{"id":3573,"date":"2026-02-09T15:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/i9development.com\/Dev7\/?page_id=3573"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:38:55","slug":"outdoor-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/i9development.com\/Dev7\/resources\/outdoor-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-e19a172ef1a4568be0e4e7550f051c04\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-e19a172ef1a4568be0e4e7550f051c04{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/i9development.com\/Dev7\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banner6.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-av_section-e19a172ef1a4568be0e4e7550f051c04 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.1;\nbackground-color:#0a0a0a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-e19a172ef1a4568be0e4e7550f051c04 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-55 av-height-percent  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='55' data-av_min_height_opt='percent'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3573'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlfnae7m-7c30350def23d71e3212b2d08dc12408 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Resources<\/h1>\n<h3>Outdoor Rules<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-7e4d412c41e498f824de403a8eaae600\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-7e4d412c41e498f824de403a8eaae600{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground:linear-gradient( to bottom, #ffffff, #e5e5e5 );\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-av_section-7e4d412c41e498f824de403a8eaae600 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3573'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-7598876e7113b35ae7e124803c072519 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  list_style_3 first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlfna1ri-8e3b58b8e4fd0c22bb2c49d47c5d181f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Adult Outdoor Soccer Rules &amp; Regulations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><br \/>\nAll participants must be registered with the Nelson Soccer Association (NSA) and have all fees paid prior to playing. Unless otherwise specified below, the <strong>FIFA Laws of the Game<\/strong> apply to all leagues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>League Formats at a Glance<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #f0f0f0;\">\n<th>League<\/th>\n<th>Format<\/th>\n<th>Field Size<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Slide Tackling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Men&#8217;s Open<\/strong> (19+)<\/td>\n<td>11 v 11<\/td>\n<td>Full Field<\/td>\n<td>2 x 45 min<\/td>\n<td>Allowed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Women&#8217;s Open<\/strong> (19+)<\/td>\n<td>8 v 8<\/td>\n<td>Half Field<\/td>\n<td>2 x 40 min<\/td>\n<td><strong>No Sliding<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Men&#8217;s Masters<\/strong> (35+)<\/td>\n<td>8 v 8<\/td>\n<td>Half Field<\/td>\n<td>2 x 40 min<\/td>\n<td><strong>No Sliding<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Co-ed Open<\/strong> (16+)<\/td>\n<td>6 v 6<\/td>\n<td>Small Field<\/td>\n<td>2 x 25 min<\/td>\n<td><strong>No Sliding<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>General Regulations (All Leagues)<\/h3>\n<h4>1. Equipment &amp; Safety<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mandatory Gear:<\/strong> Shin pads, soccer jersey, soccer shorts, socks, and outdoor soccer shoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jewelry:<\/strong> Strictly prohibited. NO JEWELLERY is allowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Braces:<\/strong> Knee braces must be covered with soft material.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-Game:<\/strong> Players should arrive at least 20 minutes before kickoff for equipment checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2. Attendance &amp; Rosters<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Commitment:<\/strong> Attendance is critical. Players missing <strong>4 consecutive games<\/strong> without a valid reason may be dropped from the roster at the captain&#8217;s discretion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waitlist:<\/strong> The League reserves the right to add players from the waitlist to teams struggling with attendance to avoid forfeits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Playoff Eligibility:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Men&#8217;s\/Women&#8217;s\/Co-ed:<\/strong> Must play minimum <strong>3<\/strong> regular season games.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Masters:<\/strong> Must play minimum <strong>4<\/strong> regular season games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refunds:<\/strong> No refunds are given after the draft is concluded and rosters are confirmed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>3. Substitutions<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unlimited Subs:<\/strong> Allowed in all leagues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procedure:<\/strong> Must be made at the center line. The departing player must leave the field <em>before<\/em> the substitute enters. Abuse of this rule will result in a caution (Yellow Card).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Men&#8217;s Open Specific:<\/strong> Subs made when the ball is out of play (Referee approval required).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Leagues:<\/strong> Subs allowed &#8220;on the fly&#8221; or at stoppages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Specific League Rules<\/h3>\n<h4>Men&#8217;s Open League<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roster Size:<\/strong> Max 20 players.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Returning players may register for their previous team (by deadline). New players enter the draft. Nelson Selects enter as a full team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forfeits:<\/strong> Minimum 7 players required to start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> 11-a-side on full field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Women&#8217;s Open League<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roster Size:<\/strong> Max 16 players.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Returning players may register for their previous team. New players enter the draft. Younger players may be admitted if capacity is not met.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forfeits:<\/strong> Minimum 6 players required to start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Sliding:<\/strong> Slide tackles are cautioned. Goalkeepers may slide only within their own penalty area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Men&#8217;s Masters League (35+)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roster Size:<\/strong> Max 16 players.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Returning players may register for their previous team. New players enter the draft. Mid-season drafts may occur to replenish rosters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forfeits:<\/strong> Minimum 6 players required to start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Sliding:<\/strong> Slide tackles are cautioned. Goalkeepers may slide only within their own penalty area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Co-ed Open League<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roster Size:<\/strong> Max 12 players (Min 5 females per roster).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Formation:<\/strong> Teams are created by the League.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-Field Requirement:<\/strong> Minimum <strong>2 female outfield players<\/strong> on the field at all times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forfeits:<\/strong> Minimum 5 players required to start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Sliding:<\/strong> Slide tackles are cautioned. 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