FIELD: One half of the BPC field.

DURATION OF GAME: The game is to be divided into 2 halves of 20 minutes each with a 10 minute halftime.

BALL: No. 4.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS: Maximum number of players per team on the field at any time is 10, including the goalie. Recommended is 9.

Number of players on the team roster should not exceed 12.

PLAYER‘S EQUIPMENT:

1. Jersey & shorts - supplied by DSL

2. Stockings - supplied byDSL

3. Soccer shoes optional (rubber cleats only) - supplied by player

4. Shin Guards (mandatory) - supplied by player

5. Mouth guard and athletic supporter - supplied by player

A player may not wear anything which is dangerous to another player or to themselves (examples: baseball caps with brims, watches, etc.) Athletic protectors and pads are permitted.

REFEREES: Official referees supplied by DSL. Referees decisions during the game are final. Referees will verbally explain infractions called against the offending player. Any concerns with referees should be reported to the league; no questioning referee calls on the field during play.

THE START OF PLAY: Opponent must be six (6) yards from the center mark when place kick (kick-off) occurs. The ball is not in play until it travels the distance of its own circumference.

BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY: The ball is out of play only when it has wholly crossed the goal or field boundary lines.

METHOD OF SCORING: The whole of the ball must cross the goal line between the goal posts and under the cross bar. The ball cannot be thrown, carried or intentionally propelled by hand or arm over the goal line.

OFF-SIDE: Penalty, change of possession. No player may receive a pass from a teammate when the player receiving the pass is past mid-field and beyond the last defender on the opposing team.

FOULS AND MISCONDUCT: All fouls will result in an INDIRECT FREE KICK (with the opponent six (6) yards away from ball). A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team. The referee will explain infraction to the offending player. Slide tackling will be discouraged.

PENALTY KICK: No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games. Tie games stand.

THROW IN: One re-throw will be allowed if foul throw occurs and is corrected by the referee.

GOAL KICK: Goal kick may be taken from any point inside the goal area. Opponents must be six (6) yards away from the ball.

CORNER KICK: May be taken from inside the corner area.