Rebound
Arena Soccer Rules
THE
GAME
Games
shall be between two teams of 5 player's (Seniors) and 6
player's (Juniors) 1 player being the goal keeper.
Teams
are allowed a maximum of 3 reserves in any game. The reserves
are only permitted as substitutions every (6) minutes. The
referee will signal when it is time to make the substitutions.
A player being substituted must be off the field before
a replacement can be made. Players should be ready to take
the field immediately when signaled by the referee. The
referee will also allow substitutions in the event of an
injury.
All
games consist of 2 x 12 minute halves. Teams swap ends at
half time with no break in between.
There
is no offside in rebound indoor Soccer. At the kick off,
both teams must be fully in their half of the field. A goal
can not be scored directly from the kickoff. The ball must
touch at least 2 players from the kick off.
There
are no out of bounds.
For
a goal to be awarded, the ball must be completely over the
marked goal line.
Slide
tackling, or tackling a player from behind are not permitted.
An indirect free kick will be awarded against the offending
team. If one of these tackles are committed in the penalty
area, a direct free kick will be awarded from the penalty
spot.
A
ball can not be played at from a player on the ground. An
indirect free kick will be awarded.
All
free kicks must be taken within 5 seconds. Failure to do
so will result in the penalty being awarded to the opposing
team.
An
indirect free kick for an offence within the penalty area
is to be taken outside the penalty area. The penalty area
is the white semi circle marked at both ends of the court.
All
free kicks, including penalty kicks, opposing players must
be at least 2 metres from the ball. The 5 seconds in which
a player receives to take the kick does not start until
all players are at least 2 metres from the ball.
If
a ball is kicked and it touches the top netting, an indirect
free kick will be awarded to the opposing team.
Players
may not use the wall for support when in possession of the
ball. An indirect free kick will be awarded against the
offending team.
When
taking a penalty kick the goalkeeper must stand level with
the goal line and cannot move forward until the ball is
kicked. If the goalkeeper moves forward before the ball
is kicked and a goal is not scored, the kick is to be retaken.
All other players must remain outside the penalty area and
at least two (2) metres from the ball, until the ball is
kicked.
A
field player may not play a ball either on the ground or
in the air inside the red goal area. An offence committed
by an attacker will result in a direct free kick to the
defending team. An attacker who makes no attempt to stop
from entering the goal area after scoring a goal will have
the goal disallowed. Persistently running into the goal
area by an attacker, will result in a yellow card and penalty.
An offence committed by a defender will result in a direct
penalty kick to the opposing team, this includes a defender
who having played the ball outside the goal area continues
on into the goal area without making an attempt to stop
him or herself.
Any
player, while controlling the ball in any four (4) corners
of the field, by either placing his/her foot on the ball
or shielding it with their body, having their back to the
filed of play, and making no attempt to play the ball out
of the corner will be penalised with an indirect free kick
to the opposing team.
GOALKEEPER
RULES
The
goalkeeper and a field player can swap at any time during
a match, as long as the referee has been notified and as
long as the field shirts are matching.
The
goalkeeper may not play the ball outside, or leave the red
goal area after making a save, or stepping out of the area
after releasing the ball by throwing, punching or kicking.
Any infringement of this rule will incur a direct penalty
to the opposing team.
The
goalkeeper must release the ball within five (5) seconds
of having it under their control, failure to do so will
result in an indirect free kick from outside the penalty
circle.
The
goal keeper can release the ball by either a throw or placing
the ball on the ground and kicking it out. The goal keeper
is not allowed to hold the ball in the air and kick it out.
If
the ball touches the top net when it is released by the
goal keeper, an indirect free kick is awarded outside the
penalty are to the opposing team.
If
the ball touches the top net after a deflection from a save
by the goal keeper the referee may call - play on advantage
and not award an indirect free kick.
After
releasing the ball into play, the goalkeeper may not again
touch the ball until it has been played by at least two
(2) members of his/her own team, or by an opposing player.
Failure to comply with this rule will result in an indirect
free kick from outside the penalty area by the opposing
team. If the ball is played by a defender, back to his/her
keeper before it has been played by a second team member,
or touched by an opposing player and remains in the goal
area longer than five (5) seconds, an indirect free kick
from outside the penalty area will be awarded to the attacking
team. The goalkeeper will be deemed to have had the ball
under his/her control for more than five (5) seconds.
TEAM
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
It
is compulsory for all player's, including the goal keeper,
to wear shin pads at all times. It is for the safety and
well being of all player's on the court.
Player's
must remove all jewellery before taking the court.
Teams
must have the same colour tops. Tops do not have to be numbered.
Teams have until round 3 to be in uniform before penalties
apply. If two teams have the same colour shirts, the referee
will issue bibs.
No
outdoor studded style soccer boots or school shoes allowed
on courts. Indoor soccer shoes or joggers only.
POINTS
SYSTEM
Teams will receive (3) points for a win - (2) points for
a draw - (1) point for a loss. Teams who forfeit a match
will receive nil points. Teams that win on forfeit or have
a bye will receive (3) points and record a winning score
of 3 goals to nil.
GAME
PAYMENTS
Payments
of match fees must be paid in full before any team member
enters the court. Once we have received your game payment
we will issue a game token. This token is to be given to
the referee before the game to confirm your payment. Only
a team captain will be issued with a practice ball for "warming
up". However, the referee may decide to start the game immediately
if a team is late.
REGISTRATION
AND INSURANCE
All
players must be registered and insured before they take
the court. Please see our (insurance page) for all the details.
FINALS
FORMAT
The
top 4 teams at the completion of the competition rounds
will compete in finals. (1 v 4 and 2 v 3). Both winners
go through to grand final, losers are out. To be eligible
to compete in finals, a player must have played at least
4 games during the season and also have paid the registration
and insurance fees.
In
the event of a draw after normal time in a semi-final, an
extra 3 minutes one way golden goal (First team to score)
will apply. If scores are still locked after extra time
- the higher team on the ladder will go through to grand
final. In the grand final an extra 3 minutes one way golden
goal will apply, if scores are still locked after extra
time - penalty shoot out will be played. Best of 3 shots.
If scores still level after 3 shots each, it goes into sudden
death until a result. (All player's must have taken a shot
before they are permitted to have another turn). Final rules can be changed by centre management at any time. Management will notify all finals teams if there are any changes to the finals format listed above.
PENALTIES
AND INFRINGEMENTS
No
player is to enter the soccer court until all players from
the preceding game have left, as a match is not completed
until all player's have left the court.
Any
spectator entering or attempting to enter the soccer court
while play is in progress, including the half time break,
may cause the match to be abandoned. Any team reserve entering
the court while play is in progress, without the referee's
permission, will cause the match to be abandoned and their
team to be suspended.
Any
player receiving a second yellow
card during a competition will automatically
be suspended for two (2) weeks commencing from the 2nd yellow
card he / she received.
Any
player sent off (red
card) will receive an automatic suspension
(see attached list). If a player is sent off a second time
during the same competition, the player will be suspended
for the remainder of that competition, including semi finals,
finals and grand finals. Any player sent from the field
during any semi final, final or grand final may not be entitled
to any prizes awarded to that team.
A
suspended player may not play for any other team during
the period of the suspension. Suspension from one (1) team
is suspension from all soccer teams.
A player may only play in one (1) team per competition.
ie: One (1) team in the Monday night "A" grade, one (1)
team in the Monday night "B" grade and likewise on the other
nights. This means a player may not play for a team that
is short of players if that team plays in the same competition
as that in which the player is already registered. No "A"
grade player may play for a "B" grade team. No more than
two (2) players can fill in, in a higher grade and they
can only do so if they are Gold Card Members. (See insurance
page ). In semis and finals, fill in players are not allowed.
The
referee's decision is final in all matters relating to the
game. at no time during the game should a player question
a referee. The referee is not obliged to explain his/her
decision, this applies to even the team Captain who has
no special rights or authority other than over his/her own
team.
Swearing
at the referee will be an automatic suspension for four
(4) games. A 2nd offence will be a suspension for the remainder
of the competition.
Make
your team aware of the penalty for not registering players.
(See insurance page for details).
SEND
OFF AND SUSPENSION INFRINGEMENTS
| 1
|
Foul
and abusive language to the referee |
4
Games |
| 2
|
Foul
and abusive language to others |
3
Games |
| 3
|
Persistent
misconduct after previously being cautioned |
3
Games |
| 4
|
Attempting
to strike or kick a player |
3
Games |
| 5
|
Deliberately
striking a player |
Banned
|
| 6
|
Deliberately
kicking or kneeing a player |
Banned
|
| 7
|
Deliberately
head butting a player |
Banned
|
| 8
|
Spitting
on a player |
Banned
|
| 9
|
Deliberate
foul or late tackle on a player |
3
Games |
| 10
|
Deliberately
wrestling an opponent to the ground |
2
Games |
| 11
|
Deliberately
throwing a ball at a player |
2
Games |
or such other offences as the referee
shall deem to be dangerous or ungentlemanly.
At all times, management of Sportsworld reserve the right
to ban any player(s) or team(s) from further participation
in
any competition.
Any Player Sent Off with a red card
Will Automatically Be Suspended For One (1) Week.
