IMPORTANT RULES AND PROCEDURES

Overtime Period and Tiebreaker

If, in a tournament, playoff, or championship, the game is tied at the end of regulation play, an Overtime Period follows. The time allowed for such a period will be a one three-minute period until completion. If still tied at the end of the Overtime Period, a second Overtime Period follows. The time allowed for such a period will be a one three-minute sudden period. If still tied at the end of the Overtime Periods, a shoot-out will occur.

In the Overtime Periods, except if otherwise mandated by the Referee, the game clock counts down continuously through each half or overtime period stopping only for goals scored.

Playing on the Ground

Players may not play the ball when:

1. any part of the body other than the feet is touching the ground
   
2. a players momentum or motion of playing the ball carries any part of the body, except the feet, to touch the ground.
   
3. doing so would result in a slide tackle
   

The above does not apply to goal keepers playing on the ground within the penalty area.