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Soccer 7v7 Outdoor Game Rules

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Rules for 7v7 soccer follow Ontario Soccer Playing Rules for Indoor Soccer with the following exceptions:

Players and Rosters

  • 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 7 (6+GK).  A forfeit occurs when a team is missing more than 2 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.
  • COED teams require at least two (2) female, trans or non-binary persons on the field at all times. In cases where there is only one female, trans or non-binary person on the field the team must play with one less player. In the absence of any female, trans or non-binary players, the game is a forfeit.
  • Teams may have up to eighteen (18) registered players on the roster.
  • If teams would like to protest a players 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.
  • During the playoffs, no player may enter the field of play if they arrive after the start of the 2nd half.

Substitutions

Unlimited substitutions at any time in the game within 1 meter of player bench.

Game Duration

  • League games are 2x25min minutes with a one (1) minute half time.
  • Clock will start at scheduled game time with one (1) minute added to the total duration of the
    half.
  • Clock may be stopped or time may be added, at the discretion of the referee, for injury, player
    cautioning, sending off, or any other circumstances resulting in loss of playing time.

Scores & Mercy Rule

  • Max goals difference in a game is 7 goals

Players Equipment

Shin Pads

  • Mandatory shin pads (concealed by stockings or track pants), and outdoor cleats or indoor shoes
  • Players not wearing shin pads must leave field immediately.

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 the front desk.
  • 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.

Ball in Play

  • Ball must be returned to play from the nearest point to where it left the field.
  • Ball must be stationary when it is put back into play.
  • Opposing players must be at least three (3) meters from the stationary ball.
  • All kicks are indirect.

Penalty Kick

  • Penalty kick is taken from 8 meters from the goal line and without obstruction of the opposing team
  • All players must be three (3) meters back from the the ball
  • Goal keeper must have both feet on the goal line at the time the ball is moved

Sliding & Slide Tackles

Sliding to play a ball or keep it in bounds is permitted, if there is no attempt to contact an opposing player. If an opponent is close to the ball and the slide will interfere with his playing of the ball, or potentially make contact, the slide is not allowed.

As soon as one knee touches the ground, it is considered a slide.

Offside

No offside rule.

Penalties & Discipline

YELLOW CARDS
  • Yellow cards are recorded beside the offending player on the game sheet.
  • The offending team must play short for 2 minutes.
RED CARDS
  • Offending player must leave the facility. Red is noted on the game sheet and report completed after the game.
  • The offending team must play short for 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Second sliding tackle is a Red Card offence.
  • 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.

Tie Breakers

  • Penalty Kicks
    • Only players on the field at full time are eligible to take part in penalty kicks.
    • Best of three (3) penalty kicks to determine a game winner using any of the six players.
    • If required, alternating kicks using the six players before any player kicks twice.

Rankings

  1. points where win = 3, tie = 1 and loss = 0
  2. number of wins
  3. goal differential
  4. goals scored
  5. head to head