Rules & Code of Conduct

 

1. General Competition Rules:

1.1. A team must register a minimum of 6 players.

1.2. Registration payments are non-refundable as they are built into the tournament budget during planning. Teams are expected to honour the registration and participate until the team is no longer scheduled to play a match.

1.3. Teams need to submit a finalised team registration list before the completion of round three. Changes such as replacing a fully registered player with a new player is permitted until the final team registration list is submitted. After round 3, additional player registrations are accepted as per the fill-in guidelines below.

1.4. 3 points will be rewarded for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss.

1.5. The teams who finish in the top 4 will play finals

• Semi-finals: 1st Vs 4th, 2nd Vs 3rd

• Winners of the semi-finals will play in the grand final. Losers of the Semi-Finals will play in a 3rd place play-off.

1.6. All players must wear the full team kit (Jersey, Shorts & Socks). For every player (including subs and fill-ins) who is not in 100% full uniform (with the exception of the goal keeper as they may decide to wear shorts due to the heat), 1 goal will be awarded to the other team.

1.7. Team captains must complete a team sheet prior to the commencement of their game.

1.8. Teams can only use the players which they have included in the team sheet prior to the commencement of the game. Examples below:

-If a team had 6 players included on the team sheet and one of them gets injured during the game and is unable to continue, they cannot request a fill-in player.
-If a team had 5 players included on the team sheet and one of them gets injured during the game and is unable to continue, they cannot request a fill-in player.

1.9. Should a player accumulate 5 yellow cards in different matches, it will result in a 1 match ban for the player. All records for yellow cards are cleared for finals.

1.10. A red card will result in an automatic 1 match ban. This includes before and the duration of the finals.

1.11. Lateness – If a team fails to field a minimum of 3 players (GK + 2 court player) to commence the game, For every 2 mins the minimum numbers aren’t fielded 1 goal will be awarded to the other team.

1.12. The fixtures will not be changed once the competition commences as every team had the chance to request byes at first in first served basis. If your team can NOT attend a match, the result will be treated as a forfeit (3-0 Loss). In the case you wanted to forfeit a game as you can not field a team, you will need to inform us by the Wednesday before your match so we can make arrangements and notify the team you are playing. If you fail to inform us by Wednesday there may be additional points deducted.

 

2. Fill-in rules:

2.1. Teams are allowed to have fill-in players if needed during the regular season games.

2.2. Fill-in players must pay $10 per game. If teams are unable to pay on the day, they will be allowed to make up for the payment the following week. However, failure to do so will result in a 1 league point deduction for every fill-in player who’s payment is not received by the following week.

2.3. Fill-in players will become registered once they have accumulated payment of $110 (filled in 11 times).

2.4. Only registered players can compete in the finals.

2.5. A fill in player can become eligible to compete in the finals if they:

• Have played a minimum of 5 games in the regular season

• Pay the difference in the amount paid for fill-in games and the $110 registration cost. E.g. If a fill-in has played 5 games and paid $50; to compete in the finals they need to pay the remaining $60

2.6. Teams cannot have players who are registered with another team fill-in for them.

 

3. Match Rules:

3.1. The game clock will start as per the scheduled game time: 1.30pm, 2.15pm & 3.00pm (Unless there is a change in the court booking times) NOTE: we need to accept and be prepared for games to run a little behind schedule (5-10 minutes) if security don’t open up per the scheduled time of 1.20. Please arrive 10mins prior to your scheduled kick-off time to have enough time to warm-up and complete teamsheets. Games won’t be delayed if teams aren’t ready, like any other serious competition.

3.2. Shin pads must be worn by all players.

3.3. There are 5 players on the field, one of which must be a goalkeeper.

3.4. Substitution must take place at the half way line when the ball is out of play. The player being replaced must be completely off the court before the replacement enters the court. The Referee needs to be informed when making a sub.

3.5. When the ball passes over the touchlines (goes out of play) the game is restarted by a kick in. The ball must be stationary on the line and can be kicked into play in any direction. 

3.6. Goal throw – When the ball passes over the goal line having last been played by the attacking team (goal kick) the game is restarted by a goal clearance. This must be done by the goalkeeper and the ball must be thrown directly out of the penalty area.

3.7. If the ball hits the roof, a kick-in is taken by the opposing team where the ball hit the roof.

3.8. Goalkeepers cannot receive the ball by hands or feet after doing a goal throw unless it has been touched by the opposition or passed over the half way line. Goalkeepers must release the ball within four seconds of gaining control of the ball.

3.9. Goalkeepers cannot pick the ball up with his hands if one of his players passes the ball back to him (pass back).

3.10. No slide tackling by outfield players; only the keeper can slide if he starts from inside his area.

3.11. All Goal throws, kick-ins, free kicks must be taken within 4 seconds. If they are not the opposition team is awarded a free kick/kick-in.

3.12. The goalkeeper has a 4 second time limit to release the ball (even when its at his feet) unless they are in the opposing half of the court, at which they have unlimited time and touches.

 

4. Code of Conduct

4.1. Respect the referee’s decision. Abuse to the referee will not be tolerated and may result in an automatic deregistration of the player involved.

4.2. No complaints will be acknowledged on match day. All complaints must be addressed to the PCA Futsal Committee by email to pcafutsalcommittee@gmail.com.

4.3. Teams are responsible for the behaviour of their supporters. Any unacceptable behaviour will result in deduction of points and the team may not be able to register in future tournaments.

4.4. It is expected that all players and team supporters:

• Respect the referee, tournament organisers, other team players, supporters and members of the general public by not engaging in any bullying, violence, harassment or any other offensive behaviour.

• Respect the venue’s property and not deliberately damage them.

 

The PCA Futsal Committee is fully committed to ensure everyone involved enjoys the tournament and are open to any suggestions to make the tournament more enjoyable. Please contact us in person, email or on facebook for any feedback you might have. It would be greatly appreciated.