Crofton Saints Youth FC 23rd Annual Football Tournament Dear Club Secretary/Team Manager, Your club is cordially invited to enter our 23rd Annual Five/Six-a-Side Football Tournament, which is being held at CROFTON SENIOR SCHOOL, MARKS ROAD, STUBBINGTON, HAMPSHIRE PO14 2AT as follows: Saturday 23rd June AM Saturday 23rd June PM Sunday 24th June AM Sunday 24th June PM Boys U7s, U13s & U15s Boys U9s & U11s Boys U8s, U14s & U16s Boys U10s, U12s AGE GROUPS ARE FOR SEASON 2017/18 i.e. THIS SEASON. If you wish to accept our invitation would you please complete the attached entry form and return it to the address shown below, together with your entry fee of 30 per team entered. The closing date for entry is the 31st May 2018. Following on from the continued success of previous years, entries will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. You are advised therefore to forward your application as soon as possible. Please note however, that in the event that some age groups are oversubscribed, those clubs that have entered 2 or more teams in the same age group may have their entry numbers reduced, even if they submitted their application before the closing date. You will receive email confirmation of your entry and a set of tournament rules by early June. For age groups U7 & U8 the format will be 5-a-side with squads of up to 10 players and will be a Festival Format competition with all players receiving a commemorative medal to mark their participation in our tournament. For age groups U9 to U16 inclusive the format will be 6-a-side with squads of up to 8 players. If, for any reason, you have been advised that your games will be played on the 3G artificial surface all players should be made aware of the footwear restrictions which apply (please see information on page 8). Secretary John Mundy 68 East House Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 2SR Telephone Home 01329 668497 Work 03300 470871 Mobile 07500 776417 Email john.mundy@baesystems.com john.mundy53@gmail.com www.croftonsaintsfc.co.uk
Crofton Saints Youth FC Important: Photography during the Tournament Under Child Welfare Guidelines issued by Hampshire FA specifically covering the summer tournament season, the taking of photographs, including those taken on mobile phones and tablets, is strictly prohibited and that only the officially appointed photographer, DE Photos, are permitted to take photographs at the Crofton Saints Tournament. If it is reported to the tournament organising committee that photos have been taken the team involved will be expelled from the tournament. Secretary John Mundy 68 East House Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 2SR Telephone Home 01329 668497 Work 03300 470871 Mobile 07500 776417 Email john.mundy@baesystems.com john.mundy53@gmail.com www.croftonsaintsfc.co.uk
Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament Entry Form BOYS TEAMS Age Group: U7s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U8s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U9s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U10s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U11s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U12s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U13s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U14s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U15s - Number of Teams... Age Group: U16s - Number of Teams... Entry Fee enclosed at 30 per team entered... x 30 =... Please make cheques payable to Crofton Saints FC Please note: No refund will be considered for any cancellation made during June 2018 Name of Club... County Affiliation No... Club Secretary/Team Managers Name... Address...... Telephone No... Date... Email Address...
Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament Agreement to be Signed by Each Team The nominated official of the team shall complete and sign the following agreement which shall be deposited with the Competition together with the appropriate entry fee. I,... (insert name of team official) of... (team official address) of... (insert team name) have been provided with a copy of the rules and regulations of the tournament and do herby agree for and on behalf of the said team to conform to those rules and regulations and to accept, abide by and implement the decisions of the Committee of the Competition, subject to right of appeal in accordance with Rule 13 (shown below).... (team official signature) Note: The spaces above are intended for the inclusion of the name of team official and signature including their address. Rule 13. Appeals Any appeal against a decision of the Committee must be made to the Hampshire FA in accordance with its Rules within fourteen (14) days of the posting of the decision of the Committee and accompanied by an appeal fee of 50.00.
Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament Player Registration Details TO BE HANDED IN AT THE CONTROL TENT ON THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT Please copy as necessary for your other team(s) Team Name... Age Group... Players Name Date of Birth Team Managers Name... Signature...
Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament 2017 Rules 1. The tournament will be run in ten age groups: Under 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 over a two-day period. 2. All players must comply with their respective age qualification conditions for SEASON 2017/18 AGE GROUPS. 3. Team Managers are to report to the tournament control position to hand in the list of their declared team members at least 30 minutes before the first game. Any team failing to do so may be ruled out of the tournament. 4. The Laws of Association Football shall apply, with the following exceptions: a. For age groups U7 and U8 up to 10 (ten) players may be nominated in a squad from which 5 (five) shall be chosen to play at any one time. b. For age groups U9 to U16 inclusive up to 8 (eight) players may be nominated in a squad from which 6 (six) shall be chosen to play at any one time. c. Rolling subs for all age groups may be made at any stage of the game with the permission of the Referee. d. No player will be allowed to represent more than one team. e. There will be no offside. f. Goalkeepers are permitted to kick the ball out of their hands at all age groups. g. Goal kicks U7 to U10 Goal kicks will be taken from the edge of the penalty area. U11 to U16 Goal kicks will be taken from the goal line. h. Reatreat Rule U7 to U10 inclusive will observe the retreat rule. Opponents must retreat to their own half until the ball is in play. The defending team does not have to wait for the opposition to retreat and has the option to restart the game before should they choose to. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out the penalty area. i. Penalty kicks will be taken from the penalty spot for all age groups. j. The HOME team will kick off. k. When a free kick is awarded, all opposing players must retire at least 5 (five) yards. l. If the goalkeeper leaves the penalty area he/ she is then treated as any other player. 5. The durations of play will be: U7 & U8 5 minutes each way (10 minutes total) per game. U9 to U16 inclusive 5 minutes each way (10 minutes total) during the Preliminary League Games and 6 minutes each way (12 minutes total) during the Quarter, Semi and Finals stages of the tournament. There will be no half time break. 6. In the event of a draw during the Quarter, Semi and Final stages, a maximum of 3 minutes each way extra time will be played. If there is still no score, then penalties will decide the result. The best of 3 penalties for each team, if still level, then sudden death. The toss of a coin will decide which team takes the first penalty kick with the HOME team to call. The 6 players on the field at the end of extra time are to remain unchanged for the duration of the penalty shoot out. Goalkeepers can take penalties if they wish. 7. During the preliminary league round, points will be awarded as follows: WIN - 3 points DRAW - 1 point LOSE - 0 points In the event of team finishing with the same number of points, the league position will be decided as follows: The team with the best goal difference If still level the team scoring the most goals If still level, then the result(s) against the other level team(s) will be taken into account If still level, then a penalty shoot out in accordance with Rule 6 will take place to decide the winner.
Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament 2017 Rules 8. Any player sent off the field of play or receives two cautions during the tournament will take no further part in the tournament. 9. In the event of teams playing in the same colours the AWAY team will change. 10. The HOME team will be responsible for supplying a suitable size match ball as follows: U7 to U9 - Size 3 U10 to U14 - Size 4 U15 & U16 - Size 5 11. In the event of opponents failing to turn up, the team not at fault will be awarded 3 points. However, no score will be recorded for the win. 12. In the event of the tournament being called off due to inclement weather, all monies will be equally distributed to all participating teams after any incurred expenses have been met. 13. Any appeals must be lodged with the organisers no later than 10 minutes after the conclusion of a match along with a 50 payment which will be refunded if the appeal is successful. The Team Manager will be the only official recognised by the organisers. 14. The Referee will be the sole arbiter and his/her decision on all points of play will be final. 15. Following completion of each match it is the responsibility of the HOME team manager to collect the result card from the referee and return it to the control position. 16. Admission to the tournament will be charged at 1 per adult including team managers, assistant managers and coaches. All players and children aged 16 years and under will be admitted free of charge. 17. All vehicles parked at the tournament do so at thier owners own risk. Crofton Saints YFC and Crofton School can accept no responsibility for loss or damage to any vehicle (or property within) parked on the Crofton School site. 18. No dogs, no BBQs, no smoking and no alcohol whatsoever are permitted anywhere on the tournament site. NO DOGS, NO BBQS, NO SMOKING AND NO ALCOHOL WHATSOEVER ARE PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE TOURNAMENT SITE Please ensure these rules are forwarded to all players and anyone considering visiting the tournament Crofton Saints Youth Football Club is a Charter Standard Community Club that fully endorses the FA Respect Campaign and urges all managers, coaches, players and spectators to adhere to the Respect guidelines at all times. For more information on the FA Respect Campaign please visit www.thefa.com/my-football/player/respect
Crofton School 3G Footwear Guidelines RECOMMENDED Moulded Stud Football Boots ACCEPTABLE Artificial Turf Training Shoes Non Metal Blade Football Boots Non Metal Stud Football Boots UNACCEPTABLE Metal Stud Football Boots Metal Blade Football Boots ALL FOOTWEAR SHOULD BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM MUD Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament..
PLEASE REMEMBER NO DOGS, NO BBQS, NO SMOKING AND NO ALCOHOL WHATSOEVER ARE PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE TOURNAMENT SITE Please ensure these rules are forwarded to all players and anyone considering visiting the tournament Crofton Saints Youth FC Tournament..