GENERAL RULES OF THE FACILITY
1. Individuals utilizing this
facility do so at their own risk. The property owner(s), league operators,
officers, owners, and staff of Wolf's INDOOR SOCCER (WIS) assume no liability for
any injuries or accidents which may occur. Please reference Liability / Injury
Waiver and Release Forms and signage posted within the facility.
2. Conduct within the
facility should be in the spirit of good sportsmanship as is on the field.
Please No Alcohol or Drug use prior to playing.
3. Should you find or lose
any items please report this immediately to the
4. NO alcohol, smoking, glass
containers, or gum allowed in the arena.
5. NO food, drinks, spitting,
or abusive language allowed on the Astroplay
field.
6. All play must be conducted
as set forth in the
7. We reserve the right to
refuse play and or service to anyone.
Objectives: We wish to
encourage friendly competition between businesses, schools, municipalities,
police and fire departments, church groups, schools, fraternities, sororities
and other organizations.
Individuals or groups wishing
to form special interest teams (including but not limited to physically and
mentally challenged players) are encouraged to contact management for more
information.
It is our sincere hope that
all players and spectators enjoy our facility. Our facility is here for your
enjoyment, if there is anything we can do to improve it, please let us hear
from you. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged and appreciated.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS/ COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US. ph770.427.0640 fax770.427.4294
e-mail: wolfsindoorsoccer@earthlink.com
* Information contained
herein is subject to change.
GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
*LIABILITY / INJURY WAIVER
& RELEASE FORM: No individual will be allowed to participate in any league
games, practice session, tournament, clinic, open pick-up game, or other
activities until a release form has been properly completed and signed.
*LEAGUE REGISTRATION &
FEES: A non-refundable deposit of $200 will secure a teams position in the
league. A team fee will be refunded only if a team is not offered a position in
a league / division determined to be appropriate for the team. Teams canceling
within 10 days of the first game will forfeit their deposit. Registration must
be paid in full before the first game is played. A $15 fine will apply for each
week of delinquent payment. Teams dropping out of, or disqualified from a
league will forfeit their registration fees. Existing teams may be given
priority registration for the next scheduled season. Approximately 1 month
before the next season, registration will be open to all new teams. Teams are
registered on a first-come, first served basis. Teams with outstanding fees
shall not be allowed to re-register until fees have been paid. Re-registering teams
will be assigned to a division based upon availability and performance in past
session(s).
*EQUIPMENT: Indoor turfs or
flat soled soccer shoes are required (NO MOLDED OR SCREW-IN CLEATS). Teams MUST
be dressed in matching colored jerseys (shirts). Teams are required to have
alternate jerseys. Shin guards are required. Socks must cover shin guards at
all times. Goalkeepers must have a different distinctive jersey.
*SPORTSMANSHIP: Individuals
are expected to play under control and within the rules of the game, and to the
best of their ability while avoiding causing injury to themselves and other
persons using the facility.
*REFEREE STAFF:
*LEVELS OF COMPETITION: The
top three and bottom three teams in a division at the end of a session are
subject to promotion or relegation to another division.
LEAGUE AND PLAYER INFORMATION
*MANAGER/PLAYER
RESPONSIBILITY: It is the team managers responsibility
to be aware of the guidelines, policies, and rules of
*PLAYER ROSTERS: Player
rosters must be turned in prior to the First League Game. Changes will be
permitted prior to the THIRD (3rd) GAME. All players must play in at least one
of the first three games to be eligible for the season. Failure to comply will
result in forfeiture of all games played with illegal player(s). Players may
only be added later if a player is injured and removed from the roster for the
remainder of the season. Proof of injury must be provided. Acceptable proof
shall be a doctor's note. At the discretion of management, a team may add one
player for a fee of $25.00. No players may be added after the 6th
week of the season.
*INDIVIDUAL PLAYER DIVISIONAL
PARTICIPATION: Players may only be on one roster in a given division and
league. Players may participate in more than one division and league. A lower
division team may not field more than four (4) players from an upper
division(s). Players must be able to provide proof of identification on
request.
*RED CARD POLICY: A player or
coach sent off in (or after) a game by a referee (red carded) will
automatically be suspended from the next game-day in the season. In addition, a
player will be banned from playing on any other team until the
suspension has been served. If a player is ejected in the last game of a season
(he/she) will be prohibited from playing in the first game after he/she
registers for another season.
· A player or coach red
carded for the offense of "foul and abusive language" will be
suspended as outlined above.
· A player red carded for the
offense of "persistent infraction of the rules after receiving a 2nd
caution (yellow card) will be suspended as outlined above.
· A player or coach red
carded for the offense of “violent conduct" (including, but not limited
to: spitting, threatening, continued rough play, etc.) will be suspended as
outlined above and, in addition, will be suspended for one additional game and
subject to further disciplinary action as decided by the facility management.
· A player
accumulating a second red card over a one year period will be suspended for a
minimum of 2 games and will be fined $35.
· A player accumulating three
red cards over a one year period will be banned from WIS.
· Any player receiving a red card must come in the office and have their photo taken for the record. Any player refusing to have their photo taken will be subject to additional suspension and a fine.
· A players suspension does not start until after their photo has been taken.
ALL RED CARDS ARE SUBJECT
TO A FINE.
· A player or coach red
carded for "assaulting an official"* will be suspended from any
further activities at WIS.
* An "Assault on an
Official" shall be defined as an attempt to commit a battery upon an
official; and an act which is close to accomplishment shall be sufficient to
constitute an assault upon an official. Local authorities will be notified.
· Any player or coach who accumulates
three cautions (yellow cards) during league matches per session will be
suspended as outlined above.
· Should a coach of a team be
unable to control a player’s actions after a red card is issued, the coach will
also be suspended as outlined above.
· "Bench Clearing"
- If any player enters the field to break up or participate in a fight, the
Team will be fined $50. Fines must be paid prior to a team continuing the
season schedule. Team will then be put on a probationary status.
· Team Probation - Any
incident for a two month period, major or minor, will be grounds for dismissal
from play. No refund
· If for any reason an
official at
*YELLOW CARD POLICY: A player
receiving a yellow card must sit out for 2 minutes. The team must play short a
player for those 2 minutes. (Giving the other team a "power play"
advantage) If the team is scored upon, then they may add a player and play full
strength. However, the player receiving the yellow card must remain out for the
full 2 minutes.
*FIGHTING: “ZERO TOLERANCE
POLICY” Anyone fighting will be ejected and suspended for a minimum of 2 games and up to permanently. Anyone
threatening or stalking another player, coach, staff, official or spectator will
also be ejected, and reported to the local authorities.
*LEAGUE STANDINGS POINT
SYSTEM:
Win = 10 points
Tie = 5 points
Loss = 0 points
Shutout = 1 point
Goals = 1 point per goal up
to a max of 4 points
League games that end in a tie
score after regulation play shall remain a tie game.
Playoff games ending in a tie
will go directly to Penalty Kicks. (See PENALTY KICKS)
*LEAGUE DIVISIONS TIES: Any
league divisions ending in a tie at the end of the league season shall be
governed by the following tie breaking system order:
(1st) Winner of head to head
competition during season.
(2nd) Comparison of most
"goals for" during the season.
(3rd) Comparison of least
"goals against" during the season.
(4th) Rock, paper,
scissors... best 2 out of 3.
*GAME DAYS: Primary game days
are assigned to divisions. Divisions may be assigned to play on alternate game
days depending upon; the length of the session, the number of teams
participating, and recognized holidays over the course of a session. The
following holidays will be recognized: New Years day, Easter, July 4th,
Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas and the week between
Christmas and New Years Eve. Divisions may be assigned to play on any other
day(s).
*GAME SCHEDULE & MAKE-UP
GAMES: The team requesting to
re-schedule a match must request a re-schedule in writing one week prior to
subject game and submit a fee of $25.00; Failure to do so will result in the
game being forfeited. If a team is unable to play a scheduled game the opposing
team may choose to accept a 4-0 forfeit. If both teams agree to a make-up, they
will be offered possible times from the facility management office. It will be
the team managers or representatives’ responsibility to coordinate and select one
of the available times. (See
FORFEITURES). There will be no re-schedules of an already re-scheduled game.
Web schedules are to be used as a reference. Changes may occur from time to
time. The arena shall maintain the most current official game schedules.
*TERMINATION OF
PARTICIPATION: The facility management reserves the right to terminate an
individual's and team's participation at the facility for violation of the
facility policies.
*FORFEITURES: Forfeiture will
be incurred if a team has failed to field the minimum number of players within
four (4) minutes into the game, or with
A team forfeiting a game(s)
during any one season will be subject to the following fines:
1st Forfeit - $15.00 fine
2nd Forfeit - $30.00 fine
3rd Forfeit - Termination of
team participation from the season and loss of re-registration priority.
Fines for forfeitures must be
paid prior to a team continuing the season schedule. Teams incurring
forfeitures during a season shall not be eligible for registration discount in
the following season.
- If both teams forfeit, then
no points will be awarded.
*PROTEST: Intention to file a
protest must be noted in writing immediately following the game. A formal
written protest with a $20.00 fee (refundable if upheld), must be submitted to
*FIRST AID: The facility has
a limited first-aid kit. It shall be the responsibility of each team to
maintain their own first-aid kit for treatment of their players.
RULES OF THE
GAME (A
condensed version will be posted at the arena)
*THE FIELD OF PLAY
1. Dimensions: Field measures
180' x 80'
*THE BALL
1. Size 5 soccer balls will
be used for all adult games as well as Under 14 through Under 18 boys and
girls.
2. Size 4 balls will be used
for all youth games Under 12.
*NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Six players, one of whom
shall be a goalkeeper.
2. Minimum of FOUR players
needed to start and continue a game.
3. Team roster is limited to
12 players.
4. Coed teams must have 2
females on the field. (Female goalkeeper counts)
5. Coed team will play a
player short if minimum # of females are not on the field.
6. If minimum # of players is
not met at game start time, the game clock will start and a goal will be
awarded for the opposing team for each minute that passes where the team does
not have enough players. When four goals are scored this way, the game will
officially be considered a forfeit, and the game clock will stop.
*PLAYER EQUIPMENT
1. Players must dress in
matching jerseys.
2. Shin guards are mandatory
and must be totally covered by socks.
3. Only flat soled or turf
shoes designed for indoor artificial surfaces may be used (no studded/screw-in
shoes).
4. Goalkeepers must wear
colors which distinguish them from all other players and referees.
*DURATION
OF GAME
1. A game shall be played in
two equal halves of 24 minutes each.
2. A half time interval shall
be 2 minutes.
3. The clock shall only be
stopped for serious injuries.
4. During playoffs only, a
tie will be decided by penalty kicks. See Penalty Kicks.
5. Time will be extended for the
taking of a penalty kick.
6. Duration of Playoff games
may be shortened. Refer to schedule.
*START OF PLAY
1. Kick-off will be given to
the home team. Visitors will have kick off at the start of the second half.
2. A kick off will start the
game and restart the game after a goal has been scored.
3. Teams will change
direction at half time and alternate kick off.
4. A goal can be scored
directly from a kickoff.
5. The ball does not have to
go forward from a kickoff.
6. Player has 5 seconds to
put ball back into play.
*GOALKEEPERS
1. Outdoor FIFA rules
apply when passing back to the goalkeeper.
2. Goalkeeper
may slide tackle only if the ball is inside the penalty box.
3. Goalkeeper may not punt or
drop-kick the ball.
4. Goalkeeper may not throw
the ball over the midfield line in the air. The ball must touch a player or the
ground before crossing midfield line.
*SUBSTITUTIONS
1. Free unlimited
substitutions during play:
2. Substituting players must
enter/ exit within 3 yards of the midfield line by "tagging" in and
out.
3. Any player may change
places with the goalkeeper, provided that the referee is informed before the
change is made, and provided also that the change is made during a stoppage of
the game.
4. Substitute players are to
remain in the player bench area.
5. A player receiving a
yellow card must Sit Out for 2 minutes, and the team must play a man down. The
opposing team will be given a "power play" advantage.
*OUT OF BOUNDS
1. The ball is out of play
when the entire ball crosses the sideline/ end line, or contacts the overhead
netting.
2. A throw-in, corner kick,
or goal kick will be awarded when the ball goes out of bounds.
3. A throw-in may not go
directly in to the goal.
4. When the ball hits the ceiling
net, the ball will be placed on the dot in the center of the half, from where
the ball was last played.
5. Player has 5 seconds to
put ball back into play.
*FOULS
1. FIFA soccer rules apply to
all infractions, including but not limited to: kicking, pushing, tripping, hand
balls, etc...
2. No Sliding - Sliding will
be defined as anything other than the feet touching the ground.
3. Goalkeepers may slide
inside the penalty box.
*FREE KICKS
1. The following apply to all
restarts:
· All free kicks are direct
· Ball is in play when it
moves from foot contact from the initial player
· Opposing players shall be 5
yards (15 feet) from the ball
· Player taking a kick cannot
play it again until someone else touches the ball
· If an opponent refuses to
move back 5 yards (15 ft) on referee's request, he may be given a yellow card
for unsportsmanlike behavior
· If a player taking the kick
delays for longer than five (5) seconds after having been signaled to do so by
the referee, the opposing team will be awarded the kick.
*PENALTY KICKS (SHOOT OUT)
1. If necessary, time shall
be extended at the end of each period to allow the taking of a penalty kick.
2. The ball shall be placed
at the spot on the top of the goalkeeper's area.
3. Only the goalkeeper is
allowed in the penalty area.
4. In the event of a tie
(during playoffs only), penalty kicks will be taken (no overtime). Winner will
be decided by the best team out of 4 kicks. If still tied after both teams have
taken 4 kicks, then additional players will take the kicks in a sudden death
kick off. Only players that were on the field at the end of the game will be
allowed to participate.
*COED SOCCER
(ADDENDUM RULES)
1. Coed teams must have 2
females on the field at all times (female goalkeeper counts).
2. Female goal equals 2 points.
3. Coed team will play a
player short if minimum # of females are not on the field.
4. "Own goals" will
count as one point only.