Last updated : Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Introduction
County 5IVES is an amateur football league that operates in Norfolk, England. It is a 6-a-side league that is open to players of all abilities. The league is run by the Norfolk FA and there are currently over 100 teams competing in it.
The league is played at a variety of venues across Norfolk, including the UEA Sportspark, the FDC, and the Flegg Community Centre. Matches are played on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening, and the season runs from September to April.
The cost of entering a team into the league is £30 per fixture. This includes the cost of match refereeing, pitch hire, and league administration.
Rules and Regulations
The rules and regulations of County 5IVES are available on the Norfolk FA website. Some of the key rules include:
- Matches are played on a 40x20-yard pitch.
- Each team consists of 6 players, with a maximum of 5 substitutes.
- There is no goalkeeper.
- The game is played with a size 5 football.
- The duration of a match is 2 x 20 minutes.
How to Join
To join County 5IVES, you can either contact the Norfolk FA directly or register your team online. The registration fee is £25 per team.
The closing date for team registrations is usually in August.
Sources
- County 5IVES - UEA Sportspark
- County 5IVES - FDC - Tuesday Walking Football Over 60s
- County 5IVES - UEA Sunday Student League - Premiership
