RISE Soccer House Rules

Team Fees:

A $200 non-refundable deposit is required for all teams at time of registration. The remaining half is due before the 1st game. If balances are not paid when due, the team may be required to forfeit games until the fee is paid.

Scheduling Policy

Session schedules will be obtained via our web site (riserockwall.com). We will make every effort to accommodate your requests prior to final schedules being posted. It is the responsibility of the coach to list any possible conflicts when filling out a registration form. R.I.S.E. will not make changes to the schedule once the final schedule is posted. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Reschedules:

A team can request a reschedule. A fee of $35 must be collected prior to RISE working on the reschedule. The opposing team must agree to the rescheduled game. If the opposing team does not agree, then the reschedule fee will be refunded and the game will stand as scheduled.

Roster Form:

Rosters are due by your first game. ALL INFORMATION on the NTSSA roster must be completed. You may add players to your roster up to your third game. Rosters are limited to 12 players for U6/U7 divisions. All other divisions, rosters are limited to 18 players. Coaches are required to initial the roster at the end of each game. Coaches are also required to sign the roster after the third game to indicate that the roster is frozen.

Add/Delete Form:

An Add/Delete Form must be used to add or delete players from the roster. Incomplete Add/Delete Forms will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the Coach/Captain to add players. Players may change teams only once each session.

Player Eligibility:

Any player may play on any indoor team regardless of his outdoor affiliation. Any player in good standing is eligible to play on any indoor team. Any player may play on any number of indoor teams as long as he/she does not play on more than one in the same division. Outdoor team formation rules apply for those players returning to their outdoor teams.

Illegal Or Ineligible Players:

A player added to your game roster after your third game will be considered an “illegal” player unless permission has been given by the League Director. Teams playing illegal players will forfeit any games in which the illegal player participates. The Coach/Captain of a team playing illegal players will receive at least a one game suspension, and could be suspended up to one year.

Play-Off Eligibility:

E-ight Game Sessions - All players must participate in at least three (3) regular season games to be eligible to participate with the team in the playoffs. Six game season - Players must play in at least two (2) games. Ten Game Session – Players must play in at least four (4) games.

ID Cards:

Every player and coach entering the player’s box must have an ID card. A maximum of two coaches will be allowed in the players’ box. Any player who plays illegally by utilizing another player’s ID card in a game will be suspended from play at Rockwall Indoor for a minimum of one week and could receive further sanctions from North Texas Soccer. Players and/or coaches who receive red cards will have their ID cards confiscated by the Scorekeeper or the Referee and sent to the NTSSA A&D Committee.

Youth coaches must have an approved indoor NTSSA Coach ID card. If a youth coach attempts to obtain a soccer card and it is denied, he will not be allowed to coach until he receives approval from North Texas Soccer.

Division:

A division consists of 4 to 9 teams of similar age, sex and competitive level. Divisions are formed by R.I.S.E. on a first come basis.

Team Formation:

An outdoor team may register to play together on an indoor team as one team or may split up and play as multiple teams.

Misconduct:

Any player, coach or spectator may be ejected from the building if the Facility Manager or Referee feels that they are being disruptive. All persons red carded/ejected MUST leave building. PLAYERS or COACH receiving Red Card Ejections will be asked to leave the facility; the Referee will keep their card and send it to the North Texas State Office. Player must contact NTSSA to get card back, per NTSSA rules.

League Standings:

Standings are based on the following point system:
3 points for each win
1 point for each tie
0 points for each loss
Any tie in the standings will be broken in the following order until the standing is broken:

Win-Loss-Tie in head to head competition
Point differential in all games
Fewest points against
Total points scored

Forfeits:

Teams not ready to take the field at game time could be made to forfeit. Situations may vary. Only the Facility Manager or League Director can require a team to forfeit. When a forfeit occurs, the opposing team will be awarded a 3 – 0 win. The team that forfeits will be given a loss. Please see last page, “Playing Rules,” for the minimum number of players needed to avoid a forfeit.

Coach Conduct:

ALL youth teams MUST have an adult coach, age 21 or older, in the Player’s box at all times. ALL Coaches MUST have a valid NTX ID Card. Coaches are responsible for their spectators, parents, assistant coaches, and players are all times during your game.

Player Misconduct:

SPITTING ON THE FIELD IS NOT ALLOWED. Spitting is a foul and offender will be issued a YELLOW Card. Second offense is EJECTION and SUSPENSION for the remainder of the season. Spitting is a $50 FINE. Player/Coach will not be allowed to play/coach until fine is paid to RISE.
FIGHTING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. First offense is a suspension for the remainder of the season, and possible sanctions from North Texas State Soccer. Second offense is a permanent ban from ROCKWALL INDOOR SPORTS EXPO. Any players leaving the bench to join in the fight will receive the same penalty. No refund of any kind will be given. Any player ejected from a game must leave the facility immediately. If the ejected player does not leave, RISE staff will call the police to provide escort for that player.
Any player receiving two 2-minute penalties in the same game will receive an automatic Yellow Card.
Players are not allowed to leave the penalty box until their penalty time has elapsed. Any player leaving the penalty box will be ejected.
Any player/coach receiving 3 red cards in 1 year, may not be allowed to participate in any games at RISE for 1 year.

Player Misconduct Reports:

The Referee sends all misconduct reports directly to North Texas Soccer Association within 72 hours. The ejected player or coach must go to the NTSSA office in Carrollton or pay their fine at RISE and retrieve their I.D. card. Anyone receiving an ejection on a Saturday or Sunday will be unable to pick up his or her I.D. card until the Monday following the end of his or her suspension.

Equipment:

Players on each team must have shirts with the same body color and a permanently affixed 4” number. NO TAPED NUMBERS! Each player must be assigned his own number. Each team should have alternate shirts available. Alternate jerseys must have a number! In case of color conflicts, the VISITING TEAM will change shirts. RISE does not provide alternate jerseys but can provide scrimmage vests in a color conflict. The plastic or metal hinges of a knee brace must be covered.

Over 30 Eligibilty:

Teams playing in an Over 30 division may carry one player who is 27 years old by the first game of the current session. All other players must be 30 years old by the first game of the current session. Any player not meeting these requirements will be considered an “illegal player”. See ILLEGAL OR INELIGIBILE PLAYERS section. Any player currently on an over 30 roster shall be considered an eligible player with that team only.

Over 35 Eligibility:

Teams playing in an Over35 division may carry one player who is 32 years old by the first game of the current session. All other players must be 35 years old by the first game of the current session. Any player not meeting these requirements will be considered an “illegal player”. See ILLEGAL OR INELIGIBILE PLAYERS section. Any player currently on an over 35 roster shall be considered an eligible player with that team only.

Over 40 Eligibility:

Teams playing in an Over40 division may carry one player who is 37 years old by the first game of the current session. All other players must be 40 years old by the first game of the current session. Any player not meeting these requirements will be considered an “illegal player”. See ILLEGAL OR INELIGIBILE PLAYERS section. Any player currently on an over 40 roster shall be considered an eligible player with that team only.

Youth To Senior Provisinal Release:

Youth players, who are 17 years or older AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, are eligible to play in adult leagues as long as the player has obtained a provisional release form. This release form must be filled out accordingly and turned in to the NTSSA office along with $8.00. This release MUST be signed by the Indoor Commissioner. The NTSSA office will place a sticker on the back of the players’ Youth card to show his/her eligibility to play in the Adult divisions. Youth to Senior Provisional Release forms can be found at www.ntxsoccer.org, www.riserockwall.com, or at the RISE Front Desk.

Protests:

As per North Texas Indoor Rule 5.4.9.2. -- No protests can even be entertained if they are based on judgment decisions made by the referee during play. The Laws of the Game clearly state in Law V (Referees) that “A referee shall be appointed to officiate each game…his decision on points of fact connected with the play shall be final, so far as the result of the game is concerned.” A game cannot be protested because one coach, or both for that matter, thinks the referee was incompetent. See “REFEREE MISCONDUCT section.

If a coach believes a referee has mis interrupted the Laws of the Game, the coach must complete a Game Protest report, within 1 hour of the completion of the game in question. The form must be turned into the front desk at RISE. The front desk will sign, date & put the time the form was received, they will make you a copy for your records.

Referees:

Two Referees will be assigned to games U16 and older. However, if only one Official appears, the game will be played as scheduled. Protests will not be allowed in regards to having only one referee.

Referee Misconduct:

Referee misconduct may be reported to the North Texas State soccer office.

Home Team Assignments:

The Home team occupies the north or east bench. The visiting team occupies the south bench and kicks off to start the game.

Substitutions:

All substitutions are made “on the fly”. You do not need permission from the referee. The player leaving the field must be across the dotted touchline in the area near the door, before the new player enters the field. After a goal is scored, multiple substitutions may be made as long as the players leaving the field are off within 15 seconds. The referee resumes play by blowing the whistle.

Six Foul Rule:

A team receiving six fouls in one period will be penalized by the other team receiving a penalty shot. The defending team will be required to stand inside the center circle and the offensive team will line up along the centerline. Once the whistle blows the ball is live. Five fouls will be allowed in mini-games.

Coed Exceptions

These rules are intended for the coed divisions only. Any rule not listed below or in our House Rules reverts to the North Texas State Soccer Association Rule Book, Section 12.

A team consists of seven (7) players (including the goalkeeper). There must be a minimum of five (5) players (including the goalkeeper) for play to start or continue.
A team may play up to three (3) male field players at one time even if playing with fewer than three (3) female players. The goalkeeper may be either male or female. A team may have more female than male players at any time.
Goals scored directly by female players will count two (2) points (including a shootout goal). All other goals will count as one (1) point.
A male player is eligible to score if he:
- Shoots from outside the red line. A male is ineligible to score if the ball is on or above the red line.
- While in the red line area, he receives the ball directly from a female teammate, who may be anywhere on the field of play.
Slide tackles against an opponent shall be considered dangerous play and are not permitted. A two (2) minute penalty is mandatory for slide tackle. EXCEPTION: Goalkeeper in his own penalty arch is allowed to slide tackle if not done in a dangerous manner.

U6/U7 Exceptions (3 v 3 Rules)

These rules are intended for the U6/U7 Coed/small sided 3 v 3 division only and are exceptions to our House Rules. Any rule not listed below or in our House Rules reverts to the North Texas State Soccer Association Rule Book, Section 12.

Player Positions

The intent of 3 v 3 is to allow the players to get multiple touches on the ball. A player that is asked to “camp out” in front of the goal area is much like a goalie that can’t use their hands. Players will not be allowed to “camp out” in front of the goal. Please encourage your players to move around the field, offensively and defensively. Our referees will ask the player to move out of that area and should not have to ask them repeatedly. Please honor this request. If it becomes a problem, we will enforce it with a penalty kick -- a direct kick taken from the mid-line with all players standing behind the mid-line.

Visiting team kicks first.
All players are in their own half.
Opposing team must be at least 15’ from the ball.
Ball must be stationary prior to kick and is in play when it is kicked and moves.
Kick may be taken in any direction.
Kicker may not touch the ball until it is touched by another.
A goal can NOT be scored from a kickoff.
There are no off sides.
There is no slide tackling, except to stop or intercept the ball.
All dead ball restarts, including corner kicks and fouls, are indirect.
In all dead ball situations, defending players must stand at least five yards away from the ball.
Coaches are NOT allowed on the field during play of the game.

Substitutions

Unlimited substitutions may be made at any time during play, provided substituted player is within the touchline at their own bench area as a new player enters the field. Neither player may participate in play while both are on the field.

Game Duration

The game will consist of two (2) twenty (20) minute quarters.

Slide Tackling:

Slide Tackling is ALLOWED in all divisions EXCEPT for U6, U7 YOUTH, ADULT COED and MEN O30. In Coed and Men O30 divisions only the goalie can slide within his arc.

Game Length:

Each game shall consist of two 20-minute halves, with a 2-minute half time, with the exception of U6/U7. The clock will stop with any whistle during the last 2 minutes of the game. Game times can be shortened for play-offs.

Playing Rules:

All games shall be played in accordance with the North Texas Soccer Association Rules for Indoor Play with the exception of any previously stated House Rules and the following:

U6/U7 (3 v 3)	U8 thru U12	U12 thru U17	U19
4 x 10 min quarters	2 x 20 min halves	2 x 20 min halves	2 x 20 min halves
4 Players (No Goalies)	7 Players + 1 Goalkeeper	6 Players + 1 Goalkeeper	5 Players + 1 Goalkeeper
3 Players Minimum	6 Players Minimum	5 Players Minimum	4 Players Minimum

Women	Men	Coed
2 x 20 min halves	2 x 20 min halves	2 x 20 min halves
7 Players + 1 Goalkeeper	5 Players + 1 Goalkeeper	7 Players + 1 Goalkeeper
6 Players Minimum	4 Players Minimum	6 Players Minimum

Playoffs:

Tie game in playoffs. One (1) three (3) minute Golden Goal periods.
If still tied, teams will go to shootcouts. Five shooters will be selected (Coed can be any combination of males/females).
Males - 1 point; Females - 2 points;
If still tied after five shooters, another five shooters will be selected and shootouts will be a sudden death format.

Awards:

Standings will be kept for all divisions and will be posted in the MySAM, in a timely manner.
Youth divisions will receive trophies/t-shirts for first place and medals for second place.
Adult divisions will receive $100 off their next season fee and an award for first place.

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