Unless otherwise noted, FXA follows the US Futsal Laws of the game:
https://futsal.com/docs/FUTSAL_LAWS_OF_THE_GAME_2021_22.pdf
The FXA laws of the game apply, with the following differences:
Team Roster
- Each team must consist of at least 5 players, and no more than 10 players. FXA recommends having 8 players on the roster to ensure you can field a team.
- The game consists of 4 field players and 1 goalie
- A team must have at least 3 players to avoid a forfeit
Substitutions
- Unlimited substitutions are allowed
- Players do not need permission from the referee to enter the court. The player entering the court cannot enter until the player exiting has completely exited.
Length of Match
- The match will play 2 - 20 minute halves, with a 5 minute halftime
- There will be no extra time awarded
- The teams may have 1 - 1 minute time out in each half, these timeouts do not carry over and may only be taken at a dead ball
Game Play
- There is no offsides in futsal
- Goalkeepers have 4 seconds to release the ball from their possession
- There are no throw ins