Safety reminder! As summer storms pop up quickly, if you hear the Thor signal at WRAL and games are suspended due to lightning, please make your players leave the field. They cannot return until the “all clear” horn blows. There has to be a 30-minute delay after the last lightning. (Note - The referee also has the authority to suspend a game in the event of thunder/lightning and Thor does not go off.) There is no lightning detection system at WCC, so if the referees call the game, leave the field!
NOTIFICATIONS OR WEATHER UPDATES -
It is challenging in the summer to cancel games in advance due to weather. Most of the games will be called at the field. If games are cancelled in advance, you will get a notice through TeamPass.
NEW THIS SUMMER! FORMAT FOR SMALL SIDED GAMES IS 8 VS 8!
WE HAVE ADDED A WOMEN'S LEAGUE!
2024 IMPORTANT DATES
- All teams need 12 paid players on roster by MAY 20th in order to be included in the schedule.
- Players must be registered by MAY 26th to be guaranteed a tee shirt for the first game.
- June 10th - Summer Heat begins
- July 2nd - July 4th – No games
- July 25th – Summer Heat ends
CHECK OUT OUR OFFERINGS THIS SUMMER!
ALL TEAMS MUST EMAIL YOUR TEAM NAME AND DIVISION OF PLAY TO soccer@tasl.us TO GET THE BALL ROLLING!
DIVISIONS, PLAY DAYS & FEES
Player registration includes a Summer Heat Tee Shirt!
NCASA State Fee - NEW PLAYERS, that did not play this spring, will pay the $30 state fee. This fee is paid once per year and is good through 2024.
TASL LEAGUE FEES (does not include state fee):
Women: 8 vs. 8 format, games once a week on either Tuesday or Thursday, standard SH format, $50
Men's 1, 2 & 3; Men Over 30: 8 vs. 8 format, 50 minute games, twice a week on Tuesday & Thursday, standard SH format, $85
Mens Open 11s - A & B: 11 vs. 11 format, 90 minute games, full field, once per week on either a Tuesday or a Thursday, 3 officials, $75
Men Over 56: pick-up format, 90 minutes, once per week on Wednesday, select the team The Nifty Fifty Sixes! $75
Coed 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: 8 vs. 8 format, 50 minute games, twice a week on Monday & Wednesday, standard SH format, $85
Coed Recreation: 8 vs. 8 format, games once a week on either Tuesday or Thursday, standard SH format, $50
"1" is the most advanced level for the more serious competitors; "2" and "3" are intermediate level for those in between; "4" is the lower level for those that just want to play and have fun. Note: Alternate game days may occasionally be required.
NEED A TEAM? REGISTER AS A FREE AGENT
Players without a team are not guaranteed placement but we will make every effort to find a team for you!
Register ASAP as a SUMMER HEAT 2024 FREE AGENT and get your name and contact information on the free agent list.
No fees required until you are invited to join a team. You may register for more than one division to increase your chance to find a team.
If you do not have a TeamPass account, you will create one when you register and it will be easier to join a team.
Team captains go to the free agent list to find additional players - so the sooner you register, the better your chances are to find a team!
GUEST PLAYERS
MUST HAVE CAPTAINS PERMISSION TO SIGN UP FOR A GAME DAY!
Click on the link below, then click on VIEW SCHEDULES. Find your team name and click on the team. Use the "Register as a guest" link to the right of the game!
- Teams must have 12 paid players before they are allowed to add a Guest Player.
- ALL players must be 18 years of age before June 10, 2024, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Game Day Fees are $8 per game.
- Tee shirts are not provided for Guest Players. Captains should ask guest players to bring a similar color tee shirt to wear.
- NEW players must pay the $30 state player fee (one time) if they did not play in the Spring season
- Players must register for EACH game day by 4PM or sooner so the captain can print the roster before game time.
SH FIELDS
see maps for the WRAL Soccer Park & Wake Competition Center
STANDARD SH GAME FORMAT
- Twelve (12) game season - 2 games per week
- Two 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half time
- Typical game start times: 6:15pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm, 9:00pm and 9:30pm
- One official per game
- Note: No weather related game make-ups in Summer Heat.
SUMMER HEAT RULES OF PLAY
- All TASL Summer Heat league players must be at least 18 years of age to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- The standard game format is 8 vs. 8 (7 players plus a goalkeeper).
- Coed teams must have two (2) females on the field at all times (see exceptions below).
- Minimum of 5 players to start a game. Four or less players is a forfeit. No female players on a coed team is a forfeit.
- Team rosters must have a minimum of 12 players.
- It is mandatory for players to wear shin guards at all games.
- There is only one official for summer heat games (except for 11 aside matches) and the fee is paid by TASL.
- Team Captains must provide the official a TASL Game Day Roster prior to the start of the game.
- There are no make-ups or rain dates in Summer Heat.
- ALL players must have proof of identification at the field to present to the official in case there is an issue.
Standard FIFA Laws of the Game are enforced with these exceptions:
NO SLIDE TACKLING allowed in any division. A mandatory caution (yellow card as a minimum) is required for any infraction. Multiple infractions will result in additional sanctions.
No offside in 8 vs 8 format.
A team is a “forfeit” if it cannot field five (5) players five minutes after the scheduled start time.
The play from the Goalkeeper's hand – punt, parry, throw, or drop-kick, must touch the ground or a player prior to crossing the half-field line. An indirect free kick is awarded at the half line for any infraction. Does not apply to 11 vs 11 play.
If a goalkeeper receives a pass with their feet, they are considered a field player and MAY play the ball over half field.
Goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area but must touch either the ground or a player prior to crossing the half-field line. An indirect free kick is awarded at the half. Does not apply to 11 vs 11 play.
The match length for 8 vs. 8 will be two twenty-five minute halves with a five-minute interval.
COED LEAGUE RULES: A minimum of two (2) women & a maximum of six (6) men comprise a team. If there is only one (1) female on the field, the team must play with seven (7) players (1 woman and 6 men). If there are no female players in the play at any time, then the game is a forfeit.
Rule Clarifications
ALL goals are worth one point regardless of gender or age.
Yes, a Penalty Kick may be awarded and are allowed to be called by the referee.
Yes, a Direct Kick may be called.
Yes, there are Throw-Ins.
Yes, yellow and red cards will be issued to players when required. Red cards result in loss of games!
No off-sides in 8 vs. 8 format.
No free substitution – FIFA Rules apply.
Goal kick distribution must stay within the half-field for 8 vs 8 play.