NCSP 3v3, 4v4, 6v6 ADULT LEAGUE RULES

LAW 1 – NUMBER OF PLAYERS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Maximum number of players for each league are 3 for 3v3, 4 for 4v4, 6 for 6v6. Substitutions may occur “on the fly.” A substitute may enter only after the exiting player has reached the door and fully left the field of play. A player may substitute during a foul, but this is not a guaranteed substitution and the team must be certain not to have too many players on the field when the game is restarted (no second whistle is required). Not entering the field properly as a sub, ex. Jumping over the wall will result in a blue card.
All players must have an active waiver with NCSP and an active NCSP Annual ID Card. We allow substitute players to get a one time pass, after that they are required to get a NCSP Annual ID Card, which is $40 for the entire year.

LAW 2 – PLAYER EQUIPMENT

All players on the field are required to have the same color jersey and a number on the back of that jersey (Numbers must not be repeated). Goalies must wear a different color than BOTH of the team’s color jersey. No baseball, football, or metal cleats allowed! Players may not wear rings , watches, earrings, hats, or hard hair pieces. Only goalies may wear hats in order to keep sun from eyes. Players will not be allowed to play with a hard cast (even if it is wrapped). Players wearing orthopedic braces (i.e.,-knee braces) must cover the brace with some type of padding. The referee/ Scorekeeper and NCSP management may or may not deem said player equipment to be safe and their decision is final.
The only exceptions to wearing the same color/style shirt with a number, are if you have a medical release that requires you to wear a different kind of shirt, if it is a player’s very first game ever with the team, or you are the goalie. No exceptions.

LAW 3 – DURATION OF THE GAME

Every Adult League consists of 9 games total. With 8 games being the regular season and the final game, game 9, of the season being the “Playoffs”. If there are an odd number of teams in the league, the last place team will not make the “Playoffs” and their season will end at 8 games. Games will consist of two halves of 22 minutes each with one minute half-time interval. Each team is allowed one 30 second time-out per half. A time-out can be called by the goalie (with the ball at his/her feet or hands), or a field player when the ball is out of play. Play-off games will be played with two 20-minute halves. If the game is tied, a five-minute sudden death period will follow. If the game is still tied at the end of sudden death, a penalty kick shoot out will decide the winner best of 3 for the mini and best of 5 for the stadium, after that it is sudden death. All games will be played with a “running clock.” The clock will NOT stop for blue cards unless the referee signals for stoppage. The clock will stop during serious injuries and time outs. The referee may also order the clock stopped or reset for intentionally kicking the ball out of play when less than 2 minutes remain in the half.

LAW 4 – METHOD OF SCORING

A goal is scored when the whole ball passes completely over the goal line, providing no infraction has been committed by the attacking team. A goal will not count if the attacking player slides to score. It is not considered a foul if a player stretches to score and then falls.

LAW 5 – THREE LINE VIOLATION

It is a violation if the ball passes the three lines in the air without being touched by any other player or the wall. If this happens, the referee will award a free kick to the opposing team, to be taken at the center point of the line closest to the attacking goal.

LAW 6 – FREE KICKS

All free kicks are direct (including the kick off). A team will have five seconds to take a free kick. Five yards distance is required by the defending team. Quick restarts are allowed. No whistle is required on Free kicks unless the player with the ball asks for five yards, a whistle is then required before starting play. A player will receive a blue card if he/she encroaches (does not attempt to back up to 5 yards but instead blocks the ball within a reasonable time). A two-minute penalty may be given if the player is delaying the game (such as holding or keeping the ball from the other team).

LAW 7 – PENALTY KICKS

A penalty kick is awarded for offenses committed in the penalty area that in the referee’s discretion would have prevented a goal scoring opportunity or was flagrant enough to warrant a penalty kick. Penalty kicks will also be awarded to the team if the defending team slides inside their own penalty area (except the goalie) or intentionally handles the ball inside the penalty area. Penalty kicks shall be taken from the penalty spot in the middle of the penalty box. Penalty takers have 5 seconds to take the penalty kick, if they fail to do so, the result is a goal kick. If a player enters the final quarter of the field before the player takes the penalty kick, the penalty kick will be retaken. Meaning all penalty kicks are live on the players touch, not the whistle. Goalies are not allowed to move off the line until the player takes a touch on the ball.

LAW 8 – GOALKEEPER RESTRICTIONS

If a goal keeper commits any of the following infractions inside his/her own penalty box, the opponents shall be awarded a free kick at the penalty spot on the top of the arc.. 1) If the goalkeeper has control of the ball with their hands, they may not release the ball into play and handle it again until it has touched an opponent. 2) Goalies may not bounce the ball. 3) If a teammate intentionally kicks the ball to the goalie, the goalie may not handle the ball. 4) Once the goalie gains full control of the ball with hands or feet inside the penalty box, they must release the ball into play outside the penalty box or to another player within 5 seconds. 5) A goalie may not intentionally clear the ball out of play. If this is done and the referee recognizes the infraction, the restart for the opposing team will be on top of the arc. 6) If a goalkeeper gains possession of the ball outside the penalty box, it may not be handled inside the penalty box until it has been touched by an opponent or play has been stopped.

LAW 9 – CARD SYSTEM

We have three cards here at NCSP; Blue card, Yellow card, Red card.

• Blue Card = 2 minutes off the field for the person who received the card
  • Once the opposing team scores within the two minutes of the blue card being issued, the player can come back on the field.
  • If the player who got the blue card is a goalkeeper, someone on the field must come off for them (Total of 5 players on the field)
• Yellow Card = 4 minutes off the field for the person who received the card
  • If the other team scores, the player must remain OFF the field for the full 4 minutes
• Red Card = 5 minutes
  • If the other team scores, the player must remain OFF the field for the full 5 minutes
  • The player who received the red card, must leave the field and facility before the game resumes.
• 2 Blue Cards is a Yellow Card, 3 Blue Cards is a Red Card.

LAW 10 – METHOD OF FOULS AND MISCONDUCT

Here are some examples of common fouls:

• Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
• Tripping or attempting to trip
• Pushing
• Holding an opponent (jersey pulling, grabbing arms, etc.)
• Slide tackling
• Tackling from behind
• Playing in a dangerous manner involving contact
• Referee’s opinion on what is a foul

Common Goalkeeper Fouls:

• Handling the ball outside the penalty area
• Holding the ball longer than the allowed time (5 seconds)
• Picking up a deliberate back pass
• Double-touch violations (releasing and immediately picking it up again, bouncing the ball)

Indoor-Specific Fouls:

• Excessive force into the boards
• Charging from behind into the wall
• Playing the ball while leaning dangerously into boards
• Climbing or jumping off the boards

All Stadium Adult Leagues Have A Foul Count Format:

• Once any team accumulates six (6) fouls, a blue card will be issued to the player that commits the 6th foul. A penalty shot will also be awarded. If a goal is scored then the team that was penalized can bring a player back on the field.
• All fouls, except handballs, will count towards the team’s total fouls.
• All players can receive a straight blue card for a serious foul.
• If the 6th team foul is a serious foul, in which a blue card is issued, the team will not have to serve an additional 2-minute penalty. Team fouls will stay at 5 fouls. Meaning, a blue card does not count towards the foul count.
• Any player that accumulates three 2-minute penalties, whether due to personal or team fouls, will automatically receive a red card for the rest of the game.
• After a team has reached their 6th foul, once the team reaches a total of 9 fouls, a blue card will be issued, and a penalty kick will be awarded. After 9 fouls it is every 3 fouls and then the team will receive a blue card and a penalty kick.

REFEREE PAYMENT POLICY

If your league is played with two referee’s, each team must be $20 CASH.
If your league has one referee, each team must pay $15 CASH.
Our referees only take cash, Zelle or Venmo is no longer accepted. The referee fees must be paid before the game starts.

PLAYERS ON TEAM ROSTER

Every player that will play on the team at any point during the season needs to be on our roster. All players must meet the age requirement, have an active waiver, and NCSP Annual membership player card.

MINI FIELD SPECIFIC LEAGUE RULES

In The White Violation:
On the mini field, there is a half white circle in front of the goal. If the defender prevents a goal while the body part they use to stop the ball from going in whilst in the white, it will be given a goal. If the attacker scores whilst in the white, it will not count as a goal and the result is a goal kick. If the ball is entering the white circle, and the defender begins the run outside of the white circle, they are allowed to go in the white circle and touch the ball.

Shot Violation:
Whenever the ball is kicked with an excessive amount of power and above the waist of the defender, this is a dangerous shot and is a safety issue, resulting in a goal kick for the defending team.

ALL SPECIFIC LEAGUE RULES

If your league is not listed here, please recognize that there are no specific league rules, and follow the rules above that were listed.

Sunday Coed Mini 18+

• In this league, two women and two men must be on the field at all times.
• All players must have the same color jersey, and a number on their jersey

Tuesday Coed Stadium 18+

• In this league, every team must field a team of 3 women and 3 men at all times.
• If a team is losing by 4 goals, they are allowed to bring on an extra player, male or female. Once they are within 2 goals, they must take the extra player off.
• This league also has a goal limit of 3 per player.
• Every player must have the same color jersey and a number on the back of their jersey.

Tuesday Coed Mini Field 18+

• This league has a goal limit of 4 per player.
• Every player must have the same color jersey and a number on the back of their jersey.

Wednesday Women’s 30+

• Every player in this league has to be at least 30 years of age.
• If a team is losing by 4 goals, they are allowed to bring on an extra player. Once the team is within 2 goals, they must take the extra player off the field.
• This league also has a goal limit of 3 per player.

Wednesday Men’s Mini 3v3 35+

• In this league, every player must be at least 35 years old.

Thursday Men’s Stadium 30+

• In this league, players must be at least 30 years of age, however each team is allowed two players on the roster to be between the ages of 25-29.