Softball Rules & Regulations

TBK Bank Sports Complex Indoor Soccer Rules  

Team Captains/Team Managers: 

 

  • Captains/Managers are to ensure that all players have TBK Bank Sports Complex and Covid-19 waivers turned in before their first league game.  

  • Captains/Mangers to encourage players of all teams to show good sportsmanship and follow the rules stated below.  If a team is questioning a call, the team captain should be the only person who talks with the referees or TBKBSC Staff. 

  • Team rosters should be entered into your team's registration online or turned in to TBK Bank Sports Complex at least 24 hours before your teams first game. To add additional players after your first game, you must e-mail their information to d.kennedy@tbkbanksportscomplex.com at least 2 hours before game time.  

  • Captains/ Mangers should also submit a written roster to the refs before each game. 

 

Waivers: 

 

All players must have TBK Bank Sports Complex and Covid-19 waivers turned in by Noon of their first league game.  Players that do not have waivers will not be allowed to play in any TBK Bank Sports Complex Leagues or tournaments until both waivers are submitted to TBK Bank Sports Complex staff.  

 

Players:  

Players must follow all TBK Bank Sports Complex Soccer rules and abide to TBK Bank Sports Complex Code of Conduct.  Players ejected for violating the spirit of the game will be required to leave the premises and will not be allowed to return to the competition.   

 

Adult Leagues- (Co-Ed, Men’s, and Women’s) All players must be over 18 or 30 yearof age/out of high schoolPlayers may be required to provide proof of age if in question.  

 

High School Leagues- All players must be in High SchoolNo Post Grad or Middle School/Junior High players allowed. Players may be required to provide proof of age if in question.  

 

High School Leagues will have two brackets: 

Gold Bracket– Varsity-Level Players  

Silver Bracket – JV-Level Players  

 

U9U10, U11U12, U13, U14, U15-(Still in 8th Grade) Leagues- All players must be in the appropriate age bracket. 

 

 

Apparel:  

 

All players should wear matching colored jerseys or t-shirts to each game.  Players should bring both Light and a Dark Color. If a team member does not have an alternate colored jersey, the opposing team may be required to change their shirts.  

 

Goalies must be in a different color than both teams 

 

Athletic shoes and shin guards must be worn at all times, and all jewelry (including but not limited to watches, bracelets, rings, chains, and earrings) is expressly forbidden on the field.  

 

Players not in compliance with these policies must leave the field immediately and will not be allowed to return until the violation is corrected (a substitution of the player in violation is permitted).  

 

No metal spikes or cleats can be worn on any TBK Banks Sports Complex fields. 

 

Game Rules:  

 

Game format for Adult and High School: 9V9, 40-minute games with no half time. 

 

Games will have a 5-minute grace period at the start of each game. Iteam does not have 7 players by the end of the grace period, the team will have to forfeit. Due to COVID-19, the coin toss will not occur.  Instead, the home team will select either kick-off or field sideIf a game results in a tie, a 5-minute Golden Goal period will be played.  If game is still a tie, the tie will be awarded.  

 

Adult Coed Leagues- there must be at least 1 female player when the minimum of 7 players on the field is met; when there are 8 or 9 players on the fieldthere must be at least 2 female players. 

 

Game format for U9U10, U11U12 U13, U14 and U 15 (Still in 8th grade): 7v7, 30-minute games with no half time. 

 

Games will have a 5-minute grace period at the start of each game. If a team does not have 7 players by the end of the grace period, the team will have to forfeit. Due to COVID-19, the coin toss will not occur.  Instead, the home team will select either kick-off or field side. If a game results in a tie, a 5-minute Golden Goal period will be played.  If game is still a tie, the tie will be awarded. 

 

Teams are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their game’s scheduled start time to warm up.  

 

 

Teamwill receive 3 points for a win and 1 point for a tie. Points will be added up at the end of the season to determine league winners. 

 

No time outs are allowed unless a referee calls one for injury.  Time may be added for injury timeouts, at the discretion of the referee. 

 

 

The Playing Field 

 

9v9 Field Size- 70-80 yards length by 45-55 yards in widePenalty Box- 36yards wide by 14 yards length. Goal Box- 12 yards length by 5 yards.   

 

7v7 Field Size55-65 yards length by 35-45 yards in wide. Penalty Box- 24 yards wide by 12 yards length.  

 

Ball Size: 

 

Both teams participating in any game must provide one game ball per game  

 

Adult, High School, U13U14 and U15 games will use size 5 Ball 

 

U9U10, U11U12 games will use size 4 ball  

 

Referees 

 

One or two Referees will be assigned to each game.  Ground rules will be discussed with participants prior to the start of the competition.  All decisions of the refs are final.  Refs can eject players if they see fit. Refs will base ejections on the rules set forth in the TBK Bank Sports Complex Rules and Code of Conduct. Refs will keep score of the game and will submit sores to TBK Bank Sports Complex sports staff.  Refs have the authority to issue both yellow and red cards.  

 

Fouls:  

 

All free kicks will be indirect outside of the penalty area. Slide tackling is prohibited, and if it occurs inside the box, it results in a penalty kickPlayers who committed the infraction must immediately retreat to at least 5 yds for all free kicks, including 'throw-in' kicks. The offsides rule is not in effect. If a goalkeeper handles the ball or carries the ball outside their area, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.  Foul language and/or verbal abuse aimed at the referee and/or another player will result in red card.  If a player gets a yellow card, they will be removed from the game until the next stoppage of play. If a player gets a red card, they will be removed for the remainder of the game.   

 

Free Kicks ball will be placed were the foul takes place. 

Player Wall will be lined up 10 yards from foul. 

 

Penalty Kicks: 

 

For 9v9 games, penalty kicks are taken from the top the arch. 

For 7v7 games, penalty kicks are taken from the penalty kick spot. 

 

General Rules:  

 

Balls will be kicked into play rather than throwin. Ball must be placed behind the sideline, for kick-ins.  Goals may only be scored from inside the opposing team’s half.  When taking corner kicks, corner flags must not be moved.  If ball hits the ceiling or netting, the opposing team will get an indirect free kick, directly under the point of contact.  The ball, during goal kicks and free kicks, must be stationary. 

 

Substitutions: 

 

Teams are able to sub on the fly. The exiting player must exit the field without hindering play or making an attempt at the ball. If interference occurs, the opposing team will be awarded an indirect free kick at the spot of infraction. 

 

Goalies:  

 

Goalie must be in a different color than both teamsPunting the ball is not allowedFrom the time the goalies gather possession of the ball, they have 10 seconds to distribute the ball. 

 

The Facility: 

 

NO FOOD, SMOOTHIES, POP, ETC. are allowed on the turf field and no outside food is allowed in TBK Facility. WATER, AND SPORTS DRINKS only, are permitted.  Teams are responsible for keeping their area tidy and garbage free when leaving.  

 

Spectators: 

 

Spectators may sit on bleachers or in designated spectator areas, and depending on the size of field, spectators may sit along the sides of the fields. Spectators are not allowed on team benches or in the designated team areas. Spectators are asked to follow all TBK Bank Sports Complex Rules and TBK Bank Sports Complex Code of Conduct. If a spectator does not follow TBK Bank Sports Complex Rules or TBK Bank Sports Complex Code of Conduct spectators could be asked to leave by game by referees or TBK Bank Sports Complex Staff.  

Spectators should remain off all playing fields even when fields are not being used for a game. TBK Bank Sports Complex ask that all children stay with parents during games and not playing on unused fields.  

 

COVID-19: 

 

TBK Bank Sports Complex Youth (U-9-High School) Soccer Leagues 

  • All athletes and coaches must always wear mask, even when playing.  

  • No spectators are allowed on or near the turf—this boundary will be clearly marked 

  • All teams are required to have at least one coach/adult on the bench at all times and limited to no more than two coaches/adults at a time  

  

TBK Bank Sports Complex Covid-19.  

  • All guests over the age of 2 entering TBK Bank Sports Complex should be wearing a mask 

  • Guests should practice social distancing 

  • Guests may remove their mask when eating or drinking