RULES FOR UNDER 7s & 8s AGE GROUP ONLY
Normal Football rules apply with the exception of:-
1. Goalkeepers may drop kick the ball from hands on goal kicks.
2. Goalkeepers can return the ball into play by an over arm throw or a drop kick.
3. The Under 7 & 8 age groups are playing in a ‘Festival of Football’ and no points will be awarded.
RULES FOR UNDER 9s TO UNDER 15s AGE GROUPS ONLY
Normal Football rules apply with the exception of:-
4. Goal kicks can be taken by any player and are to be taken from the goal line.
5. When the ball is played into the goalkeeper’s hands it must be returned into play by an under-arm throw. Pass backs cannot be handled.
6. Any infringement committed by the defending Team in the goal area shall be penalised by awarding a penalty to the opposing team.
7. U9’s, U10’s, U11’s, U12’s, U13’s, U14’s and U15’s competitions will comprise of a league phase and knock-out phase. Dependant on the number of entrants, more than one league may be run:
a. If one league is run, the top four teams will qualify for the knock-out phase when first place will play fourth place and the second place will play third place. The resulting winners will then contest the final to produce the Competition winner
b. If two leagues are run, then the top two teams from each league will qualify for the knock-out phase where the winners of each league will play the runners-up of the other league. The two resulting winners will contest the final to produce the Competition winner.
8. In the league phase of the competition, three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw. In the event of teams being level on points, the following will take precedence:
a. The team that scores the most goals.
b. The team that concedes the least goals.
c. The result between the two teams.
d. If it is impossible to split the two teams, the organisers, in consultation with the team managers, will decide whether a sudden death match or penalties should be played.
9.Please refer to the tournament programme pages for match timings and please note that the tournament organisers retain the right to adjust timings in case of time constraints or teams not showing up etc. In the knock-out phases, should a match end in a draw, then penalties will take place, three for each team followed by sudden death, if required.
10. The team winning the toss will choose which way they kick, the other team get’s kick-off. Players should not exceed the FA guidelines for total playing time in any one day, and it is the responsibility of each team manager to use the squad rotational system fairly to ensure that no player breaches this regulation.
11. The organisers reserve the right to reduce match durations due to time constraints.
RULES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS
12. There will be no off sides.
13. No goals scored as a direct strike on goal from the Kick Off will be allowed.
14. All outfield free kicks shall be awarded as DIRECT free kicks and the defending team must maintain a minimum distance from the ball of 3 metres.
15. A total of eight players can be registered for each team. All age groups will play six-a-side. Age qualification is 31st August
2019.
16. Up to two substitutes may be used by all age groups. Squads of eight players, teams of six (keeper & five outfield players)
17. Referees will only make a time allowance to:
a. retrieve a lost ball
b. enable an injured player to receive treatment
c. enable a player to receive medication (e.g. for asthma)
Play will not be stopped for example to enable a player to tie boot laces. In such circumstances, the player must leave the field of play whilst play continues. Any deliberate attempt to waste time will result in the offending player being sent off and, therefore, excluded from any further part in the tournament.
18. A team that does not arrive at the correct pitch on time will forfeit that game and a 3-0 win will be awarded to the opposing team unless, in the opinion of the Organisers, the circumstances were outside of their control. If both teams fail to arrive at the correct pitch on time, both teams will have a 0-
3 defeat awarded against them unless, in the opinion of the Organisers, the circumstances were outside their control. If, as a consequence, a team chooses to withdraw from the Competition, no refund of their registration fee will be given.
19. A player can only play for one team in the tournament.
20. If an over-age or unregistered player is used, then the team will be disqualified from the rest of the tournament and no refund of their registration fee will be given.
21. In the event of a colour clash, the first named team should change or wear bibs.
22. The first named team in each match should provide a suitable
size football and it is recommended that each ball be clearly marked with the name of the Club to avoid disputes.
23. Players must wear shin-pads and will not be able to take part without them.
24. Any player sent off will be excluded from taking any further part in the tournament.
25. Any unsuitable behaviour, on or off the pitch by players or supporters, may result in that team being excluded from the tournament and no refund of their registration fee will be given.
26. The Competition has been approved and affiliated to the Somerset FA. Any cases of misconduct will be reported to the County Association.
27. In the event of the tournament being cancelled, monies will be refunded to all teams affected, less any legitimate expenses.
28. Any matters not covered by these Rules will be dealt with by the Organising Committee, whose decision is final.
29. Protests & Complaints – all questions of eligibility, qualification of players or interpretation of the rules shall be referred to the management committee for deliberation. Any protests or complaints must be made within 10 minutes of the end of the game.
WELLS CITY FC CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR LIABLE FOR, ANY PERSONAL INJURY INCURRED, OR ANY THEFT OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, AT THIS EVENT