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TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS 2008
Under 7, Under 8, Under 9, Under 10, Under 11 Mini & Girls Age Groups.
1. The Tournament is for Club sides in the Under 7 to Under 11 mini
age groups, who must be affiliated to a County Football Association.
Players age restrictions as per FA instructions (i.e. Under 7s must
still be 6, Under 8s must still be 7, 9s must still be 8, Under 10's
must still be 9 and Under 11s must still be 10 as at as at Midnight
31st August 2007. Players must have reached their 6th birthday by 31st
August 2007 to participate.
2. Teams shall consist of a maximum of 10 players per game and a minimum
of 6 players, of which 7 players can be on the field of play at any
one time. Substitutions can be made at any time during the play and
at half time with the referee’s permission. A player previously
substituted can return to the game only as a further substitution. Under
7s cannot play for points, no results should be collected or published.
Under 8s can play in leagues but knockout games are not allowed.
3. All available squad players should be used in games.
4. The maximum size of the pitch shall be a maximum of 60 yards x 40
yards for 7 a side.
5. The penalty box will be 18 yards x 10 yards.
6. Each team must provide a size 3 football in respect of Under 7 &
Under 8 age groups and a size 4 football in respect of the Under 9,
10 , 11 age groups & Girls.
7. The goal size is 12ft x 6 ft (with net).
8. Players will be restricted to a maximum of 45 minutes, for Under
7 & Under 8 age groups, and 60 minutes for Under 9 & Under 10
& Under 11 mini age groups and Girls in any one day . There will
be a maximum 5 minutes half time break.
9. No restrictions on the amount of players allowed in the penalty area.
10. Normal throw-in rules as per Laws of Mini Soccer.
11. Kick-Off as normal.
12. All free kicks are direct.
13. Penalties to be taken from a mark 8 yard from the goal line opposite
the centre of the goal
14. No offside rule.
15. Kick-Off, Corners, Free Kicks and goal kicks: opponents must be
5 yards away.
16. Goalkeeper can handle anywhere in the penalty area.
17. No step restrictions.
18. Goal kicks from the edge of the penalty area (opposition five yard
rule applies)
19. Multiple substitutions (players may re-enter play having been substituted)
20. All other rules apply as normal.
21. No height restrictions.
22. Rules 34 to 53 apply.
Under 11 to Under 15 Age Groups 11 A Side
23. The Tournament is for Club sides in the Under 11 to Under 15 age
groups, who must be affiliated to a County Football Association. Representative
sides will not be permitted to enter the Tournament.
24. To be registered for the Tournament, Players must be over 10 years
of age at the 1st September 2007.
25. Teams shall consist of 11 Players, with up to 5 named substitutes
per game. Substitutions can be made at any time during a stoppage play
or at half time with the referee’s permission. A player who has
been substituted during a match himself becomes a substitute and may,
in turn, replace another player at any time subject to the substitution
being carried out in accordance with Law 3 of the Laws of Association
Football.
26. Matches will be a maximum 30 minutes each way for the age groups
up to under 14 and a maximum 40 minutes each way for the under 15 age
group.
27. We will do our best to ensure every team play the maximum amount
of football permitted by the F.A on each day of the event in which they
participate or qualify. In most cases, teams of the same age are divided
into groups (the number in each group will depend on the number of teams
in that age group) Teams aged Under 11 and older will play a league
format and in most cases the winner and runner up of each group will
go through to a knock-out stage to determine the eventual winners. As
per FA regulations Players are not permitted to play more than 100 minutes
in any day. Full details will be advised in the Tournament programme.
28. In the group, 3 points will be awarded for a win and 1 point for
a draw. In the event of a tie on points, the result will be decided
on goal difference. Where goal difference is equal, the team having
scored the most goals in their group matches will go through. In the
event of a tie on goals scored, a penalty shoot out will decide the
winner of each group with each team taking 5 penalty kicks. If these
results in a tie, the shoot out will continue on a ‘sudden death’
basis, with alternating penalty kicks until a winner is found. This
method of deciding matches by the taking of penalty kicks will be carried
out in accordance with the International Board Decision, contained in
the Laws of the Game. Where a best runner-up/3rd placed team is to qualify
for the knockout stage and groups comprise of unequal numbers of teams
the result will be decided by the team who have dropped the least number
of points. Where this is equal the result will be decided firstly by
goal difference and then by goals scored in both cases proportionate
to the number of games played (An average would be taken). Where this
is equal a penalty shoot as described above will take place.
29. Where applicable the Tournament will become a straight knockout
competition from quarter/semi final stages. In the event of a draw at
the end of normal time, extra time may be played as determined by the
management committee. In the event of a draw after extra time, a penalty
shoot out will decide the winner on the same basis as rule 28 above.
30. Under 11 to 14 age groups shall provide a size 4 match ball. Under
15 age group shall provide a size 5 match ball.
31. Each team shall provide one assistant referee for each of their
matches, and be available for the referee prior to kick off for instruction.
32. The half time interval shall not exceed 5 minutes.
33. Official referees will be appointed for all Tournament matches.
A fee of £12 (11 A side) or £8 (Mini Soccer) will be paid
for each game. Where the Committee appoints Assistant Referees they
will receive a fee of £10. All fees are paid by R & T Tours.
34. The full squad of each team in the final of each age group will
receive mementoes. The winning team for age groups Under 8 and above
will receive a trophy, which they will keep. Results shall not be kept
or published for Under 7 s. Under 8s shall play on a league basis only.
35. Referees shall return team/results sheets to the Tournament organisers
at their resort.
36. All teams must be ready at the appointed time and venue of each
match; otherwise they may be liable to forfeit the match.
37. All teams must have a change of strip in the event of a colour clash,
in which case the second named team in the programme shall be required
to change.
38. Any cases of player misconduct during the Tournament will be reported
to the appropriate County Football Association. A player who is sent
off during a game will be disqualified from the next match in the Tournament
39. Each team will be held responsible for the behaviour of its Parents
and Supporters on the touchline during the Tournament matches. Any cases
of misconduct will be reported back by referees and will be dealt with
by the Committee and reported to the appropriate Football Association.
40. A Players age group refers to the age group for which he plays in
the 2007/08 season which requires he is under that age on 31st August
2007. Teams should bring with them to the Tournament the original of
their own League Player Registration Documents, which must incorporate
a colour photograph of each player. If the teams own League Player Registration
Document does not include a ‘photograph based’ system, then
the team must bring with them to the Tournament acceptable Documentary
proof of identity and/or age. (i.e., Passport or Confirmed photograph
as detailed by R & T Tours in the Confirmation of Booking Pack)
of each of their registered Players, in the event of any queries, these
will be investigated by the Committee.
41. A Player can be registered for one team only in the Tournament.
Once his team has been eliminated, he can take no further part at any
age group. Clubs with two or more teams of the same age group taking
part in the Tournament may not swap players between teams.
42. Any team found guilty of breaking rules 40 to 41 may be eliminated
from the Tournament.
43. All complaints are to be made to the organizing Committee, whose
decision will be final. The Committee will not accept any complaints
relating to referees decisions. The organizing Committee for the Tournament
will be detailed in the Tournament Programme. They will be responsible
for all aspects of the Tournament.
44. The Committee shall have the power to deal with any matters arising,
not provided for in these rules.
45. The Committee reserves the right amend these rules.
46. The Committee regrets they cannot accept liability for Players or
Spectators injuries, or loss or damage to property. The committee strongly
recommends that all Clubs participating in the Tournament should take
out appropriate insurance cover for their Players.
47. If anyone is found causing wilful damage to property, the Club associated
with the offending person(s) will be responsible for him/her and any
damage caused.
48. All rules not covered above will be as per the F.A Handbook.
49. The rules of the Tournament are binding on all teams taking part.
50. In the event of an appeal against a decision of the Organizing Committee,
it must be made to the Football Association within 14 days of the posting
of the decision and accompanied by an appeal fee of £50. Copies
of the appeals procedure are available from the venue tournament control
point.
51. All teams must have suitable First Aid Kits.
52. A player who has not attained the age of 10 as at midnight on 31st
August 2007 shall not be permitted or encouraged to play in a match
between sides of more than 7 players in that playing season. A player
in the age ranges Under 7, Under 8, Under 9, Under 10 and Under 11 may
play in a match playing boys and girls.
53. All Clubs should be aware of FA Child Protection Policies. All personnel
traveling with their party should be vetted prior to departure.
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