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On behalf of Ozsports, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your team to the game of Indoor Soccer. Competitions will run for 13 to 15 rounds with finals scheduled to commence immediately following the last round of fixtures. RULES OF THE GAME All players must be 3 metres either side of the ball when a Free Kick is taken. Free Kicks must be taken within five (5) seconds of the Referee’s whistle, or the free kick is reversed. A Free Kick taken before the Referee’s whistle is blown may cause a reversal of the Free Kick. Tackling from behind or by sliding is not allowed. Side tackles are allowed depending on the Referee’s discretion in the situation of a 50-50 ball. Where a Foul has occurred the Referee may elect not to award a Free Kick and to allow play to continue under the Advantage Rule. The Referee’s decision is final. In summary, Free Kicks are awarded
for Lifting the leg above hip height when attempting to kick the ball Intentional handball will result in a penalty regardless of the whereabouts of the infringement. Unintentional handball will result in a Free Kick. A player cannot hold onto the net or support himself while playing the ball. A Free Kick shall apply. A player’s leg cannot be lifted above hip height when attempting to kick the ball. With kick-offs the ball must be played backwards. If not, the kick-off will be reversed. The opposition players must remain behind the “red line” until the ball has been touched twice. Once kicked from the centre circle, opposition players may gain possession of the ball. The ball is considered to be “live” at all times off all nets, although a goal cannot be scored directly from any net. The Referee will “Drop Ball” if play is congested or deemed to be in a dangerous situation. Contesting players must wait for the ball to bounce once after the referee has blown the whistle. The Foul System means that after the fifth foul in one-half, every foul or infringement thereafter is a direct Free Kick – no wall. However, this is optional for the team with the Free Kick. If a player is lying, sitting or deemed to be on the ground, he cannot play the ball, regardless of whether it was unintentional. This also includes where a player has the ball kicked into him while on the ground. Such infringement will result in a Free Kick. A player in possession of or going for the ball may not be put off, by an opposing player through means of yelling or any verbal abuse. This will result in a Free Kick and a possible booking depending on the referee’s discretion. A goal is scored when the whole ball passes over the goal line. Penalty Kicks A Penalty Kick is awarded for Fouls on the attacking team inside the goal area The Goalkeeper leaving the area if deemed to be interfering with play Defensive players making contact with the ball inside the goal area Intentional handball in the attacking area of the court Goalkeeper making contact with the ball while outside the goal area Goalkeeper kicking the ball in play without first bouncing in the Goalkeeper’s half Goalkeeper holding onto the ball for more than five (5) seconds An attacking player being intentionally fouled in a clear goal-scoring situation A player is only allowed to take one (1) step before taking the Penalty Kick. If the Referee is not satisfied it will then become the Goalkeeper’s ball. If a goal was scored it is not counted. When a player is taking a Penalty Kick the Goalkeeper must be stationary on the goal line until the ball has been kicked. A retake of the penalty shall apply. Penalties must be taken in one fluent motion. If the Referee is not satisfied that this is the case, the penalty will be disallowed and it will become the Goalkeeper’s ball. The penalty taker can directly shoot at goal again if he/she has missed and the ball rebounds back out from the “D”. However, if rebounding is from the post, the ball cannot be played back twice. Players In Goalkeeper’s Area Players will not be penalised for accidentally being inside the Goalkeeper’s area provided they do not come into contact with the ball. Note: If an attacking player interferes with or obstructs the Goalkeeper in any way a Free Kick will be awarded to the opposition. If a defending player comes into contact with the ball a Penalty Kick will be awarded to the opposition team. No player may attempt to obstruct an opponent from exiting the Goalkeeper’s area. This offence will result in a yellow card and it will become the goalkeeper’s ball. Substitutions A substitution can only be made when; Your Goalkeeper has possession of the ball A Free Kick is awarded A goal is scored At half-time In the event of an injury A player cannot be substituted in the last three (3) minutes of each half except in the case of a serious injury, at the Referee’s discretion. A player who has been sent-off (for 5 minutes) may re-enter during this period at the consent of the Referee (ie whistle on play). The maximum number of substitute players in any one team is four (4). Any player that does not participate in the first half may not participate in the second half, unless they are a team member, named on the team sheet and have been given the all clear by management. The only exception is Corporate Competition players. A Goalkeeper may only be substituted after a goal has been scored and the Referee informed, at half time, or when seriously injured. A Referee will send off any player that is bleeding, including Goalkeepers. Players will not be allowed to treat themselves on court. Players will not be allowed back on court until the Referee is satisfied the flow of blood has ceased and the wound covered. A substitution is permitted during this period. Misconduct / Suspensions A Yellow Card is a caution and does not necessarily have to precede a Red Card. If the Referee feels that the incident is severe he can give an immediate Red Card. Two Yellow Card offences in the one game will result in a Red Card. A Red Card means the player is required to leave the court for five (5) minutes. It is then at the discretion of the Referee or Duty Manager to decide whether the player in question should be allowed to take his/her position again. If a Red-Carded player is not allowed to take his/her place back in the game by Management he automatically incurs a one (1) week suspension. This will be strictly enforced. The Red Carded player can be replaced by another team-mate after five (5) minutes, if he is not allowed to take further part in the game. If a Red Carded player is permitted to take his /her place after five (5) minutes, any book able offence thereafter is a Red Card offence and will result in the player being suspended for one (1) week. This will be strictly enforced. Depending on the severity of the incident(s) a player can be disqualified from the Centre altogether. This is up to Management’s discretion. Note: If 2 players get Red Carded and there are only 2 players left, the game will end and the score at that time will stand, or forfeit points will be awarded to the non-offending team (whichever is the highest score). When a game is cancelled due to misconduct, fees will not be refunded. Interpretation of Rules Tackling from Behind No tackling whatsoever from behind a 180o plane Only exception is a 50-50 ball which is up to the discretion of the Referee. Handball Deliberate handball in allocated area is not a yellow card, just a penalty. Intentional handball is deemed to be when the ball touches any part of the arm from the shoulder downwards. Lifting Legs Referees will be strict on players lifting legs above hip height in an attempt to kick the ball. If no other player is in danger, play will continue. If two (2) players lift their legs at the same time a “drop ball” will be called. Goalkeeper Rules Goalkeeper cannot hold on to the net when trying to reach for a ball outside the “D”. A Free Kick will result where the Goalkeeper infringes, with a wall being allowed on the line. Goalkeepers can only use the advantage of the net when he/she and the ball are inside the “D”. Goalkeepers can kneel or lie down and reach out of the “D” for the ball as long as no part of his/her body makes contact with the ground outside the “D” while he/she is in possession of the ball. Goalkeepers can tap the ball away when it is outside the “D” but not kick it. A Goalkeeper airborne outside the “D” and making contact with the ball will be called a penalty. Bouncing or placing the ball outside the “D” and gaining possession again does not mean the Goalkeeper has another five (5) seconds to get rid of the ball as he/she is deemed to still be in possession of the ball. Penalties A penalty must be taken in one fluent motion. A Free Kick does not have to be taken in one fluent motion. The penalty taker may shoot again after having missed the goal and the ball has rebounded out of the “d”, with the exception of the ball rebounding off the post. Drop Ball No Drop Balls will be called in the event that the ball hits the Referee. The Referee is considered part of play, and therefore play-on will be called. Any infringement on a Drop Ball, ie kicking it before it bounces, is a Free Kick against the infringer (and a foul counts). Obstruction This is understood to be when a player, instead of playing the ball, places himself between the ball and the opponent going for the ball, making himself an obstacle to the opponent’s involvement in play. Player Bookings The Referee will let all players know when a Red Card has been issued. When being sent off, the offending player will be notified as to when he can return to the court. In the event of a player swearing whereby the whereby the whole centre can clearly hear it, a Red Card may apply. Referees will not hesitate to show a Yellow Card for minor swearing offences. Any player who is Red Carded for the remainder of the game will incur an automatic minimum one (1) game suspension. Referees will stop play to book a player regardless of where the ball is unless in a very clear goal scoring situation. Player Walls If there is a Free Kick less than three (3) metres from the “D”, a wall can be formed on the line and the Free Kick will be pushed back three (3) metres from the “D”. If a team is in a no wall situation and there is a Free Kick less than three (3) metres from the “D” the Goalkeeper will be pushed three (3) metres back from where the Free Kick is to be taken. If a player is takinf a Free Kick with no wall and an opposition player crosses the path of his/her direct shot, the Free Kick is to be retaken at the same spot, not where the player ran across his/her path. No player can run across the path of a direct shot at goal and intercept an incoming shot. Inside the “D” A player cannot in any way obstruct the Goalkeeper in the “D” either physically or visually. Benefit of the doubt must always lie with the Goalkeeper. A player cannot come into contact with the ball when it is inside the “D”, even if the player’s feet are outside the “D”. The ball is deemed to be inside the “D” when half of it is in the semi-circle. A player heading the ball, which is clearly inside the “D”, will be penalised accordingly. Advantage Rule In the event that the Referee believes the team receiving a Free Kick will receive a disticnt advantage by calling play-on, the advantage rule will apply. Disallowed Goals A ball hitting the roof of the net and then going straight in for a goal will not be counted. If the ball is to come off the roof net, it must be touched by a player (Goalkeeper included) before going in for a goal in order for it to stand. Fouls All fouls are recorded on the Referee’s scoresheet. When five (5) team fouls have been accumulated, the Referee will let both teams know in a loud clear voice. When a team is taking a Free Kick and choose to have no wall due to the opposition having accumulated six (6) fouls, the player with the Free Kick must take a shot. Reversing Free Kicks In the event that the buzzer has sounded to end a half and a Free Kick has been awarded, the Free Kick will not be reversed if the player does not wait for the whistle or takes longer than five (5) seconds to dispose of the ball. Non Fouls The two following types of Free Kicks are the only ones not recorded as fouls: Playing the ball in the “D”. Playing the ball on a Free Kick without waiting for the whistle. OZSPORTS
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