GAME LENGTHS
U9 – U10 will play 2 X 25 minutes (50 minute game)
U11 - U13 will play 2 x 30 minute (60 minute game)
U14 - U16 will play 2 X 40 minutes (80 minute game)
U17 – U18 will play 2 X 45 minutes (90 minute game)
All games will have a 5 minute half time.
All games must start exactly on time to maintain the tournament schedule. Failure to start the game on time may require the game length to be reduced accordingly.
All games can end in a tie.
GAME FORMAT
U9 - U10 = 7 v 7 (6 + GK)
U11 – U12 = 8 v 8 (7 + GK)
U13 - 9 v 9 = (8 + GK)
U14 – U19 = 11 v 11 (10 + GK)
Limited warm up time on the field before each game. Teams need to use the casual field space at the park. Note – leave ample time to get to your game field so that kick-off can be on time
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Will be posted online only.
Referees will submit the official game score.
U9 – U13 As per LTPD, no results (scores or standings) will be kept.
U14 – U19. Scores and standings will be kept.
POINTS/SCORING FOR U14+
3 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss
1 point per goal scored (maximum of 3 per game)
2 points for a shutout
Maximum number of attainable points per game is 8
TIE-BREAKING FORMULA
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Head to Head
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Most wins
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Goal difference
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Goals for
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Goals against
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Lottery
The tournament director will have the final say on all tie-breaking scenarios.
FAILURE TO SHOW & FORFEITS
A team shall be allowed a five (5) minute grace period after the scheduled kick-off time before the match is awarded to their opponent.
ADDITIONAL RULES
In no case shall a team, which forfeits a game, be declared a group winner
If an apparent group winner forfeits a game, the team with the next best record shall be determined the group winner
If a team is the cause for the termination of a game, that team will be considered to have forfeited the game. This decision may not be protested
Playing a suspended player is grounds for a forfeit
A forfeit shall be recorded as a 1-0 victory for the opponent. 5 points would be awarded
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All SHOWCASE teams are scheduled for three (3) games and all FESTIVAL teams are scheduled for four (4) games.
However, at the discretion of the tournament director, the number of games may be reduced due to exceptional circumstances. The tournament is not liable for any expenses and no refunds will be provided.
The tournament committee or their official representative will be responsible for any rule interpretation. Their decision will be final.
The tournament committee, event operations staff, and E11even Management are not liable for any injuries sustained by any participant in the tournament, on or off the field.