Rules of the Game
Sand Soccer Rules of Play
- Each team is limited to 5 players on the pitch at the same time.
- Teams are allowed to 4 field players and 1 goalkeeper.
- Game clock counts down with running time.
- Out of Bounds: After returning a stray ball; the player has 4 seconds to pass the ball in and resume play.
- Side-Line Inbounds: The player may choose to throw-in or kick-in.
- Goal-Line Inbounds: When the ball crosses either end-line and is out-of-play, the referee will call a Goal Kick or Corner Kick depending on who touched the ball last.
- Substitutions are on the fly and players should enter and exit the pitch on the side-line near the Score Table.
Goalkeeper Rules
- Goalkeepers may use their hands inside the goalkeeper area.
- Goalkeepers may wear goalie gloves.
- Goalkeepers are allowed to roll, toss or throw the ball.
- Goalkeepers are allowed to drop the ball to the sand and then pass or dribble.
- After making a save, goalkeepers have 4 seconds to pass the ball.
- Goalkeepers may roll, throw or pass the ball.
- Goalkeepers cannot punt or drop kick.
- Goalkeeper area extends from the goal-line to the 1/4 mark of the pitch, which is marked by flags placed outside the side-line.
- Goalkeepers are allowed to leave the designated "goalkeeper area" and move to other areas of the pitch.
Penalty Kicks
- When a game ends with tie score after regulation time has expired, teams are given a 2 minute break before sending 5 different players from each team to kick penalty shots.
- Penalty shots are taken in alternating order starting with the team that scored the first goal of the game.
- If still tied after all 10 shots, penalty kicks continue in sudden death format and rotate through the remaining 5 players.
- Scoring a PK Win: The winning team is awarded one additional goal to break the tie.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
- It's all for the love of the game!
- We value equality and sportsmanship with the utmost respect.
- The fields are setup on the soft sand parallel to Ocean Boulevard.
- Team outings and picnics are welcome and encouraged.
- All teams are welcome. Including school teams, town recreational, town travel, club, academy, college, adult amatuer, adult semi-professional, over 30, over 50, coed, etc. E-mail us now with any questions!
- New! Recreational and competitive divisions are coming in 2020 along with expanded age groups!
- Tournaments are being planned as single-day events.
- Games will be officiated by referees.
- The earliest game time is 8:30am.
- We are working with coaches to accommodate start times for teams traveling great distances.
Team Rosters
- Teams may roster a minum of 5 and a maximum of 12 players per team. Each team fee includes:
- 12 wristbands
- 12 raffle tickets
- Team Photo
- Plenty of space on the beach to day camp.
*It is encouraged to split large teams and that would require an additional team fee. **If you or your team is in this sitation please e-mail us and we can discuss the multi-team discount.
Player Equipment
- No Shoes! Players play with barefoot or socks.
- Shin pads and any hard plastic or metal medical equipment is prohibited.
- Athletic and KT tape are okay.
- Socks are totally optional and based on personal preference.
Tournament Rules
Tournament Format
Group Stage
- Teams are guaranteed three games in this round-robin stage of the 5v5 sand soccer tournament.
- Groups are made up of 4 (or more) teams.
- Games are 3 x 10 minute long periods with 2 minute breaks.
- Breaks happen after the 1st and 2nd periods.
Elimination Stage
- This is the single-elimination "knock out" stage.
- The teams with the highest point totals from the Group Stage will advance to this stage of the tournament.
- 16 team brackets have quarter, semi and Championship finals.
- 8 team brackets have semi-finals and Championship finals.
*The rules are subject to change only for the betterment of the game and only after careful consideration from soccer players, coaches and referees.
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