March Futsal Madness Rules

• Games will be 25 minutes long; 12 minute halves with a one minute half time.
• All Games will start on time. Please respect the daily schedule.
• The Roster submitted on the day of the first game is the final roster. No additions can be made even for championship game.
• Proof of birth is required when checking in. Player card, TCSL Game Roster, ID or driver’s license, school ID with birth date, birth certificate, etc.
• Soccer flats or tennis shoes may be worn. 
• Shin pads are required for all Players.
• No dangerous player equipment (eg. A hard arm cast) will be allowed at the discretion of the referee or tournament director.
• The half/ game is over when the horn blows, the only exception is a penalty kick.
• NO SLIDING ALLOWED.
• No offsides will be enforced.
• No Punting Allowed
• Kick-ins from touchlines (kick-ins are indirect).
• Goalkicks and Corners as per FIFA.
• All Freekicks are indirect except for penalties.
• All other rules use FIFA guidelines.

Player and Coach Conduct: 

This tournament is organized for FUN. Great sportsmanship will keep it fun. It’s a GAME – let’s keep it that way.

• Player Cards: Red Cards as per FIFA = game ejection. Said player will be ejected from the game and the team will have to play a player down. The ejected player will also miss the following game.
• Coaches: Coaches who receive a Red Card will be asked to leave the building or the team forfeits the game and will miss the remainder of the tournament.
• Teams are encouraged to clap for each other at the end of the game.

Point System and Tie-Breakers:

• The Ten Point System will be used. 6 for a win; 3 for a tie; 1 for shutout; 1 for every goal up to 3.
• For teams tied on points, the following tie breakers will be in effect: a. Head to Head b. Total Goals scored (up to 3 per game) c. Total Goals conceded d. Coin Toss
• Tied play-off games will have 3 player penalty shoot-out and then sudden death shootout.
• Winning Team will receive Champions T-shirts!