CSSA 6v6 Recreational Soccer Rules

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OBJECTIVE: The principal objectives of the Coral Springs Soccer 6-a-side competition are to provide an environment in which players and spectators respect others and participate in a spirit of good sportsmanship, fun, and enjoyment.

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1. POINTS:

● Win = 3 points, Draw = 1, Loss =0.

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2. KICK OFF TIMES:

● All matches will commence at the scheduled kick off times.

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3. MATCH BALLS:

● Soccer ball size # 5

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4. FOOTWEAR:

● Soccer Cleats

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5. SHIN GUARDS:
● The wearing of shin guards is compulsory. NO EXCEPTIONS

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6. MATCH DURATION:

● The duration of the match will be: 25 minute halves and a 5 min half time.

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7. PLAYERS:

● A match is played by two teams. Each consisting of not more than (6) players for 6v6 one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match will not start if either team consists of fewer than four (4) players. A ten-minute grace period will be given before a forfeit is issued ( 3-0 forfeit score).

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8. SUBSTITUTIONS:

● Unlimited , on-the-fly substitutions can be made. All substitutions must be made near midfield with the players coming off in the same area as the players going on.

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9. TEAM KITS:

• All players on a team must wear shirts of the same colour

• Goalkeepers should wear a different colour to that of their team.

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10. FORFEITS :

● Any forfeited game will be awarded to the non-forfeiting team as a 3-0 win.

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FIFA Rules of Football apply where they have not been altered or affected by these Game Rules.

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1. GOALKEEPERS:

The goalkeeper can handle the ball anywhere inside the penalty area.

• The goalkeeper may leave the penalty area, but can’t handle the ball outside

• the penalty area.

• Where the goalkeeper receives the ball during general play, the goalkeeper

• may kick or throw the ball from the penalty area but cannot pass half court.

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2. KICK OFF:

● Kick off shall be from the middle of the field.

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3. GOAL KICKS:

Goal kicks must be taken from inside the penalty area. Goal kicks cannot past the half court line

• The ball must be kicked, not thrown.

•  A goal cannotbe scored directly from a goal kick.

• Opposing players must be at least 5 meters away from the ball.

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5. CORNERS:

These will be marked and taken in the usual manner.

• A goal canbe scored directly from a corner.

• Opposing players must be at least 5 meters away from the ball.

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6. INDIRECT FREE KICKS:

• Except in the case of an infringement within the penalty area, an indirect free kick shall be taken from the point where the infringement occurred.

• Where an infringement occurs within the penalty area, any indirect free kick shall be taken from the edge of the penalty area at the closest point to where the infringement occurred.

• Opposing players must be at least

• 5 meters away from the ball.

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7. KICK INS:

• When the ball goes over the sideline, play restarts with a KICK IN.

• The KICK IN must be taken within 5 seconds or the kick-in will be awarded to

• the opposing team.

• Opposing players must be at least 5 meters away from the ball.

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8. TACKLING:

• Slide tackles are not permitted.

• Tackling from behind is not permitted.

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9. OFFSIDE:

● The offside rule DOES NOTapply.