Rules & Regulations
Play Fair, Enjoy the GamE
Ensure a fun and fair experience by familiarizing yourself with our rules and regulations. From game rules and equipment requirements to team conduct and player substitutions, everything you need to know is just a click away. Help us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all players.
L.A.C.E.S reserves the right to modify these rules at any time.
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* Two 25-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.
* No offside.
* There must be at least 1 women player on the field at all times. If Championship game goes into penalty kicks a least 1 woman must take a kick.
* Standard throw in and corner kick rules apply.
* No slide tackling is allowed under any circumstances! Each slide tackle will be punishable with a yellow card.
* Games are scored 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. There are no shootouts except during playoffs.
* There is no shooting on goal allowed from kickoffs.
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* Each team will have a minimum of 3 female players on the team.
* Each team will have a team captain that is responsible for representing the team and communicating information that pertains to the team. The team captain will also be responsible for updating league organizers of player shortages prior to games as well as disseminating information from league organizers to their player.
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* Shin guards are highly recommended that player wear during games.
* Footwear – Only soccer/athletic shoes are acceptable. Turf shoes must be worn on the turf field. PLAYERS WITHOUT TURF SHOES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY.
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* Teams must be ready to play their game 10 minutes before kickoff.
* If a team does not have 8 players at game time they are considered to have forfeited.
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GAME CANCELATION: Games will go forward rain or shine. Games will be canceled due to lightening or extreme heat. If games must be canceled, captains will be notified.
REFUND POLICY: * Full refunds can be issued if player notifies organizers 2 weeks before the season start date. If requesting refund within 2 weeks of season start date a credit can be issued that can be used for up to 1 year from issue date.
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* Field player substitutions may be made at any point during game play or stoppages and do not require referee consent.
* Goalkeeper substitutions can only be made during stoppages in play with the consent of the referee.
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* The goalie may use his/her hands anywhere inside the goal area
* Once the goalie has released control of the ball, he/she cannot touch it again with his/her hands until it has been touched by an opponent
* Goalie cannot use his/her hands on balls that have been intentionally directed to them by a teammate’s feet/body. They must play these balls with their feet. If the goalie uses his/her hands, a goalie pass back violation occurs.
* Goalies can’t use their hands if directly receiving a teammates throw in.
* Goalies cannot punt or drop kick the ball
* If goalie punts/drop kicks ball, a corner kick for the opposing team will be awarded.
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* Yellow Card – Referees will immediately substitute player out for a minimum of 10 minutes.
* Red Card – A player receiving a red card, or two yellow cards in the same match, must leave the field premises, sight and sound, without substitution and they will miss the next match.
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* Discipline – The Team Captain assumes the responsibility regarding team leadership and maintenance of order and discipline. LACES expects each Captain to set a positive example for their players in promoting good sportsmanship and self- control.
* Sideline Control – The Captain is responsible for the behavior of his/her bench area. After being verbally warned or cautioned by the referee for unsportsmanlike behavior from his/her bench area, the Captain will receive a red card if the situation persists. The referee also has the power to eject any spectator at any time at his or her discretion.
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If a player receives two yellow cards in one game, they will be ejected and their team will need to play one player short for the remainder of the game. If a player receives a yellow card in two consecutive games the will be out for their next scheduled game.
If a player receives a red card for any reason, he/she will be ejected and their team will need to play one player short for the remainder of the game. The player will also be out for his/her next scheduled game.
* Red Card: Fighting, swearing, gesturing at or excessive arguing with the referee
* Yellow card violations: Multiple instances of excessively dangerous play as deemed by the referee
* Any Player ON or OFF the field caught harassing or communicating inappropriately with other players or any team will be expelled permanently from the LACES Community without refund. LACES does not tolerate abusive, unkind or harassing behavior.
* Any inappropriate behavior will be reviewed by league organizers. Consequences will be at their discretion to ensure that the LACES mission and values of safety, community and fun are carried out.