CSPL

Rules

Every player is expected to know these before stepping on the field.

Format

  1. 01

    Games are played 6v6: five outfielders and one goalkeeper per team.

  2. 02

    Halves are 20 minutes each, 40 minutes total, with about 3 minutes for halftime.

  3. 03

    The clock never stops unless the ball leaves the field (the gated area).

Play

  1. 04

    A player cannot score directly off a kick-in unless the ball touches another player, including the goalkeeper, before it goes in -- except on a corner kick.

  2. 05

    If a player passes the ball back to the goalkeeper, the goalkeeper cannot pick it up.

  3. 06

    The offside rule will not be enforced.

  4. 07

    Slide tackles are not allowed. Blocks are permitted at the referee’s discretion.

Conduct

  1. 08

    Fighting, cussing, or any other misbehavior can result in a yellow or red card and potential disqualification from the rest of the league -- and possibly future leagues.

  2. 09

    Blue cards will be enforced. A blue card ejects a player from the game for about two minutes, during which their team plays a man down.

  3. 10

    The referee’s calls are final. Arguing a call may result in a yellow card.

Gear

  1. 11

    No jewelry is allowed during games.

  2. 12

    Players must wear a jersey with their name on it at every game, or they will receive a yellow card.