Indoor Soccer Competition Rules

Chapter I – General Provisions

  • Article 1. These rules are mandatory for all participants.
  • Article 2. Any negative behavior (fights, insults) that damages the image of the tournament/league will result in automatic expulsion of the offender(s) and team(s), without refund or awards.

Chapter II – Registrations

  • Article 1. Teams may participate if they meet all requirements (registration fee).

Chapter III – Competition System and Scoring

  • Article 1. Scoring system:
    • 3 points per win
    • 0 points per loss
    • 1 point per draw
  • Article 2. The competition format will depend on the number of registered teams.

Chapter IV – Teams

  • Article 1. All players must wear shin guards and complete uniforms with visible numbers.
  • Article 2. Players may not wear jewelry or cover it with tape.
  • Article 3. Teams must be ready 5 minutes before game time.

Chapter V – Team and Player Registration

  • Article 1. Teams must submit:
    1. Team registration form
    2. Risk waiver signed by each player
  • Article 2. Maximum 18 players, minimum 8.
  • Article 3. Non-registered players may not play.

Chapter VI – Matches, No-Shows, Withdrawals and Suspensions

  • Article 1. Matches will be played 7v7, minimum 4 players to start, with 40 minutes. Two 20 minute halves.
  • Article 2. A goal will be awarded every 5 minutes of waiting, up to 10 minutes (3-0 default win).
  • Article 3. Unlimited substitutions allowed, provided the player leaving exits first.
  • Article 4. A team that withdraws mid-game loses 3-0 regardless of current score.
  • Article 5. Teams expelled for misconduct lose all rights to refunds.
  • Article 6. Teams failing to show must pay referee fees.
  • Article 7. The league may arrange a scrimmage in case of no-shows.

Chapter VII – Game Rules and Sanctions

Sanctions:

  • Blue card: 2 minutes off
  • Red card: Expulsion and minimum 1 game suspension
  • 3 blue cards in one game: 1 game suspension
  • 3 direct red cards: Expulsion from tournament

Key Rules:

  • No sliding tackles (except goalkeeper inside area)
  • Free kick wall distance: 3 meters
  • Intentional handball: blue/red card
  • Shin guards required
  • Goalkeeper maximum possession: 6 seconds
  • Assaulting referees/staff: permanent expulsion
  • Non-registered players: automatic loss
  • Alcohol: suspension

Awards

  • Participation trophies for all teams finishing the tournament.
  • Big Trophy and Medals for winners.

Prohibitions

  • No alcohol in facilities.
  • No chewing gum allowed.
  • No foul language, disrespectful or violent conduct.
  • Fights: immediate expulsion.

Coed Rules

  • Players may play any position.
  • Men may not shoot past the third line.
  • Teams play with 4 men and 3 women.
  • At least 1 woman and 3 men required on field.
  • Women cannot be replaced by men if absent.
  • Men cannot take direct free kicks.