**[1.0 GENERAL]{.underline}**

> 1.1 Games will be played under the FIFA Laws of the Game (rules) and
> the following JSC specific rules:

**[2.0 PLAYERS]{.underline}**

> 2.1 Roster Requirements
>
> 2.1.1 All players must be listed with their address, emergency contact
> phone numbers, and signature on the Official Gilruth Roster located at
> the Gilruth Center. No player on the roster will be allowed to play
> without a signature.
>
> 2.1.2 Teams may add players to the roster up to the last two remaining
> games of the season. Copies of the "official" roster will be brought
> to the field and maintained for any additions to the roster.
>
> 2.1.3 Players are not allowed to be on multiple rosters of any team.
>
> 2.1.3.1 If a player\'s identity is in question, a protest must be
> filed to the
>
> referee before time has expired for the game. The player in question
> must provide proper identification during that game. Failure to
> provide proper identification may result in a forfeit of that game.
>
> 2.2 Fill In Player
>
> 2.2.1 All teams are encouraged to use the free agent list for
> substitute players. This list is updated on a weekly basis of eligible
> players. If a player is added to the roster from this list please
> update this info to the Gilruth Center so that player can be removed
> from the list.

2.  If at any time a team is unable to start a game or complete a season
    due to Govt. schedule conflicts, employee job transfer, injuries or
    emergencies, teams may be allow to add players to the roster or use
    temporary "fill ins". Permission to add a player or temporary "fill
    in" must be under the following conditions and ruling:

-   Teams in need of players do not have enough male or female gender to
    participate.

-   The opposing team agrees to allow the pick-up player.

-   The referee is notified of the pick-up player and agreement.

> 2.2.3 A player MUST play in at least two regular season games for one
> particular team to be considered on that team's roster and eligible
> for play-offs with that team. Players cannot be added to Rosters at
> end of season and Playoffs.

**[3.0 TEAM COMPOSITION]{.underline}**

> 3.1 A minimum of five (5) players must be present at game time to
> start and continue the game. AT least (2) of these players must be
> female.
>
> 3.2 Player Makeup
>
> 3.2.1 Eight (8) field players (4 female and 4 male)
>
> 3.2.2 Goal keeper can be either male or female
>
> 3.2.3 Cannot have greater than 4 male field players
>
> 3.2.4 May have more than 4 female field players

**[3.1 SUBSTITUTION]{.underline}**

> 3.1.1 Any player may substitute into the game at any team's throw-in,
> goal kick, corner kick, kick off, or any stoppage of play provided
> they have obtained prior permission from the referee.
>
> 3.1.2 Only a player or players for the attacking team may substitute
> during their own free kick with permission from the referee.
>
> NOTE: The referee may not allow any substitution if, in the opinion of
> the referee, it is an attempt to waste time or slow down the attack of
> the opposing team.

**[4.0 EQUIPMENT]{.underline}**

> 4.1 Team players are required to have matching uniforms and the Goal
> Keeper must wear a jersey which is a different color than the rest of
> their teammates AND the opposing team.
>
> 4.2 Home team will be **required** to change jerseys if both teams
> have the same color jerseys.

**[5.0 GAME TIME]{.underline}**

> 5.1 GAME TIME IS FOREIT TIME.
>
> 5.2 A minimum of five (5) players must be present at start of the game
> (minimum of 2 females).
>
> 5.3 There will be two halves of 30 minutes.
>
> 5.4 Half time interval will be 10 minutes.

**[6.0 SCORING]{.underline}**

> 6.1 A goal scored by a male player is one point. A goal scored by a
> female player shall count for two points.
>
> 6.2 After scoring 3 goals, a subsequent goal scored by a male player
> WILL NOT count as a goal.
>
> 6.2.1 There is no limit to the number of goals scored by a female
> player.
>
> 6.2.2 A penalty kick is one (1) point, regardless if scored by male or
> female player.

**[7.0 FOULS AND MISCONDUCT]{.underline}**

> 7.1 Side tackles, or attempted slide tackles are NOT allowed. A slide
> tackle or attempted slide tackle will result in INDIRECT free kick for
> the opposing team.
>
> *Exception -- The goal keeper may be allowed to slide in order to
> COLLECT the ball with their arms. The goal keeper shall NOT slide in
> order to kick the ball away.*
>
> 7.2 If, in the opinion of the referee, the goal keeper has slid in a
> dangerous manner, a foul shall be called and an INDIRECT free kick
> will be awarded at the spot of the foul.

**[8.0 CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS SEND OFF]{.underline}**

> 8.1 Fighting, Arguing with Officials WILL NOT be tolerated and may
> result in an ejection (for players or fans). All games will be
> conducted and ruled by the officials **(in accordance to FIFA Laws of
> the Game and the modifications specified herein)** and all persons
> must respect their authority.  Unsportsmanlike conduct, profanity,
> abusive language, fighting, intentional contact or any action or
> behavior that impedes officials from performing their duties will not
> be tolerated under any condition and will be subject to penalties
> described below.
>
> 8.1.1   **Violation:**   Unsportsmanlike conduct, profanity, or
> abusive language, including verbal attacks or abuse directed at
> officials or players.
>
> **Penalty**: Caution card (yellow). Two cautions (yellow card) in one
> game will result in the issuance of a red card and the immediate send
> off of the player and a minimum suspension of 1 game in the next
> scheduled game.
>
> 8.1.2 **Violation:** Offensive and/or derogatory remarks made by
> players, coaches and/or spectators directed at the opposing team or
> its fans.
>
> **Penalty: **Caution card (yellow). Two cautions (yellow card) in one
> game will result in the issuance of a red card and the immediate send
> off of the player and a minimum suspension of 1 game in the next
> scheduled game.

3.  **Violation:** Any serious foul play that results in a deliberate
    and/or

> unnecessary force that causes any type of physical injury to an
> official or player.
>
> **Penalty:** (Red card) and the immediate ejection from the game and a
> 1 game suspension of the next scheduled game. 
>
> **Note:** Any player receiving a yellow card shall leave the field of
> play for five (5) minutes without any substitution.
>
> 8.2 After an accumulation of three yellow cards during the season by a
> single player, that player shall be suspended from the next scheduled
> game. A fourth yellow card will result in suspension for the remainder
> of the season.
>
> 8.3 After an accumulation of two red cards during the season by a
> single player, that player shall be suspended for the remainder of the
> season.

**[9.0 STANDINGS]{.underline}**

> 9.1 Should a tie exist between two teams for a playoff slot, the
> following method shall be used to break the tie (in order):
>
> 9.1.1 Record against each other.
>
> 9.1.2 Number of goals scored.

**[10.0 PLAYOFFS]{.underline}**

> 10.1 ONLY players on that teams official roster registered with the
> Gilruth and
>
> have played in at least two (2) regular season games will be allowed
> to
>
> participate in Playoffs.
>
> 10.2 Should a tie exist at the end of regulation play in a **playoff
> game**, we will go DIRECTLY to a **[shootout]{.underline}** to
> determine the winner.
>
> 10.3 Any player on the sideline, allowed to participate via rule 9.1
> will be allowed to participate in the shootout.
>
> 10.4 Shootout will be conducted according to the HSSOA Shootout
> Procedures with alternating male/female or female/male shooters.

**[11.0 PROTEST]{.underline}**

**A PROTESTED GAME** consist of a difference in opinion on the field
between the protesting team and the official regarding the application
or interpretation

of either Official Printed Playing Rules, or Specially Adopted Ground
Rules.

Allowable protests should be first lodged by the team captain to the
game official prior to

play if unsatisfied with the ruling, the captain must then lodge his/her
protest to the Recreations Manager. The Recreations Manager will then
view the protest and the rule on the decision.