SUMMER HEAT RULES OF PLAY
- All TASL Summer Heat league players must be at least 18 years of age to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- The standard game format is 8 vs. 8 (7 players plus a goalkeeper).
- Coed teams must have two (2) females on the field at all times (see exceptions below).
- Minimum of 5 players to start a game. Four or less players is a forfeit. No female players on a coed team is a forfeit.
- Team rosters must have a minimum of 12 players.
- It is mandatory for players to wear shin guards at all games.
- There is only one official for summer heat games (except for 11 aside matches) and the fee is paid by TASL.
- Team Captains must provide the official a TASL Game Day Roster prior to the start of the game.
- There are no make-ups or rain dates in Summer Heat.
- ALL players must have proof of identification at the field to present to the official in case there is an issue.
Standard FIFA Laws of the Game are enforced with these exceptions:
NO SLIDE TACKLING allowed in any division. A mandatory caution (yellow card as a minimum) is required for any infraction. Multiple infractions will result in additional sanctions.
No offside in 8 vs 8 format.
A team is a “forfeit” if it cannot field five (5) players five minutes after the scheduled start time.
The play from the Goalkeeper's hand – punt, parry, throw, or drop-kick, 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. Does not apply to 11 vs 11 play.
If a goalkeeper receives a pass with their feet, they are considered a field player and MAY play the ball over half field.
Goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area but must touch either the ground or a player prior to crossing the half-field line. An indirect free kick is awarded at the half. Does not apply to 11 vs 11 play.
The match length for 8 vs. 8 will be two twenty-five minute halves with a five-minute interval.
COED LEAGUE RULES: A minimum of two (2) women & a maximum of six (6) men comprise a team. If there is only one (1) female on the field, the team must play with seven (7) players (1 woman and 6 men). If there are no female players in the play at any time, then the game is a forfeit.
Rule Clarifications
ALL goals are worth one point regardless of gender or age.
Yes, a Penalty Kick may be awarded and are allowed to be called by the referee.
Yes, a Direct Kick may be called.
Yes, there are Throw-Ins.
Yes, yellow and red cards will be issued to players when required. Red cards result in loss of games!
No off-sides in 8 vs. 8 format.
No free substitution – FIFA Rules apply.
Goal kick distribution must stay within the half-field for 8 vs 8 play.