Games will be played in accordance with 2007 FIFA rules.
Yellow and red cards will be used in the officiating of games.

House Rules are as follows:

House Rules are as follows:
1.No sliding or slide tackling. A knee touching the ground will be considered sliding. This call will be left up to the discretion of the referees.
2. All players must wear matching OYA numbered jerseys in order to play. Players without matching jerseys will not be permitted to play.
3. All players must be rostered with a team. The presence of any “ringers” or illegal players will result in a forfeit for the perpetrating team. Furthermore:
1. All rosters will be checked before the match, any player not registered will not be allowed to play.
2. Any players not on the roster may purchase a “Sub-Slip” at the front desk for $10. The “Sub-Slip” allows the player to play in one game per week. Any player purchasing four “Sub-slips” will be permanently added to the roster.
3. There will be no “Sub-slips” for playoffs.
4. Goalies are universal and do not have to be rostered.
4. Team managers must sign off on the final game score before leaving. There will be no contesting of scores after the night of play has concluded.
5. Screw-in cleats are not permitted.
6. Players are prohibited from drinking any alcoholic beverages. The league manager and referees will have discretion over whether a player will be allowed to participate.
7. All players must wear shin guards; any player not wearing them will not be permitted to play.
8. Any player receiving 4 yellow cards/2 red cards in a season will be expelled from the league the following game.
9. Teams may substitute players in the following circumstances:
1. When their own team has been awarded a throw-in
2. When a goal kick has been called for either team.
3. Substitutions will not be allowed during corner kicks.



11. In addition to the game score, each team will receive a “Sportsmanship Rating.” The rating is based on a four point system with a rating of “4” being the best, and “0” being the worst. Any team receiving a “1” or a “0” will forfeit the game and be subject to review by management. An average rating of “2.5” is required to participate in the playoffs. This rating is left to the discretion of the game referees. Any physical altercations will result in an immediate rating of “1” or “0.”
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All games will have two 35~minute halves with a 5 minute half time.