Law 1 THE FIELD OF PLAY: The dimensions and marking of the field shall be as illustrated. The size of the goal will be 7' High x 21' Wide. Both team coaches are responsible to assure that fields are properly marked and ready for play at least 20 minutes prior to game time.
Law 2 THE BALL: Size 4 with stitched cover. Circumference between 25-26 inches and weigh between 11-13 ounces. Each team will supply 1 game ball.
Law 3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS: Maximum of 8 players, including the golakeeper, from each team on the field at any one time. Maximum of 14 players on the roster. Players may be substituted at any time with the permission of the referee, generally: prior to throw-in, in your favor. Prior to a goal kick by either team. After a goal by either team. After an injury by either team when the referee stops play and at half-time. Players must Enter and Exit the field from the halfway-line. Each player rostered to a team SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Teams and games may be coed.
Law 4 PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT: Conform to FIFA. Shinguards are MANDATORY. Shinguards are to be worn UNDER the socks and the jersey tucked in. Players may not wear watches, necklaces, earrings, rings, or other jewelry. The players names "Will Not" be allowed on the jerseys - this is for the safety of the players.
Law 5 REFEREES: NASA will furnish referees. The decision of the Referee shall be final. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.
Law 6 ASSISTANT REFEREES: NASA will provide two (2) Assistant Referees when possible.
Law 7 DURATION OF THE GAME: Game shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of thirty (30) minutes each and a half-time break of five (5) minute.
Law 8 THE START OF PLAY: Conform to FIFA except that opposing players shall be eight (8) yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.
Law 9 BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY: Conform to FIFA - Ball must completely cross line to be "out of play". Ball is "in play" if any part of the ball is on or above the line.
Law 10 METHOD OF SCORING: Conform to FIFA - Ball must completely cross goal line between posts and beneath crossbar to count.
Law 11 OFF-SIDE: Conform to FIFA
Law 12 FOULS AND MISCONDUCT: Conform to FIFA
Law 13 FREE-KICKS: Conform to FIFA except that opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball before kick is allowed.
Law 14 PENALTY-KICKS: Conform to FIFA except that opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball before kick is allowed.
Law 15 THROW-IN: Conform to FIFA
Law 16 GOAL-KICK: Conform to FIFA
Law 17 CORNER-KICK: Conform to FIFA except that opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball before kick is allowed.
ADDITIONAL NASA ASSOCIATION RULES: Coaches and parents are to be reminded that the purpose of this program is to develop the individual player's ball control skills, not to gather an impressive team victory record. No alcoholic beverages or smoking will be allowed near the playing area.
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Last Update: 6/19/2009
