RULES OF THE GAME FOR INTRAMURAL INDOOR SOCCER Revised August 24, 2015 OFFICE OF INTRAMURAL SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY RECREATION DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
General Information The Office is located in the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Phone Number: 662-325-0349 Website: http://www.recsports.msstate.edu/ Email Address: intramurals@saffairs.msstate.edu Table of Contents Rule 1: Players, Field, & Equipment...3 Rule 2: Game Play...4 Rule 3: Officials and Their Duties...5 Rule 4: Co-Rec Modifications...6 Rule 5: Code Of Conduct...6 Rule 6: Sportsmanship...7 Rule 7: Injury and Health Disclaimer...7 Rules of the Game for Intramural Indoor Soccer 2
The National Federation High School (NFHS) Rules will serve as the basis for play, with the following modifications made to adapt for intramural competition. Section 1: Team Rule 1: Players, Field, & Equipment A. All players must check in with an Supervisor or Scorekeeper and present their MSU Student Identification card to participate. Players will need to be able to enter the Joe Frank Sanderson Center to play. B. A minimum of 3 players needed to start game. A maximum of 5 players will compete on a side. C. Co-Rec teams will play with 2 players of each gender and a goalie of either gender. D. Substitutes may enter the game after a goal is scored, beginning of the second half, on your team s kick-ins, penalties, and goal kicks. E. Only 2 Club Players are allowed to be on the roster of an Indoor Soccer team. Section 2: The Field The game is played in the auxiliary gym of the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. Section 3: Equipment A. Futsol balls will be provided. B. Teams must wear shirts of similar colors with PERMANENT numbers affixed to the back NOTE: Teams without permanent numbers will automatically be charged with a forfeit for the game and will not be allowed to play that game. C. All players must wear shin guards. No player will be allowed to play without them. NOTE: These must be actual shin guards, no cardboard or plastic stuck into socks as makeshift shin guards. D. Goalkeepers must wear an opposite colored shirt to distinguish themselves from the other players on the court. E. Players may not wear: a. Guard, cast, or brace made of unyielding leather, plaster, pliable plastic, metal, or any other hard substance on finger, hand, wrist, or forearm b. Jewelry or hard billed hats Rules of the Game for Intramural Indoor Soccer 3
Rule 2: Game Play Section 1: The Game A. Winner of the coin toss will have the option to choose what end of the court to defend or taking the kickoff. B. To begin the game, the ball is placed on the ground at mid court line. The team kicking off has control of the ball and shall kick the ball forward at least 1 revolution before another offensive player contacts it. The defensive team must be 5 yards from the ball until it is kicked outside the center circle C. Teams will switch sides each half. D. All play around the goalkeeper will be inside the three point line. E. A player will be cautioned for unsportsmanlike conduct such as persistent infringement of the rules or showing by word or action any dissent to a supervisor s decision. A player will be ejected (sent off) for (including but not limited to): persistent misconduct after a caution; violent conduct or serious foul play; abusive language either on or off the court. Supervisors are not required to warn players before cautioning or sending off. F. A ball played in the air must return to the ground before being shot. A ball may be played forward in the air but cannot be volleyed into the goal. If it goes into the goal, a goal kick will be rewarded. G. The ball is out of play when it has completely crossed an end line, goal line or side line, whether on the ground or in the air. H. A goal is scored when the entire ball passes legally beyond the goal line, between the goal posts and under the cross bar. A ball on the line is not considered to have crossed the line. A goal may not be scored during play directly from a/an: indirect free kick; kick in; free kick into a team s own goal, ball volleyed, or headed. I. The ball shall be kicked in by a player who is facing the court of play and has both feet on the ground on or behind the touchline. J. Corner kicks will only be rewarded when the ball is intentionally kicked out by a defensive team on their own end line. K. A player will be penalized for deliberately handling, carrying, striking or propelling the ball with a hand or arm. L. NO SLIDE TACKLES. A yellow card will be given to any player who slide tackles from the front or the side. A red card will be given to any player who slide tackles from the back. M. A goalkeeper may not play a ball with their hands if it was intentionally kicked to them by a teammate. N. There are no mercy rules for Indoor Soccer O. There is NO off sides in Indoor Soccer P. A Goalkeeper is not allowed to punt or throw the ball past the mid-court line. Any violation of this rule result in a free kick. Q. Goal kicks are taken from the end line on the side of the goal which the ball left the court. R. Penalty Kicks will be taken from the free-throw line. Rules of the Game for Intramural Indoor Soccer 4
Section 2: Timing A. The game shall consist of two 15-minute halves with a 3-minute halftime. B. The clock shall run continuously, except for injuries and/or officials time outs. C. There are NO time outs for teams. Section 3: Overtime (play-offs only) A. If, in playoffs, the score remains tied, the game will go straight to penalty kicks. B. The series of penalty kicks will be taken alternately by the five players on the court. C. A player taking the penalty kick may shoot only once in a continuous forward motion (example: no play of a rebound off the crossbar). D. If the game is still tied after the 5-5 series, the tie will be broken in additional rounds of penalty kicks. Section 1: Court Monitors and Officials Rule 3: Officials and Their Duties A. All matches will be supervised by an Intramural Supervisor. B. Rules will be forced primarily by the honor system. C. The Supervisor s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. A team may appeal to the Supervisor if they feel a player has violated any rule. THE SUPERVISOR S DECISION IS FINAL. D. Supervisors may warn players who display unsportsmanlike conduct. Any players receiving 2 warnings in a game will be ejected and suspended a minimum of one game. Suspensions will begin with their next scheduled game. Severe infractions or multiple technical may result in suspensions from matches or tournaments. NOTE: A Supervisor is not required to warn players before ending a game. Section 2: Unsportsmanlike conduct It may include, but is not limited to: A. foul language B. unnecessary roughness C. arguing with staff, participants, or fans D. abuse of the honor system Section 3: Protests Protests will only be accepted in cases involving use of an ineligible player. Protests of judgment calls will not be accepted. Rules of the Game for Intramural Indoor Soccer 5
NOTE: A fee of $10 will assessed to every protest. If your protest is upheld, then you will get your money back. Rule 4: Co-Rec Modifications A. A legal line-up for Co-Rec games consists of 5 players; 2 men, 2 women, and a goalie of either gender. B. In the case that 5 players are not available, the male: female ration must follow the 1-up rule in the court. EXAMPLE: (4) 2 men, 1 woman, and a goalie of either sex (4) 1 man, 2 women, and a goalie of either sex C. A team may not play if the male: female ration is off by more than one D. A female goal counts as 2 points, a male goal count as 1 point. Rule 5: Code of Conduct A. Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game and the honor system. B. Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials and staff C. Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match, whether in victory or defeat. D. Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control. E. Do not taunt or bait opponents. Refrain from using foul or abusive language. Rule 6: Sportsmanship As in all intramural sports contests, if a participant is ejected from a contest they are immediately ineligible for further access or competition in any Recreational Sport program or facility until cleared by the Coordinator of or their designate. It is the participant's responsibility to schedule an appointment with the Coordinator of to review their behavior and subsequent eligibility to continue in the Program. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by players or fans may cause a team to be disqualified from further competition. In addition, players, coaches, and spectators may not harass the officials (verbally or physically) after the contest has ended. Offender(s) are subject to the same penalties and procedures as players being ejected from the contest. Rule 7: Injury and Health Disclaimer Participants should be aware that there is a risk of injury in participation in due to the inherent nature of the activity. Individuals are encouraged to have a physical examination and to obtain adequate health. Play at your own risk! Rules of the Game for Intramural Indoor Soccer 6