ZogSports 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.
- The object of this league is FUN. No player checkin. Teams to wear league issued t-shirts. No shirt? Any shirt of a close color permitted.
- Shin guards recommended - not required.
- Referee decisions are final.
- Note in Match report if a team lodges a protest.
- Good sportsmanship is expected. Poor sportsmanship is harshly punished by the league.
8 v 8 Leagues (San Francisco)
- Games will be 8v8 with a goalkeeper. At least 2 women (can use 8 women).
- Can play short handed:
- With 7 players must have at least 1 woman
- With 6 players must have at least 1 woman
- With 5 players must have at least 1 woman
- Game is forfeited if a team does not have at least 5 players at the start of the game. Game time is forfeit time.
- Guest players. Teams with 5, 6 or 7 players can pick up other Zog players to reach 8. Cannot pick up players to have subs.
- Penalty of one goal per guest player.
- Rostered player shows up late - must replace a guest player. Guest player can not return.
- If both teams are short players, play equal short sided. OR if captains agree, pick up equal guest players for both sides.
7 v 7 League (Emeryville)
- Games will be 7v7 with a goalkeeper. At least 2 women (can use 7 women).
- Can play short handed:
- With 6 players must have at least 1 woman
- With 5 players must have at least 1 woman
- With 4 players must have at least 1 woman
- Game is forfeited if a team does not have at least 4 players at the start of the game. Game time is forfeit time.
- Guest players. Teams with 4, 5 or 6 players can pick up other Zog players to reach 7. Cannot pick up players to have subs.
- Penalty of one goal per guest player.
- Rostered player shows up late - must replace a guest player. Guest player can not return.
- If both teams are short players, play equal short sided. OR if captains agree, pick up equal guest players for both sides.
Match Detail
- Goal/Penalty area are the same.
- Penalty spot from 12 yards.
- Keeping the matches on time is critical. Do NOT add time for substitutions or injuries. Do add time for deliberate time wasting (ex: kicking the ball far into touch)
- Each half is 24 minutes long. Halftime is 2 minutes.
Playoffs
- No guest players.
- 2 x 20 minute halves
- If tied at the end of regulation Golden goal/sudden death overtime
- 6 players - 2 women minimum
- One 5 minute period
- If tied at the end of overtime - KFTM
- Each team select 5 players - 2 women minimum for first 5 kickers
- All players present participate
- Team with more players may reduce to equalize
Match Play
- Coin flip OR odds/evens OR rock-paper-scissors to pick side or possession to start game.
- No offside calls.
- Unlimited substitutions. Substitutions can be made at any stoppage.
- No slide tackles. All infractions are DFK.
- Dangerous play is a DFK.
- Restart with a DFK after stopping play to punish misconduct (YC or RC).
- DFK and IFK must wait for referee whistle or gesture.
- Passback to keeper with feet or body (not head) is an IFK taken from where the pass originated.
- Opponents must be 5 yards from Corner Kicks, Free Kicks, Kick Off
- Goalkeeper cannot punt or drop kick the ball from their hands. Award a Corner Kick.
- A player receiving a caution (YC) must sit out for 4 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 are required to have a complete copy of the rules with them at the field. Only captains can discuss a rule with the referee. No judgement calls will be discussed.
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