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