Auckland Football Federation Rules
Corporate 7-a-side Football
The aim of the event is to provide an enjoyable experience for all participants.
- Teams will consist of 7 players (6 outfield & a goalkeeper) on the field at one time
- Squad maximum of 12 players
- Each game is two two 19min halves, with a very short turnover period at half-time
- Continuous clock and no injury time
Corporate Sports is committed to ensuring respect and sportsmanship are upheld at all times. All participants are expected to show respect for one another, respect for the rules of the game and respect for the officials.
Queries and/or concerns relating to each sport played are made to the individual sport's Technical Commissioner. Only the coach/captain representative may approach the Technical Commissioner. The Technical Commissioner’s decision is final.
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Rules and Frequently Asked Questions
- All players must wear boots or trainers – NO BARE FEET OR METAL SPRIGS
- Goalkeepers may wear gloves (optional)
- Teams will flip a coin to determine sides
- Game started and finished by referee whistle/hooter/bell
- Throw-ins will be performed with 2 hands on the ball and the ball put behind the head
- Corner kicks will occur if anybody from the defending team puts the ball out over the back line
- Goal kicks will occur if the attacking team puts the ball out over the back line
- Goal kicks will be performed with the ball placed on the ground in the corner of the 6-yard box
- Goalkeepers must roll the ball out of hand or kick the ball from the ground – NO PUNTING
- A free kick will be given if the ball is touched by the hands of the goalie outside of the box
- Handballs will be penalised at the referee’s discretion – normally when someone purposefully handles the ball
- No offside
- Free kicks will be awarded for illegal obstructions such as:
- Handball
- Late and dangerous tackles
- Backchat and swearing
- Penalties will be awarded for obstruction or handling by the defending team of the ball in the goal box area
- Penalties taken on the penalty spot as marked on the field
- Please remind players that foul language and bad behaviour will not be tolerated
- Roll on roll off substitutions from the halfway line designated area (marked by cones)
- Substitutions can only be made when the ball is out of play