16. Team Officials
The appointment of team officials is the responsibility of each participating FFA Member. All team coaches must at least be a FFA Futsal registered Level 1 coach. Whilst there is no restriction imposed by FFA on the number of team officials appointed to any team, only three (3) officials per team are permitted to remain with players on the team bench during a match.
Accordingly, the Championship Manager will issue three (3) FFA Team Official cards to all teams participating in the Championship. The cards are transferable within the FFA
Member. A team official sitting on the bench must display the card at all times. The cards will be deemed valid for the duration of the Championship.
The team management are responsible for all matters pertaining to the team, including the conduct of team members and supporters. All shall agree to be subject to the FFA Code of Conduct Regulations.
17. Match Start Lists
FFA Match Start Lists will be utilised for all matches in the Championship. Distribution and collection will be the responsibility of the Championship Manager or his / her nominee. The list must provide for 1. FFA Registration No 2. Full Name of Player 3. Jersey No
Team management are required to complete the Match Start List at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement time of their match. Players not entered on the Start List, or for whom an ID Card cannot be provided, are ineligible to participate in that particular match.
The name of any suspended player is to appear on the Match Start List of the match for which he/she is suspended, with the word ‘ Suspended ‘ appearing beside the player’s name.
It is the responsibility of team management to ensure that players are eligible to compete in any match. It is the further responsibility of team management to ensure that players who are suspended have that designation against their name on the Match List.
A team that plays a suspended player shall be deemed to have played an ineligible player and accordingly the match shall be awarded to the opposing team with the goals recorded as 5-0 in favour of the opposing team.
18. Uniforms and Equipment
All teams are required to confirm their Team Colours on the specified FFA Team Colour form which is to be sent the Host Member on or before 30 September in the year prior to the Championships.
Each team must have an alternate playing Jersey/Short/Sock of another colour. A set of Bibs of a different colour is acceptable for the Jersey if there remains a clash in terms of the Jersey.
Goalkeepers must wear a jersey that distinguish him / her from the other team members and the referees. He / she must also have an alternate goalkeeper jersey of another colour to his / her nominated colour.
All jerseys must have a number on the back. The size is 25 cm minimum to 35 cm maximum in a contrasting colour to the jersey. Numbers on shorts are optional. If placed
they must be on the right leg and of a size 10 cm minimum and 15 cm maximum in a contrasting colour to the short.
Socks must be long and players must use suitable non marking footwear. Shin pads that provide a reasonable degree of protection are compulsory for all players.
Goalkeepers can wear either shorts or tracksuit pants. They may also wear knee or elbow pads and goalkeeping gloves.
It is the responsibility of team management to ensure the alternate playing Jerseys or Bibs for players and goalkeepers is available at the match venue when their team is participating.
Players and goalkeepers must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to themselves or another player, including any kind of jewelry.
19. Match Balls
Match Balls approved by FFA, will be provided for all matches by the host FFA member. The ball must comply with the current FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game.
The ball may not be changed during the game without the permission of the referee.
The ball size for the National Championships – Size 4 - 13 years and upwards
Size 3 - 11 and 12 years
