This is non-negotiable. Some examples include, but are not limited to:

• No slide or floor tackles

• No excessive shoulder or body contact

• No toe-kicking when defending

• No shooting toward the goal from before the halfway line
  (Long passes are fine; shots are not)

Defend with control. If it feels risky or dangerous, don’t do it.

Admins may give in-game reminders and reserve the right to remove players who repeatedly ignore these rules.

Soccer is a physical sport, and while we work hard to create a safe, low-contact environment, participation is always at your own risk.

Players are responsible for:

• Knowing their own physical limits

• Deciding whether they’re fit to play

• Signing any required waivers requested by the venue

Laidback Soccer does not provide medical coverage or insurance.

We reduce risk by capping games, enforcing no-contact play, and prioritizing safety over competition. Still, we encourage everyone, especially players returning from injury to listen to their body and sit out if something doesn’t feel right.

Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of the community!

Footwear

• Indoor shoes, turf shoes, or sneakers only

• No cleats of any kind

This keeps everyone safer on shared surfaces.

Shinguards (Optional, Encouraged)

Shinguards are not required, but strongly recommended if they help you feel safer or more confident.

We trust players to make informed decisions about their own comfort and risk tolerance.

If someone goes down (or needs to tie their shoes):

• Stop play immediately

• Resume only when they’re up and ready

No advantage, no pressure. Avoid injuries.

Everyone plays goalie at least once.

This keeps games balanced and reminds us all to defend responsibly.

If a shot feels too risky for you to stop it, don’t put yourself in danger, and don’t engage!

• Do not challenge a goalkeeper using their hands

• Give them space to release the ball safely

When near or inside the small goal area:

• Do not blast the ball

• Control your shot

• Think placement over power

Be like Messi or Marta — finesse your last touch 🤌

Caress the ball. We’re here to score goals, not injuries.

These aren’t technical rules — they’re how we keep the vibe right.

• Be kind to your teammates

• Pass the ball — pickup is better when everyone touches it

• Call your own fouls honestly

• No arguing calls — reset and play on

• Encourage newer or less confident players

• Competitive energy is welcome; aggressive behavior is not

• We look out for each other.

Expectations

We don’t want to remove anyone — and we rarely do.

But we will step in if someone consistently:

• Plays aggressively

• Disrespects others

• Ignores safety guidelines

This is about all about protecting the group.