House Rules

LAW I - THE FIELD.
All dimensions are approximate and may be adjusted to accommodate the specific facilities (goals, fields) that are available to SASA.

Age	U-6	U-8	U-10	U12 & above
Field Size	90'x50'	165'x75'	240'x135'	300'x165'
Goals	9'x5'	12'x6'	18'x6'
Goal Area	3 yd. radius	10 yd x 4 yd	18 yd x 6 yd
Penalty Area	N/A	30yd x 12yd	34 yd x 14 yd
Center Circle	3 yd radius	5 yd radius	8 yd radius

LAW II - THE BALL.
U06, U08: Size 3. U10, U12: Size 4. Above U12: Size 5.

LAW III - NUMBER OF PLAYERS.
A. Maximum number on roster (unless waived by SASA): U06: 10, divided into two teams for games. U08: 8. U10: 10. Above U10: 14.

B. Maximum number on the field: U06: 4 per side, no goalkeeper. U08: 6 per side, including the goalkeeper. U10: 8 per side, including the goalkeeper. Above U10: 11 (unless waived by SASA), including the goalkeeper.

C. Minimum number on the field: U06: 3. U08: 4. U10: 6 per side. Above U10: 7 per side.

D. Playing time: Each player, unless injured or otherwise disqualified from playing, will play at least three-quarters of every game, unless SASA has chosen to waive the rule concerning the maximum number of players on roster. In that case, all eligible players will play an equal amount of time of every game.

E. Substitutions: Unlimited. Substitutions may be made before goal kicks, own throw-ins or kick-ins, between quarters, at halftime, when a goal is scored. When an injured player is removed, each team may substitute one player (1 for 1).

LAW IV - PLAYERS EQUIPMENT.
A. Uniform shirt and socks: The standard SASA uniform shirt will be worn for all games by all players except goalkeepers, who will wear shirts that are distinctive in color and appearance from other players. The standard SASA uniform socks will be worn by all players. Additionally, all players of a team will wear matching shorts (the color of the shorts will be determined by the coach prior to the start of the season). Home team will wear shirts blue side out.

B.Shoes: Multipurpose (e.g. tennis shoes) or approved soccer shoes may be worn. Metal cleats are not permitted. Baseball shoes will not be worn unless they are modified by removing the toe cleat. 

C. Inclement/cold weather clothing: Permitted, but must be worn underneath SASA uniform items. Garments worn beneath uniform items do not have to match in color or appearance among team players. Gloves and soft caps for players are permitted if weather conditions dictate, in the opinion of the referee. Baseball caps are not approved for any player.

LAW V - REFEREE.
A. Referee: U06: One Parent/Coach per team will be on the field to provide direction, not to referee. U08 and above: Grade 8 or above FIFA certified referee.

B. Missing Referee: Use a substitute, as agreed upon by the coaches.

C. Infractions explained: U06, U08, U10: All infractions will be briefly explained to the offending player.

LAW VI - ASSISTANT REFEREE.
A. Assistant Referee: U08, U10: Each coach shall provide a volunteer as an assistant referee. Above U10: Grade 8 or above FIFA certified assistant referees.

B. Missing Assistant Referees: Use club linesmen.

C. The assistant referee may not coach the team from the sidelines.

LAW VII - DURATION OF THE GAME. 
A. Game length: U06: two simultaneous games with 10 min. quarters. Teams switch goals at breaks. Visiting team switches fields at halftime. U08: four 10 min. quarters. U10: two 25 min. halves. U12, U14: two 30 min. halves. U16: two 35 min. halves. U18: two 40 min.  halves.

B. Rest periods: U06: 3 minutes between halves; 5 minutes between games. U08: two minutes between quarters; five minutes at halftime. Above U08: five minutes at halftime. The center referee, at his or her discretion, may lengthen and/or add additional rest or water break periods.

C. Timekeeping: Continuously running clock, which is kept by the referee. Referee may adjust playing time to account for delays due to injuries or other unusual circumstances, at his or her discretion.

  D. Complete games.

1). Regular season games: if one-half or more of a game is played and the game is then suspended by the referee due to unusual circumstances (inclement weather, etc.), then the results of the game shall stand. Games that are suspended before one-half is played will be rescheduled and replayed in their entirety.

2). Playoff or championship games: League officials will decide whether the game will be rescheduled.

LAW VIII - START OF PLAY.
A. Kick-offs: U08: Team that elects, or is provided the kickoff at the coin toss will kick off 1st and 4th quarters; opposing team will kick off 2nd and 3rd quarters.

B. Start time: Games will start as scheduled. A 10-minute grace period may be provided, at the discretion of the referee, for the first game of the day at the field only if one or both teams does not have the required number of players to start  the game.

LAW IX - BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY. Conform to FIFA.

LAW X - METHOD OF SCORING. U06: No score kept. U06, U08: No scoring directly from kickoffs.

LAW XI - OFF-SIDE.
U06, U08: No offside. Play or coaching which appears to intentionally attempt to gain unfair advantage because of this modification will be considered ungentlemanly conduct.

LAW XII - FOULS AND MISCONDUCT.
Abusive behavior towards referees or other participants will not be tolerated! What constitutes abusive behavior is solely at the discretion of the referee.

A. Dissent: Players or coaches that direct dissent specifically about a game situation or at an official will be sent off the
field and may be shown the red card, as circumstances warrant, in the opinion of the referee.

B. Dissent/abusive behavior by parents or other spectators: Parents or other spectators who direct dissent specifically at an official, or who demonstrate abusive behavior will be required to leave the area. Failure to do so in a timely manner will result in the responsible coach being sent off and suspension of the game by the referee, at his or her discretion.

C. Slide tackles: U06, U08: No slide tackles.

D. Play within goal area: U06: No play within goal areas. Indirect free kick awarded to opposing team for infractions.

LAW XIII - FREE KICKS.
U06, U08: All kicks are indirect. Opposing players must be at least 3 yds from spot of kick.

LAW XIV - PENALTY KICK.
U06, U08: No penalty kicks. 

LAW XV - THROW-IN.
U06: No throw-ins. Kick-in awarded to team gaining possession at the spot ball went into touch. U08: One re-throw permitted for incorrect throw-ins after the infraction is explained to the player by the referee. 

LAW XVI - GOAL KICK.
U06: No goal kicks.

LAW XVII - CORNER KICK.
U06: No corner kicks. U08: Opponents must be at least 3 yds from spot where kick is taken.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A. Alcohol or tobacco use: Prohibited at SASA activities.

B. Coaching during the game: U06: One coach per team is permitted on the field during the game. Above U06: Coaching is permitted from the touchlines.

C. Team area: Teams remain on opposite sides of the field. Home team has choice of side. Players, coaches and spectators must remain within the area that is defined by an imaginary line three feet behind their touchline and the outer penalty box lines (18-yard line) at each end of the field.

D. Tie breakers.

1). Regular season: No tiebreakers.

2). Playoff or championship games: Two 5-minute overtime periods, followed by a shootout if the score remains tied at the end of overtime. Selection of kickoff and ends for overtime will conform to Law VIII. Teams change ends and kickoff at end of first overtime period. Normal substitution is permitted during overtime. Shootout procedures will conform to FIFA, as described in "Laws of the Game."