PLAYER AREA:
Only players are allowed between the
fields. Teams are allowed on the playing
surface ten minutes prior to game time,
given the prior game has concluded.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
On The Fly:
- Field players and goalies may be substituted
at any point in time as long as the
ball is in play.
- Subbing on the fly is not permitted
on dead balls (throw ins and corner
kicks).
- The entering and exiting players must
be within 5-8 yards of the team bench
area.
- Failure to complete a proper substitution
will result in too many men on the field
and a direct free kick will be awarded
to the opposing team. The free kick
will be taken from the penalty spot
of the guilty team. A wall may be set.
GUARANTEED SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Guaranteed only at the time of a goal
kick or after a goal has been scored,
subject to referee’s discretion.
- In the pursuit of fair play, the referee
MAY NOT allow a whole line change in
the last 2 minutes of the half and/or
the last 2 minutes of the game.
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GENERAL
RULES OF PLAY:
- Goalies are universal players and do
not have to appear on the team roster
in order to play.
- All field players MUST be on the roster
for the team they are playing for. Roster
information must include a parent signature
for any player under the age of 18. Teams
without rosters submitted after the due
date will be required to forfeit any game
in which their roster is challenged.
SLIDING:
Outside of the box will resulting a direct
free kick at the spot of the slide. Goalkeepers
are permitted to slide in the box, if
they leave the box while sliding they
will be penalized. The resulting penalty
will be a direct free kick for the opposing
team outside the penalty box at the point
where the goalie left the box sliding.
OFFSIDES:
There are NO off-sides in our 8v8 leagues.
All 11v11 leagues DO have off-sides.
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EQUIPMENT:
- Shin guards must be worn during all
games.
- NEW
You can wear molded cleats, as long as
they are clean
- Same or similar uniforms/T-shirts must
be worn.
- Goalies must wear a different color
jersey from both teams.
- OYA pinnies will be supplied in the
case of like colors.
- NO jewelry, watches, or dangerous articles
of clothing are permitted.
- The proper sized ball for the age group
will be used for games.
ALCOHOL:
The consumption of alcohol at Oakland
Yard or any off-site location prior to
a game by any player is strictly prohibited.
Team managers will be held responsible
for all players. Anyone in violation of
this policy will be restricted from participating
in the game in question. Recurring violations
of this policy will result in suspension
from remaining session play.
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FAIR
PLAY:
Infractions resulting in disciplinary action.
- 2 minutes: Player may be substituted but
may not reenter play for 2 minutes.
- 2 minutes: Player may NOT be substituted
and the team must play short-handed for
2 minutes or until a goal is scored against
them, whichever occurs first.
- 5 minutes: Player may be substituted but
may not reenter play for 5 minutes.
- Current game suspension: The player will
be asked to leave the field of play and
will NOT be allowed to reenter for the duration
of the game. This player MAY BE REPLACED
on the field with another player.
- Future Game suspension: The player may
be asked not to return for a determined
number of games.
- Banned: Player may not be allowed to play
in ANY league at OYA. This action is reserved
for sever and/or persistent disregard for
the rules of safety.
- A field player MAY serve a goalies penalty
time. This does NOT apply when there is
a suspension and/or banning assessed to
the goalie.
PENAL FOULS:
A direct kick will be awarded for kicking,
tripping, jumping at an opponent, holding,
pushing, charging violently, striking,
sliding and spitting. A yellow or red
card may also be given.
**UNSPORTMANSLIKE BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE
TOLERATED**
Players receiving two
yellow cards in one game must sit out
the remaining portion of the game and
the next game. Players receiving a red
card are ejected from the current game
and the next scheduled game. Players caught
violating the game suspension policy above
will be suspended permanently from OYA.
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GOALKEEPER
RESTRICTIONS:
- FIFA goalkeeper’s rules apply on
the back pass.
-Goalies are permitted as many steps as
possible within 6 seconds.
-Goalkeepers have 6 seconds to distribute
the ball after recovering from making a
save.
Punting: Punting is not allowed in any adult
league (coed, women's, or men's). All other
leagues goalies are allowed to punt or drop
kick after a hand save.
FIELD OF PLAY:
Out of Bounds:
- The ball is in bounds until the referee
signals otherwise.
- The netting along the end lines will be
deemed out of bounds.
- The referee is part of the field and deemed
in play.
Goals:
- The wheels on the goal are considered
in play.
- The American football section of the goal
is considered out of play and the proper
restart will be awarded (i.e. Goal kick
or corner kick)
Bench Area:
- Players and coaches must stay back from
the touchline.
- Bags, coats, water bottles, etc…
must be kept a safe distance from the touchline.
- Coaches and players must keep themselves
within an acceptable distance of their team’s
bench area.
-Coaches and players are not allowed to
cross the half line while on their bench.
- NO chairs or benches are allowed in the
player area.
CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME PROCEDURE:
Any game resulting in a tie at the end
of regulation play will go directly to
penalty kicks, best of three. If tied
after a best of three, sudden death penalty
kicks will be the deciding factor in the
win of the game.
ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT
TO THE REFEREES DISRECTION!
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RESTARTS:
All restarts are direct kicks.
Kick-Off:
- Need not go forward in order to be live
and in play.
- Are direct (always).
Throw-In:
- Balls going out of bounds will result
in a throw-in for youth leagues with the
exception of the adult leagues (see below
for adult explanation). The thrower must
be stationary, that is no run up to touch
line and player must be standing still at
the time of the throw. If a player uses
a deliberate run to the touch line to gain
distance from momentum, a throw in will
be awarded to the opposing team *What is
deemed as a deliberate run to gain advantage
is at the referees discretion.
Kick-In (Adult League)
- NO attempts are allowed for balls that
do not enter the field on the first try.
The ball cannot be kicked higher than the
knee of the referee. (at referee’s
judgement) Kick-ins above the knee will
result in a kick-in for the opposing team.
Goal Kick:
To be kicked from the goal line or in front
of the goal, players are given flexibility
on ball placement.
- May be played at any height.
-Must be put in play from the goal line.
-DO NOT have to exit the goal box in order
to be live and in play.
- Must be put back into play in a fair amount
of time as deemed by the referee.
-Failure to do so will result in a kick-in
on the touchline for the opposing team.
- Are ALWAYS direct.
Corner Kicks:
- May be played at any height.
- Must be taken within 1 yard of the corner.
- Must be put back in play in a fair amount
of time as deemed by the referee.
-Failure to do so will result in a goal
kick for the opposing team.
- Are ALWAYS direct.
Free Kicks:
- May be played at any height.
- Are taken from the spot of the foul or
at the penalty spot if the infraction is
committed inside the goal box.
- Must be taken within 5 SECONDS of the
spotting of the ball and/or setting the
wall.
- With the exception of penalty kicks, may
be defended with a wall set 5 yards from
the ball.
- Are ALWAYS direct.
- Awarded if pass back to keeper is picked
up. Kick will be placed at the edge of goal
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