The following list of rules have been compiled together by the league and summarize all 8v8 soccer leagues.
1. FIELD OF PLAY will be approximately 90 by 55 yards. Goals measure 6.5' high by 12' wide.
2. THE BALL will be regulation #5, properly inflated, without loose flaps/panels. The league does NOT provide balls.
3. MEN'S TEAMS will be made up of a recommended minimum of 10 with play being 8 on 8. A minimum of 6 players from the team's roster must be present or the team will forfeit the game.
4. SUBSTITUTIONS are allowed at any time, just make sure the player leaving the field exits at the same time and same location as the player entering the field.
5. PICKUP PLAYERS. Pickup players are NOT allowed in the tournament. Any regular season pickup players must be signed on a TBCS roster for a team that plays on the same night. Pickups must be brought to the attention of the referee BEFORE the game. Teams may pickup up to one player at no penalty in order to field a minimum team number. Any pickups in addition to this or any over the minimum team number will result in a 1 goal penalty per player. If an existing pickup player is found to be used DURING the game, a 2 goal penalty will be assessed. If more players from your team show up to allow subs, the free pickup player must be removed or the goal penalty taken.
6. EQUIPMENT shall consist of Club Sport shirts with numbers. Any deviation from the league supplied shirts must be made in a manner that all shirts remain similar, be the color assigned to the team, and distinctly different than those of other teams. All players MUST wear commercially purchased shin guards. No sharp or metal cleats are allowed. No braces with exposed metal is allowed. Any knee or other braces that may be an issue can be banned per the coordinator's judgment. No jewelry will be allowed (wedding bands and stud earrings are ok). Unpadded hard casts are not allowed. Soft casts can not be heavier than the normal arm.
7. REFEREES enforce the laws and maintain safety. They will have the last word. Excessive arguing will result in a yellow card.
8. DURATION of the game is two 30 minute halves separated by a 5 minute half time. Regular season games may end in a tie. If for any reason the game should be cancelled with more than half of the game played, the game and the score is considered final.
9. TOURNAMENT games may have two 5 minute sudden death overtime periods followed by penalty kicks. 5 penalty kicks at the end of the game must be taken by players on the fields.
10. OUT OF PLAY is when the ball wholly crosses the boundary or when the play is stopped by the referee.
11. OFFSIDES there are none. Execpt at the 18 yard line on each end of the field.
12. FOULS AND MISCONDUCT! Club Sport issues yellow cards only a warning and "cooling" off for players who are either dangerous or dissenting. If a yellow card is issued the player is sent off and can not return for 2 minutes and your team plays a man down, no matter if a goal is scored during the 2 minutes. If the referee deems a players repeated misconduct to warrant a red card, it will be issued. If a red card is issued the team has to play a man down for the remainder of the game and the player may have to sit at least one additional game, pending review by the league. Any player or fan is encouraged to rout for their own team but routing against teams or use of disparaging language is discouraged and could result in penalties of players or dismissals of fans. Any fans of teams may be asked to leave by Club Sport staff. Refusal to leave could result in forfeiture of games.
13. SLIDE TACKLING. Tackles must be for the ball and in front. If the referee calls you for this you may receive a 2 minute yellow card.
14. FREE KICKS will be indirect, except penalty kicks. The defending team must give 10 yards.
15. KICKBACKS to the goalie are not allowed unless the goalie uses his feet only. If the goalie uses his hands at all this will result in a free kick. Header back to the goalie are allowed.
16. PENALTY KICKS will be awarded at the referee's discretion on whether the foul stopped a goal or a scoring chance. The goal box has no bearing on whether the foul warrants a penalty kick. Anyone can take the penalty kick and a female penalty kick goal is worth 2 points. The goalie in goal at the time of the foul must face the kick.
17. GOAL KICKS are taken from within the goal box and must leave the goal box before being touched by another player. The opposing players do not have to give any room off the ball as long as they are outside of the box. Goal kicks or throws do NOT have to touch the field of play or a player, before crossing the midfield.
18. NO PUNTING Keepers must throw the ball or play it to the ground. Drop punts are not allowed.
19. CORNERS no change. You cannot move the corner cone to take a corner kick. Corners are indirect.
20. ADDING TO YOUR TEAM Club Sport has the right to add to your team until you reach the advertised minimum number of players. If you wish to have less you may buy extra roster spots at the membership rate or pay the team price. If you wish to have more you may, you just need to advise the PBYSA office prior to league payment to reserve spots.
21. ELIGIBLE PLAYERS All players, including added players, must sign the roster waiver BEFORE the final game of the season in order to be eligible to play in the tournament. If a player is not signed in on the roster by then, they are not eligible for the tournament. Playing with ineligible players may result in a forfeit.
22. REFUNDS P.B.Y.S.A. is not responsible for any refunds at any time during the season. If a party cannot continue the season, is the responsibility of that party to replace themselves on the roster if they so choose. Also they must notify the PBYSA office of the change.
23. All FIFA Rules apply except those noted
