Age groups
U-10 Born in 2003 (up to 2 players born later than 1st of August 2002).
U- 9 Born in 2004 (up to 2 players born later than 1st of August 2003).
U- 8 Born in 2005 (up to 2 players born later than 1st of August 2004).
Game length
2 x 10 minutes.
Matches
5 – 6 games for each team.
Players on the field
U-10 6 + 1 (no offside rule).
U- 9 6 + 1 (no offside rule).
U- 8 5 + 1 (no offside rule).
Team may consist of up to 15 members including coaches.
Each player can represent only one team in his age group.
Players are obligated to present ID if requested by the organizers.
Match balls
U-10 size 4.
U- 9 size 3.
U- 8 size 3.
Goals
5 x 2 meters.
Substitutions
Unlimited, back-and-forth substitutions are allowed.
Red card
Team finishes the game outnumbered; recipient will miss the next game.
Extra time and penalties
No extra time is played – 3 penalty shots only (7 meters).
Scoring
3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw.
In case of equal points:
- Goal difference
- Goals scored
- Matchup
- Coin toss
PS! Additional player
Team who is trailing by 4 goals is allowed to bring 1 additional player to the game. If the deficit is decreased to 3 goals, the game continues with equal number of players from each team as per instructions.
Forfeit
Team who is 10 or more minutes late from the set schedule without an eminent reason or forfeits is given a 0:3 loss and -1 points written to the table.
Protesting
A protest needs to be filed in writing no more than 30 minutes after the game. A bail of 100 Euros (returned upon satisfied protest) is required for the proceedings to initiate. Any disagreements and protests are handled by a 3-member jury of the tournament whose decisions are final and not negotiable.
NB!
* Tournament organizers take no responsibility for any athletic injury, disease, theft or any other material damage that might occur during the tournament!
* Tournament organizers have the rights to amend the rules!
