NKCJF+Rules

= __North King Country Junior Football Rules__ = = = =Below are the NKCJF rules. They can be downloaded by opening the Word Document.=



· Number of players. · Who is to referee which half or if there is a substitute refereeing for the coach. · Which RULES directly apply in relationship to their grade. · That both parties understand the “rolling substitute” rule. · Possible lending of players. · Any other rules or suggestions which may assist **__the players to have an enjoyable game.__**
 * __ NKCJF. Condensed Rules Of The Game __**
 * __ 2009 __**
 * IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE TEAM COACHES GET TOGETHER BEFORE THEIR GAME AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: **
 * __ REFEREE: __**
 * The appointed Referee has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game.
 * __ Goal Box / Penalty Area __**

· Appropriate Shirt, Shorts and Socks are required. · Goal Keepers to wear colours which distinguish them from the other players. · ** Soccer Boots and Shin Pads are compulsory. ** · Wearing a mouthguard is optional. · Both coaches can be on the field at the same time encouraging the players but only one will be the referee. · Kick-off decided by the toss of a coin. · The opposing players must be outside of the centre circle (8th,, 9th, 11th &13th Grade). · After half time the teams change ends and the kick-off is taken by the team that did not start the game. When the ball has __wholly__ crossed the goal line or touch line on the ground or in the air. · 6th, 7th & 8th grade substitutions occur at coaches discretion
 * 8th – 9th Grades: **
 * Note: a line 9m out across the field is used as a goal / penalty box
 * 11th & 13th Grades: **
 * Goal box = 5m x 2m
 * Penalty Box = 20m x 15m
 * __ EQUIPMENT: __**
 * __ TEAM GUIDELINES & SUPPORT: __**
 * 6th & 7th Grade only **
 * __ START OF PLAY: __**
 * __ A GOAL IS SCORED or BALL IS OUT OF PLAY: __**
 * __ ROLLING SUBSTITUTES: __**

· Substitutions can only occur during a stoppage in play with approval from the referee. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Substitutions may go on and off as the coach requires.
 * __ SUBSTITUTIONS __**** for 9th, 11th and 13th Grades **

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· No Off Side.
 * __ OFF SIDE: __**
 * __ 6th & 7th Grades: __**

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· Blatant offside is not allowed and should be discouraged. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· Blatant means intentionally standing behind the last defender but in front of goalkeeper.
 * __ 8th & 9th Grade: __**

In regards to the 9th Grade and the introduction of the offside rule. We would expect that a certain degree of leniency be given by game officials as the players adapt to this rule.
 * __ 9th Grade: __**

A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second to last opponent (this is the last defender not the goalie). (Note: In line with the opponent is NOT offside).
 * __ OFFSIDE DEFINITION for 9th, 11th & 13th Grade: __**

A player shall only be penalised for being offside if they receive the ball in an offside position; Or: at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of their team, they are, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· Gaining advantage by being in that position (eg. drawing away a defender and scoring a goal as a result). <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· Interfering with play. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· Interfering with an opponent.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· Merely being in an offside position. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· If they receive the ball, direct from a goal kick, a corner kick or a throw in. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· If they receive a ball in an offside position but were in an onside position when the ball was kicked to them. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· They are in their own half of the field of play. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN-NZ;">· They are LEVEL with the second to last opponent or the last two opponents.
 * A player shall not be declared offside by: **
 * __ FREE KICKS: __**
 * 8th & 9th Grades: **
 * All free kicks are direct ** and the opposition must be at least 5m away.

Free kick is classified under two headings: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Direct: ** From which a goal can be scored. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Indirect: ** from which a goal cannot be scored unless another player has touched the ball. Both Direct and Indirect free kicks are taken from where the offence occurred (Players have to stand back at least 9 meters). <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· When tackling an opponent makes contact with the opponent before touching the ball. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Pushes an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area). <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Trips or attempts to trip an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Jumps at an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Charges an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Holds an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Spits at an opponent.
 * 11th – 13th Grades: **
 * __ A Direct free kick __** is awarded for the following offences, if they are **__committed intentionally:__**

If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponent’s goal, a goal is awarded. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above 10 offences are committed by a player inside his own penalty area. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Only the Goalkeeper and the player taking the kick are allowed in the penalty area. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· All other players must remain outside the penalty area, but still on the field of play until the ball has been kicked. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The kicker does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player. An **Indirect free kick** is awarded for the following offences: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Offside. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Plays in a dangerous manner. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Obstructs the progress of an opponent. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If the Goalkeeper (inside his own penalty area) touches the ball with his hands after it has been **__deliberately__** kicked to him by a team-mate. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· __ When indirect __ a goal can be scored only if the ball subsequently touches another player before it enters the goal. A dropped ball is a way of restarting the game after a temporary stoppage which may be necessary. The referee drops the ball at the place where play stopped; the ball must touch the ground first before being kicked. When throwing the ball in the player must: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Face the field of play. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Keep both feet on the ground either on or outside the line. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use both hands. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Deliver the ball from behind and over the head. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The thrower may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If the throw is not properly taken, the opposition shall take the throw. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw in. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A receiving player cannot be offside from a throw in.
 * __ Penalty Kick __**
 * __ DROPPED BALL: __**
 * __ THROW IN: __**

Although players should always attempt to keep both feet on the ground and throw correctly, a degree of leniency should be allowed for a genuine effort. The standard rules listed above strictly apply.
 * 8th – 9th Grades: **
 * 11th – 13th Grades: **

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Goal keepers can pick up the ball at any stage within their Goal Box / Penalty area during play. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Once the Keeper has possession any further challenge by the opposition should be promptly controlled by the referee. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The ball can be punted or thrown.
 * __ GOAL KEEPER IN GENERAL PLAY __**
 * 8th – 13th Grades: **

**8th – 9th Grades:**

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Once the keeper has possession the opposition must give the keeper at least 5m space to put the ball back into play. If an attacking player plays the ball over the opponent’s goal line, a defending player takes a goal kick.
 * __ GOAL KICK: __**

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Goal kicks are placed and taken on the 9 meter penalty box line. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The opposition must retreat to their own half of the field, until after the goal kick has been taken. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A goal cannot be scored directly from a goal kick. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Must be placed and taken within the goal box. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The ball must be kicked beyond the penalty box to be in play otherwise the kick is to be retaken. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The ball must pass out of the penalty box before another player can touch it. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· All players of the opposing team shall remain outside the penalty area. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A goal can be scored directly from a goal kick. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A player cannot be offside from a goal kick.
 * 8th - 9th Grades: **
 * 11th – 13th Grades: **
 * __ CORNER KICK: __**

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A corner kick is awarded when the defending team plays the ball over their own goal line. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The kick is taken from the corner nearest where the ball went out. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The ball must be place as close as possible to corner of field. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· A player may not be offside at a corner kick. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Opposition must be at least **9m** away for **8th – 13th Grades.** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** No sending off **, a verbal warning should be sufficient. We do not expect any sending offs at these levels, but we expect a firm control will be taken with the following offences which under FIFA rules would result in a sending off: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Violent Conduct. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Serious Foul Play. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Foul and Abusive Language. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Persisting in misconduct after having received cautions. A written report of the incident must be sent to the NKCJF President (within 5 days).
 * 8th – 13th Grades: **
 * __ SENDING OFF: __**
 * 6th – 9th Grades: **
 * 11th – 13th Grades: **

A 10 minute (cool down period) for offending players is an option which could be implemented by responsible officials. Any player removed for “time out” can be replaced by another player until their return into the game.
 * Time Out: **

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Apart from the lower arms and hands any other part of the body can control the ball. **
 * __ Other Points of Interest __**


 * Please remember: **
 * The safety and enjoyment of the game by the players is paramount. **
 * All supporters and team officials should encourage the players and respect the referee’s decisions. **

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