Soccer 11v11 Game Rules

Rules for 11v11 soccer follow FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:

All players must be registered, with valid annual membership, and on the roster prior to playing.
No additions to team rosters after 50% of league games have been played.
A full team is 11 (10+GK). A forfeit occurs when a team has less than 7 players. If a team is short players and would like to add a non-roster player in order to avoid forfeit, that player must be a current member, with paid membership and completed waiver, and be approved by the opposing team prior to the start of the game. If a non-roster player is used without prior opposing team consent, the result is recorded as 3-0 against the team using the non-roster player.
Teams may have up to twenty-four (24) registered players on the roster.
If teams would like to protest a player's eligibility, this must be done prior to the start of the game. If a player arrives late he is still eligible for protest up until halftime.
In the playoffs, no player may enter the field of play if they arrive after the start of the 2nd half.

League games are 2x45min minutes with a five (5) minute half time.

Shin Pads

Braces & Casts

Sport-specific (light weight, smooth, soft exterior, plastic) and (bubble) wrapped (metal and plaster) braces & casts are acceptable if they provide sufficient cushion and safety to other players.
Aggressive, sloppy and/or dangerous play while wearing a brace or cast is not acceptable. Players wearing a brace or cast assume all liability to the safety of themselves and all other participants as a result of their choice.

Jewellery

Necklaces, bracelets and chains must be removed.
Fitbits are allowed if they are covered with a wrist band that provides sufficient padding.
Studded earrings can be taped.
Wedding rings can be taped or covered.
Removal of all piercing and body jewellery is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all players. Referees will not turn away players with taped piercings and body jewellery, however, if a player wishes to play with jewellery (however concealed) they assume all responsibility and liability to the safety of themselves and all other participants as a result of their choice

Glasses

Active Sports Eyewear with a head strap is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for players who require corrective eyewear. Referees will not turn away players who do not have Active Sports Eyewear, however, if a player wishes to play with glasses they must have a head strap and they assume all responsibility and liability to the safety of themselves and all other participants as a result of their eyewear choice

Clothing

Head coverings may be worn although it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED the fabric of such be elastic and tight fitting so as not to become a strangulation and/or tripping hazard. Players wearing head coverings during play assume all responsibility and liability to the safety of themselves and all other participants as a result of their clothing choice. Referees will not turn away players who wear head coverings.
Shorts, track pants and/or tights are the preferred clothing while playing soccer, however, player's may choose to wear alternate/additional clothing during play as long as the player is clearly identifiable as to which team they belong and have their number clearly visible on their back. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that if a player wears a skirt, the length should not fall below the ankle and be appropriately designed and worn so as not to become a tripping hazard. Players wearing skirts during play assume all responsibility and liability to the safety of themselves and all other participants as a result of their clothing choice. Referees will not turn away players who wear skirts.

Jerseys

Team colours should not conflict with each other or with the referee. Goalkeepers shall wear
colours which distinguish them from each other, the other players and from the referee.
If there is a colour conflict, it is the responsibility of the home team to wear an alternate colour
or acquire pinnies from a representative at the field.
In playoffs, if there is a colour conflict, it is the responsibility of the lower ranked team to wear
an alternate colour or acquire pinnies.

Yellow cards are recorded beside the offending player on the game sheet.
If a player accumulates 3 yellow cards in the regular season, they are issued a one game suspension. Cards are wiped out at the end of the regular season, however, if a player accumulates his 3rd yellow in the last regular season game, they must sit their first playoff game.
If a player accumulates 6 yellow cards in the regular season, they are issued a two game suspension. Cards are wiped out at the end of the regular season, however, if a player accumulates their 6th yellow in the last regular season game, they must sit out their first two playoff games.

If a player receives a Yellow card for dissent by word or action directed towards the referee, the player will receive the Yellow card AND be directed towards the "Sin-Bin" and temporarily dismissed. The referee will indicate a temporary dismissal by showing a Yellow card and then clearly pointing with both arms to the players bench.
If a goalkeeper receives the temporary dismissal, the team may select another on-field player to serve the time.
The offending team must play short for 9 minutes.
The temporary dismissal period begins when play restarts after the player has left the field of play. Once the temporary dismissal period has been completed, the player can return from the touchline with the referee’s permission, which can be given while the ball is in play. The referee has the final decision as to when the player can return. A temporarily dismissed player can not be substituted until the end of the temporary dismissal period.
A player who is still serving a temporary dismissal at the end of the match is permitted to take part in kicks from the penalty mark (penalties).
A temporarily dismissed player should remain within the technical area.
A temporarily dismissed player who commits a cautionable (YC) or sending-off (RC) offense during their temporary dismissal period will take no further part in the match and may not be replaced or substituted

Offending player must leave the facility. Red is noted on game sheet and report completed after game.
The offending team must play short for the remainder of the game.
Players shown a Red Card are assessed penalties according to the HamOnt Sports Discipline Table
Players receiving a Red Card will automatically miss at least the next one (1) game.
Two (2) Yellows = Red.
Verbal or physical abuse directed towards an official is an automatic red card and will result in
additional discipline which may include ejection.
Any player or team ejected for disciplinary purposes will forfeit all fees paid.

If time and conditions allow, playoff games will have one (1) 15 minute extra time golden goal period.
Best of five (5) penalty kicks to determine a game winner using any player on the roster.