- Players Responsibilities
Players competing in bubble soccer games are expected to read all rules contained herein. If there are any rules that you are unclear on they should be discussed with the referee before the start of the game. Because of time constraints ref’s will not discuss rules and/or rulings during the game. The referee will have the final say in any and all matters pertaining to that bubble soccer game.
- Player Conduct
Players are expected to conduct themselves in a way that is respectful to themselves, other players and officials. Good sportsman like conduct is always expected. Any behavior deemed inappropriate by the referee will not be allowed. After a warning, a second offense will cause a player to be ejected from the game and their team will have to continue on a man down. This applies to off court conduct as well.
- Trash Talking – We believe that good trash talking is an essential part of any game play. Excessive profanity is not accepted and after a warning a second offense will cause a player to be immediately ejected from game play. Keep it clean and come out fighting!
- The Bubble Soccer Game
- All teams should arrive a minimum of 5 mins before their scheduled game time.
- For every min a team is not ready to take the court a point will be given to the opposing team.
- Number of Players
There is no limit to the amount of players that can be on a team. There will be 4 players on each team playing at one time. You need at least 2 people to start a game.
- Equipment and Attire
Unless otherwise stated players should be wearing comfortable clothing and ATHLETIC SHOES. Sandals are not permitted. All jewelry of any kind is also prohibited.
- Game Length
Games will last a total of 5 minutes. You will be playing two games a night against the same team. Only the referee has the ability to stop the clock and will only do so for medical emergencies.
- General Rules Governing Bubble Soccer Games
- Kick Off– The ball is placed in the center of the field as teams line up on their respective goal lines. When the whistle is blown teams will rush the ball for possession. This will happen every time a goal is scored.
- There is no designated goalkeeper. However, if you wish to stick one of your players in front of the goal that is acceptable.
- You cannot hit players when there back is to you. Warning and then ejection.
- There is no slide tackling.
- Free Kicks– the referee may award a free kick to a player that was on the wrong end of a foul. Players on the opposing team will have to give the kicker at least 5 yards of clear field.
- Offsides– Ya, we don’t follow this one…
- Balls in Bubbles– Should a ball get stuck in a ball with a player, play will be paused while the ball is recovered and the referee will perform a drop ball with one player from each team.
- Women’s goals will count as 2.
The referee’s decision is final. No objections.
- Disciplinary Sanctions
Most importantly this is a social game! Any overly rough play, abusive language, bickering or challenging the ref will not be tolerated. Judgment and penalty will be decided by the judge and his/her decision is final.
In general, offenses will be handled by the first one receiving a warning and on the second offense the player will be asked to leave the field.
The ref has the authority to remove anyone, from any game, for any reason including but not limited to reasons concerning player safety and/or effective game control.
- Injury
The referee will stop play for any injury he deems it necessary. In the case of an injured player, it is the responsibility of the player or their teammates to inform the referee.
Bleeding players must leave the field immediately to tend their wound.
*Rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Bubble Soccer Staff.
*** Before playing all players on a team need to go to imleagues.com and fill out the “Informed Consent Agreement”, and the Club Officer/Player Information forms. Your team will not be accepted until these forms are completed.