6-a-Side Football Tournament Rules Of Play

The usual laws of football shall apply, except that:

1. There shall be NO offside

2. Penalty for infringement is an indirect free kick.

3. Goals may only be scored from outside the semi-circular goal area.

4a. Only the goalkeeper may enter the semi -circular goal area
Penalty for infringement: -
(i) By a defender - penalty
(ii) By an attacker - ball returned into play by goalkeeper

4b. The goalkeeper may not leave his own goal area:
Penalty for infringement - penalty kick to opposing team.

4c. Entering or leaving the penalty area will only be penalized if it is done deliberately to gain an advantage.

4d. Goalkeepers are not allowed to take penalties during the course of the game. (A Goalkeeper may only take a penalty during a penalty shoot-out after a drawn cup Match).

5. The game will be started with a kick off. The team named first will have kick off. Each time a goal is scored; play shall be restarted by the team conceding the goal taking kick off. At the kick-off all members of the side not kicking off must be in their own half of the field and must be 5 meters from the ball when play is commenced. The side taking the kick off must play the ball towards its own goal. However, the person taking the kick off cannot play the ball directly back to the goalkeeper from the kick off: Penalty for infringement- indirect free kick from the kick-off Spot.

6a. Each league game will consist of 12-minutes, knockout games will be 14 minutes.

6b. If teams are unable to start 5 minutes after there scheduled start time then they forfeit the game. (Administration rules comes into effect)

6c. A team must have a minimum of five players to play their game. In the event of the team being reduced to less than five men through injury or dismissal then the game becomes void and the opposition receives a 1-0 result. If both teams fall below five players then the result at that time stands.

7. When the ball goes out of play along the side, play shall be restarted by the ball being thrown in from behind the head with both hands.

8. A corner kick will be awarded when the ball goes over the end lines after hitting a defender. Otherwise, the goalkeeper shall restart with a place kick from the by line. When a corner kick is to be taken; the defender must remain five metres from the ball until the ball is played.

9. Players of the offending team must re-treat Five metres from the site of any free kick and corner kick or throw-in. NOTE - Should the free kick be awarded within five metres of the circular goal area, the free kick will be taken from the corresponding spot 5 meters from the semi-circular goal area.

10. There shall be no slide tackles.

11. When receiving the ball from his goalkeeper an outfield Player cannot return the ball directly to the goalkeeper. Penalty for infringement - Indirect free kick from the spot from where the ball was Returned.

12. Penalty kicks shall be taken as follows: - a) The ball shall be placed 1 metre outside the penalty area. b) Players may take as many steps as they wish before taking the kick. c) The player taking the penalty kick must be nominated before taking the kick.

13. If any player in the opinion of the referee has consumed alcohol then they will not be allowed to participate in the game.

14. Players Equipment:- A player must not wear or use anything that may be a danger to himself or another player. All teams should wear shirts of the same colour, in the event that they do differ, or are odd a fine of £1 per shirt will be imposed on the whole team.(referees are to inform the centre by marking it on the scorecard). Shinguards must be worn and covered by clothing. in the event that the player infringes any of the above laws the player will be instructed to leave the pitch and will only be allowed to return if the referee is satisfied with the result.

15. Players are only allowed to wear the following footwear: Trainers, Astro-turf football boots (moulded studs). BLADES ARE NOT TO BE WORN

16. The Management reserves the right to amend the rules if deemed necessary during the Tournament.

17. The Management team has the right to appoint an official for each game who will have the same powers and duties laid down by the Laws of the Game.

18. The Management's decision is Final.

Updated 22/08/07