Soccer Rules at Lords

Games
Games consist of 2 x 16 minute halves with a 2 minute warm-up and 1 minute half time break.
Games are centrally timed and will start as per the fixtured time.
Game times: 6pm, 6.35pm, 7.10pm, 7.45pm, 8.20pm, 8.55pm, 9.30pm, 10.05pm.

Rule modifications
All rules per official 'FIFA (FUTSAL)’ rule book with Lords amendments as detailed in this document.
• Field markings are those of the netball court (approximately 30m x 15m)
• Accumulated fouls are not recorded, therefore walls can be set against all associated free kicks
• Green cards are given, where in the opinion of the official, the offending action does not warrant a red card.
• Refer to forfeit policy outlined below

Teams/players
• All players must be sixteen years or older to play in the senior competitions.
• A maximum of ten players per team (five playing/five substitutes). Minimum of three players to start the game.
• Mixed – a minimum of two females players must be on the court at all times (includes in goal).
• Sharp adornments, items of jewellery or other accessories, no matter what its made of, shall be removed or taped.
• Shin guards are highly recommended (not compulsory) and must be completely covered by the player’s socks.
• Fill in players may only come from one grade above and any lower grades from the grade you are playing.
• Players must have played a quarter of the regular season to qualify for finals.
• All players play at their own risk.

Uniforms
All players must be in singlet/t-shirt uniform by the fourth week of fixtures. Uniform to be of same colour and ‘shade’. Each player shall be numbered (numbered bibs are acceptable).
Penalties - 1 goal per player out of uniform. Penalties must be added before the commencement of the second half.
In the event of a uniform clash, the team mentioned second on the scoresheet shall wear coloured bibs provided by Lords.

Late arrivals Penalties
2 minutes late = 1 goal
Every additional minute thereafter = 1 goal
Penalties must be added before the commencement of the second half.
After the equivalent of one-quarter of the game time elapsing the official may declare the game a forfeit if a team can not field the minimum amount of players to start a game.

Cautions and dismissals
Umpires will be issued with yellow, red and green cards.
• A yellow card will constitute a warning.
• A green card, and the player will be sent from the court for the remainder of the game and no substitute can enter the game for two minutes or until a goal is scored. A yellow card (warning) does not need to precede a green card.
• The third card shown to the same player in one match shall be a red card.
• A red card and the player will be sent from the court for the duration of the game (no substitutes allowed) with an automatic
suspension of one (1) week minimum.
• A yellow or green card does not need to precede a red card.
• If the action warrants it, a report shall be made to the Coordinator of Sport and Competition and may result in longer suspension.

Forfeits
If a team can not field enough players for a fixtured game, it becomes a forfeit.
A score line of 5-0 will be recorded against the forfeiting team.