The Spirit of the League
This league is played in celebration of the opportunities the game and Steamboat Soccer has (and continues to) provide to the community! Please play with a fighting spirit that will elevate the experience and be respectful to all.
The Court and Ball
a) Games will be played at the Montessori School indoor gym turf field.
b) The boundaries will consist of; white lines(sidelines), white lines (goal lines) and the white half circle (goalkeepers area).
c. Goalkeepers cannot punt at any time. They may throw or kick the ball from the ground.
The Number of Players
a) 5 players are on the court at one time, 4 court players and 1 goalkeeper.
b) There are unlimited substitutions. A substitution may be made at any time, whether the ball is in play or not.
c) The referee must be notified if the goalkeeper is changed.
Team and Player Structure
a) Players can only play on one team.
b) Teams are co-ed and one female must be on the field at all times.
c) High School Age and older
The Player’s Equipment
a) All players within a team must wear the same color playing shirt. We will also have bibs available.
b) Indoor flats are highly recommended.
c) Shin guards are highly recommended but not required.
d) Players may not wear jewelry, any other sharp objects or anything
that may be deemed dangerous to other players.
The Duration of the Match
a) The games will be a 40 minute running clock.
The Start and Restart of Play
a) From a kick off, the ball can be played in any direction. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick off.
b) The opposing team must be inside their own half, at least 3m away.
The Ball in and Out of Play
a) When the ball goes out over the sideline, the ball is brought back into play by a kick in.
Infringements and sanctions
a) Unsportsmanlike character will result in an automatic send-off for that player.