Tournament Rules

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• An F.A qualified referee shall be appointed to officiate in each game, he/she will have the same     powers and duties as laid down in the Laws of the game. The referees’ decision is final.

• A kick-off / restart is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored.

• All fouls will result in a direct free kick.

• Goalkeepers are not allowed outside their areas. If a keeper comes out of the area this will result in a penalty.

• Goalkeepers can only throw the ball out under arm only from goal (ball must remain in the same half of the pitch).

• Goalkeeper can only kick out from goal kicks (ball must remain in the same half of the pitch).

• If the Goalkeeper passes ball to a player that player must complete one pass before the ball can be passed back to the goalkeeper.

• All throw-ins to be under arm only by players.

• No off sides.

• Players are not allowed inside their own goal area as this will result in a penalty.

• Players are not allowed inside the opposition’s goal area this will result in an indirect free kick.

• The ball is allowed above head height

• In the event of two or more teams being equal on points, the team with the best goal difference shall take procedure.

• In the event of goal difference being equal the team scoring the most goals shall take procedure. In the event of both teams scoring the same number of goals the team winning the group match shall take procedure.

• In the event of this being a draw penalty competition in accordance with International Board regulations shall take place to decide which team shall take procedure.

• Players substituted during a game can return to the field of play of the same match. Roll on roll off subs

• Please note the playing surface will be 3G so please ensure your players footwear is appropriate.

• In the event of a team leaving the event for any reason, all teams they have not played will receive 3 points for that fixture.

• There will be no slide tackles!

 

The competition organisers have the right to decide upon any matters not covered by these rules, their decisions being final and binding on all parties.