Rules & Regulations

Rules & Regulations

  1. MATCH DURATION
  2. Match duration varies at different leagues, please check before starting in the league.

    1. 13 Minutes Each Way OR
    2. 18 Minutes Each Way
  3. SQUAD
    1. All teams can use as many players as they wish as long as only 9 on the game day and that no players play for any other teams in the league.
  4. PENALTIES
    1. A PENALTY SHALL BE AWARDED WHEN; The goalkeeper comes out of the area (check with your match referee).
    2. On a penalty the taker cannot have more than 2 steps.
  5. SLIDE TACKLES
    1. No slide tackles or it results in a free kick.
  6. THE GOALKEEPER/THE AREA
    1. Following a goal scored the goalkeeper rolls the ball out to start the game again.
    2. he goalkeeper must not leave his area (please check with the referee)
  7. BACKPASSES
    1. When an outfield player receives the ball from the goalkeeper, the ball must be touched by another player before being passed back to the goalkeeper.
  8. SUBSTITUTES
    1. Teams are allowed 3 subs who will stand at pitch side.
    2. Substitutions are as and when a team requires.
  9. FREE KICKS
    1. ALL free kicks are indirect.
    2. Players must be two yards from the ball for free kicks.