1. At least one parent (or responsible adult) must be present at all games.

2. Shin guards must be worn at all practices and games. Shin guards must be worn underneath the player's socks.

4. The uniform shirt must be worn as the outermost garment while a player is playing in a game. Goalies are to wear an outermost jersey that contrasts with both teams.

5. Jewelry of any kind and watches may not be worn at practices or games. Earrings must be removed. No covering of the earrings with tape, Band-Aids etc will be allowed. Referees will be instructed to enforce this rule. This is a FIFA and U.S. Soccer rule and is put into place for the safety of all the players. Medical alert bracelets are allowed.

6. Only soft hair bands and hair ties may be worn. No hard plastic or metal barrettes shall be worn.

7. No metal spike shoes are allowed.

8. Referees are instructed to start the games on-time. The referee must complete the coin toss and player inspection prior to the start time. Coaches are reminded to have their players ready for inspection at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.

9. Teach soccer. Coaches should put the welfare of the players before the results of the games.

10. There is a no tolerance policy toward the abuse of referees, coaches, players or council members! Verbal abuse by coaches, players, spectators, or parents is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Any parent, coach, player or spectator who is in violation will be dismissed from the field by a referee or Four Seasons staff. Anyone dismissed will be subject to further disciplinary action from Four Seasons which can result is expulsion from the league.

11. If a player receives a red card during a game, they will be suspended from the remainder of the game as well as the entire next game.

12. Players must play at least half of all games. This may or may not be all at one time. (This is a 4 Seasons rule).

13. HAVE FUN -- IT’S JUST A GAME!

RULES TO REMEMBER

1. Goal kicks must clear the penalty box before the ball can be touched.

2. A hand ball is called when the player plays the ball deliberately with a hand, arm, or shoulder. Accidental hand contact will not be called. This is a judgment call.

3. Soccer is not a no-contact sport. Physical contact between the players is unavoidable and not necessarily a foul. Referees are instructed to ensure that the games are played safely and fairly but not to be preoccupied with trifling or minor offenses.

4. Throws-ins: Both feet must stay in contact with the ground, behind the touch line. The ball must be thrown with two hands and come completely over the head. (U14 Coed instead of throw-ins we will have kick-ins. The ball may be played to any player on the field before the person who is kicking the ball may touch it. You cannot score off of a kick-in.)

5. Slide tackling is discouraged. This is difficult to teach properly and is dangerous.

6. Except for the rules listed below, the FIFA “Laws of the Game” shall apply:

a. Either team may substitute during most dead-ball situations (goal kick, corner kick, after a goal or after an injury, and either team’s throw-in).

b. If a team is short players then it is expected that both teams will field the same amount of players.

c. A team has 1 timeout per half; the referees will be instructed to allow one 1 minute time out per half per team.

d. U-11: Play 7-versus-7 (6 field players and a goalkeeper)

e. U-14: Play 5-versus-5 (4 field players and a goalkeeper)

f. U-18: Play 6-versus-6 (5 field players and a goalkeeper)

g. Length of game: two 24 minute halves

h. Offside will not be enforced