KPSC will observe the FIFA Rules.

All Players must be registered with KPSC.


1. Teams consist of 7 players on the floor at one time, 6 players and a goalie (Women)
Teams consist of 6 players on the floor at one time, 5 players and a goalie (Men)

2. A minimum of 6 players to start and continue the game (Women)
A minimum of 5 players to start and continue the game (Men)

3. A forfeit is declared if the game is unable to begin within 5 minutes after the scheduled start time.

Game Expectations:

1. A Fun First Attitude!!

2. Fair and equal playing time for all players

3. Opportunity to try all positions

Length of the Game:

1. The game will consist of (2) 22 minute halves, running time.

2. There will be a 2(two) minute break at half-time.

3. Time-outs will be allowed, but each team will have (1) time-out, and this can be used during a stoppage in play. The referee must be notified about the time-out, and the duration of time-outs will be (1) minute in length. The time-out will be counted as part of the games running time.



1. There will be no overtime periods during the regular season. Games may end in a tie.

2. In the event, that there is a tie in the playoffs, there will be no overtime periods and instead the game will proceed directly to a penalty shootout.

3. Shootout: A coin toss will decide who has option of shooting first. Each team must select (4) players from the floor to take one penalty kick each. If the score is still tied at the conclusion of the first shoot-out, then the (4) more players will alternate one penalty kick at a time in a sudden death format until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks.

Game Rules:

1. There are no off-sides in indoor soccer, except on the kick-off.

2. The ball is out of play when it touches the ceiling, suspended lights, raised basket goals, or becomes unplayable due to the bleachers or wall. There are no throw-ins and corner-kicks. All balls returning into play after being ruled out of bounds shall be done so by an indirect-free kick at the spot that the ball left play. Goal kick is allowed.

3. A drop ball will be called when play is stopped due to an inadvertent whistle, or when it is not clear who the ball last touched before going out of bounds. A drop ball is when the referee drops the ball between two players one from each team. The ball has to touch the ground before either player touches it.

4. There are NO punts but drop kicks will be allowed for indoor soccer.

5. No use of wall to gain the control of the ball such as leaning against wall or hold on to the wall.

6. Violation of this rule will be an indirect-free kick for the opposing team.

Method of Scoring:

1. Goalkeepers are allowed to score from anywhere.
The Goalkeeper can throw, kick or pass the ball beyond the half-way line into the opposing team's half of the field to one of her players.

2. A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal-line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring a goal. (Law 10-F.I.FA.)

Points for Wins, Losses, Ties and Shut-out

3 Points for Win and no extra points for a Shut-out
1 point for Ties
0 point for losses
Maximum goal differential of 5 will be counted on score card.

All jewellery, including rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, earrings, any foreign objects and other piercings, bobby pins and hair barrettes must be removed before the match begins – Taping of jewellery is NOT permitted.

Medical bracelets are specifically permitted, and should be covered with clear tape.

1. Indoor soccer shoes and shin-pads must be worn in order to participate in the game(s).

2. Players are prohibited from wearing hats (stocking caps are acceptable), cast, wooden, or metal splints or bracelets of any kind unless approved by or upon the discretion of the referee during the match.
- Player wearing Casts;

Law 4 states that a player may NOT use equipment that is dangerous to herself of another player. This is further expanded upon in the Interpretations of the Laws of the Game whereby it is advised that players MAY use equipment that has the sole purpose of protection the individual physically providing that it poses no danger to the individual or any other player.
Modern protective equipment made of soft, lightweight, padded materials are not considered dangerous and are therefore permitted as long as the cast dose not present a danger to the individual or any other player.

Referee will make the final decision as to the acceptability of any cast. Hard plaster casts are considered to pose a danger to both the wearer and other players and are NOT permitted to be worn. Padding a hard plaster cast does not reduce the element of danger.

- Players wearing eye glasses:
We strongly recommend that you wear sport safety goggles over your glasses.

However, if a player decides to wear regular prescription glasses, the frame of glasses and lenses must be plastic and the arms of the frame must be strapped with a sports strap.
3. Goalkeepers must wear a different color than the field players from their own team, so that the other (6) players and officials can differentiate between the goalkeeper and (6) players.


1. Players: Teams may substitute at any time, players leaving must be within touch line at own bench area before incoming player can leave the bench. If a substitute, in any way, interferes with the play of the games, the interfering player will receive a yellow card.

2. Goalie: Goalie substitutions must be declared to the referee and may only be made on dead balls.
If a goalie-change delays the play of the game, a yellow card may be given.


1. A player (not serving as the legal goalie), shall be penalized for intentionally handling, carrying, striking, or propelling the ball with a hand or arm. The result will be an indirect-free kick for the opposing team. If this occurs within the penalty box a penalty kick, will be awarded to the opposing team. The penalty kick shall be (6) yards from the goal-line, and the remaining players must be outside of the box, (6) yards behind the player and the ball until the kick has been completed.

2. Unintentional handling occurs, when the ball strikes the hands or arms of a player who has not moved the hands or arms to play the ball. This shall not be penalized unless an advantage is gained.

Keeper Handling:

(F) Free Kick

(P) Penalty Kick

1. Illegal handling by the keeper, when outside of the penalty box, shall result in an indirect-free kick for the opposing team. (F)

2. Once the keeper, leaves the penalty box with possession of the ball, she, may not use her hands to retain possession of the ball, until the ball has been touched by an opponent. Result: indirect-free kick. (F)

3. Penalty will be assessed when keeper touches the ball again with her hands in the penalty box after it has been released from her possession and not been touched by the opponent. (P)

4. Penalty will be assessed when keeper touches the ball with his hands in the penalty box after it has been deliberately kicked to her by a team-mate (P)

5. Penalty will be assessed when keeper touches the ball with her hands in the penalty box after she has received it directly from a kick-in taken by a team-mate (P)

6. Penalty will be assessed when keeper wastes time within the penalty box (free kick and/or card)


1. ABSOLUTELY no Fighting! This will be met with IMMEDIATE expulsion from the league with NO REFUNDS!

2. The following yellow/red card system will be used:

a) A yellow card will be given to a player by the referee for not following safety rules such as wearing jewelry, pierced rings and regular prescription glasses.

If a player is discovered to be wearing unauthorized equipment or jewellery during play, the referee shall:

  • Inform the player that the item in question must be removed
  • Order the player to leave the field at the next stoppage if he/she is unable to or unwilling to comply
  • Caution the player having been told to remove the item and will be recorded.

b) A red card will be given to a player by the referee for severe misconduct (fighting, verbal, or physical abuse of a referee or player), and results in an immediate ejection. Any player ejected must sit out the next scheduled game. Once that game has been served,the player may resume play for the next scheduled game.

c) The teams will be minus the player(s) ejected. The player may not sit on the team’s bench for the remainder of the match, and must exit the building.

3. THERE IS NO SLIDE/ SLIDE TACKLING. These fouls will result in an indirect-free kick and a possible yellow/red card depending on the severity of slide tackle.

In the opinion of the referee if there was an obvious intent to seriously injure an opponent (any or all disregard for the safety of an opponent or teammate) the referee may hand out a red card and the league will determine the suspension as per “Penalties for Misconduct” guide.

4. Penalty shots are unobstructed direct-free kicks taken from the penalty line. All players other than the designated kicker must be (6) yards behind the shooter until the penalty kick is taken. If after the penalty kick has been taken, it will not be considered a dead ball, if the shooter misses the net. The game will resume if the penalty kicker misses the net.

5. The defensive teams needs to be (6) yards away from all the indirect- free kicks. Any motion towards the ball by a defender before the offense puts the ball into play is considered encroachment. Failure to heed a referee's warning may result in a yellow card for unsporting behavior.


Discipline comes under the jurisdiction of the Kensal Park Soccer League Discipline Committee.
Please refer “Penalties for Misconduct”.

Protests and Disputes/Appeals:

All protests and disputes under the jurisdiction of the Kensal Park Soccer Club shall be dealt with by the League Executive and shall be heard within three (3) weeks of its receipt by the league.

All protests must be submitted in writing to the League Director and accompanied by a fee of fifty (50) dollars. Such protest fee shall be in the form of a certified cheque or money order.

The protest fee will be refunded in cases where the protest is upheld.