Sonoma State University
Campus Recreation
Intramural Sports
664-3426
www.sonoma.edu/campusrec/intramurals
www.imleagues.com
INTRAMURAL 5 on 5 INDOOR SOCCER
Sonoma State University Intramural Policies will be applied and can be found on the website that is provided above. Schedules will
now be provided for you online at www.imleagues.com. The official F.I.F.A Soccer Rule Book shall govern all rules not covered
by this supplement.
SECTION 1 - THE GAME
1. GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME.
2. The game will be played with five players on the field including the goalkeeper.
3. Each team must have at least four players to start the game. For co-ed there must be at least two women in order to begin a
game.
4. Roster must be filled out before the start of the game.
5. ALL COED TEAMS MUST HAVE TWO WOMEN ON THE FIELD AT ALL TIMES NOT INCLUDING THE GOALIE.
6. The offside rule does not apply in indoor soccer.
7. Game ball provided, but not for warm-ups.
8. Kick-offs will be an indirect kick. Should the goalie make an attempt to block the ball coming towards the goal, the ball will be
legally played.
SECTION 2 - SCORING & TIMING
1. A goal is made when the soccer ball completely crosses the goal line.
2. A goal made by a woman will count as TWO goals (Men count as one).
3. Two 20 - minute halves will be played in a match. During regular season if the score is still tied, the game is ended as a tie.
During PLAYOFFS if the score is still tied, there will be a 5 minute Golden Goal (sudden death) period where the first team to
score is declared the winner. Should the game still remain tied after the Golden Goal period, there will be a 3 person penalty
kickoff. Three players on the court must be chosen by their team. The players will alternate between teams for the kickoff. If
the score still is tied, the process will be continued until a winner is decided.
4. Teams will be awarded 1 time out per half. Time outs do not carry over.
5. Time will only be stopped for time outs, injuries, and at the referee’s discretion.
6. Each team will have one time out per a half. Timeouts can only be called when goalie has possession of the ball and when
this/her team calling the timeout and on dead ball situations.
SECTION 3- SPORTSMANSHIP
1. In order for teams to make playoffs, teams will need to receive an overall sportsmanship rating of 3.0.
2. The following scale will be how the Intramural Sports Staff determines your rating per a game.
5 points= Excellent Conduct and Sportsmanship – Team members cooperate fully with the officials and
opposing team members. The captain calmly converses with officials about rule interpretation and calls. The
captain also has full control of his/her teammates.
4 points= Good Conduct and Sportsmanship – Team members verbally complain about some decisions
made by the officials and/or show minor dissent but overall, the captain has control over his/her teammates.
Teams that receive one yellow card or one technical will automatically receive no higher than 4 points for that
game.
3 points= Average Conduct and Sportsmanship – Team displays verbal dissent towards officials and/or
the opposing team. Captain exhibits minor control over his/her teammates. Teams that receive 2 yellow cards
or 2 technicals will automatically receive no higher than 3 points for that game.
2 points= Poor Conduct and Sportsmanship – Teams constantly comment to the officials and/or opposing
team from the playing area and/or sidelines. The team captain exhibits little or no control over teammates or
himself/herself. Teams receiving three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties shall receive no higher than 2
points for that game.
1 point= Unacceptable Conduct and Sportsmanship – Team is completely uncooperative. Captain has
no control over teammates and/or himself/herself. Any team causing a game to be forfeited by
unsportsmanlike behavior, or receives four unsportsmanlike conduct penalties shall receive 1 point for that
game. The captain of any team receiving an 1 point must make an appointment with an Intramural
Administrative Staff Member before further play will be permitted. A team that has a player ejected from a
contest will receive no higher than 1 point. That player must meet with the Intramural Coordinators before
resuming play with their team in Intramural Sports. Should your team need to forfeit a game, your
sportsmanship rating will automatically be dropped to 1 point.
SECTION 4- FOULS
A yellow or red card may be given to a player who repeats an offense or is endangering those around
him/her.
A yellow card will be given to a player who attempts a slide.
1. A player receiving a yellow card must sit out for THREE minutes of playing time. The entire THREE minutes of playing time must
be served regardless of the developments on the field. The player serving the penalty period CANNOT be substituted; therefore
his/her team plays short-handed. The Supervisor will note the time of the infraction and release the penalized player when the
penalty period has expired. A player receiving two yellow cards in a game, will equal a red card and will have to sit out for the
remainder of the game. The player will then need to set up a meeting with Intramural Coordinators before resuming play in
the league.
2. A player receiving a red card will sit out the remainder of the game and will not be allowed to participate in the following game.
He or she will also need to meet with the Intramural Coordinators before resuming play in the league.
2. A direct kick will be awarded if one of the following infractions occurs:
a. Playing in a manner considered dangerous by the referee.
b. Intentionally obstructing an opponent when not within playing distance from the ball.
c. Goalie holding onto the ball for more than 7 seconds.
d. Having too many players on the field at one time.
e. Being guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct (This includes shouting at players or referee to insult him/her or distract him/her)
f. When the half court rule is violated.
g. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.
h. Trips an opponent.
i. Jumps at an opponent.
j. Charges an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner.
k. Charge an opponent from behind.
l. Holds or pushes an opponent with his/her hands or with any other parts of his/her body.
m. Handles the ball intentionally (not including this goalie in their penalty box).
n. Slides in any manner.
The direct kick is taken from the spot of the foul.
3. A drop ball will occur when the ball gets stuck in the team dugouts.
NOTE: A SERIOUS OFFENSE MAY RESULT IN EJECTION FROM THE GAME
SECTION 5 - PENALTY KICKS
1. A penalty kick will be awarded when one of these fouls normally punished by a direct kick is committed in the penalty box.
2. Any member of the team that is out on the field when the foul was committed may take a penalty kick.
5. If the foul was committed on a woman:
a. If a woman takes the kick the goal counts as two
b. If a man takes the kick the goal counts as one
4. If the foul was committed on a man, all penalty kick goals count as one goal.
5. Penalty kick will be taken from about 8 feet (blue volleyball endline). All players except the shooter and the goalie will stand
outside the penalty box.
6. While taking a penalty kick a player may only take one step to kick the ball.
SECTION 6 - GOALIES
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Goalies are allowed to use their hands in the penalty box only.
Goalies leaving the penalty box will be treated like any other player.
Goalie has possession of the ball once he/she places ONE FINGER on the ball.
All players must back off once the goalie has established possession of the ball.
If the ball goes along side or behind the goals it is the goalies ball no matter what.
Obstructing the goalie’s view will not be allowed at any time.
Goalies are allowed to dive or slide from side to side, not forward.
The goalie many not throw or kick the ball from the penalty area past the halfway line without touching another player. If
violated will result in other team receiving a free kick from half court. When outside of the goalie box they are considered as
any other player.
9. The goalie may pick up the ball and place it on the floor to initially kick the ball into play. In this situation, the ball may not cross
the half court mark without being touched by a teammate.
10. Should there be a goalie change, there needs to be an acknowledgement from the officials and can only be made during a dead
ball.
SECTION 7 - SUBSTITUTIONS
1. Free substitution during the game will be allowed.
2. A substitute may not go on the field until a player comes completely off.
3. A goalie switch can only be made on a dead ball and the officials must be notified of the change or it will result in a handball.
SECTION 8 - EJECTIONS
1. A player will be ejected from the game for violent conduct (i.e. serious foul play, using abusive language, or persists in
misconduct after receiving a caution).
2. Ejected player will be asked to leave the playing area.
3. Teams having an ejected player may not replace that player. The team must play a player short.
REVISED: Spring 2011