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Our full list of rules & regulations is comprehensive. For a shorter version of the main rules, click here
Match Duration
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Match duration is 30 minutes with NO half time interval (however, referees reserve the right to use two match halves if wind/sun is a factor). |
Squad
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We operate a flexible squad system. Teams may use as many players as they wish during the season, however only 8 players (5-a-side) or 9 players (6-a-side) may be used on any one match night. Players may only play for ONE team in the league. |
Penalties
| 3a |
A PENALTY SHALL BE AWARDED WHEN;
- The goalkeeper comes out of the area and, at the referees discretion, has gained an advantage in doing so.
- A defender enters his own area and by doing so gains an advantage.
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| 3b |
The penalty taker is allowed no more than two steps before striking the ball. |
The Goalkeeper / The Area
| 4a |
After a goal is scored, the goalkeeper shall roll the ball out to restart play. |
| 4b |
The goalkeeper must not leave his area. |
| 4c |
If a team makes a change of goalkeeper during the match then the referee must be notified before the change is made. |
| 4d |
The referee shall use his discretion to determine whether a player has entered the area accidentally without gaining an advantage. |
| 4e |
The goalkeeper may not kick the ball under any circumstances except in the course of making a save. |
Backpasses
| 5 |
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. |
Substitutes
| 6a |
Teams are allowed three substitutes who must stand behind the goal which is occupied by their goalkeeper or in the viewing area. |
| 6b |
Substitutions can be made as often as the team wishes. |
The Head-Height Rule
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For OUTDOOR leagues there is NO head height ruling (please see your league referee for clarification on this rule).
For INDOOR leagues only, the ball is NOT allowed to pass above head height. An indirect free kick will be awarded against the team who play the ball above head height. |
Free Kicks
| 8a |
ALL free kicks are INDIRECT. |
| 8b |
Players must be two yards from the ball for free kicks. |
Sin Bin / Dismissal
| 9a |
If a player is shown the yellow card then he is sin-binned for two minutes and must wait behind his own goal until the referee instructs him to come back onto the field of play. If the player refuses to leave the pitch immediately then a red card and dismissal will occur. The referee shall be the sole timekeeper in cases of sin-bin. |
| 9b |
If a player is dismissed then he should leave the pitch immediately. Failure to do so will result in the referee automatically awarding the match to his opponents. |
Missed Matches
| 10a |
If any team fails to show for a match without informing Fivez staff, the team will be IMMEDIATELY removed from the league. |
| 10b |
You CANNOT cancel matches. If any team is unable to make a fixture then a 5-0 defeat will be automatically incurred. |
General Rules
| 11a |
The signing of the entry form indemnifies Fivez from any responsibility for personal injury or lost property whilst participating in the organised leagues. Teams are responsible for arranging their own personal insurance cover. |
| 11b |
The match referee has sole discretion to alter match timings as may be necessary. |
| 11c |
All players must be over the age of 16 years. |
| 11d |
The scoring system is 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. |
| 11e |
Teams signing up for our leagues do so for a minimum of one season. Any team leaving the league before the end of a season will be liable for match fees for the remainder of the season. |
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