AFL MASTERS was conceived from the idea that people could continue or try the sport they love in a safe and friendly environment. No emphasis is placed on winning but on the enjoyment of the game, social interaction between participants and their families and improving or maintaining personal fitness. Whether players be veterans or novices, the emphasis is on “Football for Fun” !
GENERAL RULES
- Players must be 30 years of age or above for the local and state competition and 35 years and above for National Carnival participation.
- Local matches will normally consist of 4 x 20 minute quarters with no time on. This can be altered to suit weather, playing numbers or any other affecting factor. Mini – Carnivals are usually conducted with two 15 minute halves with no time on added for each game.
- At a local level team sizes may vary, along with the ground size, depending on numbers.
- When no boundary umpires are available, the following rules apply : 1. Ball out of bounds on full or bounce, kick in by opposition. 2. Ball out of bounds off the hands, then the ball is to be thrown in by the last player to touch it.
- Verbal abuse, dissension and fighting with an umpire, official, teammate, opponents or spectators is not tolerated and will result in a send off or suspension depending on the severity.
- Foul language is also not tolerated; this is a family sport and will be treated likewise!
- Players cannot participate unless they have completed a current consent and indemnity form. Visiting players from other AFL Master’s clubs must also fill out the appropriate form.
- Behave in a sportsman like manner; applaud good play for not only your own teammates but the opposition as well.
- Play by the rules at all times.
- Be a team player, bring other players into the game, regardless of their ability.
- Treat all players fairly and co-operate with others. Fair play is paramount to AFL masters.
- Attack the football, not the player, tone down on the physical contact and apply commonsense.
- Remember that we have players with ages ranging from 30 – 67 years participating and those that are 60 years and over are identified by a white arm band. This allows them to be given a mark as long as they touch it with two hands. Show extra caution and consideration when tackling these players.
- Be responsible for yourself, if you feel any aches, pains or the onset of exhaustion, change positions with a teammate or take yourself off the ground for a rest. Most of the injuries that occur in AFL Masters are caused through players ignoring the warning signs, prevention is better than cure!
- Respect and be responsible for change rooms and facilities at grounds as we are allowed to use these with the generosity of the relevant junior and or senior clubs, free of charge.
- Offer to help where possible prior to and after games, it is your club!
- If you have a complaint or suggestion discuss it with or email it to a member of the committee.
- Senior players accept responsibility and instruct newcomers as to the rules and behavior required,
- Most of all have fun!
MODIFIED RULES
- No shirt fronting. This constitutes unduly rough play and can be dealt with severely.
- No slinging. This constitutes unduly rough play and can be dealt with severely
- Two tackle rule, attempting to evade two tackles, no matter how sleight is a free kick to the opposition
- No knees or boots into a players back, again a free kick to the opposition. This constitutes unduly rough play and can be dealt with severely
- Maximum two bounces apply, sometimes this is altered to one bounce prior to a game failing this the default is always two.
- Only one player from each team to contest all ruck knocks ( centre, around the ground or boundary ).
- No kicking in danger! This constitutes unduly rough play and can be dealt with severely
- 12 points is awarded for a drop kick goal from outside a 20 meter arc.
- All other AFL Rules apply.
- Send off rules and suspensions are applied depending on the severity of the offence.
REMEMBER THIS IS “FOOTY FOR FUN”!
Last Modified on 07/06/2009 20:32