines that a ball was intentionally headed play is stopped and the opposing team is rewarded an indirect free kick at the spot of the offence. If the offence was committed by a defender within their own penatly area the kick is taken at the top of the pentaly area. |
| Sportsmanship Rules |
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| * In all ages, each player must start and coaches must strive to provide close to equal playing time. |
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| * Players are expected to attend practice out of respect to their team and in relation to the playing time rule. |
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| * Parents are expected to contact the coach if their child is unable to attend practice. |
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| * If a parent contacts the coach this will be considered an excused absence that does not hinder the playing time rule. |
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| * There is no minimum # of players required to start a game. |
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| * All ages: if a team is short 1 player the opposing team will play short 1 player (Regular Season Only) |
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| * U5-U7 Rec teams may not have a designated GK during the run of play. |
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| * U5-U7 Rec teams may only have players defend their own goal when the opponent has a dangerous chance of scoring. |
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| * Goal-Kicks for All Teams U10 and younger: Attacking players must drop back to midfield until the ball has been kicked back in play. |
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| * GK's may punt the ball at U10 and below; however, punts (including drop kicks) that land beyond midfield in the air result in an indirect free kick. |
| * Players & coaches must shake hands at the end of the game in a manner that supports good sportsmanship. |
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| Additional Rules |
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| * Pre Game warm up minutes are suggested times; referees may alter the times as necessary. |
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| * In age divisions that do not allow penalty kicks, an indirect kick is substituted. |
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| * Anyone may play goal in OT. |
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| * When only 1 referee is assigned 2 club linesman may be used. |
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| * Red Cards must be reported to the MSA Director of Coaching within 24 hours. |
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| * U10 and older Recreational teams & All Academy Teams participate in an end of season tournament. |
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* U12 and younger: Intentionally heading the ball is no longer allowed.
* Goal-Keepers are allowed to play the full game during the end of season tournament only.
Fall 2022 (Regular Season Games)
U12 & Older Divisions:
1. Please follow the number of field players listed in the Rules Variations Sections as long as both teams have 1+ subs.
2. If one or both teams, following the # of field player guidelines in the Rules Variations Sections, have 0-1 subs, please play with 1 less field player creating 1+ subs for both teams.
3. Please play regular season games with the same number of field players on both teams unless a coach is willing to play down a player.
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