Tournament Rules 2024

 Rules for U7s & U8s

1. Each team is to consist of 5 players plus a maximum of 3 substitutes.

2. A player who has been replaced may return to the pitch as long as there are no more than 5 players on the pitch.

3. Teams will play non-competitive football with all players receiving a medal.

4. The managers must ensure that all players play an equal amount of playing time.

5. All players must be playing in their respective age limits as 31st August 2023.

6. Games will be 10 minutes with no half-time.

7. Goal kicks can be taken anywhere inside the box.

8. Normal mini-soccer rules will apply.

9. Players must retreat to the halfway line.

10. Shin pads must be worn and players will be using a size 3 football.

Rules for U9+

1. Each team to consist of 5 players plus a maximum of 3 substitutes.

2. A player who has been replaced may return to the pitch as long as there are no more than 5 players on the pitch.

3. All players must be within their respective age limits as of 31st August 2023.

4. Normal rules of mini-soccer will otherwise apply.

5. Shin pads must be worn.

6. In the group stages the points will be awarded as 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a defeat.

7. If a team in your group doesn’t arrive a 1-0 win will be awarded to the teams.

8. Groups will be decided by;

a) Highest points b) Goal difference c) Goals scored d) Goals conceded e) Head to head

10. If all of the above are level then a penalty shootout will then decide the winning team.

11. Goalkeepers must release the ball with their hands (keepers cannot drop the ball to their feet and kick it). Goal kicks must also be released from the hands. THERE IS NO RETREAT RULE.

12. Games will be 10 minutes with no half-time.