Rules & Code of Conduct

Fair play, respect, and professionalism are at the heart of Industry Cup. These rules ensure everyone has a great experience.

Code of Conduct

Industry Cup is built on the principle of organised competition for working professionals. All participants - players, captains, referees, and spectators - are expected to conduct themselves with respect and professionalism.

Expected Behaviour

✓Treat all participants, officials, and venue staff with respect
✓Play fairly and within the rules
✓Accept referee decisions without dispute on the pitch
✓Represent your company professionally
✓Arrive on time for fixtures
✓Ensure all players are eligible and registered

Unacceptable Behaviour

✕Violence or physical altercations
✕Verbal abuse towards any participant or official
✕Discriminatory behaviour or language
✕Deliberate cheating or match-fixing
✕Persistent dissent or intimidation of referees
✕Damage to venue facilities

Disciplinary Process

Yellow Cards

Yellow cards are issued for minor offences including dissent, time-wasting, and tactical fouls.

5 yellow cards accumulated in a season = 1 match suspension

Red Cards

Red cards result in immediate dismissal and automatic suspension. Serious incidents are referred to the disciplinary committee.

Minimum 1 match suspension + disciplinary review for violent conduct

Appeals

Players may appeal disciplinary decisions within 48 hours. Appeals are reviewed by the disciplinary committee, whose decision is final.

Match Rules

5-a-side Format

• 5 players on pitch (4 minimum to start)
• 2 x 20 minute halves
• Rolling substitutions
• No offsides
• Indirect free kicks for all fouls
• Kick-ins instead of throw-ins

7-a-side Format

• 7 players on pitch (5 minimum to start)
• 2 x 25 minute halves
• Rolling substitutions
• No offsides in defensive half
• Standard free kick rules apply

Points System

• Win: 3 points
• Draw: 1 point
• Loss: 0 points

Tiebreakers

Goal difference
Goals scored
Head-to-head record
Head-to-head goal difference

Player Eligibility

Industry Cup is for employees of companies within the relevant industry. All players must meet eligibility requirements to participate.

Requirements

• Currently employed by a registered company
• Employment verification (work email or HR letter)
• Registered on team roster before playing
• Not currently suspended

Verification Methods

• Work email confirmation (preferred)
• HR letter on company letterhead
• Manual verification by league admin

Warning: Fielding an ineligible player may result in forfeiture of the match and further disciplinary action against the team.

Forfeits & Walkovers

Teams are expected to fulfil all fixtures. Failure to do so affects the integrity of the competition.

•Teams must provide at least 7 days notice to reschedule
•Maximum 2 reschedules per season
•Failure to show without notice = forfeit (3-0 loss)
•Repeated forfeits may result in removal from the competition