38.0 INDOOR COED MASTERS SPECIFIC

The Coed game is meant to be a fun and social way for men and women to enjoy the game of soccer together. Unsportsmanlike or potentially dangerous play will not be tolerated. Officials have been instructed to call the game very strictly. Referees will err on the side of caution in order to prevent injury and to uphold the spirit of the game.

A.      NUMBER OF PLAYERS

i)        All coed master games are played with 6 players per team on the field consisting of 3 males, 3 females and 1 goalkeeper of either sex.

ii)       The minimum number of players a game is 5. There must always be at minimum 1 female out player. There is always a maximum of 3 male out players.

B.       AGE ELIGIBLITY

i)          Men: 35 years of age or older (as of Birthdate)

ii)       Women: 30 years of age or older (as of Birthdate)

C.        OUT OF BOUNDS

i)        Boarded

a.     The Yellow lines above the goals will be used as an out of bounds line. Any ball striking the wall above the yellow line will be ruled as a free kick. Out of bounds also includes the bench areas, field entrances and the ceiling.

b.    The netting is considered live unless the ball hits the netting and railing as well.

c.     The gathered netting in the referee box is considered out of bounds.

d.    Any restart of play after the ball has been ruled as out of bounds will take place at the point of last contact with a player.

ii)       Turf

a.     Any restart of play after the ball has been ruled as out of bounds will take place at the point of where the ball went out.

C.      SLIDE TACKLING

i)          Slide tackling is not permitted in coed games.

a.   Slide tackles are considered fouls and will result in a direct free kick.

b.   Any slide tackles that are deemed to be reckless will be cautioned.

c.   A player who uses excessive force while slide tackling will be issued a red card.

d.   Goalkeepers are allowed to tackle in a hands-first / head-first manner but are not permitted to slide tackle feet first.

ii)       Players are permitted to slide during coed games provided it is not for the purpose of a tackle nor attempting to dispossess an opposing player of the ball.

iii)     Slide tackles are at the discretion of the referee.

D.      COED ADDITIONAL GAME PROCEDURES

i)        Corner kicks, free kicks, and throw-ins will be conduct as per FIFA laws. On free kicks players must remain at least 10 yards away until the ball is played.

ii)       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.

iii)     There will be no offside called in the co-ed league.

iv)     Coed games are played on a half field pitch with 2-25-minute halves.

E.       YOUTH PERMITS

Youth permits are not allowed in the coed league.

F.       COED CHAMPIONSHIP

See Section 4.0 Division Championship.