SPORTS INFORMATION GUIDE:
COMPETITION VERSION
PLEASE NOTE: all information contained in this Sport Information Guide is current at time of publication but
may be subject to change.
Competition Dates
Football competition for World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) consists of A Grade (Premier), B Grade
(Competitive) and Open (55+, 60+) divisions, for men and women across three separate venues.
1.1
The tournament dates of play are from 22 April – 30 April 2017.
1.2
The provisional Football competition schedule and results for WMG2017 are accessible via this link:
http://www.nzfootball.co.nz/world-masters-games-2017/
Venue Details
WMG2017 Football competition takes place across three competition venues;
Venue Name
Venue Information
Fields
Competition Hosted
Transport Information
Venue Name
Venue Information
Fields
Competition Hosted
Transport Information
QBE North Harbour Stadium
Coliseum Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632;
Located just under 18km north of Auckland City
6 Fields – 2 x artificial turf fields / 2 x grass fields / 2 x hybrid fields
A Grade Men – 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+ / A Grade Women – 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+ / B
Grade Women – 30+, 40+
Transport Information Guide will be available on the WMG2017 website in February
2017
Westlake Girls High School
2 Wairau Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0627
Located just under 10km north of Auckland City and 5 mins walk from Westlake Boys
High School
2 x artificial turf fields
B Grade Men – 30+, 40+, 50+ / Men Open 55+, 60+ / B Grade Women – 50+ / Women
55, 60+
Transport Information Guide will be available on the WMG2017 website in February
2017
Venue Name
Westlake Boys High School
Venue Information
30 Forrest Hill Road, Takapuna Auckland 0627
Fields
Competition Hosted
Transport Information
Located just under 10km north of Auckland City and 5 mins walk from Westlake Girls
High School
1 x artificial turf field
B Grade Men – 30+, 50+ / B Grade Women – 50+ / Men Open 60+ / Women Open 55+,
60+
Transport Information Guide will be available on the WMG2017 website in February
2017
Please note that only athletes with a Gold or Silver package will have access to dedicated WMG Shuttles.
2.1
Amenities
Each venue will have a range of hot and cold food as well as beverage options available. No alcohol is to be
brought to any of the venues. Alcohol will be available at QBE North Harbour Stadium but will not be available
for purchase at Westlake Girls and Westlake Boys High Schools as alcohol is not permitted on school grounds.
Change rooms are made available at each competition venue along with physio services. (Showers are not
available at Westlake Girls). Water stations will be available at all Football venues for the refill of water
bottles.
2.2
Medical Services
Medical services will be provided at all WMG2017 competition venues at a level appropriate to the sport
being conducted.
Competition Format
3.1 Competition Format
Competitions will be formatted based on the number of team entries received as listed below. View the
Football Rules and Regulations on the website for further details around the Competition Regulations and
Competition Progression charts.
5 team competition –
i.
Men – Open 60+
6 team competition –
i.
Women – A Grade Premier 40+ / 50+
ii.
Women - B Grade Competitive 30+
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7 team competition –
i.
Men – A Grade Premier 30+ / 35+ and B grade Competitive 30+
ii.
Men – Open 55+
8 team competition –
i.
Women - A Grade Premier 30+ / 35+
ii.
Women – Open 55+ / 60+
10 team Compeition –
i.
Men – A Grade Premier 40+ /45+ /50+
16 team competition –
i.
Men – B Grade Competitive 40+
ii.
Men – B Grade Competitive 50+
20 team competition –
i.
Women – B Grade Competitive 40+
ii.
Women – B Grade Competitive 50+
3.2 Duration of play
Each match shall last 60 minutes, comprising two periods of 30 minutes, with a maximum interval of 5
minutes whistle to whistle in between.
In the Finals series, should the result be a draw at the end of normal time, no extra time will be played. The
winner will be determined by kicks from the penalty spot in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game.
3.3
Age categories
Sport
Division
A – Premier
Football 11 a-side
B – Competitive
Open
Age Categories
Men’s: 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+
Women’s: 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+
Men’s: 30+, 40+, 50+
Women’s: 30+, 40+, 50+
Men’s and Women’s: 55+, 60+
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3.4
Hours of Competition
The first scheduled match at all venues is no earlier than 9.00am, with the last scheduled match to kick-off
at 8.30pm on fields with floodlights. The Westlake Boys venue is without floodlights with the last kick-off at
3.15pm.
3.5
Registrations and Medals
Where there are insufficient entries in an age category or grade, the categories will be combined in order to
conduct a viable competition. The awarding of medals will not be affected, that is, teams will still be awarded
medals for gold, silver and bronze placings in the age category in which they originally entered.
Competition Standards and Rules
The WMG2017 Football event will be conducted in line with the competition rules of the International
Football Federation (FIFA), New Zealand Football, or as otherwise specified in this document and the
Competition Regulations. A full copy of the Competition Regulations are provided on the Football specific
page of the WMG website.
4.1
Player Eligibility and Qualifications
Teams must consist of at least 14 Players to register for the Competition. Teams are permitted to have up
to 18 Players in a team on match day with an unlimited number in the squad.
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
Subsitution Rules
There will be unlimited substitutions (players can return to the field once they have been removed)
by either Team at any stoppage of play at the referee's discretion.
Players are to enter the field of play at the half way line.
4.2.3
The referee may refuse any request for a substitution if he or she believes that permitting the
substitution at that time will give an unfair advantage or if a series of substitutions is unduly delaying
or interrupting the flow of the game or there is insufficient time remaining.
4.2.4
Substitutes may warm-up during the game subject to the dimensions of the ground but may not use
a ball. A goalkeeper is permitted to use a ball to warm-up.
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4.3
Kick Off
Teams must arrive and be ready to play no less than ten minutes before the scheduled kick-off at their
allocated field.
4.4
Player Qualifications
4.4.1 Players are considered eligible to play in a team if they have registered in accordance to the WMG2017
Registration guidelines.
4.4.2 Any player under suspension but the Football Organising Committee or the recognised football
association, in which the player is registered, will be deemed ineligible to play until that suspension is
served.
4.5
Referees/Linespeople (Assistant Referee)
4.5.1 The teams appointed Linesperson will officiate their own match. Each team is to provide a person to
be a Linesperson for all Group Play matches and any required Finals series matches (either one person
for the entire match or two people, one for each half of the match).
4.5.2 Any team that does not provide a person to be a Linesperson for any of their required matches may
forfeit one competition point or default their Finals series match to the opposing team with a score of
2-0, subject to the discretion of the Competition Manager.
4.5.3 The Home Team’s assistant referee will be appointed to the far side of the field opposite their Technical
Area. The Away Team’s assistant referee will be appointed to the near side of the field in front of their
Technical Area.
4.5.4 The Linesperson from the "away" team will always be on the sideline nearest to the technical area.
4.5.5 The person(s) filling this role for a team can be a team supporter, a substitute or team official who has
a knowledge of the game and the FIFA Laws of the Game. (There is no requirement for the person(s)
to be a qualified referee).
4.5.6 The person(s) must also adhere to the Artificial Turf rules wearing the correct footwear will being the
Linesperson.
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4.5.7 The Linesperson is to:
1. Indicate when the ball has gone out of play and which direction they believe the restart should be.
2. Indicate when they believe an attacker is in an offside position and is interfering with play.
The referee will have the final say on all decisions as per The FIFA Laws of the Game. This potentially includes
calling offside even if not indicated by the Linesperson, or, not calling offside even if indicated by the
Linesperson.
The referee will provide each Linesperson with a flag before kickoff which must be returned [to the referee]
after the match.
4.6
Disciplinary Procedures
Disciplinary incidents will be dealt with in accordance with the NZF Disciplinary Code and the FIFA Disciplinary
Code. To the extent that there is any conflict between the NZF Disciplinary Code and these Regulations, then
these Regulations shall apply.
4.7
Technical Delegate
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has endorsed the appointment of Daniel Farrow (NZL) to act in
the role of Technical Delegate for the WMG2017 Football competition. The Technical Delegate will oversee
the implementation of all sport specific rules and requirements at the Games.
4.8
Other Information
Teams are scheduled for one game in a day with a minimum of five matches for the duration of the
Competition.
Equipment and Uniforms
5.1
Equipment and Uniform regulations
Each Team shall advise their playing strips with two different and contrasting colours for its First Choice and
Alternate strips (shirts and socks). In addition, each Team shall select two contrasting colours for goalkeepers.
These goalkeeper strips must be distinctly different and contrasting from each other as well as different and
contrasting from the First Choice and Alternate strips. A goalkeeper may, at the discretion of the referee,
wear tracksuit trousers provided the colour of such tracksuit does not conflict with the provisions of this
article.
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5.2
Footballs and Bibs
Nike match balls will be supplied and used in all Competition matches. Three match balls need to be collected
from the Information Desk at least 20 minutes prior to the team’s scheduled match. Seven bibs for
substitutes to wear in the Technical area will also be collected at this time. A team official will sign and take
responsibility for the return of all of these items at the conclusion of the match. These must be returned on
the same day of play as there are insufficient quantities available for sets to be held by teams until their next
match.
Teams are advised to bring their own water bottles, strapping tape and footballs for training.
Individuals are responsible for the safekeeping and storage of their own equipment.
Training and Practice Facilities
6.1
Training Days and Venues
There is no option for training at any of the WMG2017 venues as these are at capacity with the Competition
schedule. A list of local venues is being compiled and will be advised shortly to teams to book directly with
that provider.
6.2
Competition Day Warm Up
Teams can gain access to the field they are scheduled to play on no earlier than 10 minutes prior to kick-off.
Teams are not to warm up on unused fields at any time. Any teams found to be in breach of this notification
may be sanctioned due to the damage that could be caused to the playing fields and its impact on the
Competition.
Fit4Football (New Zealand Football’s Injury Prevention Programme), warm-up zones will be available at each
venue for teams to warm-up. In addition, there will be Fit4Football recovery activations at each venue for
teams, including hot and cold baths, preventing injuries.
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Results
7.1
Results display
All results will be displayed on field noticeboards at each venue and online via the WMG2017
www.worldmastersgames2017.co.nz and the New Zealand Football http://www.nzfootball.co.nz/worldmasters-games-2017 websites.
7.2
Medal Ceremonies
Medal ceremonies for all age categories will occur at the venue of the scheduled Final as listed below :
Wednesday 26 April
QBE Stadium #5
Men – A Grade Premier 50+
Saturday 29 April
QBE Stadium #1
Men – A Grade Premier 30+ / 35+
Men – B Grade Competitive 40+
Women – A Grade Premier 30+ / 35+
Women – A Grade Premier 40+ / 45+ / 50+
Sunday 30 April
QBE Stadium #1
Men - A Grade Premier 40+ / 45+
Women – B Grade Competitive 30+
Women – B Grade Competitive 40+
Westlake Girls
Men – B Grade Competitive 30+
Men – Open 55+
Men – Open 60+
Women – B Grade Competitive 50+
Women – Open 55+ / 60+
Westlake Boys
Men – B Grade Competitive 50+
Anti-Doping
Drug Free Sport New Zealand is the recognised National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) in New Zealand
and will implement the WMG2017 anti-doping programme on behalf of the International Masters Games
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Association (IMGA). In accordance with the Participation Terms and Conditions, all Participants are subject
to the IMGA Anti-Doping Rules. Participants should also be familiar with sport-specific anti-doping rules.
Registration / Check-in
9.1
Team manager packs are to be collected by a team representative on the first day of play for their
team at the venue in which the team’s first match is scheduled from the Information Desk.
9.2
Teams must arrive and be ready to play no less than ten minutes before the scheduled kick-off at their
allocated field.
Insurance
It is the athlete’s responsibility to secure private travel and medical insurance to cover any liabilities
associated with their travel and accommodation in relation to attending or participating in their sport/event.
Further Information
All participants are encouraged to monitor the WMG2017 website at www.worldmastersgames2017.co.nz
and other Games communication channels to find out all of the latest information.
11.1 Enquiries
General enquiries - [email protected]
Football-related enquiries - [email protected]
11.2 Ceremonies and Social Events
The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for the evening of Friday 21 April 2017 with the Closing Ceremony on
the evening of Sunday 30 April 2017.
Football social opportunities are currently being finalised and will be communicated.
For World Masters Games specific events please follow this link for the WMG2017 Entertainment Hub
programme.
11.3 Games Accreditation
Accreditation will be required to access the Opening Ceremony, participant-only social functions and in
some cases the Competition area for particular sports.
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11.4 Links
Link to WMG Community
New Zealand Football – www.nzfootball.co.nz
Federation International Football Association (FIFA) www.fifa.com
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