Facility Rules
**No Cleats Allowed**
Number of Players
on the Field
|
Ages |
Colonie |
Latham Dome |
|
U10’s & U12’s |
6 + keeper |
6 + keeper |
|
U14 & Up |
5 + keeper |
5 + keeper |
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**
