Rules of play
1. Duration of play
2. Number of players
3. Goalkeepers
4. Free kicks
5. Penalty
6. Play within the goal area
7. Ball out of play
8. Slide tackles
9. Footwear
10. Climbing
11. Points system
12. Walkovers
13. Overall Winners
14. Referees
1.
Duration of play
Games will be 60 minutes long but must finish on the hour with no half-time. Final whistle will be blown by the referee.
2.
Number of players
Each squad may consist of any number of players of whom 5 can be on the field at any one time. Substitutions can be made at any time during a break in the play and a player once substituted can return to the field of play at any time to replace another player.
3.
Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers may handle the ball anywhere within the goal area. Once the goalkeeper has released the ball, it may not be passed directly back to the goalkeeper by the defending team. If this occurs a penalty will be awarded. Goalkeepers may not leave the penalty area at any time - if they do for any reason whatsoever a penalty shall be awarded.
4.
Free kicks
All free kicks will be direct and the opposition will be at least 4 yards from the ball until it is played. The ball must also be at least 4 yards from the side boards and at least 4 yards outside the goal area.
5.
Penalty
Penalties will have to be executed from one step after the whistle and the
goalkeeper will have to stand on the goalline. The goalkeeper can only
execute penalty if he has been substituted by another player. The
goalkeeper can only be substituted at dead-ball situations or with the the
referees authorization.
6.
Play within the goal area
Only the goalkeeper is allowed within the goal area. Penalties for
infringement of this rule are as follows:
Attacking player inside goal area - goalkeeper's possession.
Defending player inside goal area - penalty awarded to the attacking team.
7.
Ball out of play
When the ball is played above the side boarders.
Goallines - goalkeeper's possession. There is no corner kick. Sidelines - opponent team's possession. At the sidelines the ball must be rolled in underarm or kicked. If thrown - deffending team's possession.
8.
Slide tackles
No slide tackles are permitted. If a player attempts a slide tackle a free kick will be given to the opposition, in addition the player may be sent off for 2 or 5 minutes. The player being sent off the second time during the game will face a 5 minutes penalty and will not be allowed to come back onto the pitch. Sportsmanship is expected at all times and any player expressing unsportsman-like behaviour will be asked to leave the facility and his team shall be disqualified.
9.
Footwear
No football boots, blades or moulded boots are allowed on the pitches. Only trainers or astroturf boots are allowed. If any players are found with the wrong footwear on the pitch they will be asked to leave and their team will forfeit the match.
10.
Climbing
Please do not climb over any fences as this can damage the facilities and endanger your safety.
11.
Points system
League - 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss
12.
Walkovers
If a team fails to turn-up to play a match then the opposition will receive a walkover and 3 points. The winning team will be awarded 10 goals and none against. If both teams fail to turn up then neither team team will receive points with the scoreline of 0-0.
13.
Overall Winners
The winner will be decided firstly by the total points, then goal difference, then goals for, and finally the results between the challenging teams. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of each league.
14.
Referees
The players are expected to respect the referee's decision. Any misbehaviour against the referee shall cause the disqualification of the team.