Team Requirements:

6 players from each team will be playing at any one timeRolling substitutions can be made during any match – ensure you notify the referee. Squads of 10 players maximum

Team Eligibility:

All competitors must be attending primary school in the appropriate year, Girls can play in the boys football competitions.

Tournament Format:

The tournament will comprise of 6-a-side football games.  Games will be approx 8 minutes with no half time. Three points are awarded for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for lossIn the event of the scores being level after full time in knockout matches, the winning team will be decided in the following way:2 minutes golden goal shall be played If this does not make a winner then penalties will be takenGroup placing will be determined in the following order:Points accruedGoal DifferenceNumber of goals scoredRecord between the two teams if level after aboveIf level after all above, a sudden death penalty shoot out will decide

Sports Rules for Tournament Format:

All play to the referee whistle (not the central timed whistle)There is no off-side ruleAll players allowed in the goal area. Goalkeepers not allowed outside the goal area. If they do 1 warning then penalties.Throw ins will be taken if the ball goes out of touchGoal kicks will be taken from the edge of the penalty area or the back lineNo goal keeper can kick the ball from their hands –If they do 1 warning then penalties. Remember if they put ball on floor to kick it is live.No back passes allowed to be picked up by goalkeeper.All free kicks are direct, and the opposition must be at least 2.25m awayShin Pads must be worn. Blades are bannedAll other rules of the FA will apply