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Futsal Rules

The official RecLeaguer futsal rules, written in plain English for adult rec players. Recreational rules tuned for fun, fair, and safe play across every skill level.

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Players 

  • Teams will have 4 people on their team. We will not play with a goalie to start. We will rotate teams every two weeks. 
  • Players must wear shin guards and socks.
  • Sole sneakers are required.

Format

  • We have 1 hour and 30 minutes together. We will have a 5 minute warm up. There will not be a halftime break since teams will have breaks throughout the night. 
  • Teams can call a 30 second timeout once per game. 
  • We will play around 8 games rotating who is on and off the court. We will have 4 teams max. 
  • Teams will play 10 minute games. (2 goal max for each person in one game)

Other rules 

  • There are no offsides in futsal.
  • Kick-ins replace throw-ins.
  • Goalkeepers restart play by distributing the ball with their hands (if we add goalies)
  • Not allowed:
  • Slide tackling, shoulder charging, and checking players into the walls.
  • Handling, holding, jumping, kicking, pushing, striking, and tripping.
  • Playing in a dangerous manner, intentional obstruction, and unsportsmanlike conduct are not allowed and may result in being asked to take a break by rotating off or being asked to leave.

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