Twilight Rules

The rules for twilight soccer will as pertaining to the IFAB law of the game 2024/25 retrieved.

With the following alterations:

Team Size & Age Requirements

1. The maximum number of players permitted to take the field is seven (7) mixed must always have at least three (3) women on the field.
2. A Minimum of four (4) players are required to avoid a forfeit.
3. A maximum of twelve (12) players can be registered for any team.
4. Players must be at least 16 years old to participate in the open divisions (Women’s, Men’s or Mixed). Special consideration may be given to younger players of a high standard, provided a form is completed prior to taking the field.

Shin Pads & Jewellery

1. All players MUST wear shin pads that adequately cover the shin. No player may enter the field without shin pads.
2. All players MUST remove ALL jewellery before taking the field.

Match Nights/Times

1. 1. Tuesday Evenings (15^th October – 3^rd December)
      1. Under 12’s at 5 pm
      2. Women’s at 6 pm & 7 pm
   2. Wednesday Evenings (16^th October – 4^th December)
      1. Men’s at 6 pm & 7 pm
   3. Thursday Evenings (17^th October – 5^th December)
      1. Under 14’s at 4 pm
      2. Under 16’s at 5 pmMixed at 6 pm & 7 pm

Match Duration

1. 1. Each match will consist of two 25-minute halves, with a 5-minute half-time and a 5-minute changeover between games. If a match starts late, the referee will reduce the length of each half to ensure the fixture finishes on time.
   2. In the event of a draw, the result will stand. No extra time or alternative methods will be used to determine a winner.
   3. All matches must commence within 5 minutes of the scheduled starting time. There will be no stoppage time.

Game Rules

1. 1. All kickoffs must be taken from the halfway line (at the start of play and after a goal is scored).
   2. A goal can be scored directly from a kick-off at the halfway line.
   3. Sliding tackles are not permitted. Players must be on both feet to make a tackle; otherwise, an indirect free kick will be awarded.
   4. A player (excluding the goalkeeper) who deliberately handles the ball to prevent a goal will concede a penalty and be cautioned.
   5. Penalty kicks are taken from 12 yards directly in front of the goal.
   6. For kick-outs from the goal line, opposition players cannot enter the goal circle until the ball has cleared the circle or been touched by another player (other than the original kicker)
   7. All goal kicks must be taken within the goal circle/box.
   8. A goal cannot be scored directly from a sideline ‘kick-in’.
   9. The offside rule does not apply.
   10. All teams must have a designated goalkeeper, who may only handle the ball inside the goal circle.

Interchanges

1. 1. Unlimited interchanges are allowed, and play does not need to stop for substitutions to occur.
   2. Interchanges must take place from the halfway line during stoppage in play.
   3. The player substituted must leave the field before the substitute takes the field.

Point System

1. 1. Win: 5 points
   2. Score Draw: 3 points
   3. Scoreless Draw: 2 points
   4. Loss: 1 point
   5. Bye: 5 points – 5-0 win
   6. Forfeit: 0 points – 5-0 loss

Forfeit Rules

1. 1. A team must have a minimum of four (4) players to take the field.
   2. Players must be ready to start the game at the exact scheduled time.
   3. If a team is unable to take the field within five (5) minutes of the scheduled start time, one goal will be awarded to the opposing team for every 2 minutes, up to a maximum of 3 goals. If the team still cannot field enough players after this period, they will forfeit the match.

Cards

1. 1. Yellow and red cards will be issued in accordance with IFAB regulations.
   2. All red card disciplinary matters will be dealt with by SportUNE. If a player aged 16 years or younger receives a yellow or red card, their parents and/or guardians will be notified.

Player Registration

1. 1. All teams MUST be registered with SportUNE.
   2. Registration will be completed via the Gameday platform.
   3. Teams must agree to the Code of Conduct and Insurance Waiver during the registration process.
   4. Players are only eligible to play in the team that they are named in.

Team Infringements

1. 1. Teams that forfeit a game will receive a loss of five (5) goals to nil (0)
   2. Teams that play unregistered players will be deemed to have forfeited the game.
   3. Teams playing players from other teams without prior approval will also be deemed to have forfeited the game.