IFAB BEACH LAWS 25/26

Micro: SOLO $20 (3x10min)
u09-12: SOLO $25, DUAL $15/15 (3×10min)
u13-19: SOLO $30, DUAL $20/20 (3x12min)
Adults: DUAL $30/30. (3x12min)

$25 dollar daily parking reimbursement with picture of ticket.

Parking Options: (Please consider carpool to keep costs down)

Boardwalk Lot: $35 all day

Main Pier Parking: $24 all day

Depot Park Lot 25: $5 all day parking

$50 daily travel stipend for those traveling over 60 miles one way and working at least 4 games. 

PRO-AM BEACH LAWS OF THE GAME

TEAM

• Referees MUST confirm all players have a color specific wristband to play for that age group. NO WRISTBAND, NO PLAY.

• During preliminary rounds, a running 5-minute grace period will be allowed for team(s) to take the field. A minimum of 4 players constitues a team. If 4 players are available there will be no further delay. Inability to field a team in time earns a forfeit. Team that is present will earn a 3-0 result for a forfeit.

• During the match if a team can no longer field a minimum of 4 players the game will be forfeited. Score to be determined by PABS.

• No Deliberate Heading for all ages u11 and younger.

• Micro 4x4 (no goalkeeper) 3x10min.

• u8-u9 (2017/2018) 6v6. 3×10min.

• u10 up (2016…) 5v5.

• Unlimited (rolling) substitutions*

• Maximum of 12 players on gameday squad

• Adult Coed: No more than 3 men on the field at one time.

GAME

• u12 and younger: 3 periods of 10 minutes

• u113 and older: 3 periods of 12 minutes

• Intervals are no more than 2 minutes.

• NO TIES in beach soccer (If you allow a tie, you will not be paid for the game.)

  • If tied, one full 3-minute period of Over Time.

  • If still tied. Penalty Kicks. All eligible players on the roster participate. (Best of 5v5, then 1v1 .)

• Win in Normal Time = 3 points

• Win in Extra Time = 2 points

• Win on Penalties = 1 point

• A direct freekick is awarded for all fouls

  • ANY player on the field may take the free kick (2026 Update)

  • Restarts along the perimeter are to be taken within 4 seconds after possession and position. Referees are to provide a visual and verbal count.

  • 4-second violations:

    • Corner Kick turns into GK Distribution

    • Thow/Kick-in turns over to throw/kick-in to opponent.

    • GK Distribution and other GK violations turn into Free Kick from kick off spot. (Cone)

    • Defensive possession within own penalty area.

    • Free Kicks visibly and verbally counted after all players set and kicker is ready.

    • May NOT score directly from a kick off.

• No offside

• No walls

• No footwear (except sand socks or tape)

• Throw/Kick-ins can be taken with hands or feet within 4 seconds after possession and position.

• Free kicks in the attacking half, all players behind the ball and 5 yards away.

• Free kicks in the defensive half, all players outside a “cone” triangle between both corners and the ball.

  • All players, except the goalkeeper may not play the ball until it has touched the ground, goalkeeper or goal post. If played out of air, violation is DFK from the spot of contact or a PK if played by defender within own penalty area.

• A team receiving a Send Off, MUST play short for a full 2-minutes.

• ONE FREE PASSBACK to own GK playing with hands during a team possession. Any restart can also initiate the use of a pass back. Resets after an opponent’s touch on ball or ball is out of play.

  • Violation: DFK from kick off spot (Cone)

• Bicycle/Scissor Kicks are fully protected (if it is set up and within the frame of the kickers body.) Bicycle Kicks received and directly taken from a restart or a pass are not fully protected. (More on this during the Advanced webinar.) Typically only seen in adult men’s games

REFEREE MANAGEMENT

• Download the Assignr.com App to your phone.

• Enter After Game Report in Assignr & submit the paper PABS Game Card to Referee HQ.

• Start time of the scheduled game time regardless if teams have taken the field or are delayed. Give repeated verbal & whistle announcements.

• A team not present at the start of game has a running 5-minute grace period. Once 4 total players are present they MUST begin play. If after 5-minutes, then the game is recorded as 3-0 due to not enough players.

• Visual and verbal counting of ALL restarts.

• Slide tackling ALLOWED.

• Beach Soccer/Futsal are different games than grass! There are to be FAR LESS contact challenges. Calling fouls is STRONGLY encouraged by the laws/rules, the tournament, the promoter and REFEREE S.C.

• Substitution infractions: the referee is empowered to stop play and award a free kick for the opponent at center spot. (Cone)

• If solo referee, choose a touchline to run. (REFEREE S.C. suggests bench side as it is easier to manage any substitution infractions. Avoid staying in the middle of the field except for setting up Free Kicks. Cross over when necessary to control game.

Please Arrive at the referee tent, which will be behind the snack bar by field 8, no later then 45 min prior to your first scheduled assignment. 

If you are going to be late you must text the site admin.  If he does not know you will be late he will replace you with a standby. 

Site admin: Colin Arblaster- (408) 499-9905

Snacks, lunch and water will be provided.

Boys / Girls u16 -u19

Full length matches.

NORCAL STATE CUP :

u13 - u14: Semi Finals

u15 - u19: Quarter Finals

OMG APPLICATION

OMG is assigning this event,

The OMG Lead Assignor is Samantha Moos.

Again, REFEREE S.C. is not assigning this event. We are advertising for your convenience.

Sign Up by doing the following:

1) ENTER THE TIMES YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE TOURNAMENT DATES.

2) Fill out Application.

3) Any difficulty Contact Samantha Moos, Lead Assignor.

Boys/Girls Age Groups: U16 – U19

Games are full length per age group.

Field Map

Sign Up by doing the following:

1) ENTER THE TIMES YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE TOURNAMENT DATES.

2) Fill out Application.

3) Any difficulty Contact Samantha Moos, Lead Assignor.

Boys Age Groups: U16 – U19

Games are full length per age group.

Field Map

Sign Up by doing the following:

1) ENTER THE TIMES YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE TOURNAMENT DATES.

2) Fill out Application.

3) Any difficulty Contact Samantha Moos, Lead Assignor.

Age Groups: U08– U19

Games length to be announced.

Field Map

u13 - u14: All Games 2x30min. Ties stand.

Championship Game: 2x35, if tied-2x10-Golden Goal, if still tied-KFTM

u13-14 Unlimited Substitutions.

u15 - u 16:All Games 2x35min. Ties stand.

Championship Game: 2x40, if tied-2x15-Golden Goal, if still tied-KFTM

Substitutions: Max of 7 per half or OT periods. No reentry within the same half or OT periods.

u17 - u19:All Games 2x40min. Ties stand.

Championship Game: 2x45, if tied-2x15-Golden Goal, if still tied-KFTM

Substitutions: Max of 7 per half or OT periods. No reentry within the same half or OT periods.