THE TEAM The number of players shall be 5 players including the goalkeeper on the field, 4 interchange substitutes
Only five (5) players allowed on the field at any one time.
There must be a minimum of two (2) members of either sex on the field at all times for the mixed Competition.
Four (4) players is the minimum number of players that a team can have without a forfeit resulting. Teams may commence games with four players provided there is at least 1 member of each sex is on the field at all times.
THE FIELD The field is considered to be the whole area of the pitch including the area behind the goals. Rebounds from all surfaces are aloud including the walls and the fence
THE GOALS The height and width for the goals shall be 3 feet and 4 feet.
THE BALL In street soccer, the ball size to be used is official FIFA match size 4.
DURATION OF THE GAME 2 halves of 20 minutes each, a half¬time interval of 5 minutes times have been set with the interchange of players in mind. There is no stoppage of play for interchange. Unlimited interchange of players is permitted.
THE GOALKEEPERS AREA
The goal area is the semi-circle in front of the goal posts
The goalkeeper must remain within the area at all times
If the goalkeeper comes outside the area and interferes with play it will result in a penalty kick to the opposition team (to be taken from 2 metres outside the area)
The goalkeeper may not use his/her hands to save the ball
The only time the goalkeeper is permitted to use the hands is after a goal has been scored, they may roll the ball out to restart play
A team is only permitted to swap the goalkeeper once per half
The goalkeeper shall wear colours that distinguish him from other players and officials.
STOPPAGES IN PLAY
In street soccer there are no outs
The ball can be rebounded off any surface
The ONLY time play will be stopped is if a foul occurs, or if the ball gets kicked over a fence or into an unplayable position; In which case a free kick will be awarded to the opposition team
The referee will have final discretion as to whether the ball is playable or not
OFF SIDE RULE The off side rule is NOT to be used. However deliberately placing a player or players in an off side position is contrary to the spirit of the game and is discouraged.
PLAYERS EQUIPMENT A player taking the field of play should not wear anything that is dangerous to another player. Shin pads are encouraged to be worn.
THE START OF PLAY A game is started by a kick-off in a forward direction from the centre mark. The team winning the toss of a coin shall have the option of choosing ends or taking the kick-off. All players must be in their own half before the kick-off can be taken.
AFTER A GOAL IS SCORED The goal keeper may roll the ball out to restart play
HALF TIME: Following half¬time the game is restarted with teams changing ends and the kick-off being taken by the side that did not start the game..
METHOD OF SCORING A goal is scored when the ball has wholly crossed the goal line between the goal posts and the cross bar.
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT: A player may not intentionally kick, trip, jump at, strike, hold, and push, charge from behind or violently charge at an opponent. Players should not swear, gesture, or argue with any other player or the referee.
Players should exercise caution when the ball is in play next to a fence, wall or netting area.
Any offence that compromises the safety of another player will result in a free kick to the opposing team, or may warrant further sanctioning depending on the severity of the offence
Play is always to be conducted in the spirit of URBAN REC!!!
WINNING TEAM The winner is the team with the greater number of goals at the end of the game. A draw will be awarded if both teams have an equal amount of goals. The winning team receives 3 points, 1 point each for drawn game and no points for a loss.
FAIRPLAY SYSTEM Each league night you will have an event host onsite, but these guys are not official referees. Urban Rec is proud to be the only non-competitive league which practices fair play, meaning you should be making your own calls on the game. The referee will be there to make the calls not made by individuals, keep time, and help guide the games within the game play rules. The Urban Rec Referee has the final say on any issue that cannot be self-resolved.
SPORTSMANSHIP If you are seen to be rude or not playing within the respect of the rules you will be asked to sub, and warned by one of our Rep’s if after two times you do not show your sportsmanship, you will be asked to leave the field, and an assessment will be made if you can play again. We do not tolerate idiots. Play fair.
