Multisport Rules - Field

Multisport is a league which requires teams to play in their same team each week, but every week each team is required to compete in different sports, as selected by the League Manager. Below is a summary of each sports rules, and team requirements. This league is a mixed 6-10-aside league (depending on sport), with most sports requiring 6 players on the field at any one time. All games will run for around 40 minutes.

DURATION OF THE GAME: Majority of the matches will be two (2) 18 min halves, with a few minutes break in between. No clock stoppages will be made except under exceptional circumstances. Such circumstance will be at the sole discretion of the UR Staff.

THE FIELDS The game shall be played on the available fields at our Multisport venue. Any particulars about the court or field will be detailed in the particular sports rule breakdown.

THE TEAM The number of players required on the field, for this league is between six (6) to ten (10) depending on the sport.

There must be a minimum of two (2) Males, and two (2) Females on the field always.
This league requires your team to have a minimum of five (5) players, including one Male or Female to start the game
Please consider our Default, Forfeit, and Substitute Policy

WINNING TEAM The winner is the team with the greater number of points at the end of the game. A draw will be awarded if both teams have an equal amount of points. Your Fun Points will affect your position on the standings. If two teams are matched on competition points, the team with the higher fun points rating will be favoured up the ladder.

FAIRPLAY SYSTEM Each league night you will have an Event Host onsite, but these guys are not official referees. Urban Rec is a recreational league which practices a fair-play and fun-first policy, meaning you should be making your own calls on the game. The Event Host will be there to make the calls not made by individuals, keep time, and help guide the games within the game play rules. The Urban Rec Event Host has the final say on any issue that cannot be self-resolved.

SPORTSMANSHIP All Urban Rec participants have read and agreed to the Urban Rec Code of Conduct. We also exercise a strict Disciplinary Policy. If you are seen to be rude in any way or not playing within the respect of the rules and Code of Conduct, you will be asked by the Urban Rec Staff to sub out of the game. If after returning to the game your attitude does not improve you will be asked to leave the venue, and an assessment will be made if you can play again. We do not tolerate idiots. Play fair.

AUSSE RULES RULES

OBJECT OF THE GAME: Is to pass your opponents without being touched into the scoring third, and score by kicking a goal, or ‘behind’ through the goal posts to score.

GAME DURATION: Games consist of 2 by 20 minute halves with the half time break not exceeding 5 minutes. No clock stoppages will be made except under exceptional circumstances. Such circumstance will be at the sole discretion of the UR Host.

FIELD OF PLAY: The standard size of a the field is approximately 80m (Length) x 40m (Width). The field is divided into three zones – Forward, Midfield & Defence. The player positions are as follows:

2 x Forwards
3 x Midfielders (one of who can be nominated as the 'Scoring Midfielder')
2 x Backs

THE TEAM: There shall be seven (7) playing positions in each team, 2 forwards, 3 midfielders (one of whom can score) and 2 backs.

There must be a minimum of two (2) Females, and two (2) Males in the game always
This league requires your team to have a minimum of five (5) players, including one Male or Female to start the game.
Please consider our Default, Forfeit, and Substitute Policy

SUBSTITUTIONS can be made any number of times throughout the match. However, the game remains continuous and does not stop to allow substitutions. Players coming onto the field must wait until the player they are substituting with has come off the field.

STARTING PLAY

The game is commenced with a ball up in the midfield zone between two centre players standing toe to toe. This occurs at the start of each half and after a goal has been scored.
The centre players contesting the ball up must tap or palm the ball backwards, when the ball is on the way down. Punching and taking possession of the ball are not permitted.
The remaining centre players stand a minimum of 2 metres away from the ruck contest on the defensive side of the ball up.
The player who wins possession from the ruck contest has a maximum of 2 seconds to dispose of the ball.
Players must start in their designated zone after a goal has been scored.
A kick in between the goal posts occurs after a behind has been scored. The opposition player must be a minimum 5 metres back from the player kicking in. The ball must be kicked from within the goalposts.

POSESSION OF THE BALL

The ball must be disposed of correctly by handball or kick in each zone for a goal scoring opportunity to occur.
The kick in after a behind is only permitted to enter the defensive zone.
The minimum distance for a mark to occur is a 5 metre kick. If it is under 5 metres, a call of ‘play on’ occurs.
A player is only permitted to bounce the ball once while they are in possession of the ball. The ball must be bounced once after 15 metres.
If the ball is kicked or handballed over two thirds, a free kick will be awarded to the appropriate team on their defensive third line.

GAINING POSESSION OF THE BALL

A turnover occurs in the following instances:
- When the ball goes out of bounds
- When the ball touches the ground due to a poor kick, handball or dropped mark. (The only time the ball can touch the ground is from a ball up contest or when a forward is shooting for goal.
If a turnover occurs, the opposing team takes possession of the ball where the ball first touched the ground or went out of bounds.
The nearest player to where the turnover occurs must take possession of the ball. They can dispose by hand or foot if the turnover occurred on field. For out-of-bounds, the ball must be disposed by kick only.
The ball must be kicked in from out of bounds. A shot for goal is not permitted.
A ball up occurs if there is any doubt as to which team caused the turnover.

DISPOSESSION OF THE BALL

A player must be caught 'holding the ball' by the 'two handed touch' method. No tackling, bumping or barging is permitted.
If a player is deemed to have had prior opportunity to dispose of the ball, this is considered 'holding the ball' and a free kick is awarded.
If a player is considered to have had no prior opportunity to dispose of the ball the umpire calls ‘Touch’ and the player has 2 seconds to dispose of the ball. If the player is unsuccessful in disposing of the ball after this opportunity, a free kick will be awarded.

MARKING

A ‘mark’ is awarded if a player controls the ball after it has been kicked a minimum 5 metres without getting touched by another player or hitting the ground.
There is no type of physical contact permitted in a marking contest. The player in front has every chance to mark the ball. A free kick is awarded against any player initiating contact.
An opposition player may stand on ‘the mark’. This is the place where a mark or free kick has been awarded.
The Event Host will call ‘play on’ if it is deemed the player has had reasonable opportunity to dispose of the ball.

PLAYING ON & ADVANTAGE The Event Host calls ‘play on’ in the following instances:

When a player who has taken a mark or possession of the ball from a turnover has run over or around ‘the mark’
When the ball has been touched from a kick still yet to hit the ground

The Event Host is permitted to call ‘advantage’ if the player in possession of the ball initiates the advantage

SCORING a goal is 6 points, a behind is 1 point. Female Super Goals are 9 points.

The two designated forwards and scoring midfielder are the only players able to score. These players are identified by wearing a coloured sash. A score can only occur through taking a mark, receiving a kick or hand-pass or when they are awarded a free kick.
A scoring player is able to score if they are awarded a 15 metre penalty which takes them into the scoring zone.
A goal or behind can still be awarded if the ball touches the ground directly from a shot at goal by a scoring player. If the ball is touched following the shot at goal, a standard turnover occurs from where the ball was touched. If the ball is touched as a kick is made at goal, a point will be awarded opposed to a turnover if the ball crosses the goal-line.
A team is not able to score directly from out of bounds or from a turnover.
A team is only able to score inside the forward zone.

WINNING TEAM The winner is the team with the greater number of goals at the end of the game. A draw will be awarded if both teams have an equal amount of goals. Your Fun Points will affect your position on the standings. If two teams are matched on competition points, the team with the higher fun points rating will be favoured up the ladder.

PHYSICAL CONTACT This is a strictly a non-contact sport. The following actions (intentional or unintentional) are not permitted:

Holding or grabbing an opponent
Any form of pushing
Spoiling with contact
Bumping
Barging or shepherding
Touching the ball while another player has possession
Tripping

FLAG GRIDIRON RULES

1. OBJECT OF THE GAME The objective of flag gridiron is to score touchdowns by advancing the ball down field into the opposing team’s end zone. You simply want to score more points than your opponent. Traditionally, touchdowns are scored when a team moves the ball down the field through passing and running, then crossing the plane of the end zone.

2. DURATION OF THE GAME Games consist of two (2) 20 minute halves with the half time break being 2 minutes. Each team will be granted one timeout each half. Timeouts will not be carried over into the 2nd half. If a team chooses not to use their granted timeout in the first half, then they will lose that timeout. All timeouts are 30 seconds each. The game clock will be stopped for the duration of the timeout. Once the team (that called the timeout) is ready or the expiration of the timeout time (whichever comes first), the 20 second game clock restarts and the official game clock is resumed.

3. GEAR AND EQUIPMENT Normal workout gear is fine. Cleats or runners are allowed, but please no metal studs. Urban Rec will provide all flags and belts. You don’t need flag shorts, though you can use them if you prefer.

4. THE TEAM The number of players shall be six (6) players on the field

Only six (6) players allowed on the field at any one time.
There must be a minimum of two (2) female on the field always.
This league requires your team to have a minimum of four (4) players, including one male or female to start the game.
Please consider our Default, Forfeit, and Substitute Policy

5. SUBSTITUTIONS Unlimited substitution of players is permitted. Substitutions must be made between plays (i.e. substitutions cannot be made ‘on the fly’ mid-play). The game remains continuous and the time does not stop to allow substitutions

6. THE START OF PLAY Rock-Paper-Scissors determines first possession. The captains of both teams shall meet with the Event Host in the middle of the field. The winner can either choose to accept possession or defer to the 2nd half. Losers (if the winners choose to accept 1st possession) have the choice of which end zone to defend. Otherwise, if the winners decide to defer possession of the ball to the 2nd half, then they (the winners) will choose the side to defend. There are no kick-offs.

7. POSSESSION CHANGES -> # OF DOWNS

The offensive team will take 1st possession of the ball at its 5-yard line and has four (4) player to cross midfield.
Once a team crosses midfield, it has four (4) plays to score a touchdown. If the offense fails to score, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team takes over on its 5-yard line. An automatic first down by penalty will overrule the other requirements regarding four (4) plays to make a first down or score.
If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, possession of the ball changes and the opposition starts its drive from its 5-yard line.
All possession changes, except interceptions, start on the offense’s 5-yard line.

8. SCORING

Touchdown:
- Scored by male = 6 points. (clock stops after each score)
- Scored by female = 8 points. (clock stops after each score)
Extra point: 1 point. (played from midpoint of 5-yard line only)
2 points (played from midpoint of 12-yard line only)
Safety: 2 points.

9. GAME PLAY

To start the play, the ball must be snapped between the legs of the snapper.
- NOTE: If using a female as the snapper, and playing with only 1 female, the female MUST NOT be snapper for subsequent plays. I.e. if playing with 1 female player, the female may only be the snapper every other play
Only one player may blitz, and teams must nominate which player prior to the snap by raising their arm
The center is the player who gives the ball to the quarterback via a snap.
The center cannot take a direct hand off back from the quarterback (no center sneak play).
The quarterback is the player who receives the ball directly from the snap. There is no direct snap to the RBs. Only the QB is allowed to receive the snap.
The quarterback cannot run with the ball past the line of scrimmage, unless he/she has handed the ball off, tossed or pitched, and it has been returned to him.
QB only has 7 seconds in which to pass the ball. Play is dead if the QB holds the ball longer than 7 seconds
An Offense may use multiple handoffs behind the line of scrimmage. Only backward & lateral handoffs are allowed during the down (as long as it is behind the line of scrimmage).
Tosses or sweeps behind the line of scrimmage are allowed and are running plays.
Once the ball carrier has crossed the line of scrimmage the ball cannot be handed off, tossed, pitched or passed in any way.
"No-running zones," are located at the 5 yard line in front of each end zone. When the ball is on or inside the 5-yard line, the offense cannot run the ball. In other words, at that stage, the only way for the ball to be advanced is for the QB to throw the ball to a receiver. The QB has to throw the ball pass the line of scrimmage.
The player who takes the handoff, toss or pitch can throw the ball from behind the line of scrimmage.
All defensive players are eligible to rush once the ball has been handed off or tossed, or there is a play action fake or fake handoff.
Spinning is allowed, but the ball carrier cannot dive forward or jump to avoid a defensive player or gain yardage (no diving).
The ball is spotted where the ball carrier's feet are placed when the flag is pulled, not where the ball is.

10. RECIEVEING

All players are eligible to receive passes (including the quarterback if the ball has been handed off or tossed behind the line of scrimmage to a different player).
As in the NFL, one player may be in motion, but not in motion towards the opponent‘s end zone at the snap.
A player must have at least one foot inbounds when making a reception.

11. PASSING

Only players starting 7 yards from the line of scrimmage can rush the passer.
The quarterback has seven seconds to throw the ball. If a pass is not thrown within seven seconds, the play is dead, with a loss of down and the ball is spotted at the previous line of scrimmage.
Only one forward pass thrown from behind the line of scrimmage is allowed in a down.
Interceptions change the possession of the ball.
Interceptions can be returned by the defense. New possession starts from where the interceptor is tagged (flag is pulled), unless the interceptor has scored a touchdown.
On Interceptions that occur and remain in the end zone, the ball will become dead and will result in the ball belonging to the intercepting team at its 5-yard line. (Touchback)
Should an interception occur in the end zone and the ball carrier leave the end zone, the ball will belong to the intercepting team at the spot the ball becomes dead. However, should the ball carrier return to the defending end zone and be tagged or the ball become dead the result would be a safety for the other team.

12. DEAD BALLS

Substitutions may be made only after the play is stopped.
Play is ruled "dead" when an official blows his whistle.
Ball carrier's flag is pulled or becomes illegal.
Points are scored.
When any part of the ball carrier’s body, other than his hand or foot touches the ground. In other words, if a receiver/interceptor has fallen while in process of running with the ball or after catching the ball, the spot where the ball carrier has fallen starts the new play (unless it’s the last down of the possessing team).
If a ball carrier's flag falls off, the play will be whistled dead and the ball will be spotted at the spot where the flag fell off.
Players are ineligible to catch a pass or receive the ball by hand off toss or pitch, if their flag has fallen off.
Fumbles are a dead ball

13. RUSHING THE QUARTERBACK

All players who rush the passer must be a minimum of seven yards from the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped.
Any number of players can rush the quarterback. Players not rushing the quarterback may defend on the line of scrimmage. Once the ball is handed off or tossed, or there is a play action fake or fake handoff, the seven-yard rule no longer is in effect and all defenders may go behind the line of scrimmage. A special marker, or a game official, will designate seven yards from the line of scrimmage.
REMEMBER, BLOCKING AND TACKLING ARE NOT ALLOWED.

14. PENALTIES

All penalties are 5 yards. The down will be repeated unless otherwise noted, and will be assessed from the line of scrimmage.
All penalties may be declined, except a false start (dead ball foul).
Penalties will not exceed half the distance to the opposing team's goal line from the line of scrimmage.
Game officials determine incidental contact that may result from normal run of play. All penalties will be assessed from the line of scrimmage.
Only the team captain and Head Coach may ask the referee questions about rule clarification and interpretations.
Players and Coaches cannot question judgment calls.
Games cannot end on a defensive penalty, unless the offense declines it.
Penalties after an interception shall be assessed after the return is over and/or the play is blown dead.
Flag guarding is prohibited. The ball carrier cannot prevent a defender from pulling their flags. The ball carrier maybe warned (at discretion of the refs) and will be penalized if they are found to be flag guarding.
Defender cannot prevent an offensive receiver from catching the ball, however, a defender has the right to catch the ball as well as offensive team receiver. A defender found holding or tackling the receiver before the ball reaches the receiver will be flagged with pass interference and the offensive team will automatically be awarded a new set of downs.
QB has 20 seconds in which to get the play off on every down. A play not in operation by the time the 20 second play clock has expired results in a delay of game and a loss of 5 yards and a loss of down.

15. RULES NOT COVERED HERE: any areas not covered in this rule sheet, refer to NCAA Football rules.

16. WINNING TEAM The winner is the team with the greater number of points at the end of the game. A draw will be awarded if both teams have an equal amount of points. The winning team receives 3 points, 1 point each for drawn game and no points for a loss. Your Fun Points will affect your position on the standings. If two teams are matched on competition points, the team with the higher fun points rating will be favoured up the ladder.

17. FAIRPLAY SYSTEM Each league night you will have an Event Host onsite, but these guys are not official referees. Urban Rec is a recreational league which practices a fair-play and fun-first policy, meaning you should be making your own calls on the game. The Event Host will be there to make the calls not made by individuals, keep time, and help guide the games within the game play rules. The Urban Rec Event Host has the final say on any issue that cannot be self-resolved.

18. SPORTSMANSHIP All Urban Rec participants have read and agreed to the Urban Rec Code of Conduct. We also exercise a strict Disciplinary Policy. If you are seen to be rude in any way or not playing within the respect of the rules and Code of Conduct, you will be asked by the Urban Rec Staff to sub out of the game. If after returning to the game your attitude does not improve you will be asked to leave the venue, and an assessment will be made if you can play again. We do not tolerate idiots. Play fair.

SOCCER RULES

OBJECT OF THE GAME The objective of soccer is to score goals by advancing the ball down field into the opposing team’s goal. You simply want to score more goals than your opponent. Traditionally goals are scored when a team moves the ball down field through passing and shooting of the ball.
DURATION OF THE GAME 2 halves of 18 minutes each, with a half-time interval of a few minutes. There is no stoppage of play for substitutions during the game.
THE FIELD of play of play shall be rectangular with dimensions of 44 meters in length by 18 meters in width, i.e. the size of the 18-yard box of a normal soccer field. The goal area size shall be 5 meters out from the end-line. If lines are not marked, a cone on the sideline will mark this area, with the official discretion being at the eyes of the Event Host. The goal size shall be 3 meters wide by 2 meters high. There is no corner area to be marked for outdoor soccer. Corners shall be taken from the point where the goal line and sideline meet.
THE TEAM The number of players shall be six (6) players including the goalkeeper on the field.
- Only six (6) players allowed on the field at any one time.
- There must be a minimum of two (2) Males, and two (2) Females on the field always.
- This league requires your team to have a minimum of five (5) players, including one Male or Female to start the game
- Please consider our Default, Forfeit, and Substitute Policy
SUBSTITUTIONS Unlimited substitution of players is permitted. Substitutions may be made ‘on the fly’ without a stoppage in play, except for the goal-keeper. Substitutions of the goal-keeper MUST be made at a stoppage of play at the indication of the Event Host.
THE START OF PLAY A game is started by a kick-off in a forward direction from the centre of the field. The team winning Rok-Paper-Scissors shall have the option of choosing ends or taking the kick-off. All players must be in their own half before the kick-off can be taken. As all free kicks in our league are indirect (see below), the kick-off is also an INDIRECT KICK, meaning you cannot score directly off a kick-off without the ball first touching another player.
STARTING AFTER HALF TIME Following half-time, the game is restarted with the team who did not start with the ball in the first half, with teams changing ends.
SCORING A GOAL A goal is scored when the ball has wholly crossed the goal line between the goal posts and the cross bar. After a goal is scored, the game is restarted from the centre of the field, of the team that was just scored upon. A goal cannot be scored directly from the kick-off.
BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY The ball is out of play when the ball has wholly crossed the goal line or sideline. These lines are part of the field of play. To restart play after a ball has gone out, your Host can either select it be a ‘kick in’ or ‘throw in’.
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT: A player may not intentionally kick, trip, jump at, strike, hold, and push, charge from behind or violently charge an opponent. Players should not swear, gesture, or argue with the Event Host or any player. Fouls can be awarded against the player for this behaviour.
FREE KICKS – ALL FREE KICKS ARE INDIRECT For the purposes of our recreational league, all free kicks are indirect. An ‘indirect’ free kick is one where a goal cannot be scored unless another player other than the kicker has touched it. Players from the opposing team should be at least 4 meters from the ball when a free kick is taken. The free kick is to be taken from the spot where the free kick was awarded. Free kicks may be awarded for behaviour including, but not limited to the following:
- Dangerous manner of play
- Impeding the progress of an opposition player
- Prevents the goal keeper from releasing the ball
- Causes unnecessary delays in play
- Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
- Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent
- Jumping at an opponent
- Charging an opponent
- Striking or attempting to strike an opponent
- Pushing or holding an opponent
- Making contact with an opponent before the ball whilst making a tackle to gain possession of the ball
- Handling the ball
- If any of these offenses occur within the goal area, the free kick shall be taken from the penalty line and all players other than the goal keeper must stand outside the goal area whilst the kick is taken.
OVER HEAD HEIGHT The ball must not intentionally kicked above head height. This aids passing play, the ball is active for longer periods of time, more players are invovled in the game and this limits the amounts of BALLS IN FACE.
GOAL KEEPER Only the goalkeeper may touch the ball with their arms or hands, and only within the goal area.
BACK PASSES In the event of a back pass to the goal keeper, the goal keeper MUST NOT pick up the ball (i.e. it can only be played by the feet)
“GOAL KICKS” (GOAL ROLLS) “Goal kicks” will be in the form of rollout from the goal-keeper. This goal rollout may be taken from anywhere in the goal area. Goal rolls are awarded when the whole of the ball has crossed the goal line (except for the scoring of a goal) and last touched by one of the attacking team. Opponents must be clear of the goal area. Goal rolls must be a roll (i.e. not an overhand throw) and must be on the ground
CORNERKICK When the ball passes wholly over the goal line (as above) and was last touched by a player from the defending team then a corner kick is awarded. Opposing players should be 4 meters from the ball.
WINNING TEAM The winner is the team with the greater number of goals at the end of the game. A draw will be awarded if both teams have an equal amount of goals. Your Fun Points will affect your position on the standings. If two teams are matched on competition points, the team with the higher fun points rating will be favoured up the ladder.
FAIRPLAY SYSTEM Each league night you will have an Event Host onsite, but these guys are not official referees. Urban Rec is a recreational league which practices a fair-play and fun-first policy, meaning you should be making your own calls on the game. The Event Host will be there to make the calls not made by individuals, keep time, and help guide the games within the game play rules. The Urban Rec Event Host has the final say on any issue that cannot be self-resolved.
SPORTSMANSHIP All Urban Rec participants have read and agreed to the Urban Rec Code of Conduct. We also exercise a strict Disciplinary Policy. If you are seen to be rude in any way or not playing within the respect of the rules and Code of Conduct, you will be asked by the Urban Rec Staff to sub out of the game. If after returning to the game your attitude does not improve you will be asked to leave the venue, and an assessment will be made if you can play again. We do not tolerate idiots. Play fair.

TOUCH FOOTBALL RULES

THE OBJECT OF THE GAME: is to score as many try’s as possible and prevent the opposition from scoring any. Each try is worth one point and there are no other means of scoring. The winning team is the one with the most try’s at the end of the game.

GAME DURATION Games consist of two (2) 20 minute halves with the half time break not exceeding 5 minutes. No clock stoppages will be made except under exceptional circumstances. Such circumstance will be at the sole discretion of the UR Host.
THE FIELD The field shall be 60x40m with a 5m Try-line. Exact field dimensions, and try line distance may vary depending on the venue, and at the discretion of our staff.
THE TEAM There shall be six (6) playing positions in each team
- There must be a minimum of two (2) Females, and two (2) Males in the game always
- This league requires your team to have a minimum of four (4) players, including one Male or Female to start the game.
- Please consider our Default, Forfeit, and Substitute Policy
SUBSTITUTIONS can be made any number of times throughout the match. However, the game remains continuous and does not stop to allow substitutions. Players coming onto the field must wait until the player they are substituting with has come off the field.
STARTING PLAY At the beginning of the game, there is Rock-Paper-Scissors between the Captains. The wining team chooses their direction, at take the first tap. The team who did not win the coin toss take the first tap at the beginning of the second half.
THE TAP Play is started by a tap at the beginning of each half, following a try and when a penalty is awarded.
- The tap is performed by an attacking player placing the ball on the ground, touching the ball with their foot, then picking it up and playing. NB: The ball must be released from the hands and come into contact with the ground after the or a change of possession occurs.
- The defensive team must stay at a minimum distance of 10 metres from the mark during the tap, unless they are positioned on their own scoreline.
- The defensive players can move after the ball carrier has touched the ball with his foot.
- The player who has performed the tap may be touched without losing possession.
- The attacking side must be positioned behind the ball when it is tapped.
- The attacking side may move the ball up to 10 metres directly behind the given mark when taking a penalty tap. In this case, the defending side must still remain 10-metres from the original mark, not the new mark.
SCORING: A point is awarded when an attacking player places the ball on or over the opposition’s try-line. Each try’s is worth one point. Female scoring a try is worth two points. The dummy half cannot score a try. Diving on the try line is strictly prohibited, and will result in the points not being awarded to the scoring team.
POSESSION A team retains possession for a set of six consecutive touches. Possession (or a Turnover) transfers to the opposing team.
- after the sixth touch
- after a try;
- if the Dummy Half gets touched;
- from an intercept;
- a player passes the ball after being touched – “touch pass penalty”;
- a player doesn’t not play the ball in the correct spot after being touched, ‘one step’ is given as leeway
- from a forward dropped ball, forward pass or other failure to maintain possession
DEFENDING From the tap for the start of game, or from a penalty, the defending team must be at least 10 metres from point of the tap. After making a touch, the defending team must retreat the distance the Event Host marks, at least five metres from the mark where the touch occurred and stay there until the Half touches the ball. If a player does not retreat the entire distance the Event Host has marked, or they leave before the Half has touched the ball, they are 'offside' and may be penalised. They must retreat backwards from the touch point or play the ball area, not sideways. If a penalty is conceded, the defending team must retreat at least 10 metres from the mark of the penalty. If a player makes an attempt to defend whilst still inside the 10 metres, they will be penalised.
THE DUMMY-HALF is subject to several restrictions that do not apply to other players:
- If the Dummy-Half is touched with the ball, the attacking team loses possession.
- The Dummy-Half cannot score a try, attempting to do so results in a change of possession
- If the Dummy-Half takes too long to retrieve the ball, or the ball rolls more than a meter in the play the ball, the Event Host can call play on and defenders can move forward before the Dummy-Half has touched the ball.
KICKING Kicking is allowed on the 4th, and 5th Touch.
- Kicks must be under shoulder height of the Event Host
- Kicks stay in the field of play, kicks that go out are handed to the opposition team
- Kicks can be any length
- Kicks that go in goal and are collected by the opposition team on the full or after a bounce are declared the oppositions ball 10 meters out from the try line.
A PENALTY is granted to the non-offending team if
- the ball is passed forward.
- a "touch and pass" is committed (a pass after being touched). This is often called a "late pass"
- a player does not perform the roll ball at the mark (overstepping).
- an obstruction is committed.
- a player is offside.
- a defending player does not retreat in a straight line to an onside position.
- a player kicks the ball over shoulder height
- a player acts contrary to the rules or spirit of the sport (e.g. time-wasting, using excessive force to make a touch, phantom touch (calling a touch when they clearly didn't make one, disputing decisions, etc)
WINNING TEAM The winner is the team with the greater number of goals at the end of the game. A draw will be awarded if both teams have an equal amount of goals. Your Fun Points will affect your position on the standings. If two teams are matched on competition points, the team with the higher fun points rating will be favoured up the ladder.
FAIRPLAY SYSTEM Each league night you will have an Event Host onsite, but these guys are not official referees. Urban Rec is a recreational league which practices a fair-play and fun-first policy, meaning you should be making your own calls on the game. The Event Host will be there to make the calls not made by individuals, keep time, and help guide the games within the game play rules. The Urban Rec Event Host has the final say on any issue that cannot be self-resolved.
SPORTSMANSHIP All Urban Rec participants have read and agreed to the Urban Rec Code of Conduct. We also exercise a strict Disciplinary Policy. If you are seen to be rude in any way or not playing within the respect of the rules and Code of Conduct, you will be asked by the Urban Rec Staff to sub out of the game. If after returning to the game your attitude does not improve you will be asked to leave the venue, and an assessment will be made if you can play again. We do not tolerate idiots. Play fair.

KICKBALL RULES

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME To get the more runs than the opposition. Prior to the start of the match the host will call the two captains aside for the toss, which is done through 'Paper, Scissors, Rock!' The winner of the toss will decide if their team fields or kicks first. During the start of each quarter, the teams swap between fielding & kicking.

THE GAME The game will be played in two (2) eighteen (18) minute halves and will consist of multiple innings within that half. There will be a few minutes break in between halves.

INNINGS An inning will end when there are three (3) outs or 6 runs are scored.

THE FIELD The field is set up in a diamond shape, similar to a baseball field. This will depend on your venue and field available.

THE TEAM The number of players required on the field is between six (6) and ten (10). Each fielding team will have (1) ‘Pitcher’, (1) ‘Keeper’ who guards the ‘Home Base’ and the rest will be fielders who are in the field of play and have the ability to guard the remaining bases.

START OF PLAY The ‘Pitcher’ rolls the ball underarm towards the home plate, the player who is kicking then attempts to kick the ball. The kicking team kicks in order the whole quarter. If you were up last, the player next in line kicks first the next quarter.

No taps or buts are allowed and no backwards kicking, all kicking attempts must be in front of the home base.

Once the player kicks the ball they must attempt to run to the next base without getting out, the main objective is to get to ‘Home Base’.

YOU ARE OUT IF:

The ball is caught in the air.
If the runner is tagged with the ball by a fielder whilst they are not touching a base. The ball is not to be thrown at players above waist height, and not from a close range. If they are within a few metres of the player they can be tagged only.
If the ball is thrown and caught by a fielder that is touching a base, and by the ‘Keeper’ whilst touching ‘Home Base’.

A few things to remember:

There is no ‘one hand, one bounce’ rule.
If the ball is kicked out of the boundary on the full, all players can only advance 1 base.
Players already in field cannot leave their base until the kicker has kicked the ball.
Fielders need to leave room on the base for runners to touch. They cannot guard and stand fully on the base, only 1 foot can be touching.
If the kicker is caught out, the remaining players in field can only attempt to reach the next base (no more than 1 base). Fielders can attempt to get these players out also.

WINNING THE GAME A team gets one point for every runner that passes the ‘Home Base’. Once you have made it home or have gotten out, you must go to the end of the kicking line.