3X3 futsal tournament

Game lengths are ten-minute halves. There are no timeouts.
Whistle- one minute
warning - game on - half time - game end.
2. This is a single elimination tournament. After one loss a team is eliminated. The final match is the final. Double elimination
does not apply in the tournarnament final! Example: a team that has not lost, and is in the finals does not get a rematch if they lose the finals contest.
3. A half circle is marked in front of each goal to prevent players from guarding the
goal. No touches on the ball are allowed in this area. If a ball comes to the arc, it is treated as out of bounds and rewarded with either a goal kick-in depending on which team touched it last.
4. Players must report to the field at least ten minutes prior to game time. At the
present.
discretion of the referee a team will forfeit at game time if they are not
1. Substitutions may be made at any dead ball situation.
2. Kick-off may be taken in any direction. If the ball is played backwards on to own half, the defense must give 5 seconds before they can pressure the ball.
3. Off-sides rule is not enforced.
4. No slide tackling allowed. Players must stay upright and on their feet. Players
may slide to stop/intercept a ball.
10. Penalty kicks may be awarded, if in the referee's opinion, a scoring