Adult

Crucial weather note – If a game is delayed or canceled, in the first half of the game

Pick the game back up at that point.
If that happens in the second half, it’s a ballgame.
The score at that point is the final.

Read these and follow the “start your watch at the scheduled time” to the letter.

→ At 45 mins only extend a half long enough to finish an immediate scoring threat.
PK or Free Kick awarded or shot in the air sort of thing.

You will start the 2nd half 50 minutes EXACTLY after the scheduled original KO so any small time added will be made up by shorter halftime.
If the teams are not ready the watch is still starting EXACTLY on time.

→ One Knox will be responsible for checking in players.

One Knox will get you the player number for any carded player.
Get the player’s name as your card.
- If they refuse after asking twice show them a 2nd card for delaying a restart and send them off.
  One Knox will then get you their name.

→ One Knox will be paying everyone with their system every two weeks.

RULES

11v11 Format
FIFA gameplay rules
Male / Female ratio
- Over 30 (6/5)
  - Maximum of 6 male players on the field
  - Female players can be 18+
- Open (9/2)
  - Maximum of 9 male players on the field
Substitutions on any stoppage (at referee’s discretion)
- Unlimited substitutions
Slide tackling is NOT permitted in any Sunday league (Open or Over 30)
- Physically sliding when an opponent is not around IS permitted. For example to save a ball from going out of bounds
- Slide tackling call is completely at the discretion of the referee
Goalies can NOT slide tackle feet first inside or outside the box challenging for the ball
- Goalies CAN slide in the box to block a shot
- Goalies cannot slide outside the box

EQUIPMENT

All game balls and equipment will be supplied by One Knox
Shin guards are mandatory
Players are not permitted to play with the following:
- Watches
- Jewelry
- Cleats with metal studs
- Hard casts
- Ballcaps
- Any other equipment or item(s) deemed as dangerous by the referee
You can wear a fitness tracking device but it must be covered. For example, a Fitbit is covered by a sweatband however, check with your match referee as his/her is at their discretion.
Must wear: shirt, shorts, shoes
Goalies must wear a distinguishing color from outfield players
Teams must wear jerseys or league shirts
- Avoid pinnies, uniform conflicts, and lost playing time by bringing an alternate color to every game

LEAGUE POLICIES

To be eligible a player must be registered with TSSA
One Knox staff members will manage pre-game check-ins
No maximum number of players per roster
Players must play on ONE team per division
- Playing on a secondary team in the same division results in a forfeit for that team. This rule is in effect for all matches (regular season and playoffs)
- A player may play on multiple teams per season (one per division)
Guest Players
- All teams can use guest players aka subs
  - There is no limit on the number of guest players a team can use per game/season
- Open teams are not permitted to use male or female players from the same division
- Over 30 teams are not permitted to use male players from the same division
- Over 30 teams are permitted to use female players from the same division
- Guest players can only play on one team per division. Once a player substitutes for a team that is their team for the season
Players must play in at least one regular season game to be eligible for playoff games
Must be 18+ to participate in league games
Minimum of 7 players are needed to start a game
- Coed teams need at least one female on the field to start the match
The referee will start the clock at the scheduled game time
- If kickoff is delayed the elapsed time will be lost
- If the game is delayed by more than 10 minutes it is an automatic (3-0) forfeit for the team unable to play
Forfeits
- Recorded as a 3-0 score
- A $50 fine will be issued to any team that does not give notice to league organizers outside of 24 hours
  - If notice is given > 24 hours before kickoff no fine will be issued
  - If the team makes an effort to have players at the game no fine will be issued
  - The fine must be paid before the team’s next game
    - All funds from fines will be donated to the United Way of Greater Knoxville
- This system is put in place to help organizers do everything they can to facilitate a game
  - For example, if notice of a forfeit is given (outside of 24 hours), the organizer will have time to build a substitute team to take the forfeiting team’s spot, which gives the other team a game of soccer
Inclement Weather
- We will play in the rain
  - The only exception is if there is pooling on the field. If the field is deemed unsafe for play we will delay/cancel
- We will not play if there is lightning in the area
  - Games may be canceled or delayed due to lightning
- Mass emails will be sent out to teams notifying them of any cancellations or delays
- If a game gets delayed in the second half the score is final

DISCIPLINE

Any player receiving a red card will be automatically suspended for the next game
- One Knox reserves the right to issue multiple game suspensions including full season and/or lifetime bans
One Knox will track all red cards each season. A report for each red card will be compiled

FAQ

Teams no longer need to submit rosters to the league
- Through the league management platform, One Knox will have access to team rosters
Teams no longer need to check in with officials prior to kickoff
League shirts will be provided by One Knox prior to the first game
- Teams are encouraged to wear their own jerseys/uniforms
Players do not need to have a number on the back of their jersey
One Knox will help captains facilitate any makeup games
- If there is a rainout, the league organizer will give captains the date, time, and location options

CONTACT

Tennessee Valley Soccer Referee Association

Soccer Officials For USSF, High School, Adult Amateur, and Recreation