THE TEAM

5-a-side

Each team requires five (5) players on court/field. Some adaptations may apply for specific sports. 

Teams must include:

  • Minimum two (2) male players

  • Minimum two (2) female players

  • Remaining players may be any gender, including gender diverse participants

Teams may play with a minimum of four (4) players for the entire game, provided at least one (1) player is female. Teams meeting this minimum will not be considered a default or forfeit. 

Please refer to our Default, Forfeit and Substitute Policy for full eligibility rules.

Substitutes

  • Substitutes are permitted provided they:

    • Have created an Urban Rec account, and

    • Have signed the most up-to-date Urban Rec waiver

Substitutions are running subs and can occur at any time during play.

GAME SPECIFICS

Court Boundaries

  • Court Multisport is played on a standard sized basketball court

  • Field Multisport is played on a grass surface

Game Format

  • Each week features alternate sports. The amount of sports on offer depends on the venue and staffing. 

  • Games are typically played in short timed halves or quarters depending on venue, schedule and sport. 

  • The staff’s decision is final.

  • Social rules apply at all times.

SPORT-SPECIFIC RULES

The list below outlines the sports that may be included in your league. Not all listed sports are guaranteed to be played. Please check your league information page for details on which sports and how many will be offered. Available sports are subject to venue availability and staffing requirements.

🏀 BASKETBALL

  • Non-contact.

  • No blocking, charging or aggressive defence.

  • No full-court press.

  • All baskets count as one (1) point unless otherwise stated.

  • Turnovers result in possession change at the top.

🤾 EURO HANDBALL

  • Ball may only be moved using hands.

  • No running with the ball – max three (3) steps before passing or shooting.

  • No contact or blocking defenders.

  • Goals must be taken outside the goal area.

  • Defensive players must allow space.

🏑 HOCKEY (Modified)

  • Played with soft sticks and ball.

  • Sticks must stay below waist height at all times.

  • No body contact or tackling.

  • No slap shots or raised balls.

  • Goals must be scored from inside the attacking zone.

🏐 NETBALL

  • Played on a normal netball court, with 2 hoops. 

  • Set positions on the court (bibs provided). 

  • No running with the ball.

  • Pivot foot allowed.

  • Defenders must be 1 metre away.

  • No contact.

🏐 STREET NETBALL

  • Played on a modified court with only 1 netball hoop.

  • No set positions or bibs.

  • No running with the ball.

  • Pivot foot allowed.

  • Defenders must be 1 metre away.

  • No contact.

  • Players may move freely unless otherwise specified by the ref.

  • The ball must be activated to score a point.

🥏 FRISBEE

  • Non-contact.

  • No running with the frisbee.

  • Pivot foot required.

  • Must complete 3 passes before scoring.

  • Turnover occurs if the frisbee hits the ground or is intercepted.

  • Goals scored by catching in the end zone.

⚽ SOCCER

  • No slide tackles.

  • Non-contact.

  • Kick-ins instead of throw-ins (venue dependent).

  • Goals count as one (1) point.

  • Goalkeepers (if used) cannot pick up back passes.

🏏 KICKBALL

  • Ball is rolled underarm by the pitcher.

  • Kick must be below knee height.

  • No bunting or kicking above the waist.

  • One base per kick unless otherwise called.

  • Tag outs only – no throwing at players.

🎯 DODGEBALL

  • Headshots do not count.

  • Players are out if hit below shoulders and ball is caught cleanly.

  • Caught ball = thrower is out.

  • No blocking with the ball.

  • Referee discretion applies for safety.

🤝 FIJIAN TOUCH

  • Non-contact touch football.

  • Touch is made with one hand.

  • Six (6) touches results in turnover.

  • No kicking.

  • Dummy half must pass – cannot score directly.

🏓 PICKLEBALL

  • Played using paddles and perforated ball.

  • Serve must be underarm.

  • Ball must bounce once on each side before volleys allowed.

  • No stepping into the kitchen (non-volley zone) when volleying.

  • First team to the allocated score or highest score at time wins.

🏐 VOLLEYBALL

  • Maximum three (3) touches per side.

  • No double hits (except first contact).

  • Overhand or underhand serves allowed.

  • Rotation not required unless specified by the referee.

🏐 GAELIC FOOTBALL (MODIFIED)

  • Ball may be kicked or hand-passed (strike with fist, not thrown).

  • No tackling or physical contact.

  • Players may take four (4) steps before bouncing or soloing the ball.

  • Goals scored by kicking or hand-passing into the goal area.

  • Defensive players must allow space.

🏈 AMERICAN GRIDIRON (FLAG / TOUCH STYLE)

  • Non-contact only.

  • One-hand touch or flag pull counts as a tackle.

  • No blocking or screening.

  • Quarterback has limited time to pass (host discretion).

  • Interceptions result in immediate turnover.

  • No kicking plays.

🏏 BACKYARD CRICKET

  • One hand, one bounce catches are out.

  • Continuous batting until dismissal or time call.

  • Bowler delivers underarm or light overarm (ref discretion).

  • No aggressive bowling or fast deliveries.

  • Automatic out for deliberate dangerous shots.

  • ”That’s out” disputes settled by the host.

⚾ WIFFLEBALL

  • Played with plastic bat and wiffle ball only.

  • No overarm fast bowling – safety first.

  • Pitched balls must be hittable (ref discretion).

  • One base per hit unless otherwise called.

  • Catches on the full are out.

  • No aggressive or dangerous swings.

🪣 BUCKETBALL / BINBALL

No running with the ball – pivot foot only.

  • Defenders must remain at least one (1) metre from the player in possession.

  • Non-contact.

  • The ball must be passed within each third of the court. Passing directly over a third results in a change of possession.

  • One designated Shooter sits on the chair inside the goal circle. Defenders are not permitted in the goal circle.

  • A goal is worth one (1) point only if the ball comes to rest in the bucket.

  • After a successful goal, the passer becomes the new Shooter. The opposing team restarts play from the halfway line.

  • If a shot is missed, the opposing team restarts play from their baseline.

  • If the defending team intercepts a pass or deflects the ball to the ground, possession changes and play resumes from the point where the ball was intercepted or touched the ground.

  • There must always be one (1) Shooter on the chair.

  • Players have five (5) seconds to pass or shoot.

✂ ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

  • Games will be normal 5 play 5

  • Captains will play Rock, Paper, Scissors at the start of each half. Whichever captain wins will choose what sport they play that half.

  • Games will be scored as win & loss (1-0). If a team has had a draw (both win 1 game each) then captains will do a final Rock, Paper, Scissors, best of 3, to decide who takes the extra point (making it 2-1)

🖐 MAJORITY RULES

  • Games will be normal 5 play 5

  • Teams will be asked the week before what their favourite 2 sports were from the season. The sport that gets the most votes is what all the teams will play for their final week.

ADDITIONAL URBAN REC RULES

Host Discretion

Not every situation can be covered by the rulebook. League Hosts may intervene where an action is technically legal but clearly unsafe, unfair or against the spirit of the game.

Fun First Policy

All Urban Rec leagues are fun-first, regardless of skill level.

Our League Hosts aim to create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment by:

  • Coaching where needed

  • Making calls appropriate to the level of play

  • Encouraging communication and sportsmanship

Urban Rec expects a degree of self-officiation. Respect, good vibes and camaraderie go a long way.

Discipline

  • League Hosts have final say on all unresolved issues.

  • If a player is acting disrespectfully or outside the spirit of the game, the Host may:

    • Ask the player to sub off and take a break

    • Issue further warnings

    • Ask the player to leave the court if behaviour continues

We’re here for good times, not bad attitudes. Play fair.

Inclusion

Urban Rec is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

  • Gender diverse, transgender and non-binary players are welcome

  • Participants of all sexualities, cultures and backgrounds are supported

Urban Rec has zero tolerance for bullying, discrimination or sexual harassment.

Note that the above details are generic Multisport rules. The rules for each specific league may differ.



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