The Recreation Division games will begin on March 7th!!

Games will be played on Wednesday nights.

Schedules are coming soon.

Players will receive team assignments soon!

What is this new Recreation Division All About??

TASL has been trying to offer a true "recreational" format for our players as our league has expanded. 

The purpose is to provide an opportunity for players to participate in a less competitive environment, regardless of skill level. 

The emphasis is on fun and recreation.  It will be a social atmosphere where players will enjoy playing soccer.

It is a sanctioned league through NCASA.

Who should play in this new Recreation Division?

Players must be 18 years of age.

Skill level should be beginner and recreational.

Parents.

Beginning players.

Players that have been away from the game and want to ease back into it.

Players that don't care about who wins.

Players that do not compete on an "A" or "B" or high level, competitive team.

Players that are rehabilitating an injury.

Players that do not have a team and want to meet other players in a safe, fun environment.

Players that want to enjoy soccer and just have fun.

What is the format of this new division?

7 game season guaranteed, once per week (primarily), at WRAL Soccer Complex.

Monday, and some Sunday possible, game days.

8 vs 8 format

50 x 70 approximate field size (i.e. half of WRAL Durhambulls)

Small goals

25 minute game half with 5 minute half time

No scores, no standings, just play.

Every player should get a minimum of half a game on the field.

One official

Players register individually and are assigned randomly to teams.  TASL will form the teams.

Players may only play on one team in the Recreation Division.

Consideration is given to a request to play with a friend or spouse, but it is not guaranteed.

There will be an equitable mix of males to females on each team.

Roster size is 14 players.

Rules are similar to Summer Heat Rules.

No goalkeeper contact allowed.

No scores are recorded.

No slide tackling.

Yellow and red cards will be issued as needed.

PK's can be called by the official.

FIFA rules apply to substitution.

No off sides.

Keeper distribution must stay within the half field unless he is playing outside of the box like a field player.

The play from the goalkeeper's hand must touch the ground or a player prior to crossing the half-field line. 

An indirect free kick is awarded at the half line for any infraction re: keeper distribution.

No team forfeits.  If a team has less than 7 players show up, the two teams will combine and split and play.

Players must have proof of identification at the field.

Game balls are to be provided by the Home team.

Home team will wear a dark colored shirt, and Visitor team will wear a white shirt.

Numbers are not required on shirts.

Coin toss to start the game.

Games will start on time and the clock will run continuously except for serious injury.

Shin guards are required.