CASH PRIZE - SIX-A-SIDE LEAGUE

Point System

3 points for a win

1 point for a draw

So goals can be recorded give your name or initials to the referee

In the event of a two or more teams having identical records (points and goal difference) the team who scored the most goals will finish higher In the event of two or more players finishing level in the personal prizes, the player that set the top score first will finish higher.

Games are between 14:00 - 16:00

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 anywhere on the pitch.

4. The goalkeeper may not leave his own goal area:

Penalty for this infringement - penalty kick to opposing team. 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. Each half will be started with a kick off. The team named first is home team they 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 4 yards 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 game will consist of two 14-minute halves there will be 1 minute for half time.

Total time for the match 29 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.Weekly playing fee of £30 also has to be provided 10 minutes before kick off

6d. A team must have a minimum of four players to play their game.

In the event of the team being reduced to less than four men through injury or dismissal then the game becomes void and the opposition receives a 1-0 result. If both teams fall below four 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 kicked in.

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 four yards from the ball until the ball is played.

9. Players of the offending team must re-treat FOUR YARDS from the site of any free kick and corner kick or kick in.

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: -

• The ball shall be placed on the penalty spot.
• Players may take as many steps as they wish before taking the kick.
• 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 sent off for violent conduct are to be banned for life and reported to the police.

15. 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, or bibs shall be provided 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.

16. Players are only allowed to wear the following footwear:

• Trainers
• Astro-turf football boots (moulded studs)

17. The Management reserves the right to amend the rules if deemed necessary during the season.

18. The centre 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.

19. The Management's decision is Final.