SIX-ASIDE SOCCER
TOURNAMENT RULES
(Subject to change)
The FIFA Laws of the Game shall apply except as noted below.
Roster:
• A team may have a maximum of 12 players on their roster.
• A team may add additional players to their roster during group
play for $10/player.
• Once the knockout round is determined, players may NOT be
added.
• If a player is on a roster but hasn’t registered (i.e. signed the
waiver and received a wristband), a team may drop them
from their roster during group play.
• Barring the above exception, players may not be dropped from a
team’s roster after the first game.
Field:
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The field will be approximately 60 yards by 40 yards and use full
sized adult goals.
The penalty area will extend 12 yards from each goal post.
There will be no half line or center circle on the field, (just a center
spot for kick-offs)
Team benches shall be on the same side of the field.
Players/Equipment:
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Each team shall have only six players (including the goalie) on the
field at one time.
Each team shall consist of a maximum of 12 players/substitutes.
A team needs a minimum of 4 players to start/continue a match.
All players shall be required to sign a waiver/liability form. If a
player is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian will need
to sign the waiver for that player.
All players are required to wear shin guards.
Teams are required to wear uniform shirts of the same color when on
the field. Each team should bring alternate uniforms.
If a team does not follow the roster rules then that team must forfeit
the game for which the violation occurred.
Scoring:
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Goals can be scored from any point on the field.
Goals cannot be scored from a direct throw-in.
Goals cannot be scored by a goalkeeper punt, drop-kick or throw.
Penalty Kicks shall be taken from the normal 12 yard spot (top of the
penalty area on this field).
Substitutions:
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Substitutions are made on the fly at any point in a match and do not
require the referee’s approval.
A player must be off the field before the substitute can enter the field.
There are no limits to the number of substitutions made during the
course of the game.
A goalie change must occur during a stoppage and requires the
referee’s assistance to stop the game during the change.
Referees:
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There will be one referee per match for the preliminary round of
matches.
All knock-out round matches may have two referees per match, both
working the center.
All decisions made by the referee are final.
Duration:
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Each game shall consist of two 20-minute halves.
Half time shall be 5 minutes.
There will be no overtime in the first round matches.
In the knock-out round there will be one 10-minute golden goal (or
sudden death) period. If neither team scores during this period,
the game will go to penalty kicks.
The referee may shorten matches due to a late kickoff, but must
notify the team captains before doing so.
Other Rules of the Game:
• NO SLIDE TACKLES
• FIGHTING will not
be tolerated. A player red carded for fighting or
violent conduct shall be banned from play for the remainder of
the tournament.
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Goal kicks must be taken within four yards of the end line. Goal kicks
must travel outside of the penalty area before being touched by
another player. Goal kicks are INDIRECT kicks.
There are NO OFFSIDE infractions.
Normal FIFA Throw-In rules apply.
Red cards and yellow cards will follow the normal FIFA rules and are
issued at the discretion of the referee.
All fouls apply and are considered direct kicks..
All Kick offs are considered an INDIRECT kick.
On a free kick, the opposing player must be at least 6 yards from the
ball.
Each team is responsible for the actions of its players, managers, and
fans. Any team or associated members causing termination of a
match by the referee shall receive no points for the terminated
game and may have points deducted from the overall standings.
Three points toward the standings may be awarded to the
opposing team for the termination. Any further misconduct may
result in expulsion from the tournament.
Weather:
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All teams should report to the fields regardless of the weather unless
informed otherwise by the tournament directors. Only referees
and/or tournament director may cancel or postpone a match. If at
least one-half of a match has been completed and then terminated
due to weather, the game is official and the score recorded.
Points:
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WIN – 3 points
TIE – 1 points
LOSS – 0 points
Shut-Out- 2 points
Goals For- Up to 5 points
Forfeits are recorded as a 3-0 win.
Max Points: 10 per match
Tie Breakers:
Points
Head to Head
Goal Differential
Goals For
Goals Against
Penalty Kick Shoot-out
Forfeits:
• Games should start on time. A team is allowed a ten-minute window
to have at least four players ready to play. After this period is up
a forfeit shall be awarded to the opposing team. A forfeit is
counted as a 3-0 win.
Protests:
No protests will be allowed. All decisions by the referee and
tournament directors are final.
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