DIVISIONS

• 60+ Divisions: Players must be 60 years old by 12/31/2023. May have a maximum of 3 players who will be 58 years old by 12/31/2023.
• 65+ Divisions: Players must be 65 years old by 12/31/2023. May have a maximum of 3 players who will be 63 years old by 12/31/2023. 
• 70+ Divisions: Players must be 70 years old by 12/31/2023.  May have a maximum of 3 players who will be 68 years old by 12/31/2023.
• 75+ Divisions: Players must be 75 years old by 12/31/2023. May have a maximum of 3 players who will be 73 years old by 12/31/2023.

ROSTERS AND CHECK-IN

• Each team in the 60+, 65+, and 70+ divisions may have a maximum of 20 players on the roster and play 11 v 11.
• Each team in the 75+ division may have a maximum of 14 players on the roster and play 7 vs 7 (including the goalie). 
• Team rosters must be submitted by September 30, 2023. Rosters can be revised up until the day prior to the first day of the tournament; e.g. Sunday November 5, 2023. 
• All players must check in before they play in their first game. Bring a government approved photo ID showing the date of birth (DOB). 
• A player can play on two teams as long as those two teams are not in the same division. 
• Once a player plays in a tournament game with one team, that player cannot switch teams and play on a different team in the same division.
• As long as a player’s name is listed on the team roster by Sunday November 5, 2023, the player can sign the roster at any time prior to play.

UNIFORMS

• All teams must have matching uniforms with unique numbers.
• All teams must also bring alternate matching jerseys (or pennies) of a different color.
• If the jersey colors are similar, the home team (listed first on the schedule) is required to change.
• Shin guards are mandatory.
• Jewelry is not allowed, with the exception of flat bands covered by tape.
• Soft visors and prescription glasses are allowed.

ATHLETIC ACCESSORIES

• All athletic accessories, such as braces for the knee, ankle, wrist, arm, etc. must be comprised of soft, malleable fabric.
• Any structural portions of a brace which are made of metal or hard plastics or similar material, must be padded and covered, or they may not be worn during play.

STARTING PLAY AND FORFEITS

• Teams must be ready to compete at the assigned field at the assigned time.
• There will be a 5-minute grace period as timed by the referee.
• To start a game, teams must have, at least, 7 players in a division that plays 11 v 11, or at least 5 players in a division that plays 7 v 7.
• A team with fewer that the minimum number of players at the end of the grace period will forfeit the game.
• The home team will provide the game ball.

LENGTH AND NUMBER OF GAMES

• All games will be two 40-minute halves with a 5-minute water-break at 20-minutes into  each half period. The 5-minute water-break doesn’t count as playing time.
• Teams will be scheduled to play 4 games; one per day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  There will be no games on Wednesday.

SLIDE TACKLING; CHARGING THE GOALKEEPER

• Slide tackling is not allowed and will result in a free kick.
• The goalkeeper may slide within the penalty area to stop the ball or secure the ball as long as the goalkeeper does not slide feet-first in a dangerous manner.
• Charging the goalkeeper is not permitted at any time when the goalkeeper is within his own penalty area. The rule applies regardless of whether the goalkeeper has or does not have possession of the ball.
• No bodily contact may be made with the goalkeeper if it can be avoided. Violation of this rule will be considered dangerous play.

OFFSIDES

• For the 7 v 7 games with 2 referees assigned, offsides will be enforced.
• For the 11 v 11 games with 3 referees assigned, offsides will be enforced.

COACHING

• The coaches of opposing teams may be on the same sideline during play.
• Each coach must remain on their half of the field and cannot advance down the sideline on their half of the field more than ten yards from the center line.

SUBSTITUTIONS

            Unlimited substitutions are allowed at any stoppage in play.