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UNIFORMS - Each team must wear different color jerseys. In the case of color conflicts, the home team must make the jersey change.
DURATION OF PLAY - There will be two (2) twenty five (25) minute halves with a two (2) minute half time. The clock will run continuously during play. The clock will be stopped, at the discretion of the referee, for an unusually serious injury or similarly extreme circumstance. Referees are instructed to begin the clock on the hour. The clock will begin on the
hour in order to insure that all games begin and end on time.
No half can end on a penalty shot or free kick
EQUIPMENT - All soccer shoes are permitted except for soft grounds. No
replaceable or metal studs.
CEILING - If the ball hits the ceiling, ball is dead. An indirect free kick is awarded.
FREE KICKS - The ball must be stationary before taking a free kick. Defenders must move 5 yards back when a free kick is awarded. Intentional encroachment by defenders at the taking of free kicks may result in a yellow card.
THROW-INS- Players may throw the ball directly back to the keeper who may then catch it with his hands.
PENALTY KICKS - All penalties by a defending player within the penalty area shall result in a penalty kick.
SLIDE TACKLING - There is absolutely no slide tackling at all.
SUBSTITUTIONS - May be made "on the fly" at any time, without approval of the referee or possession of the ball. Players have to be with in ten(10) feet of the touch line before the substitute may enter the field of play. Keeper substitutions can only occur at a stoppage with the
permission of the referee.
PLAYOFFS- In case of tie there will be no extra time, the game will go immediately into a three round shootout.
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME- In case of a tie there will be a 10 minute overtime, if the game is still tied after the overtime there will a three round shootout to determine a winner.
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