What is involved in the game of Indoor Arena Soccer?
The game is played on an artificial turf surface using hockey arena style boards and built in goals. The boards can be used for individual give and go wall passes, etc. Player changes are done “on the fly” from the player benches which are located on one side of the field. Indoor unning shoes are permitted however most players over age 8 choose to purchase special Indoor Soccer shoes for the sport. Shin guards and shorts are required. The uniform (jersey) is usually provided by the Community or Club on loan. Teams consist of no more than 18 players (younger teams have less). Six players are on the field at any one time (one being the goal keeper). The game consists of two 25 minute halves with a 3 minute half-time. Penalties are given for infractions (Blue Card: 2 minutes, Yellow Card: 4 minute major, Red Card: Ejection and five minute major). Mini soccer is also available for the Under 6 and Under 8 age groups. Children of these ages play on a smaller field (regulation field is partit
