| Play will be 8 players per side |
| No slide tackling |
| No direct kicks permitted; Indirect kicks must travel at least 5
yards before touching another team member |
| No penalty kicks permitted |
| Offsides will not be called |
| No heading is permitted |
| Throw-ins should be done correctly - if a throw-in is incorrect, the
player will be given a second chance. If that throw-in is improper,
another player on the team will make the throw-in or the original player may
be given a third chance. |
| Dangerous play - after the second dangerous play, the player will sit for
5 minutes, after the third, the player must sit out the remainder of the
game. |
| Every player should play forward, midfield, and defense during a
game. During the course of the season, each player should have the
opportunity to play goalie. |
| Playing time should be approximately the same for all players. |
| During the game, the coach from one team should serve as referee for one
half, and the coach of the other team should serve as referee in the second
half. Only one coach from each team should be on the field during the
game. Other coaches may serve as linesmen. |
| No arguing between coaches. Player criticisms should be made individually
and in a civil / constructive tone. Do not scream at players. |
| Water breaks should be frequent - especially during warm weather |
| Sessions begin at 1:30 PM and end by 4:00 PM |