WALSHAW SPORTS CLUB 20 minute 9v9 tournament for 2016-17 U11s Sundays 2 nd July and 9 th July 2017 INFORMATION PACK
Child Safety The safety of children is paramount. All players must wear shin pads and will not be allowed to play without them. Player ID and proof of age should be made available for inspection on arriving (league registration cards). If you play in a league that doesn t issue player ID cards, then other forms of ID with age on them will be required (preference is for copy of passports etc. that include a photo). Only teams who are registered to a league can take part. No photography is permitted (still or video) unless agreed by Walshaw and opposing teams before the beginning of the event. If your child is separated from their parent or carer they should make their way to the registration tent as a meeting point. Please make everyone in your party aware of this. Address/Car Parking The Tournament will take place at Whitehead Park, Newbold Street, Bury, BL8 2PY. The Tournament will be played on grass pitches. Access to Whitehead Park can be gained via the main entrance on Ainsworth Road or by alternative entrances in Newbold Street, Cameron Street, Wood Street and Lonsdale Street. There are car parks at the Lonsdale Street and Newbold Street entrances + lots of on street parking. Please respect the residents. Depending on the weather, we may ask visitors to park on the grass via the Newbold Street entrance. The park is fairly level throughout with well-maintained footways and is, therefore, accessible to disabled people and families with push-chairs.
The Tournament The Tournament will be governed in accordance with the rules and practices of the FA by the Organising Committee on the day comprising of at least 2 Club officials. No players signed to academies are allowed to play (allowance will be given for players about to sign to academies for the start of next season but please contact the organisers for clearance). All teams are covered by the 2016/17 season age classification of U11s. Players will have DOB 01/09/05 31/08/06 for current school year 6 or if playing up a year; 01/09/06 31/08/07 for current school year 5. All matches will be played in accordance with the laws of the game as settled by the FA and the IFB and played in the spirit of friendly competition. The off-side rule will probably NOT be played. Some leagues have played the law this season with most others moving to it for U12s but the difficulty of applying the law and the controversy it could bring in a tournament, means we are reluctant to play it. We will get the entered teams input before making a final decision nearer the time of the tournament. Games will be played with a size 4 ball. In the event of a strip clash the 1st named club to change, or to wear bibs which will ensure easy distinction between teams (Walshaw will provide bibs). A 5 minute interval between most games has been allowed. A longer break of 15 minutes will occur ahead of a team playing back-to-back matches. This will probably happen twice on each pitch in each half day session. Make sure that you are ready to take the field of play. Any team failing to report for a match on time (i.e. more than 3 mins late) will forfeit the game 2-0. Games will be 9 v 9 format with a maximum of 12 players in each squad (more by exception and agreement with the organisers). There will be 3 categories, Most Developed (Cat 1), Developed (Cat 2) and Least Developed (Cat 3) to ensure teams of similar ability are playing against one another in week 1. The groups for week 2 will be based mainly from the results of week 1. If you want random fixtures in week 1, please note this on the application form. The event will be held in AM and PM segments, of around 2.5 to 3 hours duration. Each team will be allocated to morning or afternoon. The morning slot will start at 9.30 and the afternoon at 13.30. If you have a preference for one or the other, then please mark it on the application form but please note that this can not be guaranteed. In each week teams will play 3 games of 20 minutes. If there is a no show, the effected opposition will play 2 games of 30 minutes. There is no plan for a half-time break but this may change on the day if weather conditions give a team an unfair advantage playing in a certain direction. The results from week 1 will be used to allocate teams to groups of 4 in week 2 based on a similar ability. In week 2 teams will play each team in their group. There will be 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw. If teams are on equal points at end of the group the outcome is decided as follows: Head To Head, and if game was a draw; Goal Difference and if still undecided; Goals scored and if the teams still can t be separated; Penalty shoot out (5 kicks each then sudden death) The winners of each group will be recognised with an impressive team trophy.
Identification. All Managers must provide players ID on the day and have them available throughout the day. Registration. Team colours, squad list and player registration cards must be lodged with the registration tent on arrival at the site. Players cannot interchange between teams once their team has played their 1 st game in the tournament (Even if that player didn t take part). They must remain with that team throughout the remainder of the tournament. No team can replace an injured player in 1 squad with 1 from another, once they have registered and played their 1 st game. Manager to arrive at least 30 minutes before 1 st fixture to register their team. The time of your first game will be sent to you by email / text. Earliest kick off will be 9-30am (arrival by 9.00am is advised to allow parking) in the morning and 1-30pm (arrival is advised no sooner than 12.45pm to allow for the morning teams to clear). Insurance All teams must be responsible for the adequate insurance of its players, officials, members and equipment. Referees Independent match officials will be appointed for all games. Their decisions will be final. Team managers or appointed persons may be asked to act as assistants in games at the request of the referee. Please remind your parents to Respect the referees at all times. Match Result Sheet This must be completed and returned to results control by referee/runner before next match. All bookings and sending off s should be recorded on this form with player name AND shirt number.
Misconduct. An aggregate of 2 cautions for the same player will result in a 1 game suspension. A sending off will result in an immediate 1 game suspension, a 2nd sending off for the same player will mean expulsion from the tournament for the guilty player. Codes of Conduct Abuse of from the competition if this is seen as appropriate. This is a tournament at which Tournament Officials, On site Volunteers, Match Officials (who have been independently appointed by the organisers), Opponents or Opponents Representatives/Supporters by anyone with a team will not be tolerated. Teams not complying with Tournaments Code of Conduct will be, after consultation with Match/Club Officials, expelled Conduct and Responsibility is as important as competing. We pride it as being a Friendly Tournament. We see this tournament as setting a positive example to youngsters. Please ensure your parents/carers do the same. NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED ON SITE, PLEASE ADVISE ALL YOUR SUPPORTERS ACCORDINGLY. TEAMS WILL BE EXPELLED FROM THE TOURNAMENT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT IF ANY OF THEIR PARENTS/CARERS/SUPPORTERS ARE FOUND TO BE CONSUMING ALCOHOL. There will also be space for Gazebo s etc to be set up. Disclaimer. All participants take part at their own risk. Walshaw takes no liability for any injury, damage or loss whilst teams participate in this tournament. First Aid Walshaw will provide first aid, though teams are also encouraged to bring your own first aid as well. On site facilities Hot and cold drinks, a BBQ and tuck shop will be available on the day. Changing rooms and toilets will be open at the park.
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