RULES

1 Players must be registered with a team prior to playing in the tournament. Players can only play for the team that they are registered with. If both teams are in agreement before play commences an unregistered player may take the field. If an unregistered player plays without authorisation from the two playing teams points and goals will be deducted from the team concerned and the opposing team will be awarded their own goals and the points for the win.

2 Normal rules of soccer except:

No offsides, shoot from anywhere, corners played.

Goalies can only throw the ball, they cannot leave the penalty area to act as a fullback.

No players inside goal area: defenders - penalty, strikers - free kick, (referees to use discretion).

Penalties taken from edge of the arc (goal area).

a) when starting each half, kick off will be from the half-way mark,

b) any time a goal is scored goalkeepers to restart play by throwing the ball.

No passbacks to goalie at all, otherwise a direct free kick from edge of arc.

Any infringement will be a direct free kick.

When the ball goes out of play, the opposing team kicks in from where the ball went out.

No goal kicks, goalies to throw the ball into play.

A goal cannot be scored directly from a sideline kick unless it deflects from a player.

A goal can be scored directly from a corner.

A siren will start and end play, a siren will sound at half time. Teams to change ends immediately, referee to start second half.

3 Each team may be asked to supply a referee for game prior to, or after their own game.

4 No screw in studs on boots are permitted; moulded soles or sandshoes only.

5 Teams playing first to put up nets, teams on last to bring in the nets.

6 Referee's decision will be final in all aspects of the rules.

7 Points: Win - 3, Draw - 2, Attendance - 1

Default - Nil. Each team that defaults loses 0 - 3

Maximum points each night 3.

Foul play will not be tolerated.

Normal rules for fouls and misconduct ie yellow/red cards will apply. These may be extended to include:

a) Loss of points

b) Suspension of those players involved

c) Suspension of the team

Misconduct rules under the jurisdiction of FAMS

Cautions/dismissals will be applied for misconduct during the tournament.

Exceptional misconduct ie striking a referee or match official, will be notified to FAMS. All penalties served within the tournament except for exceptional misconduct.

A judicial committee will adjudicate on the night if any problems arise.