SOUTHS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB 2014 LEPRECHAUN CUP

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1 SOUTHS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB 2014 LEPRECHAUN CUP 5 & 6 April 2014 Proudly Sponsored by Bank of Queensland, Sunnybank Tournament Opening Tournament Rules The 2014 Leprechaun Cup will commence with an Official Opening and introduction of all teams participating within each age group. Teams participating are encouraged to bring club banners, flags or decorations that will add to the spectacle of the tournament. The marshalling time for the Tournament Official Opening will be advertised in due course. Tournament Age Groups Under 9 born on or after 1/1/2005 Under 10 born on or after 1/1/2004 Under 11 born on or after 1/1/2003 Tournament Team Managers Briefing All team managers will be provided tournament details prior to commencement and will be requested to attend the mandatory tournament briefing meeting that will be held before the Opening Ceremony. The meeting will outline tournament concepts/rules and club facilities and philosophies. A tournament program will be included in the Tournament satchel given to each team manager at the Team Managers Briefing. Information may also be ed to Team Managers prior to the start of the Carnival. Tournament Format/Matches Participating Teams will play a minimum of 4 games weather permitting (duration as defined specific to the tournament see Tournament Match Duration) and may not play against all teams participating. Games will be played at Wakerley Park fields, home of Souths United Football Club. Some games may be scheduled at Runcorn State High School should team numbers warrant. According to MiniRoos Rules, games will be played in the following format: Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 7 v 7 (including goalkeeper) 9 v 9 (including goalkeeper) 9 v 9 (including goalkeeper)

2 Tournament Match Duration Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 2 x 20min halves 5 mins HT 2 x 20min halves 5 mins HT 2 x 20min halves 5 mins HT Tournament Entry Fee The entry fees pay for facilities and ground maintenance, lighted fields (where required), facilities cleaning, referees, refreshment vendors and other associated costs. The Leprechaun Cup is hosted by the Souths United Football Club, a non-profit community based club and any profits are reinvested into grassroots development programs and facility enhancements. Registration Process All teams must register using the Entry Form. Subsequently, and before the commencement of the Cup, the Squad List and Medical Information must be completed and sent to the Tournament Committee. Registrations will close at 5pm on Monday 20 March Late registrations will only be accepted if space permits. Once an Age Group has been filled (6 teams), no other registrations can be accepted for that age group. Registrations will be accepted on the first in basis. No position will be held at the expense of another team that wants to register. Deposit must accompany lodgement of the Entry Form. Tournament Awards Trophies/medals/ribbons (at the discretion of the Tournament Committee) will be awarded to all players in each age category. Further encouragement awards may be considered though will be determined at a future time. Tournament Rules All matches will be played under the MiniRoos rules of Football Brisbane with the following notes and/or exceptions:- Each team will play a minimum four matches in a random selection round-robin format. Game duration is as outlined in aforementioned section. No stoppage time added for any injuries throughout the game. Referees may issue a Blue Card for repeated infringement of the rules. A player receiving a Blue Card must leave the field of play for a minimum o f 5 minutes. The player may be substituted. A hooter will be sounded to start and finish each half. Each Team Coach will be issued at the beginning of the Tournament with Lucky Charm tokens. These are awarded to opposition teams that, in the coach s opinion, have adhered to the True Sport Lives Here philosophy value Integrity, Respect, Fun, True Sportsmanship and Responsibility on the following basis: 3 Lucky Charms 1 st choice team 2 Lucky Charms 2 nd choice team 1 Lucky Charm 3 rd choice team. Teams are not permitted to award any Lucky Charms to their own team.

3 The Lucky Charms are to be lodged with the Tournament Administrator by 2pm on the final day of the Tournament. A demonstration game will be played by the two teams with the most Lucky Charms. This will be announced at 2.15pm with the game starting at 2.30pm. Should there be a tie between teams for the number of Lucky Charms, the Tournament Administrator will select 2 teams from a hat. Player Registrations Teams may register a squad with maximum* player numbers as listed below: Under 9 Under 10 Under players 12 players 12 players (* where player/s are only available for one day of tournament an exception to include/register player/s to replace them will be considered by tournament committee total number of players for each match must not exceed maximum allowed) All original proof of age documents, if requested, must be submitted to tournament officials prior to commencement of the tournament. All players must be currently registered with Football Brisbane. Teams are not permitted to have guest players. All players must be registered for the same Club as they will play for in the Tournament. Players must play in their age group applicable to their year of birth. Interchange Games will be played with unlimited interchange. Substitutes may rotate during the entire game. The coach is allowed to make the substitutions while the ball is in play but must wait until the substituted player has left the field. Offside No offside. NOTE: Team coaches and managers should strongly discourage children from permanently standing in blatant offside positions. Points Tables and Finals In accordance with FFA s rules for Small Sided Football, the keeping of point s tables and the playing of finals must not be done. Blood Rule When a player suffers from a blood injury and/or blood is obvious on themselves or their uniforms, or the uniforms of another player, the game will be stopped by the referee and the player/s will be removed from the field for first-aid.

4 If the referee deems that the blood on the player or her uniform poses no further danger, the player may be permitted, at the referee s discretion, to return to the field. First Aid Will be the responsibility of each Team Official/s, however in the event of serious injury, the tournament ground official will call for an ambulance as deemed appropriate. Play will be suspended during this period (no extra time added on) and/or if the player cannot be moved pending the arrival of the ambulance, the game will be abandoned. Ice will be available see the Tournament Administrator at the Clubhouse or the canteen. Uniforms Shin pads are a compulsory part of the uniform as per FIFA regulations. Bicycle shorts may be worn beneath the shorts, but they must be the same colour as the predominate colour of the shorts and not cover the knee. If two teams are wearing uniforms deemed by the referee to be too similar in colour, the team listed second in the official draw will be required to change. Therefore it will be necessary for teams to have an alternative strip or bibs for use in play if required. Team Readiness All teams must be ready at least 5 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time. Blue Cards No appeal will be available for a blue card. Wet Weather Games not played due to wet weather may be replayed/rescheduled at the discretion of the Tournament Administrator. No guarantees will be given that such rescheduling will occur. Draw The Tournament Administrator will conduct the game draws at the Souths United Football Club. The tournament draw will be made available prior to the commencement of the tournament and is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Tournament Administration. Rules Committee The tournament Rules Committee will arbitrate on any issue/s participants may have concerning the operation of the tournament. The Rules Committee will make decisions on all disciplinary issues and may impose sanctions including bans from matches. The decision of the Rules Committee will be final and cannot be appealed. Refer Disciplinary Policy for Cups and Competitions. Tournament Administration The Tournament Administration will be the responsibility of Souths United Football Club. Tournament Information All information relating to the Tournament will be uploaded to our website under the Leprechaun Cup tab on the home page:

5 Any changes to fixtures will be advised to Team Managers by and/or text. Facilities The tournament will be hosted by Souths United Football Club, Wakerley Park, Cnr Nathan Road and Dew Street, Runcorn, Queensland. Games will be held on Fields 1, 2 and 3 per the designated draw (to be confirmed). There is accommodation to play games under lights if needed. Each age group will have a specific field allocated to them. Clubhouse and amenities will be available, including Canteen operation. It is proposed that refreshment vendors will be onsite eg Coffee Van etc. Teams are not permitted to bring their own cooking appliances eg BBQs due to OH & S factors.. Shade canopies, fold out chairs and rugs are encouraged by teams to provide additional shade and rest needs. Player action shots and team photos will be taken on the day. Photographer will be selected by Souths United Football Club. These will be available for purchase.