The “Official Rules of ICE SOCCER”
(copyrighted © 2004-2005) provide detailed
rules and regulations for interesting and lively competition. Game
times vary from 30-60 minutes, depending on ice time available. A full
on-ice adult team has nine (9) players: one (1) goalie, six (6)
slammers (when on offense) or blockers (when on defense) and two (2)
backs. Youth teams have ten (10) players per side (an extra back).
The objective of ICE SOCCER, as in traditional field soccer, is to
kick the game projectile (the Boot’r) through the opponent’s goal to
score points; restrictions exist for use of the hands and arms. Unlike
field soccer, however, ICE SOCCER does not permit “heading” or “slide
tackles.” And offside rules are completely different from those of
both field soccer and ice hockey. Penalty situations exist for
unsportsmanlike conduct and play infractions.
For casual recreation
play, as with the "sandlot" play of many
sports, rules can be modified to
accommodate the size of the playing
surface and the numbers and mix of
players available.
A complete set of
the "Official Rules of ICE SOCCER" is
included with the purchase of a Boot'r.
