Ruless

Official Sand Soccer Rules

Each team must consist of 5 starters, one of whom must be the goalkeeper with the exception of U9/U10 Boys and Girls where each team may have 5 field players plus a goalkeeper (6V6). Only players on the roster may play. All eligible players must be listed on the Soccer on the On the Beach waiver/roster form; players must have a parent signature if the player is under the age of 18.

Substitutions

Substitutions are on the fly. The player being substituted must exit the field prior to the new player entering the field.

Player Equipment

All players must wear the same colors to distinguish themselves from other teams. T-shirts, jerseys, or beach wear will work. Shoes and shin guards are not allowed. Socks, beach soccer socks and tape are legal suggestions. All games will be played with a provided standardized sand soccer game ball. Jersey numbers are not required.

Referees

The referee is responsible for control of the game and his/her decisions regarding facts connected with play are final. Yellow cards and red cards will be enforced. If a player receives a red card he/she must leave the vicinity of the court of play and shall also be denied participation in that teams subsequent match.

Duration of the Game

2 - 12 minute periods separated by 2 minute intermissions to exchange ends.

The Start of Play

The team listed as the away team on the schedule will start with the ball and the home team chooses side. Each team must stay in its own half of the field and the defending players must be at least 5 yards from the ball when it is kicked. After a goal, the team scored upon will kick off. After halftime teams will change sides and the kickoff will be taken by the opposite team.