RULES

Disclaimer

InterFirms, InterSevens and all agents acting on behalf of Give N Go Ltd, note that we carry standard Public Liability insurance as required for Social and Sports clubs.

It is the responsibility of each team or player to organise their own personal accident insurance if required. 

We would be more than happy to direct you towards brokers that would be able to cover your insurance needs.

We accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, disputes, injuries, death, litigation, legal expenses, or any actions by or to the attendees at the leagues/tournaments/events, or any visitors or spectators, whether it be directly or indirectly caused by wilful or accidental acts by aforementioned parties, our servants, agents or invitees, including breach of statutory duty or contract.

alterations to format and rules

 The organisers can at any time alter the format, rules or regulations of the tournament. These will be displayed on the website.

There are 5 unwritten fair play rules that we would like to retain in the tournament, but that can’t be enforced.

-       Where no keeper’s boxes are marked, fair tolerance is given to the keeper.

-       Where teams arrive with too many or too few players, team numbers are adapted to suit, or players are requested from other teams.  We have had 5, 6, 7 and 8 aside played in the past.

-       Where teams or players are late, time is afforded to them to arrive, or team numbers are adjusted temporarily to ensure prompt start of the game.

-       Teams don’t bring in additional experienced players or other players from teams, specifically chosen to boost their team for certain events.

-       As much tolerance as possible be given with foul throws. Advise the team to rectify it before calling them as fouls.

Age Rule

 No players younger than 16 are permitted to play in the competition.

 

Referees

 There are currently no referees provided for in this competition, and it is requested that the representatives for each company remind their teams that although this is a competitive sport, the competition was set up as a fund-raising, fun event, and we would ask that all games are played in a respectful and sport-manlike manner.

 

Monitors

 We will be gradually introducing monitors to the venues, information on which will be added to this document, and is currently outlined on the Notes to Captains and Managers.

 

Disputes

Any disputes that arise should be dealt with on the pitch where possible or following the game between the main representatives of all the teams.

 

Scores

 Where monitors are not supplied at a venue, each team is to fill out the supplied forms at the end of the match agreeing the score of the match and scorers of the goals, with the signature of one member of each team. These will be transferred to the website results and tables within 1 day.   Any errors on this must be noted within 1 week.

 

Participation

 It is a requirement that all teams have the following at every match:*

 

• 1 official size soccer ball and 1 Official Captains armband that are provided.
• 1 Ball pump.
• Identifying football strip (Jerseys only, or bibs are sufficient)
• 1 Keeper Jersey, different in colour to both team’s main jerseys.
• 1 Set of goal-keepers gloves.
• Shin-guards on all players.
• Team Representative through which all communications will pass.
• Fees paid up to date to the football ground.
• A squad of at least 7 players. (There are no limitations on the maximum.)

*Failure to have the above can leave the team liable to being handed various penalties at the decision of the monitor. referee attending on the day.

 

Each team is also required to fill out the form at the end of the match and submit it.   Failure to do so could result in the match result being void.

 

 

It is the responsibility of each team to:

 

Have access to first aid kit adequate for their team.

Have Insurances required for their team, or advise players to get their own.

Have adequate foot-ware for the surface being utilised.

Abide by the grounds own rules for use of facilities.

 

Competition Format

 The competition is run in a league format with the following rules.

 

-       Three points shall be awarded for a win, One point for a draw and No points for a loss (Three points will be awarded to the attending team where the opposing team fails to show, and a score-line of 3-0 will be given in favour of the attending team)

-       If, at the end of the league/tournament, the league points of any teams are tied, positioning of the teams will follow the following criteria:

o       Result of game between the sides (Wins, loses and draws only)

o       Goal Difference

o       Goals Scored

o       Goals conceded

o       If still tied, teams shall play a maximum of 5 minutes per half, ‘golden goal’ rule to apply (i.e. first team to score wins). If at the end of extra time, teams are still tied a penalty shoot out will take place with three shots per team to apply. If still tied, sudden death penalties to apply.

 

                 If more than two teams are tied then the competition shall be decided as follows

o       Goal difference

o       Goals scored

o       Goals conceded

o       Penalty shoot out will take place with three shots per team to apply. If still tied, sudden death penalties to apply.

  

 

The laws of FAI shall apply, with the following adaptations: 

Law 1: Field of Play

Field of play will be adjusted to suit the pitches available at the grounds played at.

Where no keeper’s box is provided, the rule of thumb for the size of the keeper’s box is a semi-circle drawn from the centre point of the goal line to a point equidistant between this point and the corner of the field.

 

Law 2: The Ball

A size five (5) official size and weight, all weather soccer ball must be used for all competitions.

 

Law 3: Players

No maximum players per squad.

No players, other than those playing, shall be visibly togged out on sideline.

Only seven (7) players, including a goalkeeper, may be on the field of play at any time, unless previously agreed with the opposing team.

Where a team attends with less than 5 players, a walkover will automatically apply, otherwise teams are requested to find a solution to ensure a game of some sort proceeds.

 

Law 4: Substitutions

Substitutions may be made at any time, and on a rotational basis. The player coming off must be off the field of play prior to new player coming on.   

Where the goalkeeper is alternating with a player on the pitch, the ball must be out of play, and both teams must allow time for the change to take place.

The person with the goalkeeper gloves on will always be defined as the keeper, and no variation of this applies.

 

Law 5: Duration of Game

Each game shall consist of 55 minutes with no half time break, unless each team agrees to a 5 minute break.

 

Before commencing the game a coin should be flipped.  The winning team can pick either to tip off or the direction that they will play in.   The other team will be then offered the choice not taken up by the other team, ie to tip, or direction.

  

Law 11: Offside

There shall be no offside in any games, although hatching is not promoted!

 

Law 12: Fouls and misconduct

There shall be no yellow or red cards, although where there is a situation of serious mis-conduct, the 4 representatives of the teams may vote on action to be taken, which can take the place of a full match ban, to a ban from the tournament for that player/team, as directed only by monitor or referee on site at the time.

Violent Conduct, verbal abuse or dangerous play will be treated as above.

The directors and promoters of the tournament reserve the right to over-rule any decision made by any team representatives, referee or monitor, to ban or partially ban a player or team where good reason is found, without having to provide reason for same, refund or compensation.   This will only ever be done in the interest of maintaining the ethical standards and values of the tournament as set out when founded.

 

Law 13: Free Kicks

The opposition shall be at least three yards from the ball at the time of the free kick.

A free kick can be taken at any time once the ball is in position and not moving.

 

Law 14: Penalty Kick

Penalties shall be taken from a spot 10 yards from the goal line, or as marked on the pitch.

 

Law 16: Goal Kicks

If the ball goes out for a goal kick, it must be kicked from the ground.

A goal kick may be taken from any spot inside the penalty area.

 

Law 17: TIP OFF AND GOALS

A goal can be scored from any area on the field of play.

Once a goal is scored, the other team must tip off from the centre point of the field with all players from each team being on their half of the pitch.

All players must be at least 6 yards away from the two players tipping off.

You are not allow to score from the first tip in a tip off.

 

Law 17: goal keepers

Goal keepers are permitted to leave the keepers area during play.

Goal keepers are permitted to slide, only to obtain the ball and where it is safe to do so.

 

Players Equipment

All players, including substitutes, must wear shin guards. A player will not be allowed to participate if he/she is not wearing a complete and safe set of shin guards.

 

Notes to Captains and Managers:                           Version: 09:10 

To assist in a smooth flowing tournament, we would ask that all captains and managers participate in assisting us to manage the event.   The requirements on the captains and managers are not onerous. These are outlined below.   If you wish to participate further, please contact us, as we are always looking for volunteers.

It IS the duty of each team captain to:

• Understand the rules of play and the rules of the venue.
• Wear a distinguishing captains armband, which will be provided, and ensure that there is a captain on, or at the pitch at all times.
• Facilitate the management of the game with the opposing team’s captain to ensure a free-flowing and safe game.
• Ensure that the team understands that the game is over the next time the ball leaves play following the end of game horn/siren.   If a corner, free kick, or penalty is in progress at the time, this is still in play.
• Sideline players of their own team who are being aggressive, abusive or a danger to other players.
• Ensure that the team calls, in a fair manner, all fouls, throw ins, corners and penalties.
• Provide and sign off, where required, scores at the field of play prior to leaving.
• Ensure that InterFirm balls and equipment provided at the pitch are all back in place prior to leaving, or reported as missing.
• Ensure that all players are properly equipped.
• Ensure that all players are properly colour coordinated and togged out.
• Ensure that only the agreed amount of players are on the pitch at any one time.
• Ensure that subs jerseys are covered to ensure that no confusion occurs.
• Cut short any incident, argument or problem, to ensure that the game flows more smoothly, even if this requires a talk with the opposing captain or the monitor.
• Ensure that players enjoy the experience and report back to the league any concerns.

It IS NOT the duty of each team captain to:

• Liase with any other member of the opposing team other than the captain where issues occur.
• Physically remove any person from the pitch or grounds.
• Alter any of the rules of play.
• Call the end of a game prematurely.

It IS the duty of monitors, where provided, to:

• Ensure that all teams are directed to pitches and the opposition.
• Ensure that all games start and finish on time.
• Ensure that the league gets all information from games.
• Ensure that all captains, kit and equipment are in order.
• Alter opposition, pitch, game duration, time allotment where required,
• Intervene where rough play, abuse or unfair play is noted.
• Work with captains to agree resolutions to issues.
• Confirm rules and regulations.

It is NOT the duty of monitors, where provided, to:

• Referee the matches.
• Remove people from the grounds.
• Take abuse from any person or agent.