RULE I GENERAL RULES a. No profanity, regardless if you are playing in a game or not. Profanity will not be tolerated. You will get ONE WARNING then a YELLOW card and then a RED card. b. No fighting. Fighting will lead to player ejection. Second fighting offense from the same team results in team ejection without a refund. c. No balls are to be brought into the facility. The league will provide balls. Only FUTSAL balls will be used. d. Games will start promptly. There will be no warm up time. Stretch before you start play. e. Games will last 30 minutes. 15 minute half s and 1 minute half time. f. Players must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the league. No exceptions. g. Goal keepers are ARE NOTALLOWED to have the ball passed back to them so that they may play the balls with their hands. Both feet and the ball must be in the box in order for the keeper to pick it up. This is a rule change from previous years. h. The goal keeper may not throw the ball past half court without the ball first touching a player or the ground. i. The ball is dead once it hits the ceiling. An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposite team. j. Teams must wear the same/like color jerseys. k. Each team must have at least 1 female on the court at all times. You may play down a player if no female is present. You must have at least 3 players to start a game. 1 goal keeper and 2 field players. l. 10 players max per roster. You may add players to your team as long as you have room on your roster. You must give a one week notice before adding players to your roster. There will be no game day roster ads. Players may only play for one team during the season. m. Shin guards are mandatory. No guards no play. n. No Jewelry. If the Referee allows it a player may play with jewelry. o. No offsides. RULE II THE PLAYERS a. Number - A team may start a game with as few as 3 players (two on the floor and a Goalie) and can play with up to 5 players (four on the floor and a goalie). 1 (one) female on the field at all times. b. Substitutions - Teams may substitute on the fly similar to ice hockey. A new player cannot enter the playing field until his/her teammate has completely exited. Subs will be at half field. c. Goalkeeper Change the goalkeeper may change with anyone, but proper authorization from the official must be given prior to the next live ball. Please have your goal keeper ready to change places. We do not want this to be a delay of game. d. Captain A speaking captain must be designated for each team. She/he alone may appeal to the official, and then only on interpretations of the rules. Judgment calls may not be protested. There will be no protests allowed. RULE III EQUIPMENT a. Ball Will be an adult size Futsal ball provided by the league. b. Dress A player is required to wear a shirt, shorts and footwear. The officials have the right to declare shoes unsafe or inappropriate. SHINGUARDS ARE MANDATORY. c. Jerseys All members of a team must wear jerseys of the same or like color. Goalkeepers need to wear a shirt/jersey with contrasting colors from teammates and opponents that easily distinguishes them. Pinnies will be available for team use. d. Illegal Equipment A player shall not wear anything that is construed as dangerous by the official. Examples of this are: 1. All jewelry (i.e. rings, string bracelets, chains, etc.) 2. Headwear (i.e. caps, bandannas, clips, etc.) 3. A guard, cast, or brace made of a hard substance, not covered by proper padding e. At the discretion of the official: 1. Restrictive material (i.e. jeans, snap pants/shorts, etc.) 2
RULE IV THE OFFICIAL a. Duties: 1. Enforce the Rules 2. Apply the advantage rule 3. Stop game when deemed necessary 4. Caution or expel players guilty of misconduct or violent conduct 5. Allow no others to enter the field of play 6. Stop game to have injured players removed 7. Signal for game to be restarted after each stoppage, and decide on the game ball. b. Discretion The official uses his/her discretion to adhere to the RULE and intent of the game. RULE V TIME a. Game Time Each half will consist of 15 minutes running time with a 1 minute half time. b. Regular Season No overtime will be played in the regular season. RULE VI THE START OF PLAY a. The home team will have the first kick off. b. Kick Off The official will place the ball at the midfield mark of the field of play. The defending team must be outside the center circle (officials discretion) and the attacking team must be behind the midfield line before play can start. The official will blow the whistle for play to start. NOTE: A KICKOFF IS AN INDIRECT KICK AND CAN BE PLAYED BACKWARDS. c. Halftime After halftime, the teams shall change ends and the kickoff shall be taken by the visiting team. RULE VII BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY a. Out of Play The ball is out of play when: 1. It has wholly crossed the goal line AND a goal is scored. (Kickoff) 2. The ball is stuck behind the goal or netting. (Goal kick or Corner) 3. Superstructure violation : 4. The game is stopped by the official. (Official's discretion) 5. If the ball hit the basketball goal at anytime it will be a corner kick or goal kick based on which team last touched the ball. 6. If the ball crosses the sideline it is out of bounds. An indirect will restart play. Opposing players MUST be behind the yellow dotted line until after the ball is kicked. b. In Play The ball is in play at all other times including: 1. A rebound off a goalpost or crossbar. 2. A rebound off the official. 3. A drop ball touches the ground. c. Drop Ball A drop ball occurs: 1. When opponents simultaneously strike the ball out of bounds. 2. When the ball is becoming deflated. 3. Following temporary suspension of play for injury or unusual situations and no team has clear possession of the ball. RULE VIII METHOD OF SCORING a. Legal Goal A goal shall be legal, when the WHOLE of the ball has crossed the plane of the goal line, between the goalposts and the crossbar, provided it has not been thrown, carried, drop kicked by the goalkeeper, kicked directly into the goal on an INDIRECT free kick, or intentionally propelled by the hand or arm by a player of the attacking side. b. A Goal May be Scored: 1. During regular play. 2. Drop Ball. c. A Goal May Not be Scored From: 3
1. Indirect free kick. 2. Kick in. 3. Goal kick. 4. Kickoff. 5. Corner kick d. Points: 1. 3 Points for a win 2. 1 Point for a tie 3. 0 Points for a loss e. Tie Breakers for point standings: 1. Head to Head 2. Total Goals Socred up to 5 3. Least Goals Allowed 4. Penalty Kicks f. Tie breaker after regular time expires for tournament 1. Goal Keepers will be removed and it will be golden goal. First team to score will win. If no change in score after 2 minutes. A player will continue to be removed from each team until its 1v1. RULE IX FOULS AND MISCONDUCTS a. Indirect All fouls and misconduct shall be INDIRECT kicks. The following offenses shall be indirect free kicks: 1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 2. Tripping an opponent 3. Jumping at an opponent 4. Charging at an opponent in a dangerous or violent manner The above offenses (1 4) will result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team, outside of the penalty area, and at the nearest point to where the offense occurred. (Officials decision is final) 5. Striking or attempting to strike an opponent 6. Spitting at an opponent 7. Holding or pushing an opponent 8. Slide tackling or any intentional slide towards an opponent 9. Handling the ball 10. Dangerous play 11. Obstruction 12. Charging at the Goalkeeper 13. If the defending team intentionally commits one of the above offenses within the penalty area, he shall be penalized by a PENALTY KICK (Kick to be taken at the top of the 3 point arc), regardless of the position of the ball as long as it is in play. 14. Goalkeeper taking more than five seconds. 15. Handling the ball outside of the box. 16. Punting the ball. RULE X YELLOW CARDS & TWO MINUTE PENALTIES a. Two Minute Penalty A 2 minute penalty will require the assessed participant to leave the playing area for two minutes. That team will be required to play a player short for the duration of the penalty or until the OPPOSING team scores a goal. The penalty time will be kept by the league coordinator and will ONLY start when play is resumed after the foul or misconduct. Below is a list of 2 minute penalties: 1. Too many players on the floor 2. Illegal Substitution (Goalie) 3. Illegal equipment (jewelry) b. Yellow Card Fouls Two minute penalties will be assessed at the official's discretion for the following: 1. RULE IX offenses for which the official feels a yellow card is warranted. 2. Fans that disrupt play. (Assessed against captain) 4
3. Hands on opponents back 4. Use of vulgar or profane language 5. Taunting 6. Deliberate handball to stop an attack 7. Slide Tackling (THERE WILL BE NO SLIDE TACKLING) c. Situations Situations that may occur resulting from two minute yellow card penalties: 1. If there are five (5) players against four (4) and the team with the larger number scores a goal, the team with the only four (4) players may be completed 2. If both teams are playing with four (4) players and a goal is scored, both teams shall be completed 3. If there are five (5) players playing against three (3), or four (4) players and the team with the larger number of players scores, the team with three (3) players may be increased by one more player only. 4. If both teams are playing with three (3) players and a goal is scored, both teams may add one (1) more player each. 5. If a goal is scored by the team with fewer players, the game shall continue without changing the number of players. d. Two Card Rule If a PLAYER receives two yellow cards during the course of game, the said player will be shown a yellow and red card and removed from the facility. However, the team will be permitted a substitute for this player. 1. If a TEAM receives two yellow cards within two minutes the official has the discretion to declare the game a FORFEIT and the opposing team will receive a win. RULE XI RED CARDS a. Red Card If a straight red card is issued to a player that player CANNOT BE REPLACED. Any red carded player (whether the card is issued on or off the field of play) will result in his/her team playing the remainder of the game a player down. A RED CARDED PLAYER DOES NOT HAVE TO LEAVE THE FACILITY UNLESS THEY ARE DISRUPTING PLAY OR CASUING PROBLEMS. DISMISSAL OF A PLAYER FROM THE FACILITY IS UP TO THE REFEREE AND /OR LEAGUE COORDINATOR. b. Red Card Fouls: 1. Violent Conduct 2. Committing serious foul play 3. Deliberately handling a ball to prevent a goal 4. A foul on a opponent who has an obvious opportunity to score 5. Spitting at/on another person 6. Using foul or abusive language 7. Leaving the team area to enter the field of play where a fight or altercation is taking place unless summoned by the referee. 8. Slide tackling from behind. RULE XII FREE KICK a. 3 yards The offensive player may request to have the defender moved at least three yards away from the ball. b. Indirect All free kicks are indirect unless it is a penalty kick. c. Stationary The ball must be stationary before kicked. d. Second Contact The player taking the free kick, after kicking the ball, CANNOT play it a second time until it has been touched or played by another player. If this occurs, the opposing team will receive an indirect kick from the spot of the infraction. e. Five Seconds The team taking the free kick has five seconds to play the ball. If time expires, the opposing team will receive an indirect kick from that spot. f. Whistle No second whistle is needed for play to resume after an indirect free kick. However, if an offensive player REQUESTS three yards they must WAIT for a second whistle from the official. 5
RULE XIII KICK IN a. The ball should be placed behind the touchline or end line for an indirect free kick. It will then follow the same guidelines as RULE XII. RULE XIV GOAL KICK a. Out of Bounds When the whole of the ball goes beyond the boards or gets stuck behind the goal and netting and was last touched by an attacking player, the ball shall be placed in the penalty area and be declared a goal kick. It will then follow the same guidelines as RULE XII. RULE XV CORNER KICK a. Out of Bounds When the whole of the ball goes beyond the endline or gets stuck behind the goal and netting and was last touched by a defending player, the ball shall be placed at the corner kick spot. b. A goal CANNOT be directly scored from a corner kick RULE XVIII FACILITY a. Any person causing damage to the property of Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation shall be held accountable to reimburse Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, in full, for all repair or replacement expenses arising from such conduct. b. No person (whether or not participating in an activity) may cause damage to the walls, insulation or any other structures or fixtures of Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. See Rule a, above, as to responsibility for damages. c. Coaches/parents are responsible for the behavior and conduct of all minors accompanying them to Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, whether (in the case of coaches) such responsibility relates to participants who are on their team and/or their own children (as the case may be), including respecting compliance with all rules and regulations of Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. RULE XIV - MISCELLANEOUS RULES a. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any league or tournament. b. To the extent possible, an update of all league schedules, inclusive of the start times, shall be posted on the web site. All coaches and players are responsible for reviewing the website to identify any changes in schedules. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation reserves the right to revise schedules, and shall post such revisions on the web site, as circumstances require. c. The parking lot at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation may not be utilized for anything other than parking vehicles (i.e. no ball playing, skateboarding, etc). Any person violating this regulation shall be personally and vicariously liable for any damage caused to persons or property. d. Any person who litters on the property of Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, specifically including, but not limited to, the parking lot, shall be subject to all penalties and fines permitted by law and to denial of access to Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation for a period of ten (10) days. e. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any personal belongings that are lost or stolen from its premises. f. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation reserves the right to assess and collect damages from any persons who violate any rules and/or regulations of the facility or cause damage to any person or property. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for the conduct of minors. g. Any person injured at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation must file a report with Jeremy Maia before leaving the facility. h. Any person unwilling to comply with the rules and regulations of Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation may be denied access to, and shall not be entitled to any refunds from Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. i. Any improper conduct shall subject the violator to the full consequences of the law and/or reasonable disciplinary action (ejection, suspension or denial of future access to Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation all of which shall occur without any refund to the violator(s)) as deemed necessary and appropriate by Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. 6