San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Jose Coronado Indoor Soccer League
The league uses the FIFA Futsal LOTG unless specified otherwise below.
Players
Maximum of 12 players on the roster.
All players on one team must wear jersey or shirts of similar color with numbers on the back.
No jewelry of any kind.
Shoes must NOT leave any marks on the floor. Athletic shoes designed for use on wooden courts required.
Players names MUST be computer printed on the printed roster. No write ins.
Adults
MUST be on the San Francisco Recreational and Park Department list of approved Coaches. No exceptions. Scorekeeper and facility manager typically have responsibility to check adults. Watch for adults that show up after the game starts.
Coaches sign match card at end of game.
Because you are close to coaches and you are running the line right in front of the coaches, BE FRIENDLY. Talk to the coaches. Often the coaches come from outdoor soccer and are new to the game of Futsal.
Because the game can get very loud, the friendly demeanor works wonders.
Ball
U12 and younger use a Size 3
U13 and older use a Size 4
Half Time and Game Time
Keep matches on time. Five minute grace period, then record the match as a forfeit. The league fines teams for forfeits. The mission of the league is to play the games. If the coach is late, please try to play the game anyway (shorten halves if necessary).
Half time is no more than 5 minutes
Substitutions
Players and substitutes may not drink fluids on the pitch.
Clock
Running clock.Two 20 minute halves. EXCEPT
Last 2 minutes of second ha
Last 1 minute of second overtime
During which clock stops upon awarding
kick-ins, goal clearances, fouls, corner kicks, penalty kicks, time outs and dropped balls.
Clock restarts when ball is in play.
Clock does NOT stop if goal differential is greater than 7 goals
Start of Match and KickOffs
Visiting team has kick off at the start of the first half.
Cannot score directly from a kickoff. Award Goal Kick.
Deliberate Heading
U12 and younger deliberate heading is to be whistled and an IFK awarded to the opponents. This is a non-accumulative foul.
Penalty Kick
For regular penalty kicks, the goalkeeper must remain on the goal line.
U12 and younger, for any penalty kick, the goalkeeper must remain the the goal line until the ball is kicked from the second penalty spot.
U13 and older, per FIFA, for PK resulting from 6th (or beyond) foul, the goalkeeper must be at least 5 meters from the second penalty spot.
ScoreKeepers
Works with the referee to monitor time and scores and fouls. Scorekeepers should not be playing on their phone during the game. Referees should help the score keepers help you - let the scorekeeper know what you expect.
Foul Recognition
With wood floors, the potential for injury is high. Referees are encouraged to call challenges tight and explain your calls. Challenges that would permitted in outdoor soccer are often not permitted in Futsal.
Like all recreational leagues, help teach the laws to the players. BE FRIENDLY.
SFRPD League Rules - https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/21525/11-3-23-2024-JCISL-Rules?bidId=
League Website - https://sfrecpark.org/1184/Indoor-Soccer-League
