Season 1: Indoor Soccer Blacktown [Mon] Rules

THE TEAM 

5-aside

  • The number of players shall be five (5) players.

  • The team must include a minimum of two (2) male, two (2) female and all remaining players can be any gender including gender diverse people.

  • Please consider our Default, Forfeit, and Substitute Policy (insert link)

  • Substitutes can be used as long as they have created an account and signed the most up to date Urban Rec waiver. During game play, substitutes can be made at any point in the game.

GAME SPECIFICS

GAME TIME 

The game is played in xx (x) xx minute halves/quarters with a few minutes break at half time.

COURT BOUNDARIES 

The court is usually [insert dimensions]. Insert any court or field specifics in this section.

STARTING THE GAME 

A game is started by a kick-off in a forward direction from the centre mark. The team winning the toss, 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. The opposition must be 4 meters from the ball when the kick-off begins. 

Following half-time, the game is restarted at the centre mark with teams changing ends and the kick-off being taken by the side that did not start the game.

SCORING 

A goal is scored when the ball has wholly crossed the goal line between the goal posts and the cross bar. After a goal is scored, the game is restarted with a rollout from the goal-keeper of the team that was just scored upon.  A goal cannot be scored directly from the kick-off. The team with the highest score at the end of the game wins.

RULE SPECIFICS

SUBSTITUTIONS 

Unlimited substitution of players is permitted.  Substitutions may be made ‘on the fly’ without a stoppage in play, except for the goalkeeper.  Substitutions of the goalkeeper MUST be made at a stoppage of play at the indication of the Event Host. 

FOULS AND MISCONDUCT

A player may not intentionally kick, trip, jump at, strike, hold, and push, charge from behind or violently charge an opponent. Players should not swear, gesture, or argue with the Event Host or any player. Fouls can be awarded against the player for this behaviour.

FREE KICKS – ALL FREE KICKS ARE INDIRECT 

For the purposes of our recreational league, all free kicks are indirect.  An ‘indirect’ free kick is one where a goal cannot be scored unless another player other than the kicker has touched it.  Players from the opposing team should be at least 4 meters from the ball when a free kick is taken.  The free kick is to be taken from the spot where the free kick was awarded.  Free kicks may be awarded for behaviour including, but not limited to the following:

  • Dangerous manner of play 

  • Slide tackling

  • Impeding the progress of an opposition player 

  • Preventing the goalkeeper from releasing the ball

  • Causing unnecessary delays in play

  • Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent

  • Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent

  • Jumping at an opponent

  • Charging an opponent

  • Striking or attempting to strike an opponent

  • Pushing or holding an opponent

  • Making contact with an opponent before the ball whilst making a tackle to gain possession of the ball

  • Handling the ball

If any of these offenses occur within the goal area, the free kick shall be taken from the penalty line and all players other than the goal keeper must stand outside the goal area whilst the kick is taken.

BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY 

In caged soccer, everything is in-bounds, unless the ball physically moves outside the cage (e.g. it is kicked over the top net).  In the unlikely event that the ball does exit the cage, the ball will be given to the team’s goalie, who did not last touch the ball. 

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.

THE GOAL KEEPER 

Only the goalkeeper may touch the ball with their arms or hands, and only within the goal area.

“GOAL KICKS” (GOAL ROLLS)

Goal kicks will be in the form of rollout from the goal-keeper. This goal rollout may be taken from anywhere in the goal area.  Goal rolls are awarded when the whole of the ball has crossed the goal line (except for the scoring of a goal) and last touched by one of the attacking team. Opponents must be clear of the goal area. Goal rolls must be a roll (i.e. not an overhand throw) and must be on the ground.

BACK PASSES 

In the event of a back pass to the goalkeeper, the goal keeper MUST NOT pick up the ball (i.e. it can only be played by the feet)

CORNER KICKS 

There are no corner kicks in caged soccer, as everything is inbounds.

URBAN REC SPECIFICS

FUN FIRST POLICY 

All Urban Rec leagues, irrespective of skill level, are fun-first. Our Event Hosts facilitate a fun, safe environment for teams. They will acknowledge, coach and make calls according to your level of experience playing the game. Urban Rec leagues expect a certain level of self-officiation, meaning that players are expected to display good sportsmanship to govern their behaviour. Open communication and camaraderie between teams is encouraged.

DISCIPLINE

Urban Rec Event Hosts have the final say on any issue that cannot be self-resolved.

If you are seen to be rude or not playing within the respect of the rules, your Event Host has the right to ask you to sub and take a break. If your Event Host then has to warn you more times then they have the right to ask you to leave the field or court and an assessment will be made if you can return to play. We don’t tolerate idiots, play fair.

INCLUSION

Urban Rec seeks to provide a safe, inclusive and happy environment for our members, staff and participants. Gender diverse, transgender and non-binary participants are welcome to play within our leagues along with any sexuality and persons from any background. Urban Rec has zero tolerance for bullying, discrimination or sexual harassment. 

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