Overview | Summer Heat | Discipline & appeals |

Summer Heat is designed to be a fun, small sided (9 vs. 9) format. 

You should familiarize yourself with the Summer Heat Rules as they differ from regular Rules of Play.

There are no make-ups or rain dates in Summer Heat. 

TASL has a "NO PETS and No Alcohol" policy and strictly prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol at all facilities.

Check the Weather Hotlines posted on the home page, daily, whether it's sunny or not!

All TASL Summer Heat league players must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

The standard game format is 9 vs. 9.

Eight field players and a goalkeeper comprise a team.

Team rosters must have a minimum of 14 players.

ALL players must have proof of identification at the field to present to the official.

(NCASA player passes will be kept on file in the TASL office.)

It is mandatory for players to wear shin guards at all games.

There is only one official  for summer heat games and the fee is paid by TASL.

Team Captains must provide the official a TASL Game Day Roster prior to the start of the game.

Home Team Captains must provide the official a Match Report prior to the start of the game.

NO SLIDE TACKLES ALLOWED IN ANY DIVISION. A mandatory caution (yellow card as a minimum) is required for any infraction and multiple infractions will result in additional sanctions.

There are NO offside fouls.

A team is a “forfeit” if it cannot field 7 players five minutes after the scheduled start time.

The play from the Goalkeeper's hand – punt, throw, or drop-kick, must touch the ground or a player prior to crossing the half-field line. An indirect free kick is awarded at the half line for any infraction.

Goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area but must touch either the ground or a player prior to crossing the half-field line. An indirect free kick is awarded at the half line for any infraction.

The match length will be two twenty-five minute halves with a five-minute interval.

COED LEAGUE RULES: A minimum of two (2) women & a maximum seven (7) men comprise a team. If there is only one (1) woman on the field, the team must play with eight (8) players (1 woman and 7 men). If there are no female players in the play at any time, then the game is a forfeit. 

ALL goals are worth one point regardless of gender or age.

Yes, a Penalty Kick may be awarded and are allowed to be called by the referee.

Yes, a Direct Kick may be called.

Yes, there are Throw-Ins.

Yes, yellow and red cards will be issued to players when required.

There is no off-sides.

There is no free substitution – FIFA Rules apply.

Keeper distribution must stay within the half-field, unless he is playing outside of the box like a field player.

Goal kick distribution must stay within the half-field.