1)             Players may only register to play for one team.

2)             If goalkeeper catches or picks up the ball, then the ball must be thrown under arm in the field of play.  If goalkeeper does not catch or pick the ball, then the ball is allowed to be kicked into the field of play.

3)             Throwing will be under arm.

4)             The ball is allowed above head height.

5)             If a player is shown blue card, they will be sent off for 5 mins.

6)             If a player is shown two blue cards in any game, they will miss next game.

7)             Team organiser is responsible for submitting the details of the team selected to play.

8)             Team(s) failing to fulfil their fixture will be awarded a 2 – 0 loss with three points awarded to the opposition team.

9)             Three Points (3) will be awarded for a win.  One point (1) will be awarded for a draw. 

10)         Top team from each group plus the best runner up team will qualify from group stage.  If teams have same number of points, then the team with best goal difference will go through.

11)         In the knock out stage.  If a match finishes with a draw, then 10mins will be played on a sudden death basis (“Golden Goal” rule applies!).   If after this, no goal is scored then a penalty shoot out will be carried out.  Each team will take 3 penalties.

12)         Each team must have seven players, and upto three substitutes are allowed.  Substitutions can be made at any time in the match on notifying the referee.  Players substituted are not allowed back on.

13)         Each match will last for 20 mins one way for the group stage.  Time can be shortened or increased at referee’s discretion.

14)         Teams must provide a football for the match.

15)         The format of the tournament is as follows: Two groups of 4 teams.  The group winner and the runner up team will qualify to the knockout stage.

16)         An match affiliator will record all scores, points and match reports.  The match affiliator is empowered to refuse, cancel or suspend the registration or any team/player found guilty of undesirable conduct and to disqualify said team/player from playing in the competition.

17)         Each team is responsible for the insurance of their team.  The organising authorities are under no liability, in any respect of personal loss or injuries that any individual may sustain through undesirable conduct or foul play.

18)         Any team disqualified or fails to turn up will not be refunded the entrance fee.  Any team wishing to cancel their participation in the tournament will need to give a weeks notice.

19)         Referees decision will be final.

20)         Presentation of trophies to the winning team and runner up will be on the same evening.  Their will also be 10 individual trophies for winning team and runner up team.