• Winter Soccer Session I- October 31st – December 18th
• Winter Soccer Session ll- Jan 19th- March 2nd

League Rules:

• Max of 8 teams per division
• Game length (u9-14): two 20 min halves. 5 min halftime
• Game length (u15+): two 25 min halves. 5 min halftime
• Games can end in a tie

• Roster size- unlimited
• On field including goalie (5 players per team, 5v5)
• Corner kicks are in play (have 5 seconds to kick ball in)
• Throw ins are in play (behind head- have 5 seconds to throw ball in)
• After a goal is scored, ball starts in the middle for kickoff
• Players can only sub in on a dead ball (ball must be out of bounds)
• All teams must have at least one parent volunteer (U9-U14 only) to help with team subs. Players can only sub in on a dead ball (ball must be out of bounds)
• All teams U14 and under will be COED
• Separate men and women teams (high-school & adult division only- U15+)
• All players must bring cleats, water and shin guards to every game
• Some teams will play doubleheaders each week- depends on schedule!

VSA INDOOR LEAGUE RULE

• Rosters have to be submitted 15 minutes before the first game
• Players can NOT play on multiple teams
• Players can not be added after the third week of start date. All players on the roster have to play at least a minute of the first 3 games to be eligible.
• You need 5 players to be able to start a game
• The clock will start at the time the game has has been scheduled to be played
• 25 minute halves
• Players must wear shin guards
• 10 teams in total, every team plays 8 games. The top 4 teams make it to the playoffs where there will be a semi final and a final game on the last day.

IN GAME RULES

• Clock will run keep running during games with no stoppage unless if there is an injury
• Subs can be made without the game being stopped
• Throw ins will be kick ins
• You have 4 seconds to play the ball back in once you touch the ball or the opposing team gets possession
• When given a yellow card, you’ll have to sit for 2 minutes. Player that gets the yellow can be replaced. This is to help calm things down and not make situations worse. Also to protect other players and referees
• Keepers punts has to bounce or touched by a player before half

Tentative Schedule 5v5 Soccer League Schedule:

• Players can sign up as a free agent or register with friends and form a team
• Team registration should be completed by one parent or team manager. This person will register the team as a group. Teams have full control over their team name as long as it is appropriate (get creative!!!)
• No refunds!
• Payment must be made before the first game of the season (no exceptions!)
• Game schedule will be announced 1 week before the first game
• Playoff games will be announced a day after the regular season ends
• Registration for Winter Session l closes October 29th
• Registration for Winter Session ll closes January 13th

• $925 for both 5v5 soccer winter sessions ($825 if you register before September 24th
• $515 for one 5v5 soccer winter session ( $415 if you register before September 24^th for first session, or if you register before December 1st for second session)
• $110 for free agents looking to do one 5v5 soccer winter session
• $210 for free agents looking to do both 5v5 soccer winter sessions

Valley Sports Academy will not issue any refund for the following

• Forfeited games (of any reason). Forfeited games will be a loss for that team.
• Game stoppage or cancellation due to poor team and parent behavior
• Inclement weather
• Teams suspended for not following VSA rules and regulations

If a team happens to forfeit the match, the team that forfeited the match and the opposing team can use their section of the field for the remaining time of that scheduled game.

Questions? Contact David Drafton at david.drafton@valleysports.academy