League Rules

League Rules

League Rules

All games shall be played in accordance with the FIFA Laws except as specifically superseded by these rules.

ROSTER SIZE

Minimum Number of Players on Roster – 10
Maximum Number of Players on Roster – 14
A maximum of 3 replacement players during the course of the season.  Roster Freeze as of the 6th game.

ROSTERS

Minimum Age Requirement:  Players have to be age 22 (22U) by the end of the calendar year.

Division 1 Roster Size and Composition: Minimum of 10 players and a maximum of 14 players.  Roster may consist of up to 3 male players between the ages of 22U and 35U per team.

Division 2 and Division 3 Roster Size and Composition: Minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 14 players.  Roster may consist of only 1 male player between the ages of 22U and 35U per team.

Each team must provide a 7v7 Adult League certified roster with First and Last Names and Jersey numbers to Lazers a week prior to the season and to the center referee prior to the game.  Click here for the game day form.

New Teams: New teams will go into Division 2 unless a special request is provided and accepted.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON FIELD

Number of Players on the Field – 7
Minimum Number of Players on Field - 5

LENGTH OF GAME

Length of Half – 30 Minutes
Halftime – 5 Minutes

SCORING

All goals count as 1.

POINT SYSTEM - STANDINGS

Win: 3 Points
Tie: 1 Point
Loss: 0 Points
Forfeit Loss: -2 Points

SPECTATORS

No spectators behind the goals or on the players' sideline. Any spectators behind the goals or on the players' sideline will result in a forfeit.

SLIDING/SLIDE TACKLING

There is NO SLIDE TACKLING. (this is any player)
There is NO SLIDING unless you are a keeper making a play in his or her penalty area.
RESULT: Direct free kick from the spot of the infraction.

PUNTING/GOAL KICKS/PENALTY AREA

Goalkeepers will not make any punts or drop kicks.  RESULT: Indirect free kick from the spot of the infraction.

  • Goalkeepers cannot play any ball over the midfield line, when within the penalty area, without touching a player or the ground first.  RESULT: Indirect free kick at midfield, where the ball crossed the midfield line, for the opposing team.
  • No goal kick can cross over the midfield line without touching a player or the ground first. RESULT: Indirect free kick at midfield, where the ball crossed the midfield line, for the opposing team.
  • All touches from the defensive team must clear the penalty area and be touched once outside of the penalty area before crossing the midfield line.  RESULT: Indirect free kick at midfield, where the ball crossed the midfield line, for the opposing team.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Unlimited substitutions may be made, with the referee’s consent, on any stoppage of play.

CAUTIONS/EJECTIONS

If a player receives a caution, they are subject to a 5-minute cooling off period and can only return to the field at the referees confirmation of this time period elapsing.  EXCEPTION: The Goalkeeper doesn't have to come off the field.

Once a player receives three yellow cards in the regular season, the player automatically receives a one game suspension.

Players who receive a straight red card are automatically suspended from their team’s next game.  A player who receives two yellow cards in the same game will be dismissed for the team’s next game.

Players sent off for fighting will face a suspension at a length determined by the discipline committee.

TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES

Note that the order of the tie breaking rules is important. If the first rule can determine a winner, then the process is over.  If the first fails, then the second is used and so on until a winner is determined. 

  1. Results of head to head competition within the group (if only two teams are involved).
  2. Greater Goal Difference, with a maximum of +4 and a minimum of -4 for any one game.
  3. Least number of goals allowed.
  4. Penalty Shootout prior to next round’s game.

PLAYOFF TIEBREAKERS

This procedure is used only for the playoffs. If a playoff match ends in a tie, the teams will be given a five-minute intermission.

  1. Game will continue with two full five-minute overtime periods (i.e. no Golden Goal).
  2. After the first five-minute overtime period, teams will switch ends of the field and kick-off after a one-minute break. Substitutions may be made.
  3. If the game is still tied after two overtime periods are completed, the FIFA penalty kick procedure will be used to determine a winner.

PLAYERS’ UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

In general, Law IV of FIFA laws applies.

  1. No metal spikes.
  2. Uniforms: Home team will wear the black Lazers jerseys and black socks and the Away team will wear the white Lazers jerseys and white socks.
  3. Players must wear the same jersey number the entire season.  
  4. All players must have unique numbers on their teams.
  5. Goalkeeper’s shirt shall be easily distinguishable from all other players and referee(s).
  6. No plastic or metal jewelry of any kind (excluding protective eyeglasses) may be worn.
  7. Shin guards are required for all players.
  8. Players wearing casts will not be allowed to play.
  • Must be in a Lazers jersey, black shorts, and appropriate color socks or no play.  Black jerseys and socks for home, White jerseys and socks for away.
  • RESULT: If a player participates without the correct Lazers uniform, the team will lose the game and receive a 2 point deduction from the standings.

GENERAL/PROTESTS

  1. All judgment decisions of the referee are final and binding.
  2. League Director reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the league and its judgment is final.
  3. No protests are allowed.