SOCIAL SPORT 5-A-SIDE SOCCER RULES
PLEASE NOTE: Social Sport competition rules are based on FIFA Officials rules found at
www.fifa.com
However, due to the nature of Social Sport competitions, some changes or additions have been made.
These are listed below:
1. Playing Locations
1.1 UWA Crawley campus- Riley Oval
1.2 Alternative venues may be used where these fields are not available
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Duration
2.1 Preliminary and finals- 2 x 20 minute halves with a 2 minute half-time
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Players
3.1 The maximum number of players on field at any given time is five (5) one of whom shall be the
goalkeeper
3.2 Minimum number of players on field without incurring a forfeit is four (4)
For mixed competition only:
Male
Female
Min
1
2
Max
3
4
3.3 If a team has an incorrect ratio, it either plays:
3.3.1
With fewer total players - three (3) male and one (1) female
3.3.2 Or a ‘friendly’ game with the incorrect ratio, assuming an automatic loss but avoiding
a forfeit fine. The umpire and both team managers must agree on the automatic loss
prior to the start of the game
3.3.3 In both circumstances, both teams will still need to pay a game fee
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Forfeits
4.1
If a team forfeits a 5-0 victory is recorded for their opposition
4.2 All forfeits must be communicated with the UWA Social Sports Officer. Contact details can be
found at http://www.sport.uwa.edu.au/sports-and-teams/uwa-social-sports
4.3 If the notice given for a forfeit is less than 48 hours in advance, the offending team will lose their
forfeit bond on their first offence, and be charged $50 for every forfeit thereafter
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Player equipment
5.1 All players are required to wear a team uniform consisting of same coloured tops and same
coloured bottoms by the third game of the season
5.2 Bibs will be provided where there is a clash of uniform colours. Team managers will rock, paper,
scissors to determine which team will wear bibs
5.3 All players must remove objects such as watches/jewellery (taping of facial jewellery is expected)
that may be dangerous to other players. A wedding band or a medic alert bracelet may be worn,
but must be appropriately taped. Players will not be allowed onto the field until they comply
5.4 Nails must be cut or appropriately taped. Players will not be allowed onto the field until they
comply
5.5 UWA Sport will NOT provide strapping tape or nail clippers. This is the responsibility of the
participant.
5.6 No metal studs are permitted
5.7 Shin guards are not compulsory but are strongly recommended
UPDATED JANUARY 2015
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Substitution of players
6.1 During the course of the game, each team may use an unlimited number of substitutes.
Substitutions may take place only during breaks in play and with the permission of the referee
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To Play
7.1 All weekly game fees must be paid prior to the start of scheduled games and the receipt given to
relevant umpires. NO RECEIPT=NO GAME
7.2 Not only does it keep the other team waiting, late starts affect the whole evening’s fixtures times,
therefore the clock will start running at the scheduled time. If a team is late, they will be penalized
accordingly and the game will go on
7.2.1
1-5 minutes- 1 goal
7.2.2
5-10 minutes- 2 goals
7.2.3
10-15 minutes- 3 goals
7.3 Games will be forfeited if a team is not ready to play within fifteen (15) minutes of scheduled
starting time
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Suspensions and Ejections
8.1 Incidents of a dangerous or unsportsmanlike nature that are reported by the referee or an
opposing team will be taken seriously
8.2 A warning will be issued to offending player/team and referees have the right to remove a
player/team should further incidents occur during the game. All incidents will be reported to the
Social Sport Officer
Cards
8.3 A player will be shown a yellow card, as a warning for misconduct, for actions including nonsportsmanlike behaviour, dissent by word or action, persistent infringement of the laws of the
game, delaying the restart, or deliberately leaving the pitch without the referee’s permission
8.4 A player will be shown a red card for being guilty of serious foul play, violent conduct, spitting,
using offensive, insulting or abusive language, or if they receive a second caution in the match.
8.5 If a player commits a second yellow card offence within the same game, or commits a red card
offence - they must exit the game IMMEDIATELY (not to be replaced by another player) and they
may be suspended from the following week's play
8.6 Further action may be taken for serious incidents and repeat offenders. All information regarding
the incident will be taken into account and a decision on an appropriate resulting action will be
made by the Social Sports Officer in consultation with senior members of staff. Actions may
include suspension of a player or withdrawal of a team
8.7 Should a team wish to make a formal complaint their team manager should do so in writing to the
Social Sport Officer within 24 hours of the incident occurring
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Finals Procedures
9.1 In the event of a draw in the final fixtures, the winner will be decided by penalties
9.2 Teams will select five (5) players and will alternate taking penalties
9.3 If scores are still tied, ‘sudden’ death penalties will apply. The same players must take the
penalties in the original order
9.4 Players sent off during regular time cannot take part in penalties
10 General Rules
10.1
No slide tackles are permitted
UPDATED JANUARY 2015