Payment

Teams will be required to nominate a credit card prior to the commencement of your first game, which will debit the day before your game, on a week by week basis. The weekly game fee is $75 per team, no registration fees. ​

Forfeits

All forfeits the day prior to your match will incur your regular game fee ($75). Forfeits the same day of your game will incur an additional $75 fee ($150).

No refunds will be provided unless in extenuating circumstances.

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MANAGE YOUR TEAM

Rules and Regulations

Match

• The match will consist of two 20-minute halves, with a 2-minute half time.
• Teams are required to field a minimum of 4 players to start the match, with a maximum of 5 allowed on court at any one time.
• Maximum 8 players allowed on team which includes 3 subs.
• The ‘home’ team will kick off.
• The game will commence once the referee begins the clock, with a kick off to follow once both teams are on court.
• All referee’s decisions are final.
• If for any reason a referee becomes in contact with the ball and one side gains an unfair advantage, a drop ball will occur.
• There are no boundaries, with the game only stopping when a goal is scored or a penalty is awarded.
• A goal cannot to be scored directly off the net, unless a player touches it after the ball has rebounded off the net. A free kick will be awarded to the Goalkeeper if this occurs.

Kick-Off

• A kick off will require the ball to be placed on the halfway line, and the team in possession of the ball to make a pass backwards into the defending half of the court. Failure to do so will result in a re-take.
• Once the ball has been held in possession for a period of 3 seconds the opposition may touch the ball. However, once the team in possession make a forward pass over the halfway line, the opposition may touch the ball.
• Shooting from a kick-off is not permitted, unless the ball has moved in a backwards direction first.

Goalkeepers Area

• The Goalkeeper is the only person permitted inside the Keepers (white arc) area at any time.
• If an attacking player enters or becomes in contact with the ball inside the Goalkeepers area, it will result in a free kick to the Goalkeeper.
• If a defending player enters or becomes in contact with the ball inside the Goalkeepers area, it will result in a penalty.
• The Goalkeeper may handle the ball only when in his area, if the ball is handled outside of the area, it will result in a penalty to the opposition.
• Once a Goalkeeper becomes in possession of the ball, he has 5 seconds to release it, otherwise a free kick is awarded 3 meters away from the goal.
• The Goalkeeper may leave the Keepers area at any time, but must release the ball within the 5 second time limit.
• The Goalkeeper is not permitted beyond half-way.

Free Kicks

Free kicks are always direct, and a wall may be formed by the opposition. Walls must be formed 3

meters away from the ball.

A free kick may occur for the following reasons:

• Handball
• Holding onto opposition
• Time Wasting
• Net Abuse
• Attacking player entering Goalkeeper area
• Late tackles
• Pushing opposition players
• Tripping opposition players
• Holding nets whilst controlling the ball
• Rough Play
• Sledging
• Obstruction
• Raised Feet
• Side, back or slide tackles
• Backing into players whilst in control of the ball
• Dissent
• Swearing and Abusive Language
• Kicking above waist height
• Any other behaviour the referee thinks is not in the spirit of the game

Penalties

Penalties may be awarded if:

• A defender enters the Goalkeepers area/or and makes contact with the ball while in the area.
• A foul occurs, and the referee believes there was a clear chance on goal for the team in possession of the ball.
• 5 fouls are conceded by offending team. Count is reset after 5th foul.

When taking a penalty:

• Ball will be placed on the penalty spot.
• Teams must clearly indicate which player is taking the penalty.
• Opposing players must stand 3 meters behind from the player. The referee may instruct players to step further back if required.
• Players may play the ball if a penalty results in a save, that rebounds either from the keeper or the net

Tackling

• Tackling can be made from the front of the player in possession of the ball.
• No tackles from behind are permitted.
• Slide tackles are not permitted. This will result in a Yellow Card and a free kick is awarded.
• Players may only tackle when on their feet.
• Tackles are not permitted once a player has possession of the ball in any corner of the court, any attempt to tackle/bump will result in a free kick to the opposition. Please note tackling from the SIDE is permitted, however this action means to attempt to win the ball from side on/beside player. Contact with a player when tackling from the side will result in a free kick.

Substitutions

• Referee must be made aware before substitutes may occur.
• Substitutes may only enter the court once the keeper of any team has possession of the ball and play has stopped.
• A goal has been scored.
• No substitutions may occur within the last 3 minutes of a half.

Code of Behaviour

Yellow Cards

Yellow cards may be given to any player playing outside of the spirit of the game and/or code of behaviour guidelines.

Yellow cards are to be given as a warning, with any further offences in the referee’s opinion resulting in a red card.

Yellow cards may be given for:

• Committing numerous fouls that are dangerous and/or rough in play.
• Time wasting.
• Deliberate Handball.
• Pushing or swearing at an opponent.
• Intimidating, harassing opponents and/or referee.
• Slide tackles.

Red Cards

Red cards may also be given to any player playing outside of the spirit of the game and/or code of behaviour guidelines.

Red cards will result in the player being sent off and suspended for 1 MATCH. Length of suspension may vary dependant on nature of offence, and may be extended at management’s discretion.

Red Cards may be given for:

• Fighting.
• Vilifying players or officials.
• Fouls after yellow card previous awarded to player.
• Spitting.
• Threatening referee and/or opponents