⚽ LUSD Intramural Soccer League Rules
🟢 Program Type
Non-Competitive Recreational League
(Focused on participation, development, and sportsmanship)
🏟️ Game Format
7v7
9v9
Minimum 5 players to start
Two halves: 18 minutes each
Halftime: 5 minutes
Running clock
⚽ Gameplay Rules
Kickoff to start each half and after goals
Throw-ins (no kick-ins)
No offside
Goalkeeper allowed
🔄 Substitutions
Substitutions on the fly (no stoppage required)
Subbing player must be off before replacement enters
Coaches ensure safe and fair substitutions
Equal playing time encouraged
🚫 Fouls & Safety
No slide tackling
No wall contact (safety rule)
No pushing, tripping, or dangerous play
Free kicks awarded
🟨 Discipline
Yellow Card = Warning 2minutes off field, another player cannot enter.
Red Card = Player removed from game
🧢 Equipment
Shin guards required
Indoor/turf shoes only (no cleats) can use sneakers
No jewelry allowed
Team pinnies/uniforms required
🤝 Sportsmanship Rule
Respect all players, coaches, and officials
If a team is ahead by 15 goals, sportsmanship rules apply. Goals will not count if up by 15 goals.
Focus on development
🏆 Standings
Win = 3 points
Tie = 1 point
Loss = 0 points
Tie-breakers:
Goal difference
Goals scored
Head-to-head
🏁 Playoffs
Top teams advance
If tied:
5 penalty kicks each
Then sudden death
✅ League Focus
Participation • Development • Sportsmanship
