THE BASICS
NY Coed Soccer is a recreational League and we hope players approach games in the correct spirit.
The rules below provide a guide, that's all.
If you have a question or a concern, please speak to the referee and/or the NY Coed representative at the field.
Alternatively, please email us at info@nycoedsoccer.com.
It’s recreational soccer. Yes, you want to win. But if it's a win-at-all-costs mentality then perhaps you're better
suited to another League.
We monitor yellow and red cards and this may affect a player and a team’s ability to register for future seasons.
NY Coed has a zero tolerance for fighting and overly-aggressive behavior, be it physical or verbal. Players
exhibiting such characteristics will be removed from the League - and in those instances the League’s decision
will be final.
Coed Indoor 4-and 5-a-side
PLEASE NOTE: The specifics of each location may affect individual rules. Below is a general overview. Referees
and Field Reps will confirm the details at your location.
Games will last 42 minutes, split into 21-minute halvdives with a break of one minute, unless otherwise advised.
In games that are 5-versus-5 (including goalkeeper), 2 female players (excluding goalkeeper) are required on the outfield at all times.
It is a hardwood floor, therefore sneakers are the recommended footwear. Shinguards are highly encouraged in all divisions of the League.
Walls are in play though often one side of the gym will contain bleachers and it is from here players can sub in and sub out. Substitutions are unlimited.
As the specifics will change from location to location, the use of walls and out-of-bounds will be explained prior to kick-off by the referee.
The ball is allowed to go above head height during general play. However, should it touch one of the utilized walls above a certain height, then it will be deemed out of bounds. Play will then begin with a kick-in and opposition players should be at least five yards away from the kicker.
If the ball touches the ceiling during general play, it will be deemed out of bounds. Play will re-start with a free-kick to the opposing team.
Goalkeepers CANNOT pick the ball up from a deliberate pass-back from one of their own team.
Goalkeepers must release the ball from their hands within 10 seconds. This is to guard against time-wasting.
If the 'keeper fails to do so an indirect free-kick will be awarded.
All players may enter the penalty area during general play but not during a goal-kick. Again, clarification
will be provided prior to the game as to the penalty area.
We are a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 7 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 6 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6 registered players in attendance, they are allowed to add 1 sub. In the instance of 6 males being in attendance, a team can add 2 female players.
If a team has 4-5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 6.
If a team has 3 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Games will last 42 minutes, split into 21-minute halvdives with a break of one minute, unless otherwise advised.
In games that are 5-versus-5 (including goalkeeper), 2 female players (excluding goalkeeper) are required on the outfield at all times.
It is a hardwood floor, therefore sneakers are the recommended footwear. Shinguards are highly encouraged in all divisions of the League.
Walls are in play though often one side of the gym will contain bleachers and it is from here players can sub in and sub out. Substitutions are unlimited.
As the specifics will change from location to location, the use of walls and out-of-bounds will be explained prior to kick-off by the referee.
The ball is allowed to go above head height during general play. However, should it touch one of the utilized walls above a certain height, then it will be deemed out of bounds. Play will then begin with a kick-in and opposition players should be at least five yards away from the kicker.
If the ball touches the ceiling during general play, it will be deemed out of bounds. Play will re-start with a free-kick to the opposing team.
Goalkeepers CANNOT pick the ball up from a deliberate pass-back from one of their own team.
We are a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 7 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 6 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6 registered players in attendance, they are allowed to add 1 sub. In the instance of 6 males being in attendance, a team can add 2 female players.
If a team has 4-5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 6.
If a team has 3 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Men’s Outdoor 7-a-side
Our Outdoor games are officiated under FIFA rules with a few exceptions. For example, there are no offsides and there is no slide-tackling.
Games consist of 25-minute halves at Pier 40 and involve 6 outfield players and a keeper.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 8 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed.
If a team has 5-7 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 8.
If a team has 5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 2 non-registered players.
If a team has 4 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Games consist of 25-minute halves at Pier 40 and involve 6 outfield players and a keeper.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 8 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed.
If a team has 5-7 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 8.
If a team has 5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 2 non-registered players.
If a team has 4 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Coed Outdoor 6-a-side
Our Outdoor games are officiated under FIFA rules with a few exceptions. For example, there are no offsides and
there is no slide-tackling.
Games consist of 21-minute halves.
Two females players must be on the outfield at all times - the goalkeeper does not count towards this number.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 7-8 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 7 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 1 non-registered player.
If a team has 4-5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 2 non-registered players.
If a team has 3 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Games consist of 21-minute halves.
Two females players must be on the outfield at all times - the goalkeeper does not count towards this number.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 7-8 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 7 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 1 non-registered player.
If a team has 4-5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 2 non-registered players.
If a team has 3 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Coed Outdoor 7-a-side
Our Outdoor games are officiated under FIFA rules with a few exceptions. For example, there are no offsides and
there is no slide-tackling.
Games consist of 25-minute halves in Brooklyn and at Pier 40 whereas they are 21-minutes halves on the LES.
Two females players must be on the outfield at all times - the goalkeeper does not count towards this number. Pier 40 games, however, require 3 females on the outfield.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 8 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 8 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6-7 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 8.
If a team has 5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 2 non-registered players.
If a team has 4 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Games consist of 25-minute halves in Brooklyn and at Pier 40 whereas they are 21-minutes halves on the LES.
Two females players must be on the outfield at all times - the goalkeeper does not count towards this number. Pier 40 games, however, require 3 females on the outfield.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non-registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 8 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 8 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6-7 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 8.
If a team has 5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 2 non-registered players.
If a team has 4 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Coed Outdoor 9-a-side
Our Outdoor games are officiated under FIFA rules with a few exceptions. For
example, there are no offsides and there is no slide-tackling.
Games consist of 21-minute halves at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Three females players must be on the outfield at all times - the goalkeeper does not count towards this number.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non- registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 10 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 9 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6-9 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 10.
If a team has 5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 4 non-registered players.
If a team has 4 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.
Games consist of 21-minute halves at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Three females players must be on the outfield at all times - the goalkeeper does not count towards this number.
We are also a little stricter than other Leagues about replacement rules. In part, it is to guard against teams bringing in ringers on any given week and thereby unbalancing the season.
More importantly, it is to ensure that all registered and paid players have as much playing time as possible and are not short-changed by unregistered players.
While the NY Coed representative in attendance will have a list of official players, we're not going perform a roll call prior to each game - we expect teams to enter into the general spirit of the League.
If you believe the opposition are fielding illegal players, please advise the referee immediately - and "immediately" doesn't mean when you go a goal down. We will then double-check and confirm a player’s registration.
Should a team be short of players during any given week, they are allowed to bring in replacements to complement their roster. However, non-registered players are only to be brought in when rosters are severely depleted. And when we state "non- registered" we are referring to players not on your official roster. This may include outfield player(s) and/or goalkeepers.
Replacements, when required, can come from other teams within the League, or players that are not registered with NY Coed Soccer. If the replacement is coming from outwith the League, he/she must be identified prior to kick-off. And please ensure he/she is wearing a similarly-colored shirt to that of your team.
If a team has 10 or above registered players in attendance, NO non-registered players are allowed - unless those in attendance consist of 9 males & 1 female. Then a female sub is allowed.
If a team has 6-9 registered players, they are allowed to bring in additional non-registered players that will bring the roster in attendance to 10.
If a team has 5 registered players, they are allowed to bring in 4 non-registered players.
If a team has 4 or less registered players, then unfortunately the game will be forfeited and the result recorded as a 3-0 loss. A scrimmage, however, will be arranged for those in attendance.