Facility Rules
**No Cleats Allowed**
Number of Players on the Field
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Ages
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Colonie
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Latham Dome
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U10’s
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5 + keeper
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5 + keeper
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| U12's |
6 + keeper |
6 + keeper |
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U14 & Up
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5 + keeper
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5 + keeper
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5 Goal Rule : Whenever a team is leading by 5 goals, the opposing team may add an additional player to make the game more competitive for both teams
Using player’s not registered with us will constitute a forfeited game
Kick Offs: Kickoffs are indirect and must be played forward.
Goalkeepers: -Cannot hold the ball for more than 5 seconds
-Cannot pick up the ball if intentionally played back by own team
-Cannot punt or dropkick (but can throw) the ball over midfield
Examples: If the goalie drops the ball inside the box and kicks it over midfield. A free kick is awarded to the opponent at midfield. If the goalie distributes the ball outside the box , they can distribute the play the ball over midfield the same as a field player.
Free Kicks: All free kicks are direct and defending team must be minimum of 10 ft away
Ball Exiting Field Of Play:
Colonie and Latham: Any ball that exits the playing field over the side line is a throw in. Ball cannot be thrown directly into the goal on a restart. Any illegal throw in results in the loss of possession. Any ball that exits the field over the end line will be restarted by a goal kick or corner kick. Goal kicks cannot be played over the midfield in the air. Violation of the midfield rule results in a direct kick from midfield. Any ball that strikes a net, light, ceiling, or beam within the confines of the field is out of play. A direct kick restart will occur nearest where the ball hit. Exception: Within the goal box, the ball is placed outside of the box for restart.
Substitutions: Substitutions are guaranteed for either team on any “out of bounds” ball. On the fly substitutions may be done while the ball is in play. Player entering the field must wait until player exiting has stepped off the field. Violation of this rule could result in a 2 minute penalty (playing a person down). Fouls are not guaranteed substitution since the opposing team may play the ball as soon as they wish.
5 Foul Rule: If a team accumulates 5 fouls within a half, upon the 6th foul, and every foul thereafter in the half, the offending team will play a person down for 2 minutes or until the opposition scores.
Yellow Card: All yellow cards will result in a man down situation for 2 minutes or until the opposition scores, whichever comes first. A second yellow card in a game will equal a red card. Four yellow cards in one session (6 or 8 week period) or two yellow cards in one tournament, and the player must sit out the next game.
Red Card: All red cards will result in ejection and the player will sit out for the rest of the game and the following game. On a red card the team will play a man down for 5 minutes even if goals are scored. A second red card during one session or tournament and the player will sit out for the remainder of the session or tournament.
Two Minute Penalty: A two minute penalty can be assessed at the discretion of the referee for minor violations regardless of whether a yellow card is given.
Other Rules: No Slide Tackles, Spitting, Gum Chewing, or ball kicking against any wall.
**No Cleats Allowed**
