In order for you to host a tournament there are a couple of things that need to be completed by yourselves which ultimately lead to a successful sanction from the County FA. These things are:
• Giving a full list of competing team names, affiliation numbers and County Association they are affiliated with
• Comprising of an independent set of rules for your tournament.
These rules will give specific guidelines to the running of your tournament, the structure of your tournament and any disciplinary processes in place for your tournament.
Referees are not permitted to officiate in any un-sanctioned football.
Mini-soccer matches - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Under 7’s or Under 8’s are not permitted to play in leagues where results are collected or published or winner trophies are presented, this is deemed to be detrimental to the development of the player and the game and will not be sanctioned. To play in a KO Cup game or a game where points are awarded, or results collected, a player must have achieved the age of 8 on or before 31st August.
In any one day, no player shall play more than the stipulated period outlined below.
• Under 7 & Under 8s: 40 minutes
• Under 9 & Under 10s: 60 minutes
Each league/competition will determine its own playing time within the maximum time permitted. The half time interval must not exceed 5 minutes.
If you have any queries on what you have read, please contact the office.