»Soccer tournaments’ rules

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

1.1.- SOCCER 7, U10 AND U12
FIRST QUALIFYING PHASE

Group phase: All teams will play against each other and according to their classification they will play for the GOLD Cup or SILVER Cup.

Each match won means obtaining 3 POINTS.
In case of a tie, each team will get 1 POINT.
In case of a tie in knockout matches, 3 penalties will be taken per team.

1.2.- SOCCER 11, U14, U16 AND U19.

Group stage: All teams will face each other and according to their classification will play for the GOLD Cup or SILVER Cup.

Each match won means obtaining 3 POINTS.
In case of a tie each team will get 1 POINT.
In case of a tie in elimination matches, 3 penalties will be given to each team.

2.- RULES

The tournament is the responsibility of the organizer and takes place according to these regulations supported by the FIFA rules and additional RFEF in the 11-a-side soccer modalities.

In case of a tie between two teams in the group stage, will be taken into account:

Particular goal difference.
Overall goal difference.
Goals scored.
Coin in the air.
In case of a tie between more than two teams*:

Points obtained in the matches played between the teams involved.
Goal average of the matches played between the teams involved.
Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams involved.
Overall goal average.
Number of goals scored in the general classification of the group.
Coin toss
*If the tie between more than two teams in any point becomes a two-team tie, then it will be considered a “two-team tie” and the tie will be broken according to the appropriate criteria.

If during the final phase matches at the end of regulation time no team has been proclaimed winner, it will be determined by the launch of 3 penalties. (Only players who were in play at the time of finishing the game can launch these penalties, not being able to repeat launch until an entire shootout is completed).

3.- CATEGORIES AND DURATION OF THE MATCHES

3.1 .- BENJAMÍN AND ALEVIN

2 halves of 20 minutes

3.2.- INFANTILE CADET AND JUVENILE

2 halves of 25 minutes

4.- SUBSTITUTIONS

In each game there may be 1 stoppage in the first half and 2 stoppages in the second half to make changes. The substituted players may return to the game.

5.- PUNCTUALITY

All teams must be on the field five minutes before the start of the game and at the facility at least 30 minutes before the start of the game. If any team does not show up, the match will be forfeited by a score of 3-0.

6.- CHECKS

All teams must have their players’ federation cards or DNI or family book (only act for children under 14 years) available to the organization if the opposing team requests a review of them through the referee.

7.- BALLS

The game balls will be provided by the organization. The balls to warm up must be provided by the participating teams.

8.- PENALTIES

The expulsion for double caution will not lead to suspension.

The player who is sent off with a direct red card for actions of the game, may not play the next game.

If the expulsion is for offending the referee or rival, the organization committee will determine the penalty.

The organization reserves the right to decide if a player, players or team are expelled from the tournament for acts of violence by any member of the team or the team’s own fans.

9.- DORSALS

Each player must wear the same jersey number throughout the tournament. If for reasons of force majeure there is any change, it must be communicated to the organization.