Modified FIFA/USSF Laws of the Game for 7v7
8 goal differential MAX
Refs will keep score for the entire game, then if score is more than 8 differential it will be recorded up to 8 differential (ex. scores ends up 13-3, score should be recorded as 11-3 on game report.) The team that is losing by 8 goals will have the option to end the game after the first half of play (25 minutes) otherwise play will continue.
No throws or punts/drop-punts from goalkeeper or goal kicks over half way line without hitting ground or a player first
Exception: Goalkeeper may put the ball on the ground after obtaining possession of the ball and then kick the ball over the halfway line without it touching a player or the ground. Ball will be considered live if the goalkeeper does this.
Players must check in with ID/Drivers License/Players Card with ref before start of play.
All players must be verified against roster. Rosters will be provided to refs prior to start of games. Any red card suspensions or fine violations will be noted on the rosters. These players will not be allowed to play until cleared by SASA Board. Refs are to ensure they accurately record all card violations especially Red and/or Dissent cards.
50 minute games with a switch of sides after 25 minutes of play.
Refs will have the option to have a two minute rest period at the half if the ref needs it otherwise teams will switch sides at this point and continue play with a kickoff.
Kick-offs, throw-ins/kick-ins, and all free-kicks will be in-direct.
Corners and PK's will be direct.
Scoring can only occur on the teams offensive half of the field.
If ball is kicked from the team's defensive half it must be touched or deflected by another player on the offensive half of the field or an opposing player on the offensive half of the field for goal to count.
Subs can occur at any stoppage of play regardless of possession except free-kicks
unless there is an injury at which only team(s) with injured players may sub at this time.
Yellow Cards
Player must sub off until next stoppage of play(only exception are goalkeepers). Dissent cards are $10 fine which must be paid before next game.
2nd Yellow card in same game
Player is shown red and suspended for rest of the current game and next game plus $20 red card fine paid to the league.
Straight Red Cards
Player suspended from current game and, at minimum the next game plus $20 red card fine must be paid before returning to play. All players that are shown red cards must leave the complex. If player does not leave complex then the team with the red card violation will be subject to fines and/or forfeiture of the game.
No Offsides.
Tiebreakers - Head to head, Goal Differential, Goals Against, Goals For, then Coin Toss, in that order.
All other rules not mentioned above will conform to the IFAB Laws of the Game.