3 periods, 11 minutes each; 2-minute breaks between periods
Win = 3pts, Tie = 1pt, Loss = 0 pts
Yellow card/blue card if necessary: 2-minute penalty
Red Card = ejection from the tournament and the beach plus a 2 point deduction in the standings
Ties:
No tie-breaker in round-robin play unless necessary to determine playoff spots
Playoff games finishing in a tie go into overtime consisting of one 3 minute overtime period. If overtime results in a tie, there will be a round of 5 penalties. If after 5 penalties there is still a tie, sudden death – 1 for 1
until a winner is determined
Recommended 8 players per team, 12 players maximum per team
5 aside games: 4 on the field and a goalkeeper (U9 and Up)
6 aside games: 5 on the field and a goalkeeper (U8 and under)
4 players minimum on the field at all times
Co-Ed divisions: 2 females minimum on the field at all times
Substitutions are unlimited; flying subs
Wrist-bands must be checked by referee prior to all games
Shoes and shin guards not permitted; socks, tape and ankle guards permitted
Goal Clearance:
Indirect
Keeper may throw the ball into play within 5 seconds
Punting is not allowed
Pass backs:
Pass backs to the goalie are allowed, but only once in a succession of play from the same player
Keeper can use their hands only once in succession
Free kicks, Penalty kicks:
Direct
No walls allowed except on kick-offs; kick-offs are indirect
Opponents must stay 5 yards from kicker
Corner kicks:
Direct
Goal clearance was given to opposing team if 6-second time rule is broken