1. 

Ball Sizes

U13 and Up

Size #5 ball

U8 - U12

Size #4 ball   

2.

Number of Players on Field (including goalkeeper)

U8-U9

6 players

U10-U12

8 players

U13 and Up (youth divisions)

7 players

Men's Open

7 players

Women's Open and Adult Co-Ed

8 players

3.

Roster

Adults, Youth U10 & Up

18 players

Youth U8-U9

14 players

4.

All kicks are direct, except any kick-off or goal kicks. Any infraction in the penalty box, (i.e. obstruction, dangerous play, etc.) results in a direct free kick on top of circle of penalty area. All kicks must be taken within 5 seconds after the referee has signaled the kick to be taken.  Defensive Wall must be 15 feet from the ball.

5.

Players may only play with one team per tournament level.

6.

Fighting, Unsportsmanlike Conduct and Abusive Language toward a referee: automatic red card, team plays short-handed for three (3) minutes - unreleasable. Player is ejected from the game and must sit out a minimum of one (1) additional game. If offense is very serious a harsher penalty will be assessed. (Possibly suspension for the entire tournament).

7.

For all Co-ed teams: A team must have a minimum of three(3) women on the field at all times.

8.

All substitutions are on the fly including goalkeepers. Goalkeepers must be designated in a different color.

9.

Five second rule and goalie restrictions: the goalkeeper has 5 seconds to release the ball after handling the ball. Any intentional back-pass to the goal keeper (by a teammate) with any body part below the waist is an infraction. A direct free kick at the top of the arc will be awarded. No punting is allowed. Rule Change: Bouncing the ball is allowed this season.

10.

Spitting: Automatic 2 minute penalty for spitting on the field or in the players boxes. If you have to, please use the garbage cans in the players boxes.

11.

Slide tackles: There will be no slide tackles! Violation is a direct kick and subsequent blue card may be given at the referee’s discretion.

12.

Time Penalties

Blue card - 2 minutes releasable
Yellow card - 3 minutes unreleasable
Red card - 3 minutes unreleasable. 
In addition, a player is ejected from the game and must sit out the next game. If offense is very serious a harsher penalty will be assessed.

13.

If a goalkeeper is given a time penalty (blue or yellow card), someone else from the team can serve the penalty. If he/she gets a red card, the penalty will be applied as if he/she was a field player.

14.

Duration of the Games: Each team is guaranteed 3 games of 25 minutes each. Semifinals and finals are 25-30 minutes in length.

Alternate rules apply for the Adidas Premier Invitational Cup Tournament. Please click on this link to review those rules.

15.

Uniforms - All teams MUST have the same color jerseys and alternate color with numbers.

If you have any questions please feel free to talk to the tournament director Bob Escobar. Thank you!