A. Men's over-35 "Legends" Division games are played in a 7v7 format on small-sided fields.  All normal GMSA rules and regulations with respect to registration, uniforms, etc., will be observed. All laws of the game for normal competition will be observed, with the exception of items below.

B. All players must turn 35 years of age during the current calendar year in order to be eligible to participate.

C. No slide tackles are allowed, with the exception of the goalkeeper in and around his own penalty area. (Penalty...indirect kick if it would have been a legal tackle otherwise, direct/penalty kick if it would have been an illegal tackle otherwise).

D. No punts/dropkicks are allowed by goalkeepers. Goalkeepers have the standard six seconds to release the ball (by throwing/rolling it, or dropping it and playing with their feet) once they gain possession of it. (First offense, warning; second offense, indirect kick at the spot of the infraction.)

E. Games will consist of two 25-minute halves, with a 5-minute half-time.

F. Substitutions may be made by either team, at the referee's discretion, any time the ball goes out of play (throw-in, goal-kick, corner kick, prior to kickoff.)  Substitutions may NOT be made while the ball is in play (“on the fly”).

G. There will be no offside violation for 7v7 matches.

H. Teams must have a minimum roster of 10 players; to begin each match, each team must have a minimum of five (5) players on the field.