Summerfest Rules

Summerfest Rules 

 

League and Division

Game Format

Ball Size

# of Players

(including keeper)

Game 

Length

Offsides

Restarts from Side Lines

Free Kick Space

U9 Boys

1/8 Field 
Width: 25-30m Length: 30-36m

3

5v5 (Min 5)

2 x 20 min

No

Kick In or Dribble In

5 Yards

U11 Boys & Girls

1/4 Field

4

7v7 (Min 7)

2 x 20 min

No

Kick In or Dribble In

5 Yards

U13 Boys & Girls

1/2 Field

5

9v9 (Min 9)

2 x 25 min

Yes

Throw Ins

8 Yards

U15 Div 2

1/2 Field

5

9v9 (Min 9)

2 x 25 min

Yes

Throw Ins

8 Yards

U15 Div 1 & U17 Div 1

Full Field

5

11v11 (Min 11)

2 x 25 min

Yes

Throw Ins

10 Yards

 

Game Procedures

  • Penalty kicks are taken at the top of the penalty area and equal distance between the posts on every field this is specific to small sided games (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Field).
  • U9 and U11 restarts along the sidelines are in direct - kick-ins or dribble ins (this should be taken within 5 seconds).
  • Substitutions are up to 2 at a time, on-the-fly, at the halfway line. Keeper substitutions are with the Referees permission at a stoppage in play.
  • Red and yellow cards are treated as per FIFA laws. There are no timed penalties. If a player receives a red card they are expelled from the field and surrounding area, and their team will play short for the remainder of the game.
  • The Home Team must have an alternate jersey and be prepared to change if, in the opinion of the referee, there is a colour conflict.
  • The tournament host will provide the game balls for each game.
  • A team without the required minimum players on the field at 10 minutes past the scheduled game time will default. Minimum number of players is defined as above.
  • Spitting is not allowed on the turf. Any player seen spitting must be shown the red card. If the player spits directly onto the turf and not at any other person, the team does not play short. If the spit is directed at another person, the team plays short for the remainder of the game. 
  • If the ball hits the ceiling, an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team of the last player that made contact with the ball. The restart of play will take place at the point of last contact with a player.

 

Playoff and Final Game Overtime

Round-robin matches can end in a tie.

For games that require a winner, if the game is tied at the end of regulation play, regular FIFA penalty kicks will be taken to determine a winner. The following conditions will apply:

  • Only players on the field at the end of the match are eligible to take a penalty kick. All eligible players will remain at the center line except the keeper and kicker taking the penalty kick. (The keeper from the team not taking the kick shall wait to the side of the goal.)
  • The referee will decide on which goal the kicks will take place.
  • The referee will toss a coin with both team captains. The winner of the coin toss shall have the choice of whether to kick first or second. o Both teams shall take five (5) kicks taken alternatively.
  • Each kick shall be taken by a different player. Not until all eligible players of a team, including the goalkeeper, have taken a kick may a player of the same team take a second kick.
  • Any eligible player may change place with the goalkeeper at any time during the taking of the kicks.
  • The taking of the kicks shall be in accordance with Law 13.