Hilton International presents
THE SINGAPORE COMMUNITY YOUTH LEAGUE 2002/2003
Under 13 8-A-Side Soccer Tournament
Commencing 19th October 2002 at Katong Field (New Town Primary)
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Introduction
1.1 The following rules and regulations shall be known as The Singapore Community Youth League 2002/2003, Under-13 8-A-Side Soccer Tournament Rules.
1.2 The match fees is $40.00 per match per local team ($60.00 per match per expatriate team). Payment is to be made to the referee directly.
2. Rules of the Tournament
2.1 The tournament shall be played in accordance with the laws of the game as laid down by the FAS latest Rules & Regulations.
2.2 The rules governing the tournament are:
2.2.1 Eligibility
The tournament shall be opened to all boys:
Under 13 years old as on 1/1/2002 or born in 1989 or later.
2.2.2 Registration
Each team is entitled to register 14 players, which must include a captain to represent the interest of his team. Wherever available, a team should be represented by a coach or a manager.
2.2.3 Mode of Tournament
The teams participating shall play on a league basis.
2.2.4 Scoring
The method of scoring shall be as follows:
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WIN - 3 points |
DRAW - 1 point |
LOSS - 0 point |
In the event of a tie in the league position, it will then be decided by Goal difference.
If there is no clear winner, the tied teams will be the joined winner of the league tournament.
2.2.5 Fixtures
The organisers will prepare the fixtures for the tournament and it shall be given to all team captains, coaches or managers.
2.2.6 Duration of Matches
On a league basis: Each match will be played in 2 halves consisting of 25 minutes each half with 5 mins interval.
2.2..7 Colours
Each team is to wear identifying jerseys. The first named team shall be the Home Team. In the event of clash of colours, the Away Team shall have to change into a different set. Nobody is allowed to play bare-bodied. Teams coaches/managers are advised to bring along additional set of jerseys.
2.2.8 Minimum Number of Players
2.2.8.1 All teams must be at their respective pitches at the appointed time to commence play. No match shall commence unless each team has at least 5 players. After a grace period of 2 minutes, the team which fails to field the required numbers of players shall deemed as having conceded a walk over. The opponent will hence be declared the winner with 2 goals and 3 points.
2.2.8.2 In the event of both participating teams not being able to produce the required 5 players after 2 minutes, the match will be abandoned and both teams will be awarded 0 goal and 0 point.
2.2.9 No player is permitted to play in more than one teams. If he is found to be doing so, he shall be barred from the whole tournament. Any team found allowing such player to play for it will be disqualified and the match will be awarded to the opposing team. In this case, the opposing team shall be awarded with 2 goals and 3 points.
2.2.10 If a team has 4 or less players on the field at any one time during play, the match shall be stopped and referred to the organisers whose decision will be final.
2.3 Withdrawal
Any team which fails to field a minimum number of 5 players for 2 or more matches, shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the tournament. In this instance, all previous matches involving this team shall be declared null and void. All points will not be included for the championship.
2.4 Substitute
Substitution is rolling.
2.5 Team Sheets
Before play, each team shall hand in a Team Sheet consisting of names of players, to the referee of the match. No teams are allowed to field UNREGISTERED players. Any team found doing so will be disqualified and the match will be awarded to the opposing team. In this case, the opposing team shall be awarded with 2 goals and 3 points.
2.6 Team Managers
Team Managers shall report to the Organisers 30 mins before their matches and to hand over the Final List of Players.
2.7 Pitches
In the tournament, the pitches as designated by the organisers shall be used.
2.8 Infringement rules
The rules governing all infringement except the off-side rule shall be strictly enforced including the new back passing to the goalkeeper rule and time-wasting rule.
3. Breach of Rules
3.1 Any player sent off from the field of play by the referee is automatically suspended for 1 match. A player having received 4 yellow cards will be automatically suspended from 1 subsequent game.
3.2 Good behaviour is expected of all players during a match. Players using vulgar language shall be given a yellow card, after a verbal warning from the referee, for bringing the game to disrepute.
3.3 The referee shall be the sole timekeeper and his decision relating to the match shall be final. No appeal against his decision will be entertained.
4. Protest
4.1 All complaints or protests are to be forwarded to the organisers within 5 minutes after the game. The verdict of the organisers is final and no further protest will be entertained with regard to the same matter.
4.2 The organisers reserve the right to discontinue any matches and/or the tournament due to weather and/or any Act of God, or due to any circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. The matches will be rescheduled. In such a case no compensation in any forms will be made to any teams and/or individuals by the organisers, Hilton International, European Soccer Excellence Private Ltd, Bedok Rovers Football Club, Woodlands Sunday Boys and associated organisations and sponsors
4.3 Any matters not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be referred to the organisers whose decision shall be final.
5. Exclusion
5.1 European Soccer Excellence Private Ltd, Bedok Rovers Football Club, Woodlands Sunday Boys, Hilton International and the organisers, associated organisation and sponsors of The Singapore Community Youth League 2002/2003, Under 13 8-A-Side Soccer Tournament will not be liable for loss of life or property, damages, accidents or injury to players, officials and spectators during the tournament. The organisers reserve the right to change, in the best interest of the event, any rule, regulations and fixtures.
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