Indoor Football – calling all Gooners

Interested in playing some indoor football and representing the Arsenal in New Zealand?

Well, this is the chance for you then.

There is a social indoor league starting on Sunday, the 31^st of October.

Venue: Avondale College (Victor Street, Avondale)

Fees: $10 per person per game (as charged by the tournament organisers)

 

The NZ Liverpool supporters club has already entered a team. Interested in representing the Arsenal in New Zealand, then email club president Bill on info@arsenalnewzealand.co.nz

 

The tournament organisers have confirmed that there will be an indoor football premier league starting from next year as well.  

 

Indoor Football Rulebook (as provided by the organisers)

 

Introductions and definitions:

 

We have written the rulebook to provide the basis for a good competition and a safe and enjoyable experience for all players and spectators. The following explanations of some common terms are general, not technical; they are intended to be helpful to players and spectators. After you finish reading, have a great match!

 

Boarding: is pushing, crowding or charging an opponent into a wall.

 

Double Touch: Is the violation that occurs when a player is taking a kickoff or free kick and plays the ball a second time before it is touched by another player.

 

Misconduct: Is any inappropriate behavior by a player or spectator, on or off the field as determined by the referee, scorekeeper, or facility staff. Examples of misconduct include: inappropriate remarks toward any individual, aggressive play, or violent behavior.

 

Shadowing the Goalkeeper: Is a foul that occurs when a player follows the opposing goalkeeper and obstructs the goalkeeper from reentering the ball into play.

 

Violent Conduct: Is physical force that injures or abuses any individual or arena property, or is verbally or physically threatening actions

 

1-      Team Registration

 

The maximum number of players per team is unlimited. Players may be added to the roster at any time throughout the season, with the exception of playoff or championship games. Every player in the play offs or championship game must have played in at least two prior games for the team, in that season.

 

 

 

2-      Next Season Registration

 

Teams currently playing in the league, will have first priority to re-registraring before a set deadline.

 

3-      League Formats.

 

Seasons are ten weeks in duration. The next season starts the following week after the last game. There are four seasons played in a calendar year. Formats may change from season to season, depending on the number of teams entered in a league.

 

4-      Forfeits

 

A team will forfeit if there are not at least 3 players ready to play within 5 minutes of the scheduled start. A team will forfeit if any player has broken any rules regarding eligibility. A team will forfeit if $ 10. per player team fees, are not paid by kick off time, ( min $ 60. per team, per game. )

Forfeits are recorded as a 9-0 score line. 

If a team forfeits two games during a season, they may be expelled from the league without refund and replaced with another team.

If your team is forfeiting due to lack of players, please tell the league manager, who will try to arrange additional players to join your team.

 

5-      Standings.

 

Leagues are set up on a best record system, which is 3 points for a win, one point for a draw, and o points for a loss. Winners of the league are normally found through league format. In the case of teams being equal in the standings, the higher placed team will be decided by: 1- Head to head result, 2- Most goals scored, 3- Best goal difference.

For league or tournament formats in which playoff games cannot end in a draw, and must have a winner, the game will be decided by a penalty shootout. i.e. winners advances or winner takes all.

 

6-Scheduling Request

 

If your team has a scheduling request, make sure it is on your team registration form before the draw is made, and we will try to accommodate your request. After the draw is made it is almost impossible to make changes.

 

7-Players

 

Each team plays with 5 players, which consist of 4 outfield players and a goalkeeper. A team may play with a minimum of 3 players.

 

8- Coed League number of players

 

In Coed Leagues there are two variations of the rule governing the number of players, depending on the facility you are playing at. Please check with the league manager to see which rule applies to your facility:

1-     Each team must have a max of three male players and two female players on the field at one time.

2-      Each team must have a max of two male players and three female players on the field at one time.

3-     The min number of players on the field is three, which a max must be two female players.

 

9-Substitutions

 

During the game teams may make unlimited substitutions. A player must leave the field before the substitution can take place.

 

10- GoalKeeper   Substitutions

 

Teams must advise the referee in advance of making a goalkeeper substitution.

 

11- Injuries

 

The referee shall send any player off the field who requires treatment for injury or blood. For treatments for blood, a player must obtain the referees approval, before returning to the field of play.

 

12- No High Ball rule.

 

There is no limit to the high ball rule, except for when the ball hits the roof.

 

13- No Goalkeeper Pass back Rule.

Teams are allowed to play the ball back to the goalkeeper, who is allowed to play the ball with his hands.

 

14- Direct Free Kicks.

 

All free kicks are direct from which a goal can be scored. A player has 5 seconds to restart play once the referee has blown his whistle. If a players fails to take the freekick within this time, his opponents are awarded a freekick. Players must be 2 meters back from the ball when a freekick is awarded.

 

15- No slide Tackling.

 

All players, except the goalkeeper must stay on their feet at all times.

 

16- No Off side

 

17- Goalkeeper Area.

 

If  a defender enters the goal area a penalty is awarded. If an attacking player enters the goal area a free kick is awarded to the defending team. 

A goalkeeper can leave the goal area without punishment, as this is considered a part of game play, but a GK, cannot use his hands, outside of the GKs area.

 

18- No Physical Contact.

 

Any physical contact is a misconduct offence. Physical contact is discouraged and skill is encouraged.

 

19- Players Equipment.

 

All the field players must wear the same colour jersey, or the teams must wear bibs. Shin guards at the moment are not mandatory.

No jewelry or watches allowed. Players must wear indoor football court shoes, not sneakers.

 

20- Referees Powers

 

The referees power to access penalties and maintain control of the game includes violations committed during play, during stoppages, and as the players proceed on and off the field. The referee has the power to:

A)    warn/Penalize/Caution/Eject- From the time the referee enters the building he has authority over any player or spectator.

B)     There is no advantage rule in indoor soocer. ( this is an outdoor football rule ). therefore all fouls are called straight away.

C)    Stop, suspend or terminate the game

D)    Prohibit entry on to the field for any unauthorized person,

E)     Stop play due to injury

F)     Signal restarts.

G)    The referees decisions regarding interpretation of the rules are final.

 

21- Yellow Cards

 

Fouls include tripping, kicking, holding, pushing, charging, jumping, at, handling the ball, obstruction and violent play or dissent.

Behavior which warrants a minimum of a yellow card includes:

Fouls which the referee considers reckless, physical contact, a tackle from behind, persistent infringement of the rules.

 

A yellow card means a player is sin binned for a four minute period. He must sit next to the scorekeeper who will keep the time and allow the player to reenter the field of play. When a player receives a time penalty, the time begins with the referee whistle to restart play and the team plays short until the time penalty expires.If a team has only a min of three players on the field, due to yellow card time penalties, the match continues, and they must play short of players, untill the yellow carded players return to the field of play.

When a team plays short it is called a power play.

 

22- Red Cards

 

Include: Elbowing, striking, fighting or violent conduct,  spitting, abusive language, or two yellow cards.

 

A red card means a player must leave the field.

 

23- Suspensions

 

1 Red card is a min one match suspension. Depending on the offence.

 

Fighting, or violent conduct means a player or team will be ejected from playing in all competitions, without refund.

 

24 Coed unique rules

 

Female goals are worth two points, male goals are worth one point.

 

 

25- Start of the Game

 

A team must have a min of three registered players to start a match.  If the team is unable to play after five minutes the opponents will win by forfeit 9-0.

 

26- No Alcohol

 

If you have any questions please see your league manager.

 

Now lets Play IFL.