SVASL Rules 2008
Sportsmanlike conduct is expected from
all players and coaches
- All NCAA rules apply unless altered or clarified below.
- Unlimited substitutions may be made only after the ball
crosses the endline, a goal is scored, an injury occurs, or a yellow card
is issued. Substitutions are made on the fly. Teams are encouraged to sub
quickly, realizing that the game will not be stopped by the referee in order
to complete the substitutions.
- Yellow cards will be issued to players handling themselves
in an unsportsmanlike manner. A player who receives a yellow card must be
substituted for and may return to the game at the next opportunity. If a
player receives two yellow cards or a red card, their team will play a player
short for the duration of the game. The offending player will also be suspended
from the team’s next match. Accumulation of 2 cards (yellow or red)
during the season will also result in a one game suspension. (Including
2 yellows received in separate games.) Any subsequent yellow or red cards
will also result in a one game suspension. The league manager reserves the
right to remove any player from the league who is viewed as a detriment
to the safety and sportsmanship of the league. (The individual’s registration
fee will not be reimbursed.)
- Unacceptable / abusive language as determined by the referee
is grounds for a yellow card.
- Goalkeepers may not punt or drop kick. Throws must touch
a player before crossing midfield. If the ball is released to the ground,
the keeper must follow the rules of a field player. If this is violated,
the opposing team will be awarded an indirect kick from the point where
the ball crossed midfield.
- There will be no offside. Free kicks must be given 3 yards
by all defenders.
- Throw-ins and intentional passes to the keeper (except
when the head is used), cannot be played by the keeper’s hands. The
penalty is an indirect kick at the spot of the violation.
- On a penalty kick players must be behind the ball and
outside the penalty area.
- Kickoffs are indirect and may be played in any direction.
- All free kicks, with the exception of penalty kicks, are
indirect.
- Slide tackling is prohibited. A free kick will be awarded
and a yellow or red card may be issued at the referee's discretion.
- Teams must have a minimum of six players to start a match. If a team is short handed, both teams must be even.
Marc Sweigart, men's league director • msweigart@augusta.k12.va.us
