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League
The
league games will be played in accordance with FIFA rules, with the following
exceptions:
Games
will consist of one period, played in a league format. 3 points for a win, 1
point for a draw. Teams will face each other twice during the season, with each
team playing twice per session. Teams must consist of at least 5 players - Less
than 5 players results in a 3 – 0 loss. Players can only play for the team
they are registered under. If a team fails to turn up without prior
notification, they will be expelled from the league.
Teams
must be ready to start their games on time – a goal will be awarded against a
team for each minute (or part of) they are late – if a team is more than 3
minutes late, or have less than 5 players, then a 3 – 0 win will be awarded to
the opposition. The official timer will commence at kick-off time, so any late
shows will result in reduced playing time.
The
competition winner will be the team with the most points at the end of the
season. In the event of a tie in points total, goal difference will count.
Should this fail to separate the teams, a sudden-death penalty shoot-out will
ensue.
No
shoulder charges. No sliding tackles and No playing the ball whilst lying on the
ground. No tackles or attempting to play the ball from behind! Players are
permitted to slide in order to bring the ball under control, but only if there
are no opponents nearby.
Each
team will be permitted 2 team fouls per game – the 3rd and subsequent fouls
will be punished by a 10 meter ( or nearer if the offence was closer than 10
meters to goal ) penalty.
If
a player is sent off, he may be replaced after a minute has passed. The player
sent off will take no further part in that game.
At
free kicks and corners, attacking teams have 4 seconds to play the ball once in
possession and opponents are at least 5 meters away.
At
kick-ins, the ball must be on the line and feet not inside the court, otherwise
possession reverts to the other team.
Goalkeepers
must restart play by throwing the ball. Also, they cannot pick up pass backs. It
is an offence
for the goalkeeper to throw the ball beyond the halfway line without it touching
another player or the court within his own half. Infringements will be punished
with the award of an indirect free kick to the opposition at the point where the
ball crossed the halfway line. During open play, a goalkeeper my drop kick the
ball over the halfway line but the ball must strike the floor before he kicks
it.
No
swearing or dissent at all.
It
is the responsibility of each team manager / captain to ensure their team is
aware of the rules.
Shoot-out
The
shoot-out competition will follow the same fixture list as the League
competition.
They
will be held at the end of each League fixture and consist of a maximum of 5
attempts per team to score from the Long Penalty mark (10-meter line) within 3
seconds, either by dribbling or a direct shot. Rebounds are not permitted. Only
one attempt per player and teams with less than 5 eligible players at the end of
the league fixture will only be permitted to take the corresponding number of
kicks.
The
shoot-out competition will be played in a league format. 3 points for a
win, 1 point for a draw.
The
competition winner will be the team with the most points at the end of the
season. In the event of a tie in points total, a sudden-death shoot-out will
ensue.