| Policy | Howard County Rec. Dept. | Montgomery County Rec. Dept. |
| Governing Rules | FIFA | FIFA |
| Game Length | Co-ed, Men (weekdays) 2-40 Men (Sunday) 2-45 | Co-ed 2-40 Men, Women 2-45 |
| Players (Start Game) Grace Period Co-ed Number on Jersey | 7 15 min (start game clock) Limit: 6 of one gender Player number on shirt | 8 15 min (start game clock) Limit: 6 of one gender Preferred (not required) |
| Overtime | None (except playoffs) | None (except playoffs) |
| Substitutions Throw-in Corner-Kick | Both sub (if team with ball subs) No | Both sub (if team with ball subs) No |
| Yellow Card Mandatory (10 min off) Name & Number | Yes Both mandatory (before restart) | Yes Name (for report) |
| Red Card Name & Number Notification | No Substitute Allowed Both mandatory (before restart) Assignor & County Rep. | No Substitute Allowed Name (for report) Assignor & County Rep. |
| Inclement Weather Lightning/Thunder Waiting Period Game Clock | Call Park Telephone Number Stop immediately 30 min Continues | Call MCRD Inclement Line Stop (in vicinity) 20 min Stopped |
| Sliding Tackles | Permitted | Men (except Over 45 & 55): Yes Women, Coed, Men (Over 45): No |
| Co-ed Points for Goal | Either Gender: 1 point | Either Gender: 1 point |
| Payment | Cash at the field; Forfeit (no payment at field) | |
| Referee Badge | MWSRA Patch | MWSRA Patch |
