2023 Chillax Rules
- General Site Rules:
- There will also be basic first aid provided - band aids and ice packs. NO EMT ON SITE
- No exposed jewelry.
- Time will be kept with a central horn.
- Team Make Up:
- 7v7 = 6 field + 1 goalie per team. This can be modified to smaller sides if teams cannot field enough players and their opponents agree
- Substitutes:
- Field Players: Field substitutes can be used only if the substitute is already registered within the league. Outside participants are NOT allowed
- Goalies: If a goalie sub cannot be found, the team can play with a “hector”
- Game Time/Make Up:
- Timing:
- Each game will be 25-minute running time
- Games will start on the hour and 30 minutes past the hour
- There will be a 5-minute intermission between games.
- Time outs are not allowed.
- Game clock does not stop for injuries.
- Teams will be scheduled to play two games within a 1-hour block (two 25 min games).
- Tied games will stand - ONLY in playoffs (week 7) will there be a continuation of play until the next goal is scored.
- All games will be officiated by certified MSHSL referees.
- All players must be properly equipped per NFHS rules
- Draw:
- Only one draw, to start each game.
- After all goals, goalie will clear the ball with a FREE clear in the defensive half of the field and then players will redefend.
- No free clears on saved shots. Backup rule for shots will stand (the closest player to the ball will receive possession).
- Fouls:
- No 8-meter shots
- No offsides penalty
- All fouls that do not result in a card should be played as an indirect restart
- If a referee deems a foul flagrant (Yellow Card), that player will sit out for a non-releasable 1-minute penalty.
- Coaching:
- Teams may provide their own coaches if desired (MSHSL rules apply that teams/coaches must abide by).
- Tie Breaker Rules for Playoff Seeding:
- Winning Percentage as Shown in SportsEngine Standings
- Head to Head
- Goals Allowed (Shown as GA in SportsEngine Standings)
- Goals Scored (Shown as GF in SportsEngine Standings)
- Coin Flip