In consideration of being allowed to participate in the event or activity referenced above, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5) In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the program, related events, and activities, I the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: I am aware there are risks to me of exposure to directly or indirectly arising out of, contributed to, by, or resulting from an outbreak of any and all communicable disease, including but not limited to, the virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is responsible for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and/or any mutation or variation thereof.
6)We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any program or activity due to inclement weather or low enrollment. There is no refund for classes or leagues canceled due to inclement weather. Players may call to schedule a make up class for another date/time the class is offered. League games will try to be rescheduled whenever possible. If any league games are unable to be rescheduled they will be marked as a tie. There are no refunds due to injury.
A 15% service fee will be imposed for all returned checks and could result in refusal of future participation. A service fee will be applied to all refunds and withdrawals with the exception of those due to medical/illness or when player is unable to participate due to level of play in any class.
a. Every team must have a team contact register over the age of 18 register their team at least 7 days prior to the start of the league and must have a credit card on file to hold their team spot. The credit card will not be charge unless there is a remaining team balance at the end of the session.
b. All teams must pay the remaining balance with one check, cash or credit card payment.
c. The team contact is responsible for any balance due for the team.
d. If a teams registration fees are not paid according to schedule, the team may be prohibited from playing or dropped from the league, without a refund.
e. If any player or teams check is returned, that player or team will be responsible for a $8.00 returned check charge in addition to the amount of the original check.
7) I hereby grant Accelerate Soccer, and their agents the absolute right and permission to use photographic portraits, pictures, digital images or videotapes of My Child, or in which My Child may be included in whole or part, or reproductions thereof in color or otherwise for any lawful purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to use in any publication or on their websites, without payment or any other consideration. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product or the copy that may be used in connection therewith, wherein My Childs likeness appears, or the use to which it may be applied. I hereby release, discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Accelerate Soccer, and their agents from all claims, demands, and causes of action that I or My Child have or may have by reason of this authorization or use of My Childs photographic portraits, pictures, digital images or videotapes, including any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said images or videotapes, or in processing tending towards the completion of the finished product, including publication on the internet, in brochures, or any other advertisements or promotional materials. I represent that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and am fully competent to sign this Release.
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE (Accelerate Soccer), its officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (RELEASEES), from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any ILLNESS, INJURY, DISABILITY OR DEATH I may suffer, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

A4-1 Laws of the Game

There is no offsides.

All dead ball restarts result in indirect kicks except for fouls inside the goal box area, which will result in a penalty kick.

All fouls outside the goalie box are indirect, including handballs.

Defensive players on any foul must be 3 yards from the ball in all directions. 

All fouls inside the goal box, intentional handballs for example, result in a penalty kick.

For a penalty kick, the ball will be placed at the top center of the goalie box.  It will be a direct kick.  Only the goalie and the shooter will be allowed in the goal box.  If a goal is not scored, play begins with a goal kick.  There is NO playing the ball from the rebound of a penalty kick.

Only designated goalies may use their hands.  Goalies must wear a different color shirt/jersey than his/her team or goalie gloves to distinguish themselves from others.

A goalie may not handle the ball, put the ball on the ground, and then pick up the ball all in one sequence.  An indirect free kick will be awarded at the top center of the goalie box as a result of this violation.

A goalie may not punt the ball. The ball is put in play by throwing, rolling or setting the ball on the ground and passing the ball out. No punts or drop kicks will be allowed. An indirect free kick will be awarded at the top center of the goalie box as a result of this violation.  

A goalie has five seconds to handle the ball before a “five-second violation” is committed.  An indirect free kick will be awarded at the top center of the goalie box.  Once the goalie plays the ball with his/her feet, the goalie then has unlimited time to pass the ball.

The ball must be in the goalkeeper box in order for the goalie to use their hands. The ball is considered in the box if any part of the ball is touching the line of the box. 

A goalie may play the ball from outside the penalty box into the box and pick it up with their hands. 

There are NO sliding tackles.

Goalies may NOT slide Goalies feet first into a player with the ball.  TEAMS will only be warned once.  Subsequent sliding tackles can result in 2 minute penalties with NO substitution.

One elbow or knee touching the floor while attempting to make contact with the ball will result in a slide tackle foul.

A “dangerous play” violation will result in an indirect free kick.

The side and ceiling nets are out of bounds.

Players using foul language are to be removed from the playing field and the offending team may be required to play short.  Referees must strictly enforce this rule at all times and especially when children are present.

Two Hand Rule states: Under no circumstance shall players be allowed to place both hands on the wall simultaneously while playing or attempting to play the ball.  Players must be in control while playing near the boards.

Exception: If a player has been pushed into the boards, they may catch themselves.

If a player from the opposing team intentionally obstructs the goalkeeper or prevents or hinders him from releasing the ball into play, the offending player receives a time penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior.

A5. DISCIPLINE

A5-1 Referee

A referee has the option to use any or all of the following as a result of violent conduct, repeated fouls, intent to injure, dissent or any other act committed that is against the laws of the game or the spirit of fair sportsmanship by any player or players, on or off the field.

A minor Two-Minute Penalty may be issued that, results in the temporary ejection of a player or players with the penalized team able to substitute said player(s). 

A major Two-Minute Penalty may be issued that, results in the temporary ejection of player(s) with the penalized team playing short for two minutes. (Spitting on the field is prohibited and will result in an immediate Major Two Minute Penalty. The Second offense will result in an immediate ejection from the game)

A permanent ejection may be issued that results in the ejection of said player(s) for the remainder of the game and the penalized team will play a player short for the remainder of the game.

A one game, two game or session ejection for a Major Penalty followed by additional infractions.

The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play and interpretation of the rules are final.  The referee may change a decision prior to restart, upon his own reconsideration.

A5-2 Red Card Suspension

The referee or management has the right to eject a player, coach or spectator before, during or after the game.  That person must leave the property immediately (possible tournament or two leagues exception).  If an ejected player(s) fails to leave the premises, the game will be terminated, and the victory awarded to the opposing team.  If, after receiving a red card misconduct continues, additional red cards may be issued.

If a player, coach or spectator is issued a red card, he is ejected for a minimum of the remainder of that game.  The length of the red card suspension will be determined by management.  

A5-3 Fouls

Fouls include tripping, kicking, holding, pushing, charging violently, charging away from the ball, jumping at, handling the ball, obstruction, and dangerous play.  Examples of dangerous play include high kicks, playing the ball while sitting or lying on the ground, while placing a hand on the ground, or attempting to kick the ball when held by the goalkeeper.

A6. PLAYER’S EQUIPMENT

A6-1 Jewelry, Footwear and Headwear

-All team members must be in the same color uniform (t-shirt/top). Any player not in the same color uniform top will be ineligible to play. In addition, all players should have a white color top at each game to use as an alternate uniform color if needed. 

-No jewelry or watches are allowed. (Only acceptable jewelry will be piercings that cannot be removed)

-Required equipment for indoor soccer is shoes and shin-guards. Outdoor grass cleats are allowed. (NO METAL ON THE CLEATS) Turf shoes are fine.

No hats are allowed.

A6-2 Braces and Casts

Knee braces must be inspected and approved by the referee prior to the start of the game.  Only hand or arm casts are allowed.  Casts must be padded and must be inspected and approved by the referee prior to the start of the game.

A6-3 Injuries

The referee shall send any player off the field that requires treatment for injury or blood (regardless of whether the blood is his own or another’s or is on his body or uniform).  For treatments of blood, the player must obtain the referee’s approval before he may re-enter the field.

Play shall stop when the referee decides;

an injury is critical

the injured player’s location is likely to interfere with play, or

the injured player’s team has control of the ball

During all league games the clock is continuous and will not be stopped due to injury unless determined necessary by staff.

Indoor Soccer Terms

Boarding is pushing, charging, or crowding an opponent into the perimeter wall.  What might be a legal shoulder charge in the middle of the field may be boarding if it runs an opponent into the wall.

Dead Ball refers to the situation when the ball is out of bounds or out of play due to a stoppage of any kind.

Delay of Game is called when a player or team is deliberately trying to slow down the progress of the game.  Holding the ball after a goal and kicking away the ball after a foul are examples of delay of game.

Double Touch is the violation that occurs when a player taking a kickoff or other restart, plays the ball a second time before it is touched by another player (teammate or opponent).  You cannot double touch the ball on a kickoff or restart (including goalkeeper throw in) even if it hits the wall or referee before it comes back to you. 

A Hand Ball is a foul that is called when a player intentionally hits the ball with his hand or arm or when it is unintentional but causes a direct advantage for said player.  A player may not deliberately carry, strike, or propel the ball with his hand or arm. (Except the goalkeeper inside his own arch).  If a hand ball occurs in the goalkeepers arch a penalty kick will be awarded.

Misconduct is any inappropriate behavior by a player, coach, or spectator (on or off the field) as determined by the referee or facility staff.  Examples of misconduct include but are not limited to: door- slamming, board- kicking or inappropriate remarks toward any player, coach, spectator, referee, facility staff, or even a teammate.

Obstruction is impeding the progress of an opponent when not being able to play the ball yourself.  You are obstructing if you run between your opponent and the ball or use your body as an obstacle but cannot play the ball yourself. 

Shadowing the Goalkeeper is a foul that occurs when a player follows the opposing goalkeeper around inside his arch and obstructs the goalkeeper from the play. There is usually physical contact towards the goalkeeper.

Shielding is a legal play where a player protects the ball from an opponent using his body.  Shielding is not a foul and is not obstruction.  To be legally shielding a player must be within playing distance of the ball and be eligible to play the ball.   A player who is not eligible or moves out of playing distance of the ball is guilty of obstruction.

Violent Conduct is physical force that injures or abuses any individual or arena property.  Violent Conduct is also any verbally or physically threatening action towards any individual.