40.0 OUTDOOR COED 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)        Outdoor games are played 9v9 including the goalkeeper. (8 out, 1 keeper)

ii)       The minimum number of players for outdoor is 6.

iii)     There must always be at minimum 1 female outfield player. There is always a maximum of 4 male outfield players.

B.       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.

C.        SUBSTIUTIONS

i)          SAS allows an unlimited number of substitutions during a game. These substitutions will be allowed “on the fly” but will take place in a designated area at center field. A player must be fully off the field before their replacement is allowed on. Substitutions must take place in the designated area on your team’s side of half. Failure to follow proper substitution rules will result in a yellow card.

ii)         Players may substitute on specifically to take a penalty kick.

D.        OUT OF BOUNDS

During the Outdoor season, when playing on the Indoor Turf, 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 where the ball went out.

E.       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.

F.       YOUTH PERMITS

Youth permits are not allowed in the coed league.

G.      COED CHAMPIONSHIP

See Section 4.0 Division Championship.