soccersixes2013tournament manual
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TOURNAMENT RULES
1. The tournament will be played in accordance to FIFA Laws of the Game with the following
exceptions:
1.1 There Shall Be No Offside
No player is deemed “offside” at any point during a match.
1.2 Rolling Substitutions Allowed
1.2.1 ‐A team can only have a maximum of six players on the field at any one time. The referee can
stop the match and award an indirect Free Kick to the opposition if this rule is infringed.
1.2.2 ‐A substitution can be made without the Referee's permission; however, it is necessary for players to
leave and enter the pitch within designated area on the halfway line. The pitch marshal will be able to assist
if unclear.
1.2.3 ‐ In the event of Penalties, the substitutions OFF the field of play ARE eligible to take a spot kick.
2.The format of play for the OPEN tournament is as follows:
I) Group Stages
The tournament will be played on a League Round Robin basis with 16 teams split into 4 groups of 4 teams.
II) Knockout Stages
The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the MAIN Quarter – final single knock out
tournament. The 3rd and 4th place teams will proceed to the PLATE Quarter final single
Knockout tournament.
3.The format of play for the MASTERS tournament is as follows:
I) Group Stages
The tournament will be played on a League Round Robin basis with 12 teams split into 3 groups of 4 teams.
II) Knockout Stages
The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the MAIN Quarter – final single knock out
tournament along with the TWO best 3rd placed teams. See point 4, for clarity on tied teams
who progress.
The last 4 placed teams will proceed to the PLATE Semi final single Knockout tournament.
4. In all league games points will be awarded as follows:
WIN – 3 points
DRAW – 1 point
LOSE – 0 points
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4. If two or more teams tie for a place in the final league tables, the winner will be decided by the
following way, in order:
4.1 Goal Difference (TOTAL GOALS SCORED MINUS TOTAL GOALS CONCEDED)
4.2 Highest Goals For (TOTAL GOALS SCORED IN THE GROUP STAGE)
4.3 Head to Head (TEAM THAT WON THE GAME OF THE TWO TIED TEAMS IN THE GROUP STAGE)
4.4 Penalty Shootout (3 pens + Sudden Death rules)
5. In the event of a tie at the final whistle of the Quarter and semi Final rounds, there will be no extra time
played.
The winner will be decided by kicks from the penalty spot. A total of 3 kicks will be taken by each team and
the team with the most goals will be declared the winner. However, if the score is even after 3 penalty kicks
then sudden death rules will apply.
6. In the event of a tie at the final whistle in the Final, there will be 6 minutes extra time
Two Halves of 3 minutes with no half time break to be played in a Golden Goal format (first goal wins the
game). If still no score, 3 penalty kicks will be taken to determine the winner, however, if the score is even
after 3 penalty kicks then sudden death rules will apply.
7. Times shown on the draw are indicative only. The tournament will normally run ahead of schedule
although Team Managers and Captains are advised to be available at all times and to check with Tournament
Officials or the Chief Marshal on your scheduled matches. The Tournament Officials reserve the right to alter
the schedule and pitch allocation at their discretion.
8. Goalkeepers are allowed to kick the ball from their hands within the goalkeeping area or they may
distribute by the following ways:
8.1 Throwing action from within the goalkeeping area
8.2 Drop the ball onto the ground and then able to kick inside or outside the goalkeeping area
8.3 If a goal kick is awarded then they ARE allowed to kick the ball from a stationary position within
the goalkeeping area.
9. If a player is shown the RED CARD by the referee, he will be suspended from the subsequent game in
which his team plays. Any player accumulating TWO RED CARDS will be banned from the tournament. Any
player accumulating TWO YELLOW CARDS will be suspended for one game the last yellow card. Thereafter,
any player who has already received TWO YELLOW CARDS AND A MATCH SUSPENSION will receive a match
suspension for any other YELLOW CARD shown to him during the tournament.
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10. Each team is allowed to register a maximum of 10 players.
Their names must be registered on prescribed forms and handed to tournament officials at the briefing
meeting or before their first game to be played.
10.1
10.2
All players must retain the same numbered jersey throughout the tournament.
The qualifying age for The Masters Event remains the same as below:10.2.1 A minimum of 7 players aged 40 years and above by 18th May
10.2.2 10.2.2 A maximum of 3 players aged 40 years and above by 18th May
11. A minimum of four players on the field is allowed. If a team fields less than this requirement, then the
opposing team will receive a walk‐over (Bye) with 3 match points and a score of 2 goals to nil.
12. A 5 minute grace period for late arrivals may be permitted at the discretion of the SCC Soccer Sixes
Committee. After the time has lapsed, the team which is on the field ready to play will receive a walk‐over
(Bye) with 3 match points and a score of 2 goals to nil.
13. The back pass rule will be enforced, as per FIFA rules.
14. All matches will be officiated by FAS Referees. His decision on the field is FINAL and NO appeal against
his decision will be entertained by the tournament committee.
15. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any players. Any disputes will be decided by
the SCC Soccer Sixes Committee and their decision is final.
16. The organizing committee reserves the right to alter the format of the tournament due to unusual
weather conditions.
17. All disputes, queries or objections not covered by the Tournament Rules, shall be referred to the SCC
Soccer Sixes Committee whose decision and ruling shall be final, binding and respected.
18. Sudden Death Rules If both teams have used all players in the squad to take penalties and the score is
level then the player that took the first penalty kick should start the second round of penalties and all players
will remain in order of taking from there within. This will continue in order until the sudden death rule is
achieved.
**Please refer to the next page for entry payment details.
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19. Entry Payment Details The entry payment can be made via cheque or bank draft. Please indicate on the
reverse of cheque or on the bank draft “Soccer Sixes 2013” and the “name” of team clearly.
Note:
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All bank charges including clearance fee to be borne by participating club
To indicate clearly (for cheque/bank draft) *
Telegraphic Transfer Bank Details – see below:
Bank Details for Electronic Fund Transfer:
Company Name:
Singapore Cricket Club
Bank Name:
Standard Chartered Bank
Bank Branch & Address: Battery Road Branch
6 Battery Road
Singapore 049909
Bank Code:
Branch Code:
Bank Account Number:
Swift ID Code:
7144
001
01-0-835860-7
SCBLSGSG
For further information, kindly contact the following:
Sports Executive - Lam Desa:
[email protected]
6338 9271 (ext.394)
Org. Com. Chairman - Owen Monaghan:
[email protected]
9001 4755
[email]
[office]
[email]
[h/p]
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