Rules - Soccer

• A Shootout will decide the winner
• 3 Shooters per team
• Teams Alternate Shooters
• All shooters may be different players
• If still tied after 3 shooters, proceed to sudden death (one shooter per team) until a winner is decided
• All players (regardless if they were on the field at the end of the game, are eligible to participate in shootout

A team is entitled to a maximum of two (2) non-dressed personnel (players or coaches) behind the bench during a game. Suspended players cannot be behind the bench while under suspension.

The referee’s may use their discretion to ask these individuals to leave if they are not acting in a considerate manner and penalize the team accordingly.

All non-dressed personnel are held to the same standards of behaviour as players in our code of conduct and in relation to alcohol/substance use. Any non-dressed personnel in violation will be banned for the season after a single offence.

Ringers / Substitute Players are NOT permitted in playoffs. If a team is deemed to have players that are not on their official roster during playoffs, the game will be considered default for the accused team. Teams can request an ID check of a player to confirm that player is on their opponent’s registered LUG roster. If a request is made, it must be done either before the game, during the game, or within 10 minutes after the game has ended. After this time, it is no longer valid.

Punishment for using illegal players may include but is not limited to one or more of the following; suspension of the player(s), removal of any goals scored or assisted goals, forfeit of the game, suspension of the Captain of record, and turning over of the final game score. Ultimately, it is up to the league to make the final discretionary judgement call on how to rule it. 

Teams are given LUG jerseys for the season. All players must update their player number on their HockeyShift profile in order to receive stats for their games. Click here for information on how to update your jersey number.

• All players must wear:
  • Athletic footwear (no metal studs)
  • Shin guards
• Teams must wear LUG Official Jerseys or clearly identifiable shirts
• No jewelry or dangerous equipment is permitted.

Coin Toss or RPS will determine first possession

Opposing team must be atleast 5 years away

A goal cannot be scored directly from kick-off

The ball is out of play play when it fully crossed the touchline or goal line.

Kick-Ins are used instead of throw-ins.

The Ball must be placed on or just behind the line of kick-ins.

Opponents must give 5 yards of space.

A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in.

ALL FREE KICKS ARE DIRECT.

Opposing players must be 5 years away

The ball must be stationary before being kicked

The referee may signal for ceremonial restarts if needed.

On-the-fly substitutions are allowed

Substitutions must be made at the halfway line

The player coming off must be off the field before the substitute enters

Substitutes may not interfere with play before fully entering the field

The goalkeeper may use their hands inside their own penalty area only

The goalkeeper may not pick up a deliberate back-pass from a teammate’s foot. This would result in a penalty kick awared to the other team.

The goalkeeper must release the ball within 6 seconds

The goalkeeper may distribute the ball by throw, roll, or kick

Teams/Free Agents will be placed into divisions initially based upon their submitted registration, skill level, and position.

League administration reserves the right to move a team (or player) to a higher or lower division based on;

• Overall and/or individual Player skill level

• Win/loss record

• Age of players

• Any other statistical data

This rule is applicable at any time during the season.

Win = 2 points

Tie/Shootout/OT Loss = 1 point

Loss = 0 points

1. Points
2. Win %
3. Head to Head
4. +/- (Points for/Points Against)
5. Wins 
6. Regulation Wins
7. Fewest fouls (avg per game)
8. Coin Flip

In the event more than two teams are tied, the above process is followed until one or more teams are removed and the process begins again with the remaining teams. This is followed until only one team is remaining.

LUG holds the right to take disciplinary action on teams that have not fulfilled the full balance of team fees 2 weeks after the first game is played.

LUG Teams are expected to pay the full amount designated to each league regardless of rostered players.

All players/coaches/fans/LUG affiliates are expected to respect all facility rules.

• Use of profanity, slander, racial comments or any kind of inappropriate language is not permitted.
• Groups/Individuals are responsible for any damage caused to the facility.
• Garbage must be placed in bins provided. 
• Spitting/Chewing tobacco products is strictly prohibited in all areas of the facility.
• Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused entry and or removed from the premises.
• Possession and/or consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited and includes any change rooms and benches.
• Smoking/Vaping of any kind is prohibited in the facility.

Fouls include, but are not limited to:

• Tripping, kicking, or attempting to kick an opponent
• Pushing or holding
• Sliding tackles (see Section 8)
• Handball (intentional or in an unnatural position)
• Dangerous play
• Dissent or abusive language

Slide Tacking:

• No slide tackling is allowed
• Any slide tackle, whether contact is made or not, will result in a direct free kick
• Goalkeepers may slide inside their own box while attempting to make a save
• Shoulder-to-shoulder contact is allowed if done fairly and safely

Disciplinary actions:

• Verbal Warning
• Yellow Card: Caution for unsporting behavior, repeated fouls, dissent
• Red Card: Ejection for serious foul play, violent conduct, abusive language, or denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity

A player who receives a red card is ejected for the remainder of the game and may face further discipline from LUG.

No one is allowed to play on any team in the league while on suspension from another team.

Captains are ultimately responsible for notifying their players of any suspensions.

Suspension from the regular season will carry over to the playoffs and future seasons.

Suspended players are not permitted on the Player’s bench. 

Any player knowingly participating in a League game while under suspension will automatically have their teams’ points removed for that game and the suspension length will be doubled (at minimum). If the Team Rep knowingly permits a suspended or ineligible Player to participate in a League game, the Team Rep and the team will face disciplinary action.

Player with Alcohol = 1 game suspension. 2nd infraction results in removal from league.

Benches - 2 game team suspension. 2nd infraction results in removal from league.

No spitting on the field at any time

Garbage: Teams are responsible for cleaning up their bench area. All bottles, tape, cups, and garbage must be placed in bins after games.

FIRST INFRACTION
Major Penalty & ejection from game.

* Serious offences may result in subsequent suspensions or disciplinary actions.

** Any call up player that is assessed a fighting infraction will be ineligible for any further games in the season.