Indoor Rules

 

1. General Rules

  • Standard FIFA, USSF, and USYSA rules apply, with specific adaptations for indoor play.
  • The field has field turf flooring.
  • Teams provide two game balls each, with different sizes based on age group.

2. Uniform Policy

  • All players must have matching jerseys with numbers, excluding goalkeepers who must wear a contrasting color.
  • Teams must also have matching shorts.
  • By Week 3, teams must meet the uniform policy, or games will be forfeited.

3. Reschedule Policy

  • Regular season schedules will be sent weekly.
  • Playoffs will be scheduled after the regular season.
  • No playoff games can be rescheduled.
  • Regular season games can only be rescheduled with mutual agreement between teams and 48-hour notice.

4. Goalkeeper Rules

  • Goalkeepers are the only players allowed to slide but must do so within the 3-point circle.
  • Goalkeepers can hold the ball for a maximum of 10 seconds; after that, it will be turned over.
  • Goalkeepers cannot dribble out of their box during goal kicks.

5. Teams & Rosters

  • No roster changes after Week 3.
  • All players must have a season pass and be listed on the roster.
  • Only coaches and managers on the roster are permitted in the coach's box.
  • Minimum players needed to start: Under10-Under13: 7 players, Under16-Under18: 5 players.

6. Substitutions

  • Substitutions are on the fly but must follow the correct procedure (enter/exit through the bench door).
  • Misconduct during substitutions can lead to a card.

7. Referees

  • A referee will be present for every game.
  • Referee decisions are final.
  • Referees are responsible for controlling the clock, score, and penalties.

8. Game Duration

  • Matches consist of two 22-minute halves (Under6 division has shorter halves).
  • No timeouts, and the clock runs continuously except for injuries or when there is less than a minute left.

9. Start of Play

  • Home team kicks off.
  • Teams must have at least 7 players within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time; otherwise, it’s a forfeit.

10. Ball in and Out of Play

  • The ball is out of play if it touches netting above the goal.
  • All kicks are indirect, excluding penalty kicks.

11. Method of Scoring

  • A goal is scored when the ball crosses the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar.
  • The team with the most goals wins; in case of a tie, the game ends as a draw, except during playoffs.

12. Off-side Rule

  • No offside rule in place for games at McDermont X.

Fouls and Free Kicks:

An indirect free kick will be awarded if a player:

  • Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
  • Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
  • Jumps at an opponent
  • Charges an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner
  • Charges an opponent from behind
  • Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
  • Holds an opponent
  • Pushes an opponent
  • Charges the goalkeeper while they possess the ball in their hands
  • Slides or slide tackles: any sort of slide by a field player, whether going for the ball or not, is considered a slide. Goalkeepers may slide to make saves within the box, but sliding outside the box results in a foul.
  • Kicks the ball while on the ground (dangerous play)
  • Obstructs an opponent with no attempt to play the ball
  • When playing as a goalkeeper and within their own penalty area, picks up the ball with their hands when it has been intentionally passed back to them by a teammate.
  • Slide tackling will result in a yellow card.
  • A knee on the ground could be considered a slide.

If any of the above offenses occur within the penalty area, a penalty kick (PK) should be awarded.

Yellow and Red Cards:

  • Yellow Card: A two-minute penalty will be awarded. The player must serve the penalty in the bench area, and their team will play short-handed for two minutes. If the opposing team scores during this time, the team is no longer required to play shorthanded.

  • Second Yellow/Red Card: If a player receives a second yellow card or a red card, they will no longer be able to participate in the match. The team must play short-handed for five minutes before returning to full strength.

  • Red Card: A red card will be awarded if a player:

    • Is guilty of serious foul play
    • Is guilty of violent conduct
    • Uses foul or abusive language
    • Receives a second yellow card

Indirect Kicks:

  • All free kicks are indirect kicks (except for penalty kicks).

  • All indirect kicks must be touched by two different players before a goal can be scored.

    • The ball must be touched by a teammate before the player taking the kick can attempt to kick it toward the goal.
    • No player can score directly from an indirect kick without the ball being touched by another player.

  • No direct kicks to goal are allowed for any foul, except for penalty kicks.

Final Authority:

All LUSC Soccer and McDermont X rules are subject to change at the discretion of LUSC Management. LUSC has full authority to make decisions in the best interest of all involved parties, pending any situation that may arise at the facility. The decision made by McDermont X Management is final.

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