Summer 2024

Parent/Guardian Waiver

 Registration is OPEN - Go to https://ggwsl.leagueapps.com/leagues/soccer/4262059-2024-summer-season

Please follow the prompts and instructions regarding parent waiver form. The completed form should be emailed to Susan at vpdiscipline@ggwsl.org. Thank you.

Parent waiver form | Required for all players 17 years and younger

Rules for Summer

Current FIFA Laws of the Game (http://www.fifa.com/en/game/laws.html) will be in effect with modifications.

• Length of Games:
  • 2-30 minute halves (no halftime, switch sides).
• Number of Players:
  • 5 - 8 players, including the goalkeeper, are allowed on the field for each team.
  • Team rosters must have a minimum of 10 and 15- 20 players (roster maximum may be lower or higher in certain circumstances).
  • A minimum of six players is required on the field for an 8 aside team to start and continue a game. 5 players are required for 7 aside, and 4 players are required for 6 aside.
• Substitutions: may be made when the following two conditions.
  • The ball is out of play, and the referee gives consent.
  • The departing player must be off the field before the entering player steps on, and the entering player must enter at the midfield line. 
• No offsides will be called.
• Uniform:
  • Shin guards are required for all players.
  • The goalkeeper must wear a different color jersey than all other players.
  • Jerseys must be similar in color for all field players.
    
• Goals:
  • Standard-size goals and nets will be used.
• Field Markings:
  • The field will be one-half of a regulation soccer field. A reduced-size penalty area will be indicated by lines, cones, blue tape stuck to the field, or some other distinguishable way.
• Goalkeeping:
  • After the goalkeeper uses their hands to control the ball, the referee will award an indirect free kick (IFK) to the opposing team if the goalkeeper throws or kicks the ball beyond the mid-field line without the ball first touching a player or the ground. The IFK will be taken from the mid-field line where the ball passes over the line.
    • This rule applies to drop-kicks, goal kicks, punts, and throws by the goalkeeper.  The goalkeeper may completely release the ball from their hands to the ground and then play it as any field player may (once she does so, she may be challenged as an opponent might challenge any opposing field player).
• Slide Tackles: slide tackles are prohibited.
  • A direct free kick (DFK) will be awarded to the opposing team that will be taken from the spot of the slide tackle.
• Goal Kicks: Goal kicks must be taken anywhere within the goalie box.
  • Goal kicks may not pass over the halfway line in the air unless first touched by a player other than the player taking the goal kick. Opposing players may stand anywhere outside the penalty area on a goal kick.
• Opposing players must be at least 7 yards (as opposed to 10 yards) on free kicks and kickoffs.
• Penalty Kicks:
  • The penalty spot from which the penalty kick is taken is at the point of the white triangle next to the “20” marked on the field.
  • This is centered on the goal and 12 yards from the goal line.
• Referees:
  • One USSF-certified referee shall be used.
  • Players are expected to honestly assist the referees about balls out of play over the touchlines and the goal lines.
• No jewelry:
  • Players may not wear jewelry except those with a medical condition requiring a medic alert bracelet or medic alert necklace. Medic alert items must be taped to the body.
• Game cards:
  • Captains do not need to print out a game card.  Instead, show the referee your team's game card via a smartphone (anyone with a smartphone can show it to the referee). Captains, after the game, please fill out your game report.  Instructions on File a Game Report are at the bottom of the page HERE.
    

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