LVIS RULES

Official rules for all indoor soccer games at LVIS

IMPORTANT

All players must sign a waiver before participating. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in ejection and possible suspension from all LVIS programs.

01

Game Duration

Games consist of two 25-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.

Clock runs continuously except for injuries and timeouts.

Each team receives one 1-minute timeout per half.

02

Team Composition

Teams consist of 6 players on the field (5 field + 1 goalkeeper).

A minimum of 4 players is required to start a game.

Unlimited substitutions on the fly.

Coed games require at least 2 female players on the field at all times.

03

Fouls & Penalties

No slide tackling — automatic yellow card.

Accumulated fouls: penalty kick awarded after 5 team fouls per half.

Two yellow cards = red card. Red card = ejection + 1-game suspension.

Fighting or violent conduct = immediate ejection + minimum 3-game suspension.

04

Walls & Boundaries

The ball is in play off the walls (boards) at all times.

Ball over the wall = restart with a kick-in from the point it went over.

Goalkeeper cannot punt or drop-kick — must throw or roll the ball.

Goalkeeper distribution must not cross the halfway line without bouncing.

05

Scoring

Goals can be scored from anywhere on the field.

Goals scored directly from a kick-off count.

Own goals count.

Three-point line: goals scored from behind the designated line count as 2 points.

06

Equipment & Dress Code

Shin guards are mandatory for all players.

Indoor or turf shoes only — no cleats or metal studs.

Teams must wear matching jerseys. Home team changes on conflict.

Goalkeeper must wear a distinguishing jersey color.

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