Venue: Cragg, Tulla, Co. Clare.
Date: Monday 4th May, 2009
Registration and Tog out: 9.30 am.
Teams to be togged and ready to play by 9.50 am. Any team that delays the start of a game by 5 mins will concede that game 1-0. The draw for the groups will be made at 9.15a.m at the Clubhouse.
Rules of Competition
1. Five-a-side matches, seven minutes a half, one minute half-time break. 3 subs allowed - roll-on, roll-off, only when ball is dead. Subs allowed on/off as many times as they wish, at halfway line only.
2. Ball allowed to be played in the air as in normal 11-a-side game.
3.Ball out on sideline - play restarted with ball on ground where it left field, by player’s feet only.
4.Ball out on end line - corner as in normal 11-a-side game.
5.Goalkeeper area marked on pitch. Goalkeeper not allowed to step out of area.
6.Outfield players not allowed to step into area.
7.Goalkeeper steps out, whether he plays ball or not - penalty. Penalties - no run up as penalties are taken from a standing position.
8.Defending players step inside area - penalty.
9.Attacking players step inside area - free kick at point on the arc he stepped into defending team’s area, to be taken by goalkeeper. (The arc is a 6 metre radius from the centre of the goal line).
10.All free kicks direct, opposition must be 5 yards away; same distance with side-line kicks and corners.
11.Back pass to goalkeeper - same as normal 11-a-side rules. Goalkeeper only allowed to keep ball in hand for 6 seconds; also only 6 seconds with ball at goalkeeper’s feet, as attacker is not allowed in area.
12.Goalkeeper touches ball with hand from back pass, or keeps ball under his control for more than 6 seconds - penalty.
13.Knock-out stages: if teams are level- penalty shoot-out; sudden death; normal rota for kicks. A sub may take a penalty.
14.In league stages: if two teams are level on points, the team who scores most goals will progress to next round. If the two teams are still level, the team with less goals conceded will progress, then it’s head to head.
15.Play will not be stopped unless: injury to goalkeepers, serious injury to outfield player, or head injury. Otherwise play will continue at all times. Attention should be received off the field of play.
16.No added time will be added on, except for stoppages mentioned above.
17.Free-kick awarded to attacking team less than 5 yards from penalty arc area will mean that the free will take place from the 5 yard mark. This facilitates the wall setting up on the arc.
18.Each team is expected to bring a full kit, with each player wearing matching shirt, shorts and socks. A distinctive goalkeeping jersey and a set of training bibs in case of colour clash.
19.Each team or player should be covered by insurance (individual or Group) as Tulla Soccer Club will not accept any liability for injuries or accidents that occur on the day, nor will it accept any liability for the personal belongings of players.
20.Each team should bring a first-aid kit and water bottles.
Disciplinary Rules.
All the normal rules of soccer apply. In addition:
1.If a player receives one yellow card in a match, that caution will not be carried into the next match, and the player will be caution free for the next game.
2.If a player receives two yellow cards in the same match, he will be dismissed and will be ineligible for the next game.
3.If a player receives a straight red card he will be dismissed and ineligible for the next game.
4.If a player receives a straight red card for any of the following offences, he will be dismissed immediately and will be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament:
a. Violent Conduct
b. Serious foul-play
c. Spitting
The winners and runners up receive a set of inscribed medals; the winning team will be presented with the Mar Torpey Memorial Plaque.
The first paid 20 teams will be accommodated. (No restriction on the number of teams from any Club)
Entry fee €100 - first come, first served.
Please send Club cheque to; Denis Corry, Main Street, Tulla, Co. Clare. (Cheque payable to Tulla Soccer Club)
Best of luck in the tournament.