BCT 2012 INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT RULES.pdf - BC Tigers

BC TIGERS INDOOR Soccer Tournament Rules for 2012
It is our goal that all players, coaches and spectators entering the tournament facility have an enjoyable experience. In
order to provide this positive environment, the following rules should be adhered by all:
All coaches/managers are required to read and explain these rules to his/her players.
1. Smoking, eating and drinking (other than water) are not allowed in the gym.
2. Profane, abusive, or foul language is not tolerated.
3. No spitting or chewing gum in the school area.
4. Anyone caught fighting in the school area will be banned from the facility.
5. Climbing on any building structures or equipment (i.e. netting, benches, or goal) is not permitted.
6. Continues disregard for the rules may result in not seeing invited next time.
7. Spectators should sit on spectator benches. Parents should be aware the balls travelling with high speed could
hurt people.
8. First Aid Kit and ice packs are located at Security Desk.
Please enjoy the facility and if you have any suggestions on how to improve,
please forward your comments to the arrangement owner.
Team and Player Registration
1. No limits on number of players, but only 10 trophy’s/medals will awarded to teams that qualify.
2. No restriction on player’s origin (Open to all).
3. The team representative has to fill out the registration from prior to first game.
4. A player can only play for one team in each age group.
5. Proof of ID should be brought to every game.
6. Over-40 player must be born in 1972.
Equipment
1. Shin guards must be worn by all players.
2. Only flat-soled indoor non-marking shoes may be worn by players (no multi or six studded outdoor shoes).
3. Each team must have numbered uniforms. The goalkeeper must wear a shirt distinct (i.e. different color) from his
or her own team, as well as the opposing team’s uniforms.
4. Any player wearing a wrist or arm hard cast must be covered because of the chance of injuring another player or
aggravating his/her own injury. Knee braces will be permitted provided they appear safe, stable, and meet
referee’s approval. Watches, jewelry and glasses will not be permitted for safety reasons also.
The Ball
The game will be played using indoor soccer ball size 5.
The Referee
The decisions of the Referee regarding facts connected with play and interceptions of the rules are final.
Game Scoring
WIN = 3 points, TIE = 1 point, LOSS = 0 point
* In the event of a tie in final standings, the following tiebreaker rules shall apply:
1. Head to Head competition
2. Most Wins
3. Goals Against
4. Goal Differentials
5. Most Goals Scored
6. Flip of Coin
* If more than two teams are tied, the following tiebreakers rules shall apply:
1. Most Wins
2. Goals Against
3. Goals Differentials
4. Most Goals Scored
5. Flip of Coin
* A game that is forfeited will count as 3 – 0 win for the non-forfeiting team.

Yellow cards
Any player or coach who has received a yellow card will serve a 2 minute minor penalty, thereby causing their team to
play shorthanded.
Red cards
Any player or coach receiving two yellow cards in a single game will miss the duration of that game and their team shall
play short for 5 minutes of the game.
Red card violations listed below will carry the following suspensions:
Violations
Suspension
- Professional foul 1 game
- 2 Yellow cards; dangerous tackle; foul language to another player 1 game
- Intent to injure 3 games
- Foul language to referees 3 games
- Fighting 4 games
- Instigating a fight 6 games
The player will not be permitted to play, and is considered suspended, until the suspension is served. Any player or coach
caught playing while suspended will be subjected to further suspension and the team they play will loose every game in
which a suspended player or coach participated, plus an additional point in the standings for each game in which a
suspended player or coach participated.
Time Penalties (Teams play short-handed)
1. A player who has received a yellow card shall serve a 2-minute minor time penalty.
2. A team, one of whose players has been sent off, shall serve a 5-minute major time penalty.
Administration of Time Penalties
1. Time penalties shall commence when the game is restarted.
2. 2-minute minor time penalty to goalkeepers may served by another player who was on the field at time of offence.
3. 2-minute minor time penalties shall be served until the time penalty expires or until the opposing team scores a
goal.
4. 5-minute major penalties shall be served until penalty expires.
5. If a team has more than one player serving a time penalty when opposing team scores a goal, the player with
least amount of time to serve, may return to the game.
6. When a player has been sent off, another player on the team will serve the 5-minute penalty.
7. In the event that two players from same team are given yellow, the first player must leave the field immediately,
leaving his/her team 2-minutes as stated above. When the second player gets a yellow card he/she must leave
the field immediately, leaving his/her team two players short. However, the second penalty doesn’t start until the
first has been served. If one goal is scored during this time, first penalty is considered served, and the second
penalty begins.
8. If during the course of a game, if same player receives a second yellow, their team will serve 2-minute penalty
until the time penalty expires or until the opposing team scores a goal. The player will be shown red card and
miss next the game.
9. If both teams are short handed at the same time, and one of the team’s scores, regardless, the time penalty must
be served entirely by both players.
Appeals
Teams may protest based on eligibility of a player. This protest can be based on player playing while under suspension or
not being registered. This must be done before the game. The disciplinary Committee will make a decision prior to either
of the teams playing their next game. Their decision is final.

BC TIGERS INDDOR Soccer Tournament Rules for 2012
This tournament will be played under FIFA rules, with the following additions and/or exceptions:
Duration of the Games: 2 x 18min with 2 min break. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so that games will start on time. Teams
must be ready to play on time. Any team more than 10 minutes late may forfeit the game at the discretion of the Tournament
Committee.
Any team not showing up for more than two games during tournament may be suspended for the reminder of the tournament.
Number of players and ball size: 5 – aside (4 + Goalie), teams must have a minimum of 4 players to start a game.
Ball out of Bounds/Ball stuck behind the Goal: Goal kick is awarded.
Ball inside player bench: If a player sends the ball into this area a free kick will be awarded to opposing team.
Off-side: There will be no offside in the game.
Goal: All field players may score from anywhere on the field. Goalkeeper can’t score by throwing the ball into the net.
Goal kick: All goal kicks are indirect. Only the goalkeeper and one team-mate are allowed in the box on goal kicks. Goal kicks can be
taken from anywhere inside the goalkeepers box. Not to be kicked over center line, has to bounce minimum once before centerline.
Goalkeeper: Not allowed to throw or boot the ball over center line, a free kick to be awarded to opposing team from where the ball
landed.
Free kicks: All free kicks are direct. Opposing players must be 5 feet from the ball in a foul situation. Outstretched legs into the 5 feet
area are considered encroachment and may result in booking. Ball coming into contact with the ceiling while in play will result in a free
kick for the opposing team from where it happened.
Penalty kicks (break-away): A penalty kick will be awarded for; a team player (other than the goalkeeper) handling the ball within the
box, tripping in the box, sliding tackle in the box and any other infraction of the rules that would result in the award of a direct free-kick
inside the penalty box (based on FIFA rules). Penalty kick will be awarded from center, and the player will be given 10 seconds to
dribble and shoot. No return kicks allowed. Goalkeeper’s heals has to stay on goal line or on extension of that line until the penalty is
over.
Standing inside the goalie area: A player from the attacking team is not allowed to stand inside goalie area more than 3 seconds (ref.
Basketball). However they are allowed to move through the area without interfering with the goalie. An indirect free kick will be awarded
to the opposing team if this happens.
Sliding tackles: No sliding tackles are permitted (including the goalkeeper). A free kick will be awarded to the opposing team. Sliding
to save a ball from going in the goal, which does not continue a “tackle” or endanger an opposing player in any way, is permitted.
Both hands on the wall: Free kick will awarded to the opposing team from where it happened.
Back pass: Regular back pass rules to the keeper are in effect.
Center kick: Will be awarded to the opposing team after every goal scored and to start each half of the game. All Center kicks are
indirect.
Substitutions: Substitution are unlimited and may take place at any time including “on the fly” in all games. However, players must
substitute within designated areas. An illegal substitution will result in an indirect free kick where the ball was last played and repeated
disregard could result in a yellow card.
Group Stage: All games HAVE to be played. A team that forfeits a game which affects the outcome of the group, or causes another
team to become eliminated will find them self eliminated.
Elimination round: First two teams of each pool will qualify for the semi-finals. If teams from same club meet in this round, they both
must play or both will be disqualified. If tied after full time, 5 min OT (Golden Goal) with one player less than normal. Still tied after OT, 3
break-away penalty kicks to each team will be awarded. Thereafter one to each team until a winner is declared.
Any questions regarding rules can be forwarded to Menta (604-723-5560)
Please be aware of that BC TIGERS SPORTS CLUB keeps all rights to change the
rules and procedures without prior notice.