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Summit Indoor Soccer Rules
Printable Version
Updated September 2005
Check-In & Team Rosters:
All non-members will be entered into the computer check-in system and must check in with the front desk when entering the facility. Each player must check-in with The Summit league coordinator each game before play can start. Each team roster will be checked before each game to ensure that all players on the court are on that team roster and are registered league players. If a team chooses to play with players who are not on their team roster, it will be recorded as a forfeit before the game starts, unless the other team agrees to it. All league participants must sign a liability waiver before they may play. League players under 18 years old must have a parent sign a waiver before they can play.
Non-Members:
Players who are not members of The Summit are not allowed to use other parts of The Summit facility before, during or after the scheduled games. You may request the use of a temporary locker card for the evening. The league fee allows non-member players to use the locker rooms before and after the games and to use the gymnasium only during the scheduled games.
Games Start On Time:
All games will start on time. If either team does not show up within 10 minutes of the start time of the game (top of the hour), it will be a forfeit for that team.
Duration of Game:
Games will consist of two 20-minute halves, running time. There will be a 5-minute half time.
Official Clock:
The official clock for all games is the large scoreboard clock on the gymnasium wall. The clock is on a running time and does not stop for time-outs, injuries, etc. It is only stopped for half time.
Injuries:
If a player is injured, play will stop immediately and the clock will keep running. The clock will not stop for any reason, so that all games can be played in an equal amount of time. All games must be over before 10:00 PM when The Summit closes. All injuries will be treated by Summit staff in accordance with normal operating procedures.
Forfeit:
If a team is short of players, it will be determined before the game starts if it will be recorded as a forfeit. If the game will be recorded as a forfeit, a “pick-up” game can be played in its place but the referee will not referee the game or keep score. A team can play with as little as 2 people and still be recorded as an official game as long as those people are on the team roster. A player from another team may be a substitute on the team that is short only if the opposing team agrees to the substitution.
Gym Shoes:
All players must have clean gym shoes to play in the gymnasium.
Shin Guards:
All players must have shin guards on when playing.
Inappropriate Behavior:
Any behavior deemed inappropriate in any way by the referees, the league coordinator, or any Summit staff will result in immediate ejection from the game and possible ejection from the league with no refund. Players will be ejected for fighting, swearing, and arguing with the referee or any type of inappropriate behavior. It is O.K. to ask the referee a question for clarification. There will be no warnings and no refunds will be issued. The league coordinator may make decisions regarding ejection from the league.
Disputes, Protests & Appeals:
Any dispute between teams or players should be resolved as soon as possible. If the players or team captains can not resolve the dispute, file a protest or an appeal within 24 hours, and the league coordinator will make a ruling.
Tie Games:
Games that end in a tie will be recorded as a tie. In the case of teams with the same record, whoever won the game between them during the regular season will determine the tiebreaker.
Rules:
Rules for the league will be a variation of the FIFA (5-a-side/indoor soccer) rulebook and Summit Soccer league rules. All league participants are expected to follow these rules. The following are some additional rules to the rulebook:
Teams:
5 team members may be on the floor during a game at one time, one of which will be the goalkeeper. No players will be allowed to be on more than one team roster.
Substitutions:
Flying substitutions are okay with the exception of Yellow Carded players who must come in on a dead ball.
Playing Area:
The playing area shall consist of the entire length and width of the Gym.
Boundaries:
Walls may be played up to any height except the nets, open doorways, and played off the bottom step of the bleachers.
Keeper rules:
The goalkeeper cannot throw the ball across mid-court line, unless it touches the ground before it crosses the line. Keepers cannot use hands past the 3-point line.
Scoring:
The goals shall consist of the two recessed 11 ft by 6 1/2 ft areas on the east and west walls. Goals may be scored from any place on the court.
Kickoffs:
Defending team must be behind their own 3-point line. Kickoff team must be behind ˝ court line.
Indirect Kicks:
Indirect kicks from the spot of the infraction shall be awarded for all common fouls.
Yellow Card Caution:
Players receiving a Yellow Card will sit out for two (2) minutes from the time of the infraction. The player may not re-enter the game until a dead ball and the referee calls them in. No substitutes can be made. You will play short. Two (2) Yellow Card in one (1) game = a RED CARD.
Red Card:
Player will be ejected from game and The Summit for that night. No substitutions can be made for two (2) minutes from the time of the infraction. Players who receive 2 RED CARDS, may be ejected from the league pending review by the League Coordinator.
Penalty Kicks:
Penalties occurring: 1) In open play area (outside 3-point line) will be kicked at spot of foul. 2) Within the basketball 3-point line will be kicked from the free throw line. All players must be behind the player taking the penalty kick.
Tournament:
A player may participate in the single-elimination tournament if they have attended two or more of the scheduled games throughout the league’s duration. No players will be allowed to play on more than one team during tournament play unless the opposing team agrees to it.
Schedules, Scores & Standings:
League information will be posted on the league bulletin board to the right of the front desk. Copies of the schedule, scores and standings are available at the front desk. They will also be printed in the Daily Interlake as well as on The Summit website at www.summithealthcenter.com.