Football Skating Laws of the Game 2027

Football Skating - Official Laws of the Game

Discipline: FUTINS

2026-2027 Fifth Edition | Website Text Version

For the 16th Senior Football Skating World Cup and the 2nd Junior Football Skating World Cup 2027

Author and Originator of the Laws: Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour

Published by Federation International Football Skating - FIFS

Official Status and Application

These Laws constitute the official FIFS Laws of the Game for the FUTINS discipline for the 2026-2027 period. They are intended for application in the 16th Senior Football Skating World Cup and the 2nd Junior Football Skating World Cup 2027, together with the applicable Competition Regulations, disciplinary rules, technical directives, safety requirements, and official decisions issued by FIFS.

The complete illustrated edition, including the official court diagrams, referee signals, technical images, and detailed visual explanations, is available as a downloadable PDF.

Authority, Authorship and Intellectual Property

The Football Skating Laws of the Game and their distinctive refereeing system were created and developed by Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour and have been taught internationally for many years.

More than one thousand international referees and more than one thousand international coaches have been certified through the FIFS/IPTC education and certification structure using these Laws and related technical curricula.

All rights in the Laws, official signals, diagrams, technical identity, educational materials, and authorized derivative works are reserved by FIFS and the author, subject to applicable law.

Scope of These Laws

These Laws apply specifically to FUTINS. They do not constitute the complete Laws or technical regulations of RollerSoccer, Ice Football Skating, or Freestyle Football Skating. Each of those disciplines may be governed by separate FIFS Laws, technical standards, event regulations, and competition formats.

Official FIFS Disciplines

• FUTINS
• RollerSoccer
• Ice Football Skating
• Freestyle Football Skating

Skate and Playing-Surface Categories

Football Skating disciplines and approved competition formats may use inline skates, roller or quad skates, or ice skates.

Ice may serve as the principal surface of Ice Football Skating and may also be used for other approved formats, including FUTINS on ice and Freestyle Football Skating on Ice, where FIFS has issued or approved the necessary equipment, safety, court, and competition regulations.

Interpretation

Words importing one gender include all genders. “Shall” indicates a mandatory requirement, while “may” indicates permission or discretion.

Where these Laws refer to Competition Regulations, the relevant FIFS-approved regulations form part of the regulatory framework for that event.

If an unforeseen situation is not expressly covered, the Referee and the competent FIFS authority shall decide in accordance with the spirit of the game, player safety, fairness, and the principles of these Laws.

What Is FUTINS?

FUTINS is a team discipline of Football Skating in which players perform football skills while wearing approved skates.

Each team registers a minimum of five and a maximum of ten players. Five players, including one goalkeeper, may be on the court at one time. The remaining registered players are substitutes.

The objective is to score more goals than the opposing team through skating ability, ball control, passing, movement, teamwork, tactical awareness, and lawful play.

FUTINS is ordinarily played as a mixed-gender team discipline. On a ten-player team list, no gender may represent more than 80% of the registered players. The relevant Competition Regulations may impose additional participation requirements.

Approved Skates

• Roller or Quad Skates: approved skates without protruding toe stops or braking devices.
• Inline Skates: approved skates without heel brakes.
• Ice Skates: FIFS-approved blades without toe picks and subject to the applicable ice-format regulations.

Player Equipment

• Approved skates without brakes
• Shin guards
• Soft knee pads
• Protective helmet of an approved design
• Official team jersey
• Goalkeeper jersey distinguishable from the other players
• Goalkeeper gloves
• Goalkeeper helmet and any additional approved protection

Player Safety Requirements

• Under 10: full protective set, including helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and shin guards.
• Under 14: helmet, knee pads, and shin guards.
• Above 14: shin guards are mandatory. Any additional mandatory protection shall be stated in the Competition Regulations.

No player may waive organizer or competition safety requirements.

Court Dimensions

The standard FUTINS court is rectangular. The court width is normally one half of its length.

Under-14 Courts

• 20 m x 10 m
• 25 m x 12.5 m

Above-14 Courts

• 40 m x 20 m
• 30 m x 15 m

Other approved court sizes may be used where expressly authorized by FIFS or the Competition Regulations.

Playing Surface

The playing surface shall be level, stable, non-slip, suitable for the approved skate category, free from dangerous defects, and preferably non-glare.

Approved surfaces may include parquet, wood, plastic tiles, concrete, tar, smooth asphalt, and ice.

Court Walls and Perimeter System

Because FUTINS normally uses continuous play without touchline throw-ins or corner kicks, all four sides of the court shall be enclosed by an approved permanent or temporary perimeter wall or rebound-board system.

The perimeter wall shall normally be at least one metre high, securely installed, smooth, free from sharp edges, unsafe gaps, or protrusions, and spectator-friendly where appropriate.

Indoor Clear Height

The minimum unobstructed indoor clear height is four metres. A greater minimum may be specified in the Competition Regulations.

Court Markings

• Halfway line dividing the court into two equal halves
• Centre mark at the midpoint of the halfway line
• Centre circle with a radius of three metres
• Goal lines between and behind the goalposts
• Two penalty areas
• Two penalty marks
• Four ball-holding marks
• Team benches and technical areas
• Substitution zones and substitution doors
• Officials’ table positioned opposite the halfway line

Penalty Area and Penalty Mark

From the outside of each goalpost, a line six metres long is marked at right angles to the goal line. At the end of each line, a quarter-circle with a radius of six metres is drawn from the outside of the corresponding goalpost.

The upper ends of the quarter-circles are joined by a line 3.16 metres long, parallel to the goal line. The enclosed area is the penalty area.

The penalty mark is placed six metres from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant from them.

Ball-Holding Marks

There are four ball-holding marks on the court. Each mark is positioned in accordance with the official court diagram, one metre from the relevant wall.

Age Categories

• Under 10
• Under 14
• Under 17
• Senior - above 17

Match Duration

• Under 10: two 10-minute halves with a 5-minute interval.
• Under 14: two 14-minute halves with a 5-minute interval.
• Under 17: two 17-minute halves with a 5-minute interval.
• Senior: two 20-minute halves with a 5-minute interval.

Official Ball

The official FUTINS ball is Football Skating Ball Size 5.5.

The Size 5.5 Football Skating ball was conceived and developed by Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour for the sport and forms part of the protected technical identity of FIFS.

The ball shall be spherical, made from leather or another approved synthetic material, and have a smooth and safe outer surface. Technical specifications may be issued separately by FIFS.

Goals

• Under 14: width 190 cm; height 175 cm; top depth 60 cm; bottom depth 90 cm.
• Above 14: width 300 cm; height 200 cm; top depth 80 cm; bottom depth 100 cm.

Ball In and Out of Play

After a lawful start or restart, the ball remains in play while it is within the court or rebounds from an approved wall.

There is no ordinary touchline out-of-play or corner-kick restart in FUTINS.

Play stops when the referee signals, when the ball leaves the enclosed playing area, or when another event specified in the Laws occurs.

If the ball touches the ceiling or an overhead obstruction, play is stopped and restarted with a dropped ball at the place directly below the contact point, subject to any safety adjustment required by the referee.

Scoring a Goal

A goal is scored when the whole ball completely crosses the goal line between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar, provided no offence has been committed by the scoring team.

A player may score in either goal. An own goal is recorded when a player causes the ball to enter their own team’s goal.

Match Points

• Win: 3 points
• Draw: 1 point for each team
• Loss: 0 points

Knockout matches that finish level are decided according to the applicable Competition Regulations.

Start and Restart of Play

Before the match, the referee conducts a coin toss with both team captains. The winning captain chooses either the first kick-off or the goal to attack. The opposing captain receives the remaining choice.

At half-time, the teams change ends and the team that did not take the first kick-off begins the second half.

Restarts may include kick-off, direct free kick, indirect free kick, short penalty, goalkeeper restart, and dropped ball where required by the Laws.

Free Kicks

Direct Free Kick

A goal may be scored directly from a direct free kick against the opposing team. The ball must be stationary and opposing players must remain at least three metres from the ball until it is in play.

Indirect Free Kick

A goal may be scored from an indirect free kick only if the ball touches another player before entering the goal.

The ball must be stationary and opposing players must remain at least three metres from the ball until it is in play.

Short Penalty

The official penalty procedure in the current FUTINS Laws is the Short Penalty.

A short penalty is taken from the six-metre penalty mark against the defending goalkeeper.

All other players must remain behind the halfway line until the ball has been kicked and clearly moves.

The goalkeeper position, encroachment sanctions, retake conditions, and additional procedure are governed by these Laws and the applicable Competition Regulations.

The former Long Penalty is not part of the current Laws.

Number of Players and Substitutions

Each team registers between five and ten players. Five players, including one goalkeeper, may be on the court.

Substitutions are unlimited. A substitute may enter only through the designated substitution zone and only after the player being replaced has completely left the court.

A match shall be abandoned if a team has fewer than three eligible players on the court. The competition authority determines the official result and any disciplinary consequences.

Both genders shall be represented on the court. If one gender is unavailable, the team may play with a maximum of four players, subject to the Competition Regulations.

Official Match Record and Score Sheet

The official FIFS FUTINS Match Record and Score Sheet shall be used in FIFS World Cups, continental competitions, recognized championships, and other official matches unless an approved electronic system is used.

The Table Referee is responsible for completing the match record accurately and in real time, including goals, fouls, cards, penalties, time-outs, ball-holding offences, and other match incidents.

Match Officials

• The Referee - inside the court
• One or two Second Referees - beside the court
• The Chief Referee - officials’ table
• The Table Referee - officials’ table
• The Time Referee - officials’ table

The Referee

The Referee is the principal on-court match official and has full authority to enforce the Laws from arrival at the competition area until completion of all post-match duties.

The Referee controls the match, starts and restarts play, stops play when necessary, applies disciplinary sanctions, and makes the final decision on facts connected with play.

Second Referee

The Second Referee assists by observing incidents, substitutions, bench conduct, penalty procedure, and offences outside the Referee’s field of vision.

Where the Second Referee has the clearest view of an incident, that official provides information to the Referee. The Referee retains final authority unless the Laws expressly assign the decision elsewhere.

Chief Referee

The Chief Referee supervises the officiating team, supports consistent application of the Laws, monitors referee performance, and reports technical or disciplinary concerns to the Referees Committee and competition authority.

Table Referee

The Table Referee is responsible for the official match record, accumulated fouls, cards, goals, time-outs, ball-holding offences, bench conduct, and formal communication with the on-court officials.

The Table Referee shows the yellow warning flag for a team’s fourth foul and the red flag for the fifth foul, which results in a short penalty.

Time Referee

The Time Referee controls the official match clock, stoppages, exclusions, countdown procedures, periods, intervals, time-outs, and authorized additional time.

Team Fouls

Team fouls are accumulated and recorded during the match.

• Fourth team foul: yellow warning flag.
• Fifth team foul: red flag and short penalty.
• Additional delay or misconduct sanctions may also result in team fouls or a short penalty as specified by the Laws.

Ball-Holding Offences

A goalkeeper may not control the ball with the hands for more than three seconds.

• Third ball-holding offence: personal foul recorded against the goalkeeper.
• Sixth ball-holding offence: personal foul and short penalty awarded to the opposing team.

Fouls and Unsporting Conduct

A foul includes any careless, reckless, excessively forceful, dangerous, deceptive, abusive, disrespectful, or unsporting act prohibited by the Laws.

Offences may include:

• Tackling, charging, pushing, jumping at, striking, tripping, kicking, or holding an opponent
• Spitting at an opponent
• Deliberate handball
• Preventing the goalkeeper from restarting play
• Dangerous play
• Impeding or blocking an opponent
• Sliding tackle
• Wall holding for more than three seconds
• Illegal substitution
• Cheating or deception
• Offensive or abusive language
• Disrespect toward officials, opponents, organizers, or spectators
• Any conduct contrary to the Laws or spirit of Football Skating

Disciplinary Cards

Yellow Card - Warning

A yellow card is an official warning.

Red Card - Three-Minute Temporary Exclusion

Two yellow cards result in a red card. A red card results in a three-minute temporary exclusion.

Black Card - Permanent Exclusion

Two red cards, or four yellow cards, result in a black card.

A black card results in permanent exclusion from the current match and suspension from the next match, subject to further disciplinary review.

Advantage

The referee may allow play to continue where stopping play would unfairly disadvantage the non-offending team, provided player safety and match control are not compromised.

Goalkeeper Rights and Responsibilities

• The goalkeeper may handle the ball only inside the penalty area.
• The goalkeeper may play outside the penalty area but is then subject to the same handball restrictions as any other player.
• The goalkeeper may not control the ball with the hands for more than three seconds.
• The goalkeeper must wear approved goalkeeper gloves and a distinguishable goalkeeper uniform.
• The goalkeeper may use approved trousers, chest protection, face protection, helmet, and additional protective equipment.
• The goalkeeper may receive a deliberate pass from a teammate and use the hands unless a future FIFS amendment or Competition Regulation expressly restricts that action.

Determining the Winner

At the end of regulation time, the team that has scored more goals is the winner.

If the scores are equal, the match is drawn unless the Competition Regulations require extra time, penalty procedures, or another approved tie-break method.

Technical Areas, Benches and Substitution Zones

The technical area is divided into Team Area A and Team Area B.

Registered substitutes and authorized team officials must remain in their assigned area except where permitted by the Laws or match officials.

Each team area includes adequate seating and a clearly marked substitution zone or gate through which players enter and leave the court.

The officials’ table is positioned opposite the halfway line, between the two technical areas, with an unobstructed view of the court, benches, substitution zones, scoreboard, and match officials.

Team Officials

Team Coach

Responsible for technical preparation, tactics, lawful instructions, attendance at official technical meetings, and communication through the permitted channels.

Team Manager

Responsible for administration, travel, accommodation, accreditation, documentation, official meetings, and communication with the organizing committee.

Medical Staff

Responsible for the health and immediate care of team members within their professional qualifications and the event medical regulations.

Team Analyst

Responsible for lawful technical analysis, performance review, training and competition planning, and opponent analysis.

Team Media Staff

Responsible for authorized media activity. Photography, filming, interviews, publication, and access to controlled areas require the permissions established by FIFS and the organizing committee.

Official Referee Signals

FUTINS has a distinctive international referee signal system developed specifically for Football Skating.

The complete illustrated edition contains the official visual procedures for:

• Kick-off and restart
• Player numbers
• Direct and indirect free kicks
• Personal foul
• Short penalty
• Ball holding
• Match official pause
• Team foul and team official foul
• Yellow, red, and black cards
• Advantage
• Goal, own goal, and disallowed goal
• Handball
• Sliding tackle
• Wall holding
• Pushing and blocking
• Spectator removal
• Team time-out
• Fourth and fifth team foul flags
• Time-referee countdown and delay sanctions

Because the correct performance of these signals depends on the official photographs and movement sequences, users should consult the complete downloadable PDF and authorized FIFS/IPTC referee education materials.

Application to the Football Skating World Cup 2027

These Laws apply to the FUTINS competitions of the 16th Senior Football Skating World Cup and the 2nd Junior Football Skating World Cup 2027 together with:

• Official World Cup Competition Regulations
• Team registration and eligibility requirements
• Event disciplinary regulations
• Technical instructions
• Safety and equipment standards
• Official referee directives
• Decisions issued by FIFS and the authorized World Cup technical authorities

Where a matter is not fully addressed in the published Laws, final interpretation belongs to FIFS and the authorized competition and refereeing authorities.

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