HKJC Family Football Fun

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1 HKJC Family Football Fun Objective To give parents the unique opportunity to learn and work with their kids while having fun at the Riding High Together Festival. Number of teams Not more than 8 teams, on a first-come first-served basis. Team Formation Each team must be made up of children, parents or guardians, regardless of gender. Each team can register 6-8 players and a maximum of 3 parents as coaches/managers. The participating players must be between the ages of 8 and 10 (Born between 2007 and 2009). Each player can only play for 1 team. Once the enrolment form has been received, a player s information cannot be changed. Prizes Prizes will be awarded for the champion, 1 st runner-up, 2 nd runner-up and 3 rd runner-up. Mechanism Parent coaches/managers will attend a theory & practical workshop conducted by Manchester United Soccer Schools and The Hong Kong Football Association on 25 March and 9 April. After completing the two-day workshop, parents will receive a Certificate of Recognition and be eligible to lead a team playing in HKJC Soccer 4 - Parents-and-Kids tournament held at the Concourse, Sha Tin Racecourse on 15 April (Sat), and to meet Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel. In addition to playing in the tournament, families are welcome to join the Riding High Together Festival for a fruitful and fantastic Easter holiday. Enrolment Please return the completed enrolment form to The Hong Kong Jockey Club: Post: Branding and Programme Services, 2/F, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong (State HKJC Family Football Fun on the envelope) Fax: marcomm@hkjc.org.hk Enrolment Deadline Date: 22 March 2017 (Wed) Successful applicants will receive notification on or before 23 March 2017 (Thu). Enquiry marcomm@hkjc.org.hk Phone: (Mr Marcus Tsui)

2 Things to know 1.) Parents Workshop Before joining HKJC Soccer 4 - Parents-and-Kids tournament, please mark down these important dates. 2 4pm 4 6 pm 2 4pm 4 6 pm Time Detail Lecturer Venue Workshop 1 25 March (Sat) Theory Session for Parent Coaches To teach parents how to support their children, both on and off the pitch Practical Workshop for Parent Coaches To familiarise parents and children with the 4v4 game model Workshop 2 9 April (Sun) Theory Session for Parent Referees To introduce parents to football rules and the referee s job Mr. Christopher O Brien, the Hong Kong Head Coach of Manchester United Soccer Schools Mr Charles Cheung, Referees Manager, The Hong Kong Football Association HKMA David Li Kwok Po College (Address: 8 Hoi Wang Road, Tai Kok Tsui) HKMA David Li Kwok Po College (Address: 8 Hoi Wang Road, Tai Kok Tsui) Practical Workshop for Parent Referees To invite parents and children to be trainee referees A minimum of 1 parent coach/manager must complete both workshop days to receive the Certificate of Recognition and to be eligible to participate in HKJC Soccer 4 - Parents-and-Kids tournament. Other than the parent coaches/managers, the workshop is also open to all participating parents and children.

3 2.) HKJC Soccer 4 - Parents-and-Kids Tournament Format Preliminary Round Teams will be drawn into 2 groups, each consisting of 4 teams. The teams in each group will play a single round-robin competition. The winning team of a match scores 3 points. In case of a draw, both teams score 1 point each. The loser of a match scores no points. The ranking in each group is determined as follows: i. Higher number of points obtained in all group matches ii. Higher number of points obtained from the group matches between the teams concerned iii. Superior goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned iv. Greater number of goals scored between teams concerned v. Superior goal difference in all group matches vi. Greater number of goals scored in all group matches (If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above criteria, their rankings shall be determined by a draw between teams concerned) Semi-Final and Final The teams finishing first and second in the group preliminary round enter into the semi-finals. The winner in a group competes against the runner up of another group in the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals then compete for the championship title. The losing teams compete for the 2 nd runner-up title. In case of a draw at full time, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout. The penalty shootout will be based on the sudden death method.

4 HKJC Family Football Fun Enrolment Form Please return the completed enrolment form to The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Post: Branding and Programme Services, 2/F, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, HK (State HKJC Family Football Fun on the envelope) Fax: marcomm@hkjc.org.hk Team Information Team Name: (Chinese not more than 8 characters, English not more than 20 letters) Parent Coach / Manager 1 Information Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Phone (Mobile): Parent Coach / Manager 2 Information Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Phone (Mobile): Parent Coach / Manager 3 Information Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Phone (Mobile):

5 Terms and Conditions of the Tournament By submitting this form, each Manager (as defined below) is deemed to have understood and agreed with these terms and conditions and shall procure each other team member to agree with these terms and conditions: 1. Each team shall be formed as follows: (a) each team shall have 6 to 8 children players who are born between 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2009 (both dates inclusive) and regardless of gender; (b) up to three (3) parents or custodian of the children players may join the team as coach(es)/manager(s) of the team ( Manager ); (c) each child and each Manager can only join 1 team; (d) (e) each Manager must be aged 18 or above and hold a valid Hong Kong identity card; and the Club has the right to verify the eligibility of all participants and where necessary, require the participants to produce appropriate documents for verification. 2. Participating teams are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the Club s record of receipt of the duly filled in enrolment form. The Club will not accept any participant s record as proof of dispatch of the enrolment form. 3. Each Manager hereby acknowledges that the security of transmission of information over the internet cannot be fully guaranteed and that the transmission is subject to interruption, interference, hacking, transmission failure or delay. The Club shall, under no circumstances, be liable for any network, facility or security failure. 4. All participants shall fully comply with these terms and conditions, all rules, regulations and instructions related to the tournament HKJC Soccer 4 Parents-and-Kids Tournament to be held on 15 April 2017 in the Sha Tin Racecourse ( Tournament ). The Club may update the information from time to time and inform the Managers by phone and/or (based the phone number and address as specified in the submitted form). 5. Each Manager shall be in charge of all team affairs and shall ensure that all the players information is true and correct and that each team player will be in physically appropriate conditions to participate in a football match. 6. The players and the Managers shall wear the wear and gear as the Club may reasonably designate, and remove items which the Club may deem inappropriate for football matches (including without limitation, earrings or any item that might be considered sharp, loose and/or fragile). 7. Completion of both the workshop on 25 March 2017 (in HKMA David Li Kwok Po College of 8 Hoi Wang Road, Tai Kok Tsui and conducted in English by representative of the Manchester United) and the workshop on 9 April 2017 (same venue but conducted in Chinese by representative of The Hong Kong Football Association) by at least one (1) Manager of the team is the prerequisite for the team to play in in the Tournament, and each Manager agrees and acknowledges that: (a) Failure to complete the workshops will render the team disqualified from the Tournament as well as any entitlement to the complimentary prizes (being, a complimentary ticket for admission to the event Riding High Together Festival in the Sha Tin Racecourse on 15 April 2017 to each team member)); and (b) the Club will notify Managers of the first 8 teams submitting the enrolment form (hence, eligible to attend to the workshops) of their eligibility on or before 23 March 2017 according to the phone number and address as specified in the submitted form, and in each notified team one of the Managers must contact the Club at or before 6p.m. of 24 March 2017 to confirm attending the workshops. Failure to contact the Club as aforesaid will render the team disqualified from the Tournament, as well as the entitlement to the said complimentary prizes. The Club may at its sole discretion invite other team to replace. 8. The Club will not entertain any requests to exchange the tickets for admission to the Riding High Together Festival on any other date, money and/or any other prize. 9. The Club may cancel the Tournament due to inclement weather or such other condition unsuitable for football activities, and in such event, the Club shall in no event be liable to any participant in the Tournament, and no compensation in any form will be given. 10. Entrants into any of the Club's premises must take care of and be responsible for their own personal belongings and safety. To the extent permitted by the laws of Hong Kong, the Club will neither be responsible for the loss or damage to any property nor any injury or death sustained by the entrants, and will not pay any compensation. 11. The Club has the right to use any recorded footages and/or photos of participants for promotional and/or record purpose of this event (including without limitation, organisation of any other activities in connection with this event and/or the subject matter thereof). 12. Each Manager expressly confirms that he/she has read and understood data privacy policy (which is available on and further agrees that the Club may use his/her personal data in the course of and/or for the purpose of the Tournament. Each Manager confirms that he/she is duly authorised to or otherwise fully capable of allowing the Club to use the personal data of the children players in the team in the course of and/or for the purpose of the Tournament. 13. Both the Managers and the Club agree and acknowledge that (1) they do not intend any term of these Terms and Conditions to be enforceable by any third party pursuant to the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap 623); and (2) these Terms and Conditions shall be excluded from the application of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance. 14. In case of disputes regarding these Terms and Conditions, conduct, results and all other matters relating to the Tournament, the decision of the Club shall be final. These terms and conditions are drafted in English and translated into Chinese. In the event of any discrepancy between the two versions, the English version shall prevail. Parent Coach/Manager 1 Signature: Date: Parent Coach/Manager 2 Signature: Date: Parent Coach/Manager 3 Signature: Date:

6 Player Information Player 1 Player 2 Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature: Player 3 Player 4 Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature: Player 5 Player 6 Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature:

7 Player 7 Player 8 Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Name (Chi): Name (Eng): Age: Date of Birth: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature: Player Signature: Parent/Guardian Name & Signature:

8 Please list the names and details of parents who are not team coaches/managers but want to enjoy the Parents Workshop. Name (Chi) Gender Phone (Mobile) Child s name

9 Rules and Regulations 1) The pitch Pitch Type Surface: Hard Area: 18.5m x 14.5m Pitch Markings The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines. The two shorter lines are called goal lines. The pitch is divided into two halves by a halfway line, which joins the midpoints of the two touch lines. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. Pitch area The penalty area: One imaginary line of 1.5m in length is drawn from the middle of the touchline radius. A half circle is drawn in the direction of the nearest touchline. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Corner arc: A quarter circle with a radius of 25cm from each corner is drawn inside the pitch. The goal: A goal must be placed on the centre of each goal line. The distance (inside measurement) between the posts is 1.6m and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 0.95m. The substitution zones: The substitution zones are the areas on the touch line in front of the team benches. A team s substitution zone is situated in the half of the pitch defended by said team. 2) The Ball Size 4 futsal The ball may not be changed during the match without the authority of the referees.

10 3) The Number of Players Players: Each team may register a maximum of 10 players. A match is played by two teams, each consisting of no more than 4 players. There is NO goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than 3 players. The team with not enough players loses the match by 0-3. A match will be abandoned if one of the teams has fewer than 3 players. The team with not enough players loses the match by 0-3. In the case that a player plays for more than one team, all teams involved will be disqualified. Ineligible or suspended players should not take part in a match. The team fielding such player will be ruled as losing the match by 0-3. In all matches, the names of the players and substitutes must be given to the referees prior to the start of the match, whether they are present or not. Any substitute whose name is not given to the referees at this time may not take part in the match. Substitutions: A substitution may be made at any time, whether the ball is in play or not. To replace a player with a substitute, the following conditions must be met: The player leaves the pitch via his own team s substitution zone, save in the exceptions provided for the rules and regulations. The substituted player may take further part in the match The substitute only enters the pitch after the player being replaced has left The substitute enters the pitch via his own team s substitution zone All substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referees, whether called upon to play or not Players and substitutes sent off: A player who has been sent off before the kick-off may be replaced only by one of the named substitutes. A named substitute who has been sent off either before the kick-off or after play has started may not be replaced.

11 4) The Players Equipment Safety A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to him/herself or another player (including any kind of jewellery). Basic equipment The basic compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following separate items: A jersey or shirt if undergarments are worn, the colour of the sleeve must be the same main colour as the sleeve of the jersey or shirt. Bibs will be provided by organizer. Shorts if undershorts are worn, they must be the same main colour as the shorts. Stockings if tape or similar material is applied externally it must be the same colour as the stockings. Footwear should be canvas or soft leather training or gymnastics shoes with soles of rubber or a similar material. Glasses if they do not hurt or endanger other players, sport glasses are permitted. Shinguards Must be covered entirely by the stockings. Must be made of rubber, plastic or a similar approved material. Provide a reasonable degree of protection. Colours The two teams must wear colours that distinguish them from each other and also from the referees and the assistant referees. Infringements and sanctions Play need not be stopped. The player at fault is instructed by the referees to leave the pitch to correct his/her equipment when the ball next ceases to be in play, unless said equipment has already been corrected. Any player required to leave the pitch to correct his/her equipment must not re-enter without the permission of the referees. 5.) Periods of Play One period of 10 minutes

12 6.) The Start and Restart of Play Preliminaries A coin is tossed and the team that wins the toss can take the kick off to start the match and the other team decides which goal it will attack. Kick-off A kick-off is a way of starting the match At the start of the match. A goal may not be scored directly from the kick-off. Procedure All players must be in their own half of the pitch. The opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least 3m from the ball until it is in play. The ball must be stationary on the centre mark. The referee gives a signal to start play. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward. After a team scores a goal, provided that the period has not ended, the goal clearance, not kick-off, is taken by the other team. Dropped ball If, while the ball is still in play, the referees are required to stop play temporarily for any reason not mentioned elsewhere in the rules and regulations, the match will be restarted with a dropped ball. Kick-in A kick-in is a method of restarting play. A kick-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touches the ball when the whole of the ball crosses the touch line, either on the ground or in the air, or touches the ceiling of the hall. A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-in. Position of the players The opponents must be: on the pitch. at a distance of no less than 3m from the place on the touch line where the kick-in is taken. Position of the kick-in At the moment of delivering the ball, a player must: have one foot on the touch line or on the ground outside the pitch. kick the ball, which must be stationary, either from the point where it left the pitch or on the ground outside it at a distance no greater than 25cm from that point. deliver the ball within four seconds of being ready to do so.

13 Procedure Kick-in The ball is in play when it enters the pitch Goal clearance The goal clearance is a method of restarting play. A goal clearance is awarded when: the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the attacking team, or the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the rules and regulations has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal, or a goal is not scored in accordance with the rules and regulations, or after a penalty is taken. Position of the players Players must be outside the penalty area of the team taking the goal clearance until the ball is in play. Procedure The ball is kicked from any point inside the penalty area by the player of the defending team. The player of the defending team takes the goal clearance within four seconds of being ready to do so. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area by the player of the defending team. Corner kick The corner kick is a method of restarting play. A corner kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the defending team. Position of the ball and the players The ball must be: Inside the corner arc nearest to the point where the ball crossed the goal line. The opponents must be: On the pitch at least 3m from the corner arc until the ball is in play. Procedure The ball must be kicked by a player of the attacking team. The attacking team must deliver the ball within four seconds of being ready to do so. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.

14 7.) Goal scored A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no foul has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. Referees must disallow the goal if the team that scored the goal was playing with an extra player or had carried out a substitution incorrectly. A goal will only be counted when the referee accepts it as such. After the goal is counted, the match is restarted with a goal clearance to the opposing team. 8.) Offside No offside rule will be applicable. 9.) Fouls Fouls are penalised with a direct free kick or penalty kick. Free kick A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following seven offences in a manner considered by the referees to be careless, reckless or using excessive force: Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Trips an opponent Jumps at an opponent Charges an opponent Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Pushes an opponent Tackles an opponent A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following three offences: Holds an opponent Spits at an opponent Handles the ball deliberately Position of the ball A direct free kick is taken from the place where the offence occurred. The ball must be stationary when the kick is taken. All opponents must be at least 3m from the ball until it is in play. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves. If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponents goal, a goal is awarded. If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the team s own goal, a goal clearance is awarded to the opposing team.

15 Penalty A penalty will be awarded to a team if the defending side commits fouls as follows: A defending player touches the ball inside the penalty area, or A defending player commits offences inside the penalty area. Penalty Position The penalty shall be taken from the halfway line. The penalty shall be taken directly into the opponents goal. No goalkeeper is allowed. Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of each period of extra time. Position of the ball: The ball must be placed on the penalty mark. The player taking the penalty kick: must be properly identified. The players other than the kicker must be located: on the pitch, and behind the penalty mark and the penalty taker, and at least 3m from the penalty mark. Procedure After the players have taken positions in accordance with the rules and regulations, one of the referees signals for the penalty kick to be taken. The player taking the penalty kick must kick the ball forward. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward. The referees decide when a penalty kick has been completed. Regardless of whether a goal is scored, the defending team restarts the game by goal clearance after the penalty kick. Misconduct Misconduct is penalised with a caution or a sending-off. Cautionable offences A player is cautioned if he commits any of the following offences: i. Unsportsmanlike behavior ii. Dissent by word or action iii. Persistent infringement of the rules and regulations iv. Delaying the restart of play v. Failure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or kick-in vi. Entering or re-entering the pitch without the referees permission or in contravention of the substitution procedure vii. Deliberately leaving the pitch without the referees permission

16 A substitute is cautioned if he commits any of the following infringements: i. Unsportsmanlike behaviour ii. Dissent by word or action iii. Delaying the restart of play iv. Entering the pitch in contravention of the substitution procedure Sending-off offences A player or substitute is sent off if he commits any of the following seven offences: i. Serious foul play ii. Violent conduct iii. Spitting at an opponent or any other person iv. Denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball v. Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick vi. Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures vii. Receiving a second caution in the same match A substitute is sent off if he commits the following offence: i. Denying a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. A player receiving red card must leave the game immediately and is suspended for the next game. If a player receives a red card, his/her team is put down to 3 players with 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, another player can come on the field through substitution. 10.) Injured players In the event a player becomes injured: The match is allowed to continue until the ball goes out of play if a player is, in the opinion of the referees, only slightly injured. Play is stopped if, in the opinion of the referees, a player is seriously injured. The referees must ensure that the injured player is carried off the pitch safely and swiftly. A player is not allowed to receive treatment on the pitch, unless the seriousness of the injury requires it. Any player bleeding from a wound must leave the pitch and may not return until the referees are satisfied that the bleeding has stopped. A player is not allowed to wear clothing with blood on it. An injured player may leave the pitch from a place other than the substitution zone. He may do so from any line that marks the pitch boundaries. An injured player may be substituted, but the substitute must enter via the substitution zone once the injured player has left the pitch. If he has not been substituted, an injured player may re-enter the pitch when the ball is in play, but only from the touch line. When the ball is out of play, he may enter the pitch from any boundary line (goal line and touch line).

17 11.) Special cases Situations may arise that require special consideration. These may include, but are not limited to the following: If the crossbar becomes displaced or broken, play must be stopped until it has been repaired or replaced in position. If an extra ball enters the pitch while the ball is in play, the referees must stop the match only if the extra ball interferes with play. If an extra ball enters the pitch while the ball is in play without interfering with play, the referees must have it removed at the earliest possible opportunity