5 Aside Football League Rules

 

 

Format

The competition will consist of eight teams playing a league basis with teams playing each other once.  The usual three points for a win, a point for a draw will apply.

 

Location & timing

Games will be played indoors at “Power Leagues” pitches located in Liverpool Street/Old Street see attached link

http://www.powerleague.co.uk/news.asp?cid=OLD&RID=1434.   

 

Rules

Basic 5 aside rules apply with the following reminders

  1. Squad to consist of no more than 8 players.
  2. Unlimited substitutes on a roll-on roll-off basis.
  3. Games will be ‘self refereed’ in the spirit of fair play!
  4. Duration 20 minutes each way teams swapping ends at half time.
  5. Home team to kick off first half, away team second.
  6. Home team to change strip if colour clash.
  7. Charging/sliding tackles are forbidden and shall be penalised by the awarding of a direct free kick.
  8. A player who unfairly impedes the progress of an opponent when not playing the ball shall be penalised by the awarding of an indirect free kick.

 

Equipment, Pitches & Kit

The pitches will be pre-booked & pre-paid for by Axima, each team will receive one match ball (indoor).  Kits are at each teams discretion (goalkeeper to have different top).  You are advised to ensure all players wear shin pads.

 

Pre-Match Confirmation

It is the responsibility of the home team to contact the Captain of the away side & confirm they are available to make the fixture and to ensure there is not a colour clash.  Failure to field a side for a fixture will result in loss of tie.

 

After Match Socialising

To be organised and paid for by the home team.

 

Results

Results including names of the scorers are to be emailed to gary.smith@axima-uk.com on the day following the match by both team captains.