IUSC League Rules

Rules governing match play and rules governing conduct on set forth and enforced by the Rules, Conduct, & Review Committee of the IUSC Board. Issues and Altercations of this nature and other related comments should be directed to the Committee. All IUSC protest, disciplinary actions, etc, are reviewed by RCR.

Match referees have full authority during match play. Players are not allowed to dissent in any way or form. Protest and complaints must be made away from the game venue and directly to RCR Committee.

Rules for Rink Style Indoor Play

(Played at the The Field)

The New Indoor League Rules

The renovation of the soccer fields at The Field is complete and the results are quite exciting. With the better turf and the absence of the boards, the games should be both enjoyable and much safer.

Specifically, these are rules that we are changing:

1- For balls that go out of play touching the ceiling netting, the IFK would be taken from below the spot where it touched.

2- For balls that cross over the touch lines the restart is a throw in.

3- No restriction on the GK releases, ie, punts, drop kicks, and throws are all fine with no restriction on how far they are played.

4- No restriction on how far goal kicks are played.

5-No slide tackling

6-No outdoor cleats of any kind are allowed on the turf.

7-Shinguards are required at all times

To learn more about the venue, visit the field's web set

Rules for Futsal Style Indoor Play

(Played at the Gyms)
IUSC plays by current FIFA rules for Futsal, with only minor exceptions.
Current FIFA Futsal Rules

Rules for Outdoor Play

IUSC plays by current FIFA rules, with only minor exceptions.
Current FIFA Rules of the Game

Code of Conduct

The Ithaca United Soccer Club is based on the objective of providing the community of the Ithaca area of New York with the opportunity to enjoy the game of soccer. This enjoyment of the game of soccer must be nurtured in an environment which is free of confrontation, poor sportsmanship, and verbal and physical abuse among spectators, game participants and game officials.

While IUSC does not dictate all of the rules and regulations of member clubs and teams, it must provide the minimum standards for governing undesirable behavior for play supported by the IUSC. Players are expected to perform in a manner consistent with the principles of good sportsmanship. Coaches and spectators should act in a manner which reinforces this concept. While aggressive play should not be discouraged, physical and/or verbal abuse of opponents or referees will not be allowed. Verbal or gesticulatory dissent with referee's decisions will not be tolerated.

If carded, a player is expected to observe the presentation of the card without comment, and the player should be determined not to repeat the behavior which elicited the card. Coaches, parents and spectators must also show respect in disagreeing with referees' decisions. While one cannot expect all referee calls to be accepted without reservation, loud or abusive dissent is unwarranted and reprehensible. Under no circumstances should a player, parent or spectator (any person) come onto the field, unless invited by the referee. The same level of constraint should be observed after the game is over. Parents and spectators should be made aware that the coach or captain is responsible for their actions on the sideline, and he can be cautioned, sent off the field, or suspended from future games for their misbehavior. Member clubs and teams will ensure that the approach to playing the game, which is discussed above, is fully disseminated and understood throughout their club or team. Member clubs and teams will also establish internal procedures, consistent with IUSC's regulatory process, which provide for suitable controls and punishment for proscribed behavior.

Each club and team must also ensure that, as warranted by specific events, swift and appropriate action is taken to ensure that members of its club or team do not repeat their mistakes. Repetition of occurrences of misconduct which shows a disregard for these guidelines could lead to long term penalties.

IUSC remembers Gorton Wood who passed March 24th. Dedication to Gorton Wood.

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