Cardiff 5 A Side
Discipline & Rules

 
Copies of our rules are available from the centre. However, the main rules are listed below. Our discipline is controlled by the UKIFF and is designed to eliminate foul play and give full support to our referees who have the most difficult job.
UKIFF

THE MAIN RULES

  1. The ball cannot go above head height (head height is judged on the whole ball passing the height above the tallest player on the pitch.

  2. Sliding tackles are not allowed.

  3. Back Passes to the keeper are allowed, but only if the ball has touched two players or more after leaving the keeper.

  4. When a goal is scored, play is restarted from the keeper.

  5. The keeper must roll the ball out below shoulder height.

  6. Substitutes are roll on, roll off.

  7. No players are allowed in the goalkeeper area.

  8. All free kicks are indirect.

  9. Players must be 2 yards from free kicks.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

Ordinary Caution (yellow card)
Fine Band 1 £5.00

Ordinary Dismissal (2 yellows)
Fine Band 2 £10.00

Dismissal (red card)
Includes dangerous play, sarcasm and swearing at official.
Fine Band 3 £15.00

Serious Dismissal (red card)
Includes persistent verbal abuse towards official, plus other serious incidents.
Fine Band 4 £30.00

Dismissal & Exclusion (red card)
Includes physical abuse towards official, plus other serious incidents.
Fine Band 5 £50.00

- In addition referees have the authority to recommend exclusion periods for players and if necessary the whole team.
- The referee issues the relevant fine/exclusion by way of a fine sheet.
- Fine sheets should be sent to the UKIFF immediately after leagues.
- The UKIFF will then write to the Team Captain, notifying him of the players fine and, where relevant, exclusion period.
- The referee will receive a copy of any exclusion period issued to the player.

 

 


 
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