FIFA Laws of the Game will be followed with the following modifications as adopted by USYSA/NJYSA/OCL for play.

1. Field
A. Dimensions - Length 70/80 yards X 40/50 Yards wide.  70X50 yards are recommended.
B. Markings - All fields will be properly lined.
C. Goals – 7 feet high X 21feet wide.

2. Ball
A. Size four (4) ball will be used.

3. Players
A. If a player is bleeding on the field, play will be stopped immediately regardless of advantage!
B. Maximum players on the field at one time is eight (8). Minimum number of players to start a game is five (5).
C. Recommended roster size is fourteen (14), however there is no limit.
D. Substitutions may be made when your team has a throw in, during a goal kick, after a goal, after an injury
stoppage by the referee, or at half time. The opposing team may also sub if the team with possession subs first.
E. Every player will play at least one half (1/2) of each game.
F. Mixed ages must play up, unless granted permission by the OCL.
G. Carded players are not permitted to play on an OCL team.
H. Players can be rostered to only one team.

4. Equipment
A. Shin guards must be worn by all players no exceptions!

5. Referee
A. Referees are assigned and compensated by the Home Team.
B. Each club should make every effort to use only certified referees.
C. Abuse by coaches, spectators, parents, or players will not be tolerated, and should be reported to the club representative and league coordinator immediately.
D. Referees may briefly explain calls to all players.
E. Questions pertaining to any rule should be asked to referee prior to the start of any game.

6. Duration of Game
A. Teams will play two equal halves of 25 minutes, with a 5-minute break at halftime.

7. Kicks
A. On all free kicks the opposing team must be at least eight (8) yards away before the kick is taken.

8. Fouls and Misconduct
A. No slide tackling is allowed! The opposing team will be rewarded an indirect kick for a violation of this rule.
B. Cautions may be issued by the referee, and players repeatedly fouling may be removed from the game at the referee’s discretion.
C. There is a maximum of 5-goal differential per game. (Example Score 5-0 or 11-6) Abuse of this rule must be reported immediately to your club rep. Keep it Fun.

9. Spectators/Coaches
A. As of September 1996 all coaches must have obtained an F-license.
B. No coaches or spectators are allowed behind the goal area and must stay on their side of the field near midfield.
C. Teams and parents must be situated on the same side of the field. Coaches are responsible for the parents behavior.

10. Scheduling 
A. All games will be played as scheduled.  If a postponement is necessary both coaches must inform their club rep by the Tuesday before. Only the Home representative can call Cancellations/Rainouts. Coaches will notify the opposing coach at least 1 hour prior to the game time. All postponed games must be made up as soon as possible.