1. RULES
The tournament will be played according to the rules of the FIFA and the RFEF, with the exception of details that are explained in these regulations.
2. FORMAT OF THE TOURNAMENT
The teams inscribed in each age category will be divided in groups of 4 or 5 teams. All the teams in each age group will play a one round league amongst them, thus ensuring a minimal number of played matches.
The teams classified in first place (in some cases also second place) will go on to the play-offs until the finalists of each age category are determined
• Each match won gains 3 POINTS
• Each match tied gains 1 POINTS
If two or more teams obtain the same number of points, the order will be decided as follows:
1. Goal difference
2. Goals scored
3. Result of the match of the teams with a tie
4. Less number of yellow and red cards
5. Penalty kicks according to FIFA rules
In case of tie in play offs and finals, the match will be decided with penalty kick (according to F.I.F.A rules).
3. MATCHES PROGRAM
The calendar will detail the time when the match will be played, the field and the age category.
It could be possible, depending on the final configuration of the groups, that a team plays more than one match a day.
The Organization has the right to change the groups, the calendar, the fields and timetables. Notice about any change would be given to each team leader with sufficient time.
4. DURATION OF MATCHES
Depending on the age category, and on if the games are in the first phase and play-offs or finals, the matches will have the following duration:
First Phase and Play-Offs
• B19 - B16 – B14 - G - G16 |
2 x 25 min. |
No break |
• B12 - B10 |
2 x 20 min. |
No break |
Finals
• B19 - B16 – B14 - G - G16 |
2 x 30 min. |
Break 10 min. |
• B12 - B10 |
2 x 25 min. |
Break 10 min. |
5. AGE CONTROL
The age control of all the players will take place during the arrival day. The team leader must provide the Organization with the original passport of each player. No player who doesn't present his/her document will be inscribed in the tournament.
Once the players’ ages have been confirmed, we will provide you with 7 lists containing all the team’s registered players. You must provide the referee with these lists before the start of each game.
6. NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND SUBSTITUTES
A maximum of 25 players per team may be registered.
11 A-SIDE
All the inscribed players will be at the coach's disposal during the match.
No team may use more than 16 players in a match. A maximum of 5 substitutions are allowed (including the goalkeeper) in one match. A substituted player may not re-enter in the match.
7 A-SIDE
All the inscribed players will be at the coach's disposal during the match.
There is no limit of players to use in a game. There is no substitution limit (according to 7 A-Side football regulations). A substituted player may re-enter in the match.
Using a player in several teams, as long as the age is correct and if he/she is included in the lists is allowed.
One player cannot be inscribed in more than one list in the same age category.
7. DOCUMENTATION TO BE PRESENTED AT EACH MATCH
15 minutes before the beginning of every match the team leader must present to the referee one of the lists he received during the age control.
11 A-SIDE
You must write the shirt numbers of all the players and indicate the 11 starting players in the appropriate space.
7 A-SIDE
You must write the shirt numbers of all the players and indicate the 7 starting players in the appropriate space.
Together with this list, the team must be able to present, in case it is required by the referee, one of the following documents:
• Players identity card
• Players passports
No match will start if the referee does not have the lists from both the teams.
8. RECLAMATIONS
The delegates who wish to check the legality of the participation of any player may do so letting know the official in charge of the field before the end of the match. To check the age of any player the team delegate will have to deposit 20 Euros (per checked player) at the time the reclamation is presented.
If the player certifies his/her legality by the presentation of one of the required original documents, the official in charge of the field will give an end to the reclamation.
If any player is not included in the list or cannot certify his/her legality, the referee will let it be known to the Competition Committee. In this case, the player must appear together with the team leader before the Competition Committee (Information Centre) no later than 2 hours after the end of the match. He/her will be informed about the sanction.
In any case, if the legality of the checked player is proved, the deposit will not be refunded. If not, it will be immediately refunded.
Reclamations to referees errors will not modify the result of the match. The interpretation of the events and the decision of the Competition Committee is final and irrevocable.
9. PUNCTUALITY
All the teams must be at the field 15 minutes before the beginning of the match. Failure to do so without a reasonable excuse, will result in one of the following measures:
• Lost match for the infractor team (3-0)
• Lost match for the infractor team and one point less
• The referee will decide if the math should be played or not
Any team not appearing at a match without a valid excuse will automatically be declared loser by 3-0 and sanctioned with 3 points less. The Competition Committee reserves it's right to sanction in case of affecting a third team.
10. REFEREES
All the matches will be conducted by official referees and linesmen of National and International Federations. They will be designated for each match by the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation.
All the matches will be conducted by one principal referee, except semi-finals and finals, where he will be supported by linesmen.
11. TEAM OUTFITS
If the referee decides that one team must change shirts due to the similarity in the opposing team's shirts, the team appearing in second place in the calendar must change. It's compulsory that the local team plays with its first outfit (T-shirt color).
12. FOOTBALL FIELDS
All the fields are of prime quality and artificial turf.
13. TROPHIES
After each final, the trophies and medals to champions and runners up of each age class will be presented.
Also the trophies to the best player in each final and the best club in the tournament will be presented.
The decision as to which club is the best of the tournament will be decided by the Organization according to the sum of the following points:
• Each won match in the 1st round: 1 point
• First place in the 1st round: 1 point
• Each won match in play offs and finals: 2 points
If a club takes part in the tournament with more than three teams, only the points of the three best teams will be accounted.
In the event of a draw on points, the winner will be decided using the criteria detailed in “Format of the Tournament ”.
All the players will be awarded with a diploma certifying their participation in the tournament.
14. BALLS
The Organization will put the balls for the games but will not let them for practicing before the games.
• 11 A-SIDE: Size 5
• 7 A-SIDE: Size 4
15. BEHAVIOR
Any team which causes a match to be suspended whether as a result of team insubordination, players leaving the pitch, assaulting opponents, the referee, linesmen, managers, coaches, etc. or of a pitch invasion by fans of the same team or of any other cause which forces the referee to suspend the match, shall be deemed to have lost the match by 0-3, unless the sanctioned team is already losing by a higher score at the time the match is suspended.
Each club will be responsible for the behavior of its players, companions and families, both inside and outside the playing field. Bad behavior could lead to expulsion from the tournament.
We remind you that the hotels are shared with persons not involved with the tournament and we owe them all our respect. The management of the hotels where the teams are lodged are entitled to cancel the accommodation contract with the teams in case of bad behavior, and the tournament Organization will be able to do nothing about this.
