Official Rules

Format & Structure

  • 9v9 format
  • Teams divided into groups of 4
  • Teams move on to Quarters, Semis and Finals

Match Schedule

  • Games played over 3 days
  • Teams scheduled for up to 2 games per day

Match Format

  • 30-minute halves
  • 5-minute halftime
  • Heading is allowed
  • Unlimited substitutions (with referee permission)

Roster Rules

  • Maximum roster: 16 players
  • Players must be registered to the club they represent
  • All players must have valid player cards
  • No guest or borrowed players allowed
  • Rosters are final once the tournament begins

Eligibility

  • Players must play for their official club team only
  • No guest players
  • No mixing of players across teams or clubs
  • Players can only play for one team

Points System (Group Stage)

  • Win = 3 points
  • Tie = 1 point
  • Loss = 0 points

Tiebreakers (in order)

  1. Head-to-head
  2. Goal differential
  3. Goals scored
  4. Goals against
  5. Penalty kicks

Advancement & Finals

  • Championship Path: Quarterfinal → Semifinal → Final
  • All knockout games tied at full time will go directly to penalty kicks (no extra time)

Sidelines & Conduct

  • Players and coaches on one sideline
  • Spectators must sit on the opposite sideline
  • All participants must act respectfully
  • Abuse of referees or opponents may result in removal
  • Red Cards result in a 1 game ban for players and coaches

Game Rules

  • FIFA Laws of the Game apply
  • Shin guards required
  • No jewelry
  • Referee decisions are final

Minimum Players & Forfeits

  • Minimum 7 players required to start a match
  • Failure to appear within 5 minutes of kickoff results in a 1–0 forfeit loss

Game Completion

  • A match is considered official after one half is completed

Weather Policy

  • Matches may be delayed, shortened, or cancelled due to weather or safety conditions
  • No refunds for weather-related disruptions