Players:  

Players must follow all TBK Bank Sports Complex Soccer rules and abide by 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.  Players can play for more than one team if they are on each team roster and in the current league. (exp- age, grade, ability).  

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

High School Leagues- All players must be in High School. No 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  

U9, U10, U11, U12, 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 for each game. Players should bring both a 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 always be worn, 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 9V9 2x25 halves 2-minute halftime.  

High School: 9V9, 40-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.  

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 field, there must be at least 2 female players. 

Game format for U9, U10, U11, U12 U13, U14 and U 15 (Still in 8th grade): 7v7, 40-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.  

Teams will 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 wide. Penalty Box- 36yards wide by 14 yards length. Goal Box- 12 yards length by 5 yards.  

7v7 Field Size- 55-65 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, U13, U14 and U15 games will use size 5 Ball.  

U9, U10, U11, U12 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 kick. Players 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 a 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 of the box. 

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

General Rules:  

Balls will be kicked into play rather than thrown in. 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 the 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 the infraction. 

Goalies:  

Goalie must be in a different color than both teams. Punting the ball is not allowed. From 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 a 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 the 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 asks that all children stay with parents during games and do not play on unused fields.