Game Rules

7v7 soccer

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We don’t like drama – fun is our number one priority during Footy competitions.
Teams must pay their fees before their second game of the season. So make sure you hit up your friends right away when signing up a team.
To prevent injuries shin pads are strongly recommended.
A team consists of 6 outfield players and a goal keeper. You must have 5 players to start the game.
Matches are two halves of between 20 to 25 minutes with a 5 minute break between them.
Let’s skip cardio. Matches are played on a half-sized soccer field.
With a goal area of approximately 9 x 22 yards the keeper has more than enough space to work his magic. If lines are not included, it’s the referee who has the final say.
The penalty spot is at 9 yards from the goal.
Keep your distance: players must be 5 yards from a free-kick.
Goals are typically 16 ft x 6.5 ft.

Rules

7v7 rules

Roster Information

Since we’re an adult soccer league, players under the age of 17 are ineligible to play in the league.
Teams can have a maximum of 13 players. Players are not allowed to play for multiple teams in the same league. Exceptions are only possible upon approval by the League Manager or Coordinator.
Each player participating in our leagues, including subsitutes and free agents, need to have an account with Footy on: Footy App
Any team playing an unregistered or suspended player will have 2 points deducted from their league total per suspended or unregistered player. Players playing while suspended will have a further three match ban added to the end of their current suspension. Let’s not go there, okay?
In the Coed League a team needs a minimum of 3 women on the field during the game.
If a team fields 2 or more women in the Men’s League, that team is allowed to play with 8 players in total.

Most important rules

Let’s not break each other’s arms or legs, play nice.
Sometimes it’s OK to follow the rules – so yeah, follow the general soccer rules unless noted here.
There are no slide tackles allowed. Offenses are punished by a direct free kick. Sliding is allowed when there is no other player nearby. If the slide tackle is a foul than it’s a yellow card.
Goalkeepers are the exception to this rule. They are free to slide as long as it’s not dangerous.
A back pass to the keeper may not be handled by the goalkeeper.
Speaking of the keeper, they cannot punt the ball. They can only throw the ball back in to play. Goal kicks are still allowed.
There are no throw in’s, instead we’re keeping it on the ground. Out of bounds will result in a kick.
Free kicks may be taken immediately unless the referee says otherwise.
There’s no offsides. So, defenders – be on your toes.
Be on time: A team that is 10 minutes late begins 1-0 behind, a team that is 15 minutes late loses the game 3-0. Show up early to stretch and catch up with your team so you can avoid penalties.
Teams must bring a ball to the match. If you don’t have one, the opposing team will receive a goal.

Man of the Match

The referee chooses a Man of the Match. This hero receives a coin that can be exchanged at a bar for a discount or something similar. They also receive bragging rights, which is almost better than a free drink.
And that’s not all. The player that wins the most ‘Man of the Match’ awards at the end of the season, will receive a trophy and the coveted title; ‘Player of the Season’. So be sure to bring your A-game.

Discipline

Believe us when we say: you don’t want a yellow card. A player who receives a yellow card will be sent from the field for 3 minutes. The team will continue with a player down. If a goal is scored by the opposing team, you can re-enter the field. Say goodbye to those beers your teammates promised to get you after the match. Ouch.
Didn’t learn your lesson? A second yellow card results in a red card and the team has to play the rest of the game minus one player. Well done, bro.
Red cards have consequences. You’ll be suspended for one game, at a minimum, depending on the type of offense.
If your team really goes crazy and receives 2 red cards, the match is ceased and the game is forfeited
Violence is not our thing. Punishments range from long term suspensions to permanent exclusion, depending on the offense. So, keep the brawling for your kick boxing classes.
Remember that what the referee calls is final – regardless if you agree or not. Treat them with respect.

Spectators

All players are responsible for their behavior and the behavior of their spectators on the sidelines. Anyone found responsible for inappropriate behavior will get first get a warning. If the behavior continues, a yellow card is given. If a spectator is given a yellow card, the captain must choose a player to sit for 3 mins and play down a player. The same applies for a red card.
At Footy Park spectators are not allowed to sit on the field

5 Versus 5 Rules

5v5 fields are surrounded by boards, with nets or fencing above them. The ball remains in play as long as it does not hit above the boards. The cross bar counts as part of the boards.

Most important rules

Once the keeper plays the ball out it may not be played straight back until another player has touched the ball. If it happens, then a direct free kick will be awarded from where the ball was played back.
If the ball hits the fence panels, or the netting, the game is restarted with an indirect free kick against the team that last touched the ball.
If the keeper plays the ball out of the field in the making of a save or block then he receives the ball back. If he plays it out when making a pass then the opposing keeper receives the ball.
Slide tackles are not permitted and are punished with a yellow card.
Bad fouls are punished with a red card.
Players must be 3 yards away from a free kick. If the free kick is within 3 yards of the goal area then it shall be moved back to 3 yards from the area.
The keeper must be on the line for a penalty. The penalty taker may only take 1 step before striking the ball.
You may not score directly from kick off.

Discipline

The referees must be treated with respect and their decisions respected.
A player that receives a yellow card will be sent from the field for 3 minutes and the team must play with a player less. If a goal is scored by the opposing team, you can re-enter the field.
Red cards are a minimum of 1 game suspension and can be more depending on the offence.
If a team receives 2 red cards then the match is stopped and they forfeit.
A red card means that a team will have to play the rest of the game with one player less.
Violence is never accepted and punishments range from long suspensions to permanent exclusion depending on the offense

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