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AGE GROUP
- Juniors 7 – 9yrs 10 – 11yrs Mixed Option
- Seniors 12 – 14yrs 15 – 17yrs Boys Only
TEAM SIZE
5 players from a previously named squad of 8. Junior teams only may be mixed but they must include at least 3 boys. No substitutions during play allowed except for injury. Villages MUST enter team NAMES prior to the draw otherwise they will be named A, B, C etc. Maximum number of team entries per age group is 3.
FORMAT
All age groups – preliminary round robin competition, semi final, final and 3rd & 4th play off.
- Final group positions will be decided on total points gained at the completion of all group matches.
- If all points are level, the positions will be decided on most goals scored, if still level then on least goals conceded.
- Top teams from each group will go through to the semi final stage of the competition.
- From this stage of the competition, in the event of a draw at the end of normal time, the result will be decided on –
- JUNIORS – GOLDEN GOAL – 3 minutes extra time then if still a draw – PENALTIES.
- SENIORS – GOLDEN GOAL – 5 minutes extra time of play and then penalties.
- Round 1 –each player takes 1 penalty, round 2 – sudden death.
DURATION OF PLAY
- Juniors – 5 minutes of continuous play
- Seniors – 7 minutes of continuous play
SCORING
- Non scoring loss 0 points
- Scoring loss 1 point
- Non scoring draw 2 points
- Scoring draw 3 points
- Win 4 points
RULES
- Only goal keepers are allowed in the goal area.
- Goal keepers must roll the ball underarm from within the goal area.
- The ball must be rolled underarm from a dead ball situation.
- The off side rule does not apply.
- A defender entering his own goal area will concede a penalty kick
- Rule infringements will result in an indirect free kick to the opposing team.
- Play will be started and restarted by a dropped ball.
- Other rules will be match officials’ interpretation of FIFA 11 a side rules.
- (Note the following rule change – it is now permitted to play the ball above head height)
WARNING
- The referee’s decision is final and he/she has the authority to dismiss players or abandon the game and award points accordingly should foul language, intimidation or violent conduct become apparent. Intimidation of officials will not be tolerated.
- If brought to the attention of the referee that a player is in an unfit state to play football, we reserve the right to prevent a player from taking part.
Referees minimum age – Junior games – 14yrs, Senior games – 18yrs
Revised – May 2008
