Players are allowed in the box, keepers must stay in box
You can pass the ball back to the keeper providing it is not a return pass
When a goal is scored. The game begins with kick off from centre
Substitutes are roll on roll off
All free kicks are direct
Kick-ins instead of throw-ins
Players must be 5 yards from player taking the kick
RULES OF PLAY
The usual laws of football shall apply, except that:
1. There shall be NO offside
2. Penalty for infringement is a direct free kick.
3. Goals may only be scored from anywhere on the pitch.
4. The goalkeeper may not leave his own goal area:
Penalty for this infringement - penalty kick to opposing team. Goalkeepers are not allowed to take penalties during the course of the game. (A Goalkeeper may only take a penalty during a penalty shoot-out after a drawn cup Match).
5. Each half will be started with a kick off. The team named first is home team they will have kick off.
Each time a goal is scored, play shall be restarted by the team conceding the goal taking kick off. At the kick-off all members of the side not kicking off must be in their own half of the field and must be 3 yards from the ball when play is commenced. The side taking the kick off must play the ball towards its own goal.
6a. Each game will consist of two 14-minute halves there will be 1 minute for half time.
Total time for the match 29 minutes.
6b. If teams are unable to start 5 minutes after there scheduled start time then they forfeit the game. (administration rules comes into effect)
6c. Weekly playing fee of £30 also has to be provided 10 minutes before kick off
6d. A team must have a minimum of four players to play their game.
In the event of the team being reduced to less than four men through injury or dismissal then the game becomes void and the opposition receives a 3-0 result. If both teams fall below four players then the result at that time stands.
7. When the ball goes out of play along the side, play shall be restarted by the ball being kicked in.
8. A corner kick will be awarded when the ball goes over the end lines after hitting a defender.
Otherwise, the goalkeeper shall restart with a place kick within thier area. When a corner kick is to be taken; the defender must remain four yards from the ball until the ball is played.
9. Players of the offending team must retreat FIVE YARDS from the site of any free kick, corner kick or kick in.
10. There shall be no slide tackles.
11. When receiving the ball from his goalkeeper an outfield Player cannot return the ball directly to the goalkeeper. NO wall passes with the keeper.
Penalty for infringement - direct free kick from the spot from where the ball was returned.
12. Penalty kicks shall be taken as follows:
a) The ball shall be placed on the penalty spot.
b) Players may take as many steps as they wish before taking the kick.
c) The player taking the penalty kick must be nominated before taking the kick.
13. If any player in the opinion of the referee has consumed alcohol then they will not be allowed to participate in the game.
14. Players sent off for violent conduct are to be banned for life and reported to the police.
15. Player Equipment:
A player must not wear or use anything that may be a danger to himself or another player.
Shinguards must be worn and covered by clothing.
All teams should wear shirts of the same colour, or bibs shall be provided.
No baseball caps to be worn by outfield players.
In the event that the player infringes any of the above rules the player will be instructed to leave the pitch and will only be allowed to return if the referee is satisfied with the result.
16. Players are only allowed to wear the following footwear:
Trainers
Astro-turf football boots (moulded studs)
17. The Management reserves the right to amend the rules if deemed necessary during the season.
18. The centre has the right to appoint an official for each game who will have the same powers and duties laid down by the Laws of the Game.
19. In the event of your opponents "NO SHOWING"
You will pay your weekly fee as usual that week, (your nexts week fixture will be half price)
Have the use of the pitch for your game time
You will be awarded the 3 points, 5-0 victory captain will be awarded man of the match and the goals.
The team that No Shows will pay double the next week.
20. Any decision by the Management is Final.
Point System
3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
So goals can be recorded give your name or initials to the referee
In the event of a two or more teams having identical records (points and goal difference) the team who scored the most goals will finish higher
In the event of two or more players finishing level in the personal prizes, the player that set the top score first will finish higher
Your Referee
Should be respected at all times
We give him the authority to sin bin, send off and exclude any player or team at any time.
We will stand by the word and decisions of our referees.
Disciplinary Procedures
Ordinary Caution (Yellow card)
Fine band 1
£5.00
Ordinary Dismissal (2 Yellows)
Fine band 2
£10.00
Dismissal (Red Card)
Fine band 3
£15.00
Includes dangerous play, sarcasm and swearing at the official.
Serious Dismissal (Red Card)
Fine Band 4
£30.00
Includes persistent verbal abuse towards official, plus other serious incidents.
Dismissal & Exclusion (Red Card)
Fine Band 5
£50.00
Includes physical abuse towards official, plus other serious incidents.
