Futsal Rules & Regulations

●4 v 4 (3 outfield players and one goalkeeper)
● On the fly subbing, must be made within the lines of your own team’s bench. Players cannot enter the field of play until the player they are substituting in for has exited the field of play.
● 25-minute games with a running clock.

Match Rules

● No throw-ins, only kick-ins. Players must put their hand on the ball to stop it on the touchline before passing it in. 
● No offsides
● All kick-ins are indirect
● All kick-ins, goal kicks, and corner kicks must be taken within 4 seconds
● Goal kicks are from keeper’s hands. They must throw the ball to a teammate. If a keeper rolls the ball to himself he will receive a warning and will be asked to take the goal kick again. If he continues to do it once again, he will receive a yellow card.
● Ball is out of play when the whole ball crosses the touch line
● Defending team must be 5 yards away from the ball on all kick-ins, corners and free-kicks
● In live play, the goalkeeper may roll the ball to himself and pass or dribble with his feet, however he may not pick it up again until the ball touches an opponent. Please note that this is only in live play.

Penalty marks

. ● The 6m penalty mark is used for each infraction

General Regulations

● All players must wear proper footwear. Flat shoes only, no cleats, studs, or marking bottoms.
● Zero tolerance policy when it comes to fighting, abusive language, or abusive behaviour towards other players, referees or bystanders. Please note that this pertains to coaches and parents in addition to players.