New Football rules for 2014

January 10, 2014

Please see below the new football rules that became operative on 1st January 2014.

The main changes are:

  1. Introduction of a Black Card for Cynical Behaviour Fouls.
  2. Change in the number of substitutes allowed.
  3. Distinction between Deliberate and Accidental Fouls.
  4. Definition of the Tackle.
  5. Introduction of a clearer Advantage Rule.
  6. A player in possession may score a point with an open-handed hand-pass.
  7. Gum shields are compulsory.

Click HERE to read the definition of each rule.

Below is a presentation on the new rules.  We would recommed that each members should watch the video. We will also be watching this as a team in the coming weeks.

It is important that each member reads and understands the new rules.