ENSURING A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR EVERYONE

To keep the games fun, fair, and competitive for everyone, we’ve put together some simple rules and guidelines. They’re all about keeping things safe, friendly, and enjoyable—because hey, we all want to play hard but still make it to work the next day! Take a quick look at the rules before your next game, and let’s keep the good vibes going on and off the field.

PLAYING AT SALMON CREEK INDOOR

WHAT TO WEAR

GOALKEEPER ATTIRE 
The goalkeeper must wear colors that distinguish them from all other players. 

SHIN GUARDS & SOCKS
Are REQUIRED for all players. Socks must be worn over shin guards.

JEWELRY
A player may not wear jewelry (watches, bracelets, etc.) that is dangerous to themselves or other players. This may be at the discretion of the referee.

NO CLEATS ALLOWED
  1. A non-refundable team deposit of $200 for indoor leagues are due at-least one week prior to the session start date (applied toward team fee). Deposits will be refunded ONLY if the league does not form.
  2. Salmon Creek Indoor membership is required for all players. Membership pricing: $30 individual ($60 family). Non-members and players with an expired membership are ineligible for games and cannot be on a team roster. Substitute players may purchase a $8 Temporary Day Membership instead of annual membership. All participants must have a current signed waiver, which can be completed online.
  3. Must be at least 16 years of age (with parent permission/waiver signed) to participate in Salmon Creek Indoor adult programs. No exceptions. We may require players to verify their age via identification. If we cannot confirm their age, we would potentially not allow the player to play until verification of age is confirmed. 
  4. Only actively participating players are allowed in the player box area. If you are not playing, please move to the viewing area outside of the player box. This includes players who are injured and watching their team, children, family members, spouses, and other non-players. This policy is in place to help keep all staff, players, and referees safe and avoid any abuse to those that are actively playing. It also helps our referees focus on the game and not on people that are in the player box who should not be there. Our staff will ask you to kindly move to the viewing area if you are in the player box.
  5. There will be minimum of 6 games and a max of 10 games per session, depending on the season/holidays. The earliest game time for weekdays will be 5:50pm and latest will depend on how many teams participate (latest can be 10pm). Weekend game times for leagues are early afternoon to late evening.
  6. Any individual can join a House Team* (must be paid when added to a roster); House Teams have a minimum of eight players and a maximum of 13 players. *Maximum of six male and six female players allowed on Co-ed House Teams. First-come first–served.

Sportsmanship - Players

  • Treat opponents the way you would like to be treated, as a guest or friend.  Who better than yourselves can understand all the hard work and team effort that is required of your sport?
  • Wish opponents good luck before the game and congratulate them in a courteous manner following either victory or defeat.
  • Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.  The officials are doing their best to help promote you and your sport.  Treating them with respect, even if you disagree with their judgment, will only make a positive impression of you and your team in the eyes of the officials and all the people at the event.  

The Game

All games consist of two 22 minute halves with a 60-second halftime. The time between games is 2 minutes. Game clock will start even if the teams are not ready to play.

PENALTY CARDS

BLUE CARD
​DURRATION OF PENALTY: 2 MINUTES
If Opponent Scores: Team returns to full strength, but without the carded player. The carded player may not return to the field until 2 minutes have passed.
YELLOW CARD
​DURRATION OF PENALTY: 4 MINUTES
​If Opponent Scores: Team returns to full strength, but without the carded player. The carded player may not return to the field until 4 minutes have passed.
RED CARD
DURRATION OF PENALTY: 5 MINUTES, REGARDLESS OF THE OPPONENT SCORING.
Player Penalty: Immediate ejection from the current game. Player MUST exit the building. Automatic 4-week suspension & $50 red card/suspension fee. If the player plays on multiple rosters, they will be subject to missing further games. Based on severity, the penalty will be a multiple or indefinite suspension length. 

Warning: A red card may be given if a player is caught chewing gum or spitting/blowing nose on the field.
Player Suspension
The minimum suspension for receiving a Red Card is 4 weeks. The player will have their player card confiscated and held at the front desk until the suspension has been served, suspension form signed, and the $50 Red Card Reinstatement Fee is paid. At that time, the card will be returned to the player. 

Repeat Offenses: If the player receives another suspension within a year, suspensions will be longer, including up to a full facility ban.