Registration / Team Information:

• A $100 non-refundable deposit may be used to hold your position in the league, while paperwork is gathered
• Team packets will only be accepted if completed (proof of coaches registration, signed documents, pictures, proof of age, team registration fee)
• Refunds will not be permitted after packet is turned in
• Rosters will be solidified by 2nd week of play (no adding players, unless emergency; to be decided by ABQ Futsal Administration)
• A new registration form will be used for the upcoming summer session. All players must fill out this form
• Although player cards are good for 1 year (August 1st - July 31st), registration forms / waivers will need to be filled out and signed for each season

Game Schedules:

• Schedules will be posted online prior to 1st game. PLEASE VERIFY game schedule, as schedules may change the first week of play
• Schedule will not be changed after the 1st week. If you have a conflict please notify league scheduler prior to 2nd week
• Players will be checked in prior to game. Player’s cards MUST be given to referee for check-in procedure
• A substitute roster is available in the event that your team needs a substitute. The substitute must be on the roster in order to participate. In order to be placed on the substitute roster, please contact registrar Pancho 315-2296, or note on paperwork
• Albuquerque Futsal reserves the right to postpone or cancel games due to weather conditions or poor court/facility conditions. Games will be added on to the last week of regulation play

Tournaments:

• Tournament rosters (for teams that are split) must be set prior to 1st tournament game. Please email to registrar 1 week prior to 1st tournament game nmfutsal@yahoo.com
• Tournament formats may vary due to the numbers of teams in age group
• NO substitutes will be permitted during tournament play
• Unlike regular seasonal games , tournament games will NOT end in a tie

Overtime Procedures:

• 1st 3 minute period – If still tied proceed to...
• 2nd 3 minute period - If still tied proceed to...
• Penalty Kicks from 1st penalty spot ( 1st 5 shooters must be on the court at the end of game) - If still tied proceed to...
• Sudden death penalty kicks (1 for 1)

League Specific Rules:

• Goalkeepers cannot throw the ball past half way line during the goal clearance (National rule). The ball must bounce or contact a player before passing half way line. Penalty is the opposing team has a kick-in at the half way line
• The clock runs for the twenty minutes. The only stoppages are injuries, timeouts, and penalty kicks at the end of the half or game
• The game ends upon final whistle / buzzer. If a goal is scored after the buzzer, it will not be allowed
• Each team will be given 5 minutes for warm up prior to game
• Halftime is 3 minutes
• Team packets will only be accepted if completed (proof of coaches registration, signed documents, pictures, proof of age, team registration fee)
• Refunds will not be permitted after packet is turned in