Varsity Gay League Rules Summary This rules summary is provided to the referees as a service. These are not the official rules of the competition. NO warranty is made that this summary is up to date.
Administrative
- These matches are unaffiliated with USSF. Therefor USSF insurance is NOT in effect.
- No player checkin. Teams to wear league issued t-shirts / matching uniforms. No shirt? Any shirt of a close color permitted.
- Shin guards required.
- NO metal cleats.
- ONLY the team captain can address the referee. Can Caution (yellow Card) any other player that speaks to the referee..
- Good sportsmanship is expected. Poor sportsmanship is harshly punished by the league.
8 v 8 Leagues
- Games will be 8v8 with a goalkeeper. Teams are coed. Any gender mix permitted.
- Minimum 6 players at the start of the game and to continue game. Not 6 players at match start? Forfeit awarded by the league.
- Guest players.
- Responsibility of the captain to notify league and collect a guest player fee.
- Players for other teams cannot be guest players.
Match Detail
- Goal/Penalty area are the same.
- Size 5 ball
- Each half is 22 minutes long. Halftime is 3 to 5 minutes.
Playoffs
- No guest players.
- If tied at the end of regulation - KFTM
- Best of 3 wins. Still tied - sudden death
- All players present participate (entire roster)
Match Play
- No offside calls.
- Unlimited substitutions. Substitutions are made "on the fly".
- No slide tackles. All infractions are DFK and a Caution (YC).
- High Kick dangerous play is a IFK.
- Any playing the ball while on the ground is a DFK.
- DFK and IFK must wait for referee whistle or gesture.
- Goalkeeper taking too long to put ball in play? IFK from top of the penalty area.
- Opponents must be 10 feet from Corner Kicks, Free Kicks, Kick Off
- A player receiving a caution (YC) must sit out for 3 minutes. They may be substituted.
Other Considerations
- Pensra referees are being hired to help keep the league on time and organized. These are small fields with adults. Referee appropriately.
- Parking can be difficult. Plan accordingly.
Official Rules
Referees should have a copy of the rules with them at the field. Only captains can discuss a rule with the referee.
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