2022-2023 Futsal Indy League Rules
Player Registration
All players will be required to pre-register and purchase a player card for $13.50 - waivers will be selected as a part of the player card.
Venues
To keep the playing surfaces clean and dry, please instruct your players not to wear dirty or wet game shoes into the facilities.
Referees
Futsal Indy is the only US Youth Futsal sanctioned futsal league in the greater Indianapolis area. Only US Certified officials to call our games, assuring fair play is maintained.
Age Divisions/Groups
Coed U9 - Adult. Futsal Indy reserves the right to drop or combine divisions or age groups.
Team Registration
Registration for the 2023-2024 Winter League will open soon.
Winter Play
Winter League will begin in November and play through February.
Conflicts
Teams will be allowed to select games out of available play dates.
IMPORTANT COACH INFORMATION
Any adult who is registered with the team as a coach or manager can sit the bench. There is no cost to register a coach. All adults registered with teams must submit a background check.
Coaches with multiple teams
Coaches with multiple teams will be accommodated by scheduling them with back-to-back games as much as possible.
Game Scorecards
Before each game, a pre-printed game card will be available from the referees. The cards will be populated with player names and numbers. Please check the cards for accuracy and then hand them back to the referees before the game begins. At the end of each game, the referee will hand the bench coaches the completed game cards. The coaches are to sign the cards and in doing so, verify the score. The scores on the signed cards are official and will be entered into the standings.
Competition Format & Rules
Official FIFA Futsal Rules and Regulations as stated under the Laws of The Game will be enforced. Exceptions are noted below under House Rules. You may print up a copy of the Laws of the Game at the Futsal Indy website.
House Rules to the Laws of the Game
1. Game length is two 20 minute halves with a running clock
2. The pass back rule will be played at all age groups. Once the keeper touches the ball, they cannot pick up the ball again until the ball is touched by an opponent, or after a restart - one keeper possession in the defending team's half per team possession.
League Fees
The fees include referees’ fees.
Player Cards
Futsal Indy will institute the issuance of player cards. To be eligible to play, each player must have a card. Player cards are issued only after full payment of fees, signed Medical / Media Release forms have been received and all players have been registered online.
Players/Sister Teams/Double Rostering
1) A sister team is created from an outdoor team that split into two or more futsal teams. If you have a sister team in the league, you may borrow any amount of players from the sister team.
2) Players may be double-rostered on teams that are in different age divisions, but cannot play down an age group.
Pre-Game Check-In
Player cards and rosters may be checked before games. This is to assure that all players are registered and the league remains sanctioned by US Soccer.
Game Balls
Futsal Indy is responsible for providing the game ball.
Size ball used by each age group
Ages 12 and under (U12) - size 3
Ages 13 and older (U13) – size 4
Equipment
Shin guards are mandatory for all players. Indoor or flat soled shoes also must be worn.
Home Team Colors
If there is a conflict, the visiting team must change jerseys.
Forfeited Games
If a team fails to show for a scheduled match, the referee shall allow a 5 minute grace period. After the 5 minutes, if the team has not yet arrived or does not have enough players to field a team (4), the game will be forfeited. The game will be tallied as a 3-0 loss for the forfeiting team and a 3-0 win for their opponent.
If the referee terminates a match for reasons other than an 'act of God' or field conditions, the Futsal Indy Competition Committee will decide the result of the match after hearing the official reason from the referee, and both coaches.
Teams forfeiting a match will not receive a refund on their registration fee.
Point System and Tiebreakers
The determination within the group standings is as follows:
3 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss
Forfeited games are recorded as a 3-0 loss
Tiebreakers
1. Total Points
2. Goal Difference – Max 4 per game
3. Goals For
4. Head-To-Head
Ejections - Red Cards
If a player is ejected from a match, the player’s information with a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the Futsal Indy administrator by the referee.
The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the player shall not be permitted to play in the immediate next match.
The maximum penalty, after review by the Futsal Indy Competition Committee, may result in the individual players or teams’ expulsion from the competition.
If a player is ejected from a match the referee will document red card on the back of the score sheet and present it to the Futsal Indy League administrator. The player may return after a one game suspension.
Coach Ejections
If a coach is ejected from any match, a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the Futsal Indy administrator by the referee.
The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the coach shall not be permitted to coach or remain on the player’s bench in the immediate next match.
The maximum penalty, after review by Futsal Indy Competition Committee, may result in the individual coach or team’s expulsion from the League.
Reschedules
At time of registration, each team can select available play dates if entered into registration system before registration deadline. If manager does not enter conflicts, no reschedules will be made unless a $100 rescheduling fee is received by Futsal Indy.
Games Cancelled by opponents
If an opponent cancels a game or does not show for the game, the other team may use the game time. There are no refunds for games cancelled by opponents. If a team must cancel, call Futsal Indy as soon as possible so we can notify the referees and give the other team a chance to plan accordingly. Games cancelled by teams will not be rescheduled until the $100 reschedule fee is paid to Futsal Indy.
Games cancelled by Futsal Indy
Futsal Indy reserves the right to postpone or cancel games at any time for any reason such as bad weather or facility problems. If we do decide to cancel games, refunds will be provided if a reschedule date cannot be agreed upon.
Referees
If you have an interest in joining the Futsal Indy referee pool, please email us at Rana@futsalindy.com. To be eligible for consideration, you must be licensed with US Soccer as an outdoor referee and be at least 17 years old.
Additional Questions
If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding the Futsal Indy Futsal, please feel free to contact us at Info@futsalindy.com.
Player Registration
All players will be required to pre-register and purchase a player card for $13.50 - waivers will be selected as a part of the player card.
Venues
To keep the playing surfaces clean and dry, please instruct your players not to wear dirty or wet game shoes into the facilities.
Referees
Futsal Indy is the only US Youth Futsal sanctioned futsal league in the greater Indianapolis area. Only US Certified officials to call our games, assuring fair play is maintained.
Age Divisions/Groups
Coed U9 - Adult. Futsal Indy reserves the right to drop or combine divisions or age groups.
Team Registration
Registration for the 2023-2024 Winter League will open soon.
Winter Play
Winter League will begin in November and play through February.
Conflicts
Teams will be allowed to select games out of available play dates.
IMPORTANT COACH INFORMATION
Any adult who is registered with the team as a coach or manager can sit the bench. There is no cost to register a coach. All adults registered with teams must submit a background check.
Coaches with multiple teams
Coaches with multiple teams will be accommodated by scheduling them with back-to-back games as much as possible.
Game Scorecards
Before each game, a pre-printed game card will be available from the referees. The cards will be populated with player names and numbers. Please check the cards for accuracy and then hand them back to the referees before the game begins. At the end of each game, the referee will hand the bench coaches the completed game cards. The coaches are to sign the cards and in doing so, verify the score. The scores on the signed cards are official and will be entered into the standings.
Competition Format & Rules
Official FIFA Futsal Rules and Regulations as stated under the Laws of The Game will be enforced. Exceptions are noted below under House Rules. You may print up a copy of the Laws of the Game at the Futsal Indy website.
House Rules to the Laws of the Game
1. Game length is two 20 minute halves with a running clock
2. The pass back rule will be played at all age groups. Once the keeper touches the ball, they cannot pick up the ball again until the ball is touched by an opponent, or after a restart - one keeper possession in the defending team's half per team possession.
League Fees
The fees include referees’ fees.
Player Cards
Futsal Indy will institute the issuance of player cards. To be eligible to play, each player must have a card. Player cards are issued only after full payment of fees, signed Medical / Media Release forms have been received and all players have been registered online.
Players/Sister Teams/Double Rostering
1) A sister team is created from an outdoor team that split into two or more futsal teams. If you have a sister team in the league, you may borrow any amount of players from the sister team.
2) Players may be double-rostered on teams that are in different age divisions, but cannot play down an age group.
Pre-Game Check-In
Player cards and rosters may be checked before games. This is to assure that all players are registered and the league remains sanctioned by US Soccer.
Game Balls
Futsal Indy is responsible for providing the game ball.
Size ball used by each age group
Ages 12 and under (U12) - size 3
Ages 13 and older (U13) – size 4
Equipment
Shin guards are mandatory for all players. Indoor or flat soled shoes also must be worn.
Home Team Colors
If there is a conflict, the visiting team must change jerseys.
Forfeited Games
If a team fails to show for a scheduled match, the referee shall allow a 5 minute grace period. After the 5 minutes, if the team has not yet arrived or does not have enough players to field a team (4), the game will be forfeited. The game will be tallied as a 3-0 loss for the forfeiting team and a 3-0 win for their opponent.
If the referee terminates a match for reasons other than an 'act of God' or field conditions, the Futsal Indy Competition Committee will decide the result of the match after hearing the official reason from the referee, and both coaches.
Teams forfeiting a match will not receive a refund on their registration fee.
Point System and Tiebreakers
The determination within the group standings is as follows:
3 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss
Forfeited games are recorded as a 3-0 loss
Tiebreakers
1. Total Points
2. Goal Difference – Max 4 per game
3. Goals For
4. Head-To-Head
Ejections - Red Cards
If a player is ejected from a match, the player’s information with a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the Futsal Indy administrator by the referee.
The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the player shall not be permitted to play in the immediate next match.
The maximum penalty, after review by the Futsal Indy Competition Committee, may result in the individual players or teams’ expulsion from the competition.
If a player is ejected from a match the referee will document red card on the back of the score sheet and present it to the Futsal Indy League administrator. The player may return after a one game suspension.
Coach Ejections
If a coach is ejected from any match, a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the Futsal Indy administrator by the referee.
The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the coach shall not be permitted to coach or remain on the player’s bench in the immediate next match.
The maximum penalty, after review by Futsal Indy Competition Committee, may result in the individual coach or team’s expulsion from the League.
Reschedules
At time of registration, each team can select available play dates if entered into registration system before registration deadline. If manager does not enter conflicts, no reschedules will be made unless a $100 rescheduling fee is received by Futsal Indy.
Games Cancelled by opponents
If an opponent cancels a game or does not show for the game, the other team may use the game time. There are no refunds for games cancelled by opponents. If a team must cancel, call Futsal Indy as soon as possible so we can notify the referees and give the other team a chance to plan accordingly. Games cancelled by teams will not be rescheduled until the $100 reschedule fee is paid to Futsal Indy.
Games cancelled by Futsal Indy
Futsal Indy reserves the right to postpone or cancel games at any time for any reason such as bad weather or facility problems. If we do decide to cancel games, refunds will be provided if a reschedule date cannot be agreed upon.
Referees
If you have an interest in joining the Futsal Indy referee pool, please email us at Rana@futsalindy.com. To be eligible for consideration, you must be licensed with US Soccer as an outdoor referee and be at least 17 years old.
Additional Questions
If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding the Futsal Indy Futsal, please feel free to contact us at Info@futsalindy.com.
