Complete guidelines for gameplay, team conduct, and league operations
These rules are non-negotiable and are made with your best interest as the top priority. Any other concerns may be brought to Mellennial Sports management and will be fully considered.
7v7
6 field players, 1 goalkeeper
12
Maximum players per team
6
Minimum to play (5 field + 1 GK)
Teams have until the third week of the regular season to finalize their roster.
All team payments must be made before the season starts.
Each player must sign the liability waiver once and be registered with Mellennial Sports to be eligible to play.
One jersey is provided per rostered player.
If a team needs extra players, the following order applies:
Contact Mellennial Sports to state how many players you need.
Mellennial Sports will try to find players from other teams in the same season.
If no regular-season team players are available, the team captain may bring in the number of new players needed.
Each new player is considered a sub. Subs must pay a fee of $20 per game and must sign the liability waiver before stepping onto the field.
If no subs are available and you have at least 6 players, your team must still play the scheduled game a player down.
Subs must play in three regular-season games to be eligible for playoffs.
Subs have until week 5 of the regular season to reach playoff eligibility.
If there is a medical issue, injury, or relocation, you must provide proof to Mellennial Sports before replacing a player.
If a team needs to replace a player in weeks 1–3, the replacement must pay a three-game sub fee ($80) to be eligible for the entire season (regular season and playoffs).
After week 6, replacements cannot be added if your team can still field a minimum of 6 players.
Referees and team captains must be informed of all changes before kickoff and must agree to them.
IN ANY UNFORESEEN SITUATIONS, ALL RULES ARE DETERMINED AND IMPLEMENTED BY MELLENNIAL SPORTS MANAGEMENT.
2 × 20 min
Two 20-minute halves, running clock
Team jerseys are distributed by Mellennial Sports before your team's first game of the season.
One jersey per rostered player.
Team captains are responsible for reporting the number of jerseys needed and player sizes.
Lost jersey replacement: $10
Subs may purchase a jersey for $10.
Subs who play a three-game minimum will receive a jersey after their third game to wear in playoffs.
JERSEYS MUST BE WORN FOR EVERY GAME.
Not Allowed
Metal cleats
Permitted
Rubber cleats and/or rubber soles only
Recommended
Shin guards (not mandatory)
Regular-season games may end in a tie.
Golden Goal will be used in playoffs.
Kickoff from the center mark after a coin toss; the winning team starts with the ball.
Goals cannot be scored directly from any kickoff.
The ball must be touched by at least two players before a goal is scored.
The defending team must be 5 yards from the ball at kickoff.
Unlimited substitutions; teams do not need referee permission or a stoppage of play.
All non-playing players must stand in the designated area off the field.
Free Kicks
All free kicks are indirect (must touch at least two players before scoring)
Offside
No offside rule in this league
No intentional contact with the goalkeeper
No punting
No drop kicks
The goalkeeper may not throw the ball directly over midfield; the ball must bounce or touch a player before crossing into the attacking half.
Goal kicks may pass midfield without touching the ground or another player.
Throw-ins are used to restart play when the ball leaves the field on the sidelines.
No slide tackling
The goalkeeper may not slide feet-first to defend an oncoming player; this is a foul and may result in a card after the first offense.
The last player to touch the ball before it goes out of play must retrieve it.
One match ball will be provided per game.
All foul calls are at the referee's discretion.
Swearing, gestures, or arguing with referees, players, or spectators may result in a card or ejection.
All cards result in a free kick for the opposing team.
One Yellow Card: 2-minute penalty; team plays a player down
Two Yellow Cards (Same Player, One Game): = One red card and ejection from the game
One Red Card: Player is ejected and the team must play the remainder of the game a player down
Fouls in the penalty box are at the referee's discretion to be called as an indirect kick or a penalty kick.
Intentionally trip another player
Kick or strike another player
Jump at another player
Hold another player
Push or charge another player
Intentional handballs result in a free kick.
Unintentional handballs used for self-protection or non-deliberate contact are judged at the referee's discretion.
1st Violation
Free kick
2nd Violation
Card issued
Multiple Violations
Ejection
ANY AND ALL UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR MAY RESULT IN A PLAYER OR TEAM BEING CARDED, EJECTED, OR SUSPENDED FROM GAMES OR FUTURE MELLENNIAL SPORTS LEAGUES.
ANY VIOLENCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL BE HANDLED BY REFEREES AND MELLENNIAL SPORTS OPERATIONS.
PLEASE STAY ACCOUNTABLE AND KEEP THE FIELD CLEAN AFTER GAMES. THROW AWAY TRASH IN THE CANS PROVIDED. WHATEVER YOU BRING WITH YOU, YOU LEAVE WITH YOU.
All referee decisions are final and may not be disputed. Concerns may be brought to Mellennial Sports management after the game.
Any player, players, or team involved in a fight may be suspended from all Mellennial Sports leagues, and remaining games may be recorded as forfeits.
Excessive contact or harmful physical play may result in ejection.
Abusing the referee will not be tolerated and will result in ejection with no warning.
Mellennial Sports and its employees reserve the right to ask any person to leave the premises at any time.
2 × 20 min
Two 20-minute halves
Ties at end of regulation go to Golden Goal
Only players on the original roster may play in playoffs, plus any sub who:
Has played at least three regular-season games
Has signed the liability waiver
Has completed payment and has a jersey
If a player who has not played three full games before playoffs participates in a playoff game, they are automatically out for the rest of the season.
At least two players must touch the ball before a goal counts from an indirect kick.
Defending team must stand 5 yards from the spot of an indirect kick.
One player is selected to take a penalty kick (does not need to be the player fouled).
All remaining players must stand behind the penalty box line until the ball is struck.
If the ball stays in play after the shot and the goalkeeper saves it, the ball is live.
If Golden Goal (one 10-minute period) ends in a tie, a penalty kick shootout decides the winner.
Teams are ranked using the following criteria:
Overall Record
Teams ranked first by wins/losses/ties
Goals Against
If teams have same record, ranking determined by total goals conceded during regular season
1st Offense
Loss of game
2nd Offense
Loss of game and removal from playoffs
3rd Offense
Seasonal forfeit
If you know in advance that your team will forfeit a game, you must contact Mellennial Sports at least 24 hours in advance so your opponent can be notified.
Contact Mellennial Sports for any clarifications or concerns.
Contact Mellennial Sports