General Rules:
- Rules of Play – All regular season Recreational Games will be played in accordance with current FIFA “Laws of the Game” unless modified herein.
– Ohio Soccer Association rules of competition will apply to all matches unless otherwise noted.
-Any rule clarifications will be made and decided by the HOSA Recreational Program Director or Assigned Field Marshall (if the Rec Director is not present during a disagreement). These decisions are final and not subject to protest.
– The HOSA Recreational Tournament will operate under a specific set of rules that will be provided to all Participants/Coaches before competition.
-HOSA Recreational Soccer Program is geared towards young players and the enjoyment of the game. This program is for the kids, not for the adults. This program includes a soccer season with non-competitive games which are used for development and learning. The season is ended with a semi-competitive tournament (ONLY to give players and parents a sample of competitive (travel) soccer. Equal playing time still applies in the tournament). Season game results DO NOT determine tournament seeding.
- No yelling at referees, coaches, parents, or players. We want to keep a positive learning atmosphere for the players. Do not ruin that.
- Spectators (anyone who is not registered as a coach or player) need to sit on the opposite side of the field from the coaches and players during games. NO SPECTATORS should be sitting on the goal lines, unless there is no space left on the sidelines. Any spectators sitting behind the goal line MUST move back at least 15 feet. Spectators MUST ALSO avoid sitting too close to the corners. Sitting too close to the corners will inhibit the players’ experience with corner kicks.
- ANY adult who prevents players from enjoying the recreational experience (such as screaming obscenities, becoming too aggressive or negative, yelling at kids or referees) will be met with consequences including but not limited to: expulsion from the game, expulsion from the complex, or banishment from the HOSA rec program entirely.
- ALL fouls and misconduct will be called by referees and made at the referee’s discretion. The referee’s decision on the field will be final and is not subject to protest.
- Absolutely no jewelry may be worn by players during practice or games. No exception is made for new piercings.