We operate a flexible squad system. Teams may use as many players as they wish during the season,

however only 8 players may be used on any one match night. 

Penalties

 A PENALTY SHALL BE AWARDED WHEN;
The goalkeeper comes out of the area.
General Fouls in area.
 
The penalty taker is allowed no more than two steps before striking the ball. 

The Goalkeeper/The Area

   The goalkeeper must not leave his area.  
If a team makes a change of goalkeeper during the match then the

referee must be notified before the change is made.  
  
  Substitutes

 Teams are allowed three substitutes who must stand behind the goal which is occupied by their

goalkeeper or in the viewing area.  
Substitutions can be made as often as the team wishes. 

The Head-Height Rule

 There is NO head height ruling.

Free Kicks

 ALL free kicks are INDIRECT.
 
Players must be two yards from the ball for free kicks. 

Sin Bin / Dismissal

 If a player is dismissed then he should leave the pitch immediately.

Failure to do so will result in the referee automatically awarding the match to his opponents.
Each team will be charged £5.00 per yellow card and £10 for a Red card,

which will be paid before the start of the following game.
 

Missed Matches

If any team fails to show for a match without informing Lincs Footie Fives staff the team will be a CHARGED the match fee.
 
You CANNOT cancel matches. If any team is unable to make a fixture then a 5-0 defeat will be automatically incurred. 
 

General Rules