

FOOTBALL
2019 Champions:


SUSHISAMBA and Duck&Waffle















Fantastic grounds with competition standard 7 a side pitches.
10min group matches, 15min knockout stages & 20 min finals.
max 15 players per squad. All must be over 18 years old.
The reigning champions from 2018 are Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Registration opens at 9am & kick-off is at 10am.
News: 2019 tournament winners get their very own Big Bus Victory Tour week after event!
RULES:
1. Teams, Number of players & Substitutions
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7 players on each side including goalkeeper (7 Vs 7)
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Teams allowed up to 8 substitutes (squads of 15 players)
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Substitutes to remain in “substitute area” by halfway line on side of pitch
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Unlimited roll on/off substitutes (referee to be alerted prior to making substitution)
2. General rules
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Ball allowed over head height
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Goalkeeper NOT allowed to handle from a pass-back from own team mate
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Goal kicks to be taken from dead ball, anywhere within penalty area
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Defending players to stand 5 yards from ball for free kicks
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Penalties to be taken from edge of penalty area (or penalty sport), with no limitation on run-up
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Automatic sudden death penalties for knockout stages (no extra time)
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Players allowed inside and able to score within penalty areas
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7 aside pitches marked with 16ft x 7ft match goals
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No offside rule
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Match timings as follows:
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Group matches to be 10 minutes one way (no half time)
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Knock-out stages to be 15 minutes one way (no half time)
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Final to be 20 minutes one way (two halves of 10 minutes)
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Overhead throw ins as normal (both feet on the ground)
3. Bookings, suspensions and match forfeits
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Bookings:
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Yellow cards will be issued for deliberate handball and reckless challenges. Two bookings would mean a one match suspension during tournament
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Red cards will be issued for serious foul /dangerous play (resulting in two match suspension), or violent and abusive behaviour (resulting in suspension from entire tournament).
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Teams must be ready for matches 5 minutes before allocated kick off time. Teams who fail to field a side 5 minutes after allocated kick off time will forfeit the match (with a 3-0 score-line awarded to opposition)
4. Kit & Equipment
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Appropriate kit & footwear to be warn by all players
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Shin pads to be warn by all players (players will be refused on pitch without shin pads)
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All jewellery to be removed before entering the field of play