IPL STRUCTURE & LAWS OF THE GAME
New for Year 10 - IPL will offer an 8 game season of futsal leagues at VXP Sportscenter just off the interstate and Jefferson, 5 miles from our previous location in Yorktown. VXP boasts a hardcourt "true" futsal experience for all teams.
VXP Sportsplex
https://www.getvxp.com/
311 Ed Wright Ln, Ste B
Newport News, VA 23606
Teams and/or individual players can register to participate. Individuals may be placed on teams based on their age and level of play if roster spots exist. The IPL "Independent Premiere Leagues" futsal indoor will offer: Youth U10/U12 (JR Academy), U14 (Academy), High School Boys & Girls, Adult Competitive, 4Fun & WIPL Women's
Divisions & Length of Games:
U10/U12 (JR Academy) - Two (2) Twenty (20) Minute Halves
U14 (Academy) - Two (2) Twenty Two (22) Minute Halves
High School & Adults - Two (2) Twenty Four (24) Minute Halves
*Jersey's with Numbers Preferred - Matching Colors Mandatory
Shin Guards are Mandatory
Team Roster, Full Team Fee's with Player Waivers Due by 1st game
Season duration of IPL will include 8 games with an end of the season tournament for qualifying teams
Champions in each division will receive t-shirts
League schedules and results published on Path2Goal (path2goal.com) and IPL web page (iplfutsal.com)
League entry fee is $625 per team. Teams can save by paying in full $575 by dates listed to get the early bird discount
IPL Laws of the Game
5 players on the field (4 field players plus a goalkeeper)Futsal goals on a 100 x 55 foot field surface
Game duration will be two 20-24 minute halves (Pending age group)
All free kicks on fouls & corners are direct
Indirect kicks to restart sideline out of bounds and kickoffs to begin each half
Defense to give 9 ft spacing on restarts and to hold their spot once set
1 man walls only on free kicks
Goalkeeper restart from hand does not have to distribute outside of goal arc (New 2020-21 seasons)
Penalty kicks spotted between arc and nearest line (approximately 9 yards out from goal line)
No slide tackling or sliding to gain an advantage but players can lunge/slide to score provided no tackling or dangerous play takes place (New 2020-21 seasons)
Balls hitting the ceiling will be restarted from sideline nearest the place of impact
Substitutions are on the fly but not done to gain a numerical or tactical advantage
Low bounce size 3-4 futsal balls will be used only
Roster size TBD by each team (minimum 8 with a maximum of 10 players)
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*Futsal is a limited contact sport and will be called tight by the league officials. In an effort to keep the entry cost reasonable the league employs 1 official per game. Teams are expected to play with integrity and assist the official when possible. Team reps must share the below initiative with their players to assist the league in operating a fair and enjoyable playing environment:
The level of play is high but the physicality and dissent must controlled by each team/player and will be managed by the referee. With that said, the “futsal laws of the game” will be closely enforced. True futsal is a “non-contact” game so the IPL will not allow “intentional contact”. Intentional contact includes when a player bodies another player or uses his/her hands to purposely foul and gain an advantage. Proper shielding of the ball, inadvertent contact during the run of play or a situation where a “clear” advantage is in play will allow a “play-on” to occur. Generally the advantage will be allowed in the offensive area where a scoring opportunity is developing. The league will not tolerate persistent infringement of these rules and will continue to work to improve the IPL game so it is competitive but fun for all teams involved.
Contact Kevin Darcy @ kdpremieresports@gmail.com with questions
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