KPRD Youth Futsal Rules of Play

Version
2022.1
Last Revised
December 19th 2022
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Game Time

  • Will consist of four (4) 8-minute quarters with a 5-minute halftime. Halftime may be shortened based on the discretion of the referee.
  • Game clock will start at game time

 

Substitutions

  • All substitutions are on the fly, this includes goalkeeping substitutions. Referees will not stop play for goalkeeping substitutions.
  • A substitute may not enter the match until the player leaving the match is at the touchline in the substitution zone.
  • Any substitute who enters the field of play before the player being replaced has completely left the field of play may be shown a yellow card.
  • All substitutions must take place at the halfway line (in front of the score table).

The Goalkeeper

  • Must wear a different color penny/bib.
  • May kick the ball directly over the half-way line.
  • May not punt or drop-kick the ball. (Ball must settle to the ground or be touched first, no “air” under the ball when kicked.)
  • May not possess the ball for more than four seconds.
  • May throw the ball directly across the half-way line. A ball thrown directly into the opposing goal results in a goal kick for the opposing team.

Restarts

  • Kickoffs: Indirect. The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves.
  • Free Kicks: may be indirect or direct. The ball must be stationary before the kick may be taken.
  • Kick ins: Indirect. The ball must be placed on or no more than 12 inches behind the line and the kick must be taken within 4 seconds. The kicker’s non-kicking foot must be out of bounds or on the line. (A kickin that goes directly in the opposing goal is a goal kick for the opposing team. A kickin that goes directly in the defensive goal is a corner kick of the opposing team.)
  • Goal Kick: The ball must be place in the 7 x 9 box. The ball is then in play after it is kicked and clearly moves. must be taken within 4 seconds.
  • Corner Kicks: are direct. The ball must be placed directly on the corner spot and the kick must be taken within 4 seconds.
  • Indirect Free Kicks: When a player plays in a dangerous manner, impedes an opponent (without playing the ball).
  • Direct Free Kicks: When a player kicks or attempts to kick an opponent, slide tackles an opponent (automatic yellow card/caution), jumps at an opponent, charges at an opponent, strikes or attempts to strike an opponent, pushes an opponent, holds an opponent, trips an opponent, spits at an opponent or handles the ball deliberately.
  • Penalty Kicks: are taken from the penalty spot and must be shot at goal by a clearly identified kicker. Defenders may not be nearer to the ball than 12 feet and must be behind an imaginary line running from touchline to touchline even with the penalty spot.
  • Distance: For all of the above, opponents may not be closer to the ball than 12 feet.
  • Ceiling: If the ball hits the ceiling or other object, the team that did not touch the ball last restarts play with a kickin from the nearest point on the touchline.

Equipment:

  • Field Size: approx. 60’ X 90’
  • Game Balls: Size 3 or 4
  • Goal Size: 9.8” x 7”
  • Jerseys: Jersey are provided by KPRD and should be worn each week
  • Shin guards: Shin guards must be covered by socks and are MANDATORY for all players.
  • Footwear- tennis or athletic shoes only. Cleats/turf shoes are not allowed.
  • NO Jewelry or Hats, only items approved by the referee will be allowed (i.e. medical bracelets, etc.)

Referee System: 1 referee

Local Playing Rules: Will follow FIFA rules with the following exceptions:

  • One time-out (60 seconds) per half. Clock will stop. When in possession of ball or when the ball is not in play.
  • Goal Kick- The ball must be kicked from the 7 x 9 box. The goalkeeper must place the ball stopped in the 7 x 9. The ball is then in play after it is kicked and clearly moves.
  • No offensive player may be in the 7 x 9 green box directly in front of the goal. If a goal is scored when an offensive player is inside it will not count.
  • Penalty Spot: 20 feet from the center of the goal
  • Foul- Direct Kick
  • Dangerous Play- Indirect Kick
  • 3 yards distance for kick in
  • Penalty 20 feet
  • Direct/Indirect kicks – Defense must be 5 yards (24 feet) off of the ball
  • Cards
    • Yellow- Sit out for 2 minutes, team does not play down.
    • Red- Out for the remainder of the game and the next.

Rules of Conduct- Fouls and Misconduct:

Kernersville Parks and Recreation encourages clean and sportsmanlike conduct on the field and in the stands.

Bad sportsmanship, fighting, profanity, or arguing/threatening the referees will not be permitted on the field or their vicinity.  Players, coaches, or spectators approaching officials in a negative manner will not be permitted.  Such actions are subject to ejection from the game and/or suspension from the league.

PROFANITY- If profanity is loud enough to hear by the referee and spectators in the stands, the player will be ejected from the game.

EJECTION- Any player or captain ejected from the game will be required to leave the premises IMMEDIATELY. Refusal to do so will lead to team forfeiture of the game.  An ejected player is expected to simply gather belongings and LEAVE the recreation center immediately. Please refer to Yellow/Red Card section of rules for further clarification.

Any action involving excessive profanity, assault on a referee or official of the Town, or excessive disruptive behavior of a player, captain, or fan will result in permanent banning from any other activities offered by the Kernersville Parks & Recreation Department and that individual may be subject to criminal charges with local authorities.

Kernersville Parks & Recreation will NOT tolerate physical or verbal fighting for ANY REASON on and off the field and all patrons (fans and/or players) involved will be subject to a ban from any and all Kernersville Parks & Recreation facilities, programs &/or be subject to criminal charges.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages on Park Property will result in instant banning from park property and league play for the period of 1 year.

Advantage: Advantage will be applied in futsal, with direct free kick offenses and misconduct including cautionable and send off offenses still counting as accumulated fouls even if advantage is given and a free kick was not awarded by the official.

 

Yellow Cards:

  • If a player receives a yellow card, the player is required to be substituted for and cannot return for 2 minutes prior to a restart or at the referee’s discretion, whichever occurs first.
  • If a player receives two yellow cards (soft red) within a single game, they are required to leave the Recreation Center. The team must play down a player for the remainder of that game. The player will also miss (1) additional game.
  • If a player accumulates 3 yellow cards within a season, the player will miss (1) game subsequent to the 3rd yellow card.
  • Yellow Cards do not carry over season to season.
  • Consistent infringement or serious incident(s) committed by a player or team may result in suspension or being banned from the KPRD Adult league.
  • Referee decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Red Card / Ejection:

  • If the offending player is shown a red card, the player must leave the court and the recreation center immediately.
  • The offending team plays down a player for the remainder of the match.
  • The player will also miss any other games that day and receive an automatic (1) additional game suspension. The league will review the offense and reserves the right to add additional game suspensions if necessary.
  • All players receiving a red card must meet with a league official prior to being reinstated.
  • Persistent infringement or serious incident(s) committed by a player or team may result in suspension or being banned from the KPRD Adult league
  • Referee decisions are final and cannot be appealed

 

Profanity, Offensive language:

Profanity, insulting, or offensive language will not be tolerated. If directed at another person, it will result in an immediate red card and the player must meet with a league official prior to reinstatement. Any bystander using foul or abusive language will be asked to leave the premises. Incidental language not directed at the referee will be up to the discretion of the referee as to if a card should be given.

Fighting Policy:

Fighting and aggressive behavior from teams, players, and fans will be taken very seriously and police intervention may be utilized.

Initiator:

First offense – Red card, expulsion from game, 8 game ban (carries across seasons) with no refunds, mandatory meeting with administration prior to re-instatement.

Second offense – Red card, expulsion from game, 1year ban (carries across seasons) with no refunds, mandatory meeting with administration prior to re-instatement.

Third offense- Red card, expulsion from game, lifetime ban.

 

Retaliator/Self-defense:

First offense – Red card, expulsion from game, 2 game ban (carries across seasons) with no refunds, mandatory meeting with administration prior to re-instatement.

Second offense – Red card, expulsion from game, 8 game ban (carries across seasons) with no refunds, mandatory meeting with administration prior to re-instatement.

Third offense – Red card, expulsion from game, 1-year ban (carries across seasons) with no refunds, mandatory meeting with administration prior to re-instatement. Possible lifetime ban.

General:

At any time, administration can impose a lifetime ban based on the evidence and severity of the incident for either or both players. Fans causing problems will be escorted off the premises. All decisions by administration are final and non-disputable.

 

Please bring all questions and concerns regarding the league rules to the Athletic Coordinator.