USBSF Rules of the Game

Authorized by the United States Beach Soccer Federation, effective January 2009

NOTE: Subject to the agreement  these Rules are maintained, the Rules may   application for matches for players of under 15 years of age, for female players, for veteran players (over 45 years), players with disabilities, or special benefit matches and tournaments.

Any or all of the following modifications are permissible:

•size of the field of play;

•size, weight and material of the ball;

•width between the goalposts and height of the crossbar from the ground;

•duration of the periods of play;

•the number of players;

•style and appearance of jersey/uniforms;

Rule 1	The field	Rule10	The method of scoring
Rule 2	The ball	Rule11	Fouls and Misconduct
Rule 3	The number of players	Rule12	Free Kicks
Rule 4	The players’ equipment	Rule13	The Penalty Kick
Rule 5	The referee and the second referee	Rule14	The Ball Inbound
Rule 6	The timekeeper and the third referee	Rule15	The Goal Clearance
Rule 7	The duration of the match	Rule16	The Pass-Back Rule
Rule 8	The start and restart of play	Rule17	The Corner Kick
Rule 9	The ball In and out of play	Rule18	Procedures to Determine the Winner of a Match