Rules about the league

· Maximum of 7 players on the field at a time

· Games Sunday mornings

· At least 3 roster players required to start a game

· Short field with a goalie

· All games are RAIN or SHINE (unless dangerous conditions – be sure to check weather alert hotline)

· 1Q 25min /5min rest/2Q 30minute running halves

· No offsides

· Slide tackles and Bicycle kicks are illegal

· No Fast Play on Direct Kicks - kicker must wait for referee's whistle or gesture

· All free kicks are direct except on goalie pass back violation (indirect)

· Unsportsmanlike behavior will result in that player/team being suspended/removed from participating in all Soccer United leagues for one year after the review.

· Game time is forfeit time unless communicated 1 day ahead of time.

· Fee $65.00 per player -non-refundable

· Red card fee $20.00

· Referee fee each game $2.00 per player total of =$15.00

· 1st place team wins $1000.00

· You must have a Risk band before the game in order to play.

 CDC ACT-We will comply with any Executive Order that is put in place due to COVID-19 regarding temporary shutdown and limitation of gatherings.  If for any reason we are temporarily shut down, all games will be postponed and start again once the order has been lifted.

· Team shirts provide by each team agreements of color.

· If players do not have the same shirt uniform with them, Soccer United suggests wearing similar colors to the rest of the team, 1st time warning* 2 times there will be a fee charge of 10.00 per player not wearing the same color.

· Shin guards and cups (for the guys) are strongly recommended

· Grass

· Molded cleats – allowed

· Metal cleats – NOT allowed

 Teams can bring in new players by the 5th game as longest they have paid the registration fee of 65.00 and checked in with soccer-united managers and have done the online registration by that date. Also if you quit or get hurt there are NO REFUNDS to you or your team. Also if the league gets shutdown do to CDC obligation we will postpone the league but NO REFUNDS will be giving out. Also if the field gets shutdown we will find new fields to play in and finish the season. If teams only have 7 players and one gets hurt and no longer can play they can bring in a new player for the price of $40.00. As well, players have until the 5th game if they would like to be traded to a new team as longest the captains come to an agreement. No other players can help out other teams if a team is short it's short. But if you do quit you can not transfer your fee to new players. Any new player can register to your team and play any games as longest they have registered online before the 5th game and paid 65.00 online if not they can still be added on but with a fee of 65.00 plus 10 late fees.  You may add a player to the program in the beginning of the season and have him as a backup as longest he/she has paid his fee.  

I understand that to stay 6 feet apart from people outside the field.

I understand that people that come to watch me must be 6 feet apart from other people watching.

I understand that I and my family run the Risk of catching COV-19 that causes Respiratory Failure to my lungs, and fever, and even death coming to practice and soccer games.

 I Understand that if am sick or feel sick to stay home for the player's safety.

I understand to keep my hands and face clean and body-safe. If I think and I know someone is sick ill inform one of the team members of the league

Referees will have a copy of the rules with them at the field. If you have any questions regarding a call that was made (which is rule-based), please ask the referee to refer to the rules if there is a disagreement. We also recommend that each team bring their own copy of the rules just in case. Only captains can discuss a rule with the referee and no judgment calls will be discussed.

Players will be ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.

· Any handballs inside the goal box from the defending team will automatically get a red card depending on the referee and penalty shot.

· No fast plays must wait for the referee whistle for the free-kick 5 to 8 step’s back.

· Both teams have options to request for a wall at any free-kick as longest they request it from the referee before the whistle.

· All substitution must be requested by letting the referee know. Substitution must be in the middle of the field.

· No High kicks, Kicking, Pushing, arguing with players.

· No arguing with the referee. The referee has the last call.

· Team caption is in charge to make sure you control your team and go over the rules with them.

· Any fouls inside the goal box will be automatic penalty shots.

· Teams must shake hands at the end of the game.

· 7 players at any one time – includes the goalie

· Teams may play with no less than 4 players. If a team has less than 4 players a forfeit will be awarded.

· Teams may play with 5 or 6 players in any ratio as well

· Teams MUST start at game time if the minimum numbers of players is present

· No additional players may be added to the roster after the 5th week if so a late fee would be charged and a registration fee of 65.00 plus 10 late fees. All players before the start of the first game must sign waivers and have a risk band to play. PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY GAME WITHOUT SIGNING THE WAIVER AND RISK BAND

· If you are short you must play short till your players show up

· There is no offside rule in the field

 Please don’t forfeit. Your teammates and opponents count on you to have a full team and competitive game. Each team must have at least 4 players to start a game. Game time is forfeit time. Due to the extremely tight schedule, we strongly suggest arriving at the field 10-20 minutes before game time for stretching, changing, etc. since the games must start on time to complete the game. Teams have 15min to come up with 4 players to start playing if not forfeit the game. 

The following are fouls or misconducts and can result in penalties depending on the level of aggressiveness or danger of the foul committed:

Yellow Card

· Swearing, gesturing at or arguing with any player

· Arguing with the referee

· An intentional (in the eyes of the referee) kick, trip, jump at, strike, hold, push, or charge from behind or violently charge an opponent

· Slide tackling for the legs/Bicycle kicks to the face

If a player receives a yellow card (warning) for any reason, he/she will be required to sit out of the game for four minutes. The team will be able to substitute a player for the yellow card recipient. The referee will let the player/team know when the four-minute “penalty” has expired. If a team is short players, they will have to play down a player until the penalty expires.

If a player receives two yellow cards in one game, they will be ejected and their team will need to play one player short for the remainder of the game.

Red Card

· Fighting, swearing, gesturing at or excessive arguing with the referee

· Two yellow card violations

· Multiple instances of excessively dangerous play as deemed by the referee

If a player receives a red card for any reason, he/she will be ejected and their team will need to play one player short for the remainder of the game. The player may also be ejected from his/her next scheduled game. Also will need to pay a fee of $20.00 before the next game he is able to play.

· Any player(s)/team(s) that are involved in a fight will be suspended from all Soccer United Leagues until the fee is paid. Unless Management Reviews and comes up with a conclusion and appeals it, but the fee will be charged for 150.00 if the player would like to play again in the league.

· Any teams may forfeit all remaining games

· Any excessive contact or collision will result in a foul and ejection of the player

· Any player abusing the referee will automatically be ejected from the game without a warning

· A player ejected for ANY reason will be suspended for the next game but if the fee is payable depending on the coordinator he/she is able to play. If the player is caught playing in that game without paying the fee, the team will forfeit.

3.1. The first half will be 25 minutes in length with a continuous running clock and the second half will be 18 minutes running and stopping the last 2 minutes on out of bounds and penalties. Halftime will not exceed 5 minutes.

3.2. Injury time will not be added on at the end of the game, the clock will stop for all injuries.

3.3. The referee reserves the right to stop the clock at his/her discretion for the player(s) actions that violate the spirit of the game.

3.4 Playoffs N Championship

Time will be play for 25-30 minutes in length half time 5 min rest 2nd half 20 minutes if the team's tie at the end of the game there be an extra OT  of 5 min 1 half (only)  And the determination of the next step of penalty shoots.  After 5 min Q still Tie then  Penalty Shoot to determine the final. 

4.4 Teams for advance to the finals determination for League:

 12 teams top 8 

 10 Teams top 6

   8  Teams top 4

   6   Teams top 6