Six-a-side Rules:

  1. All teams will consist of 6 players including a goalkeeper.
  2. All teams will be allowed rolling substitutes.
  3. The game duration will be 5 minutes each way for under 7’s up-to under 11, and 7 minutes for the under 12’s and over, during the league and semi-final stages. The finals will be 7 minutes each way for the under 7’s up-to the under 11’s, and 10 minutes each way for the under 12’s and over.
  4. During the preliminary league games, 3 points will be given for a win and 1 for a draw. At the end of the league phase, the 2 top teams will go forward to the Semi-Finals. If any team is level on points, then the better goal difference will go through. If still level, then the most goals scored will go through. If still level, a penalty shoot-out will be used.
  5. During the Semi-Finals and Finals, if the scores are level, extra time of 3 minutes each way will be played. This applies to ALL age groups. If scores are level, a penalty shoot-out will decide who goes through.
  6. Penalty shoot-outs will be 3 a side. The 3 players from each side must be given to the referee before the shoot-out begins. If no result, then a further 3 penalties will be taken. If still no result, then sudden death, starting with the original penalty taker, until a team misses. Penalties can only be taken by those players on the pitch at the final whistle. NO substitutes will be allowed after the full time whistle has blown.
  7. All match balls will be provided by the organisers.
  8. All teams will be expected to have a spare kit in case of colour clashes.
  9. ALL disputes arising on the field of play will be dealt with by the referee.
  10. The Referee’s decision will be final.
  11. All throw-ins as normal.
  12. All corner kicks as normal.
  13. All goal kicks as normal.
  14. At all deadball situations, players must stand 5 yards away from the ball, or at the referee’s discretion..
  15. If any player is cautioned (Yellow card), they will automatically miss the next game.
  16. If any player is sent off (Red card), they will take no further part in the competition.
  17. ALL reports of misconduct WILL be reported to the Birmingham County FA.
  18. All players to be under their respective ages on the 31st August 2000.
  19. First Aid facilities will be made available if required.
  20. The organisers accept no responsibility for any injuries, no matter how they arise.
  21. The organisers accept no responsibility for the loss or damage to property or kit.
  22. All matters arising, which are not covered by these rules, will be dealt with by the tournament committee on the day, as and when they arise.
  23. If you do not understand these rules, it will be your responsibility to query them BEFORE the start of the tournament. Queries will not be accepted once the tournament has started.
  24. The back-pass rule will apply.
  25. All kick-offs will be as normal. Not a drop ball.