Isle of Man FA Futsal League 2014
INFORMATION BOOKLET
Venue: Bemahague Sportshalls
Team:………………………………………………
ISLE OF MAN FA FUTSAL LEAGUE COMPETITION RULES
NB - All players must be registered and clearly stated on the team sheet. If it is
found that an individual has played a fixture and is not registered to that team,
3 points will automatically be surrendered to the opposing team accompanied
by a 0-3 score line.
This is an Adult Male League. All registered players must be over 16 years of
age.
1. Team Registration
 In order to enter a team into the league the following list needs to
be completed and returned to the IOM FA office:
- A completed Team Registration Form detailing the team
manager and team kit colours, together with a £60
deposit.
- The code of conduct signed by the team manager (see
page 7)
Please be aware the full cost for team entry is £120 (This fee includes the initial 10
named players at a registration cost of £1 per player).
All of the above can be sent electronically or in hard copy to Michael Baker @ The
IOM FA, The Bowl, Douglas, IM2 1AD. The office is open Tuesday and Thursdays 9am
to 5pm.
Team and Initial Squad registration deadline is 8pm, Monday 9th June 2014.
2. Team Managers Meeting & Friendlies – (9th June 6pm - 7pm x 2 sports halls)
 There will be an opportunity to play friendlies and allow players to
familiarise themselves with the rules. At the same time I will hold
a manager’s meeting at Bemahague. At which further information
will be provided. It is important that a representative, preferably
the manager, attends this meeting.
3. Fixtures
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Fixtures to be played at Bemahague sports halls on Monday nights
from 6pm to 8pm. Please note there will be one set of fixtures on
Wednesday 9th July from 7pm – 9pm. Fixtures will commence
from Monday 16th June and will run for 6 weeks.
4. Group Matches
 Initially teams will play all other teams within the league as
indicated in the fixture list.
 Kick-off times will be 6:05pm, 6:40pm & 7:20pm. The fixture list
will clarify at which time each team will be playing each week.
 Each team will receive 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw
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Once all the group matches have been played the top 4 teams will
progress to the Semi Finals.
In the event of teams equal on points, they will be separated by;
1. Result of the match between the two teams in question
2. Goal Difference
3. Total goals scored in the group
Team Managers can register an unlimited amount of players for
the duration of the competition. Only 12 players can be named on
the team sheet for each game and only a maximum of 5 players
are allowed on the field of play at any one time.
Team Managers/organisers must hand in team sheets to the
referee before Kick Off.
All teams must register a kit colour on their team registration form
at the start of the season and wear it for the duration of the
season.
5. Duration of Matches
 Games will be 30 minutes long with 15 minutes each way and a 1
minute halftime break. Teams are allowed 1 time out each game,
lasting 60 seconds. Teams are required to be at the venue in good
time and be ready to play at the designated time.
6. Knock Out Matches (Semi final & Final)
 Semi finals - the 1st placed team in the league will play 4th and 2nd
place will play 3rd in the league. The winners of each game will
progress to the final.
 If the scores are level at the end of the match, the game will go to
2 minutes extra time each way. If the teams are still level then a
penalty shoot out will decide the game.
7. Penalty Shoot Outs
 Only players on the field of play at the end of the game are eligible
to take a penalty kick.
 Penalties will be taken alternatively by each team
 Initially, 3 penalties will be taken by each team and the team with
the highest score will win the match.
 If the score remains equal, each team will continue to take
penalties in the form of sudden death. Penalties are taken
alternatively until, after an even number of penalties have been
taken, one team has a higher score.
8. Substitutes
 Rolling substitutions are allowed at anytime during the game.
Players must enter and leave the pitch through their team’s ‘sub
zone’.
9. Rules
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Matches will be played to FA Futsal football rules (detailed on the
separate page).
10. Code of Conduct
 All those involved in the competition must observe and obey the
code of conduct.
11. Footwear
 All players must wear appropriate footwear (trainers with nonmarking soles) and shin pads. Any player that does not have the
correct kit will not be allowed to take part in the game(s).
9. Forfeits
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Any team not at the venue at the scheduled starting time will
forfeit the match 3-0.
10. Colour Clashes
 In the event of a colour clash, the first named team should
change. Bibs will be available. If bibs are to be used, it will be the
Team Managers’ responsibility to collect and return them.
11. Results
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It is the responsibility of the Referees to ensure that all results are
transferred to the Isle of Man FA office no later than 4.00pm on
the next working day.
The League will be administered via the FA Fulltime System and
league tables will be accessible via www.isleofmanfa.com.
12. Disputes
 Referees on site each week will be IOMFA affiliated referees and
will adjudicate any disputes.
13. Presentations
 Trophies will be presented to the winners and runners-up at the
conclusion of the competition.
14. First Aid
 There will be a first aid kit located at the venue.
15. On Field Discipline
 As in 11 v 11 football there will be yellow and red cards used.
 If a player commits an offence that is worthy of a red card that
player will be excluded from the rest of the game and their team
can replace that player after 2 minutes have passed or after a goal
is scored against them, or whichever comes first.
16. Suspensions
 If a player receives a red card in the Futsal league then they will be
automatically suspended for their team’s next game.
 Yellow or red cards received in the Futsal league will not incur a
charge and will not affect any other IOM FA football, unless they
commit one of the following offenses:
- Serious Foul Play
- Kicking or striking another player
- Use of offensive, insulting or abusive language towards
officials
- Spitting
- Head butting
- Assault
- Refusing to leave the field of play when ordered
- Causing the match to be abandoned
- Any offences where the offender has acted in a discriminatory
manner for reasons of ethnic origin, colour, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, disability.
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If a player commits any of the above offences then that player,
like in any other type of affiliated Football, will appear in front of a
Disciplinary panel. They could then be suspended for a period of
time from all formats of the game (Futsal, IOM Business League,
Men’s Saturday football etc), and be subject to the relevant fines.
17. Player registrations
 The deadline for players to be registered to play in the Futsal
league is the 7th July 2014.
 For a player to be eligible to play in the semis or final they must
have played some part in their team’s group matches.
ISLE OF MAN FA FUTSAL LEAGUE 2014
CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of Conduct for Coaches/Managers:
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Coaches/Managers must respect the rights’ dignity and worth of each and
every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
Coaches/Managers must place the well being and safety of each player above
all other considerations, including the development of performance.
Coaches/Managers must adhere to all guidelines laid down within the
constitution and the rules of The Football Association.
Coaches/Managers must have an appropriate working relationship with each
player based on mutual trust and respect.
Coaches/Managers must not exert undue influence to obtain personal
benefit or reward.
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Coaches/Managers must encourage and guide players to accept
responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Coaches/Managers must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate is
appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
Coaches/Managers should, at the outset, clarify with the player exactly what
is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their
coach.
Coaches/Managers must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other
coaches, officials, stewards and organisers of the event) in the best interests
of the player.
Coaches/Managers must always promote the appropriate code of conduct
and positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) to players, parents and
spectators alike. Never condone violations of the laws of the game,
behaviour contrary to the spirit of the laws of the game or relevant rules and
regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
Coaches/Managers must consistently display high standards of behaviour and
experience and be a role model for players and spectators.
Code of Conduct for Players:
 Set a positive example for other players, team mates and supporters.
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Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during the
game, even if the team is in a position where the desired result has already
been achieved.
Show fair play and respect all others in the game. Avoid all forms of
gamesmanship and time wasting.
Do not use inappropriate language to anyone involved with the game or
competition.
Respect the laws of the game and competition rules. Know and abide by the
rules, laws and spirit of the game.
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
Treat other players with due respect at all times, irrespective of the results of
the game.
Accept the decisions of match officials without protest, avoiding words or
actions which may mislead an official, and show respect to officials at all
times.
Abide by the instructions of his/her Coach/Manager.
Show due respect to the interests of supporters.
Code of Conduct for Spectators:
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Show due respect to match officials and others involved in the game. Do not
use threatening or inappropriate language towards any person associated
with the competition. Do not question the referee’s decision or his
judgement.
Spectators must not encroach the pitch or field of play at any time, unless
asked to do so by an official (e.g. serious injury to a player).
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Spectators must set a positive example to the persons and players involved in
the competition.
Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
Show due respect to the interests of other supporters.
Spectators must not encourage any player to take part in un-sporting
behaviour at any time during the competition.
Abide by the rules and regulations of the competition at all times.
Promote equality, integrity and fair play.
Spectators may not use any form of violence (physical or verbal) or bad
language to any player, supporter, official or organiser involved with the
competition.
Teams are responsible for their Spectators. If a Spectator is not adhering to this
code, please advise the individual(s) in question or contact the on site organiser.
NB - Failure to comply with any issue included within the code of conduct will
result in the disqualification from this, and any future competitions.
On behalf of my team, players, spectators and officials, we agree to adhere to
the Competition’s Code of Conduct at all times and understand that failure to
comply with any issue included within this code of conduct will result in the
disqualification from this, and any future competitions.
Signed:……………………………………………… Team Manager
Print:………………………………………………… Team Manager
Team:……………………………………………………………
A signed copy of the Code of Conduct MUST be returned to Michael Baker at the
IOMFA prior to the Competition Start Date or Teams will not be permitted to
play.