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 60/70 X 30/50 Yards wide.   40X60 yards is recommended.
B. Markings - All fields will be properly lined.
C. Goals – 6 feet high X 12 feet wide.

2. Ball
A. Size three (3) 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. Coaches can substitute on any stoppage of play.
D. Every player will play at least one half (1/2) of each game.
E. Carded players are not permitted to play on an OCL team at any time.
F. Mixed ages must play up, unless granted special permission by the OCL.
G. 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 should 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 20 minutes with a 5minute break at half time
B. Teams will change ends at half time.

7. Offside
A. No offside will be called.  No offensive players are allowed to stand in or directly in front of the opponents goal.

8. Kicks
A. All kicks will be classified as indirect.
B. Any fouls occurring inside the penalty area will result in an indirect kick to be placed outside the penalty area closest to where the foul occurred.
C. All opposing players must be six (6) yards away before the kick is taken.
D.  Goalies will have five seconds to put the ball into play.
E.  No penalty kicks will be awarded.

8. Fouls and Misconduct
A. All fouls will result in an indirect free kick at the side of the infraction.
B. No slide tackling is allowed!
C. Cautions may be issued by the referee, and players repeatedly fouling may be removed from the game at the referee’s discretion.
D.  There will be a maximum of five goal differential per game. (Examples 5-0 or 11-6) Abuse of this rule must be reported immediately to your club rep. Keep it Fun.

9. Throw-In
A. Players making an improper throw-in will be allowed a second chance.
B. Goalie may not play the ball with his/her hands on a throw-in.

10. Corner Kick
A. Players taking an improper corner kick will be awarded a second chance.

11. Spectators/Coaches
A. As of September 1996 all coaches must have obtained an F-license.
B. One coach from each team will be allowed on the field during play. He/She will not be allowed inside the penalty area. The referee will award a free kick to opposing team for repeated infractions of this rule.
C. No coaches or spectators are allowed behind the goal area and must stay on their own side of the field near midfield.
D. Teams and parents will be situated on the same side of the field during the game. Coaches are responsible for the parents behavior.

12. 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.