Tournament 2018 – rules

Troon AFC 2018 Mini Tournament Rules

  • Only 6 players of each team allowed on the pitch at one time
  • Maximum of 10 players per team
  • Players can only compete in one team
  • Players must play in the age group (or younger) as registered for the 2017/18 season
  • Individual game times are as shown on the fixture list—on the day
  • Substitutions allowed by the permission of the referee. The ball must not be played during
    substitutions
  • Games will be 6 minutes each way with a change off ends at half time
  • Players will meet the Referee in the centre of the pitch for a respect handshake before the start of each game

The competition

  • 3 points will be awarded for a win
  • 2 points will be awarded for a score draw
  • 1 point will be awarded for a no score draw
  • 0 points for a loss
  • If, having completed their matches, more than one team share the highest number of points in an age group a winner will be decided by the first of the following factors:
    - Goal difference
    -  Highest number of goals scored
    -  The result of the game between the teams concerned
    -  Sudden death penalty shoot out

Goal keepers

  • Goal kicks to be taken from the edge of the of the area with the opposition retreated to the half way line
  • The goal keeper is entitled to wait until the opposition has retreated to their half before taking the kick.
    However, if the goal keeper decides to take the kick quickly, the ball is deemed to be in play as soon as it leaves the goal area
  • The ball is not allowed to be kicked from the hand by the goalkeeper
  • Back passes to the goalkeeper must not be picked up

Referees

  • Will be the sole and final decision maker on the field of play
  • Has the authority to disqualify any team not ready to play on the stated pitch and approximate time
  • Will penalise dangerous, unsporting and foul play
  • Will penalise any bad language or dissention
  • Any player sent off or who received two cautions must miss the next game in the fixture list
  • Respect for the Referee’s decision must be upheld by all parties (players / coaches / managers / spectators). If an incident of abuse occurs, warnings will be issued to the player(s) and their club. Persistent abuse may result in the those concerned being asked to leave the tournament.

Safety

  • All players MUST wear shin guards, covered by stockings
  • If possible, players should bring boots and trainers to be prepared for soft and hard ground conditions

Off side 

  • There will be no off side

Free kicks

  • Free kicks are direct, and the opposition must be at least 2.25 metres away

Penalty’s

  • Penalty’s are taken 8 yards from the goal line

Corner kicks

  • The opposition must be at least 2.25 metres away

Troon AFC reserve the right to arbitrate in any matters concerning the tournament outside the field of play.