INFORMATION

Blades, moulded, and studded boots can be worn. Shin-pads, covered with socks, must be worn. Teams must also bring a set of bibs/alternate shirts in the event of a colour clash.

1. All teams can register a maximum of 14 players on the tournament registration form, which must be handed in at the score tent 30 mins prior to the commencement of play(10am). Players can only be registered for one team.

2. Substitutes are roll-on, roll-off and can be made at any time during the game at the referee’s discretion.

3. A team cannot score directly from the kick-off.

4. Each game will last for 20 minutes 1 way, with stoppage time to be determined by the referee. In the event of a match progressing into extra-time (semi-final and final ties), 8 minutes shall be played one way. If the match is still undecided after extra-time, the match will be determined by a penalty shoot-out (5 penalties followed by sudden death). During a penalty shootout, only the players on the pitch at the end of extra-time will be allowed to participate in the penalty shoot-out. No change of goalkeepers will be allowed.

5. During the league stage: • 3 points will be awarded for a win; • 1 point will be awarded for a draw.

6. Normal 9 v 9 Rules apply. (2022)

7. There will be no height restrictions.

8. All free kicks are direct.

9. Home team will supply the football and both teams will need to supply a Linesman.

10. Group positions will be determined by; 1. The number of points accrued; 2. Teams level on points will be separated by goal difference; 3. Teams level on goal difference will be separated by the greatest number of goals scored. Teams level on goals scored will be separated by the result between the tied teams 4. If the teams are still tied, group position will be determined by a penalty shootout.

11. All score cards must be returned to the referee.

12. The Semi Final will be decided by the winners of the three pitches and the highest point scorer.

13. Any player sent off will be reported to the Organising Committee and will take no further part in the remainder of the tournament. He or she cannot be replaced by another representative of the club.

14. All decisions made by the organising committee are final and not open to appeal.

15. Fair Play is to be encouraged by officials, players, and supporters of all clubs.

16. We will be Kicking off at 10am, on three separate pitches with 6 teams on each pitch.