TNT Worldcup 2007
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Tournament rules 

 
 
Explanation of competition set-up
 

Group A to G: Gentlemen, total of 7 groups, 2 groups of 6 teams and 5 groups of 5 teams.

Group H to K: Ladies, total of 4 groups, 1 group of 6 teams and 3 groups of 5 teams.
 
Group matches
  • 18 minutes per match with 2 minutes between matches to change and get ready.

Final Round

  • 16 of the men’s teams will go through to the next round, 8 of the women’s teams will go through to the quarterfinals.

  • These will play the knockout system until the final is reached.

  • There will also be a match for the third (and fourth) places.

  • Gentlemen: the top two teams of each group will continue,as well as the two best teams finishing in third place (in the group with 6 teams the results of the bottom team will be left out).

  • Ladies: the top two teams of each group will continue.

Runner-up Round (RUP)

  • 16 of the men’s teams will go through to the next round, 8 of the women’s teams will go through to the quarterfinals.

  • These will play the knockout system until the final is reached.

  • Gentlemen: numbers 3 and 4 of each group will continue(excluding the two best third teams) as well as the best four numbers 5 (In the group with 6 teams the results of the bottom team will be left out).

  • Ladies: the numbers 3 and 4 of each group continue.

Consolation Round (CRP)

  • 4 of the men’s teams and 4 of the women’s teams play the consolations round.These are the semi-finals.

  • These will continue through to the finals.

  • Gentlemen: the three remaining numbers 5 as well as the best one of the two numbers 6 (out of the two groups with 6 teams) will play.

  • Ladies: All numbers 5 will continue.

Dropouts

  • In the women’s competition as well as the men’s competition one team will drop out after the group matches: this because of uneven numbers.

 

 

.       The most important rule is Fair Play, we are all part of the TNT family!

·       The matches will be played across the width of half a regular football pitch.

     .    Teams are to be present at the field 5 minutes prior  to the start of their next match.

·       Each Game will last 18 minutes.

.    The Games will be played every twenty minutes. The ‘Home-team’ of each match list will kick off.

 

       

·      When the ball crosses the rear line of the field via an offensive player, the keeper will throw the ball back into the field, no more than 3 meters from his goal.

·       When the ball crosses the rear line of the field via a defensive player, this will result in corner

·       When a player plays the ball across the side lines of the field, a player from the opposing team will throw the ball back into the field.

·       After a goal has been scored, a new kick-off is taken from the center of the field.

·       If a penalty is awarded, this will be taken from a distance of 7 meters, straight in front of the middle of the goal.

·       Each match will be played without changing sides.

·       Each team is allowed to register a maximum of 10 players. During the game   there will be 7 players in the field. There is 1 goalkeeper, 6 players and 3 substitutes.

·       All players should be employees of TNT!

·       Substitutions will be allowed at any time during a game. Substitutes may come on and off the field as many times as they wish (rolling subs).

·       No player is allowed to play for more than one team for any reason whatsoever. If a player is found to have played for more than one team, he/she shall be banned from the tournament.

·       If a team is found to have fielded a non-registered player, they shall forfeit the game and be penalised with 3 match points with 2 goals FOR, will be awarded to the opposite team.

          The Tournament will be played on a league basis:

There will be several leagues with a number of teams each.

·       In all league games, points will be awarded as follows:

WIN:              3 POINTS

DRAW:           1 POINT TO EACH TEAM

LOSS:             0 POINT    

·      Time keeping for each game will be at the sole discretion of the tournament organisation. Each game will last 18 minutes.  

·       The Off-side rule will not be applied!  

·      In the event of a tie at the final whistle of any knockout game in the qualifying  rounds, there will be no extra time played. The winner will be decided by a penalty shoot-out. The first team to miss the penalty, after both teams have taken an equal number of penalty kicks, shall lose and the other team will be declared the winner. Is dit niet dubbel?

Note: In all final games, in the event of a tie at the final whistle, the winner will be decided by kicks from the penalty spot. The first team to miss the penalty, after both teams have taken an equal number of penalty kicks, shall lose and the other team will be declared the winner.

·      Times shown on the schedules  are indicative only. The Tournament will normally run ahead of schedule, sometimes up to ten minutes ahead. Team Managers and Captains are advised to be available at all times and to check with Tournament Officials or the Chief Marshal for your next scheduled game. This is to avoid any misunderstanding between teams. The Tournament Officials reserves the right to alter the time schedule at their discretion.

Note: Tournament Officials reserve the right to allot you the Pitch number at the time of registration for each and every game. 

·      Team Officials are responsible for getting their team on the field by the time shown on the draw, or as advised by the Tournament Officials or Chief Marshal. Five minutes grace for late arrivals may be permitted at the discretion of the Tournament Official but after this time has elapsed, the team which is on the field ready to play, will receive a walkover with 3 match points and 2 goals FOR. A minimum of 5 registered players must be on the field for a match to commence.

·      If a player is shown the RED CARD by the referee, he will be suspended from the subsequent game in which his team plays. Any player accumulating TWO RED CARDS will be banned from the tournament. Any player accumulating TWO YELLOW CARDS will be suspended for one game. Thereafter, any player who has already received TWO YELLOW CARDS AND A MATCH SUSPENSION will receive a match suspension for any other YELLOW CARD shown to him during the tournament.

·      All matches will be officiated? By an independent referee. His decision on the field is final and no appeal against his decision will be entertained.

·      In the event of clash of colours, the Home-team shall change jerseys. No team will be allowed to play without jerseys or with unnumbered jerseys.

·      Drinks may be taken at half time but should only be dispensed at the touch line. Players may not leave the field of play (delete) and Team Officials may not enter the pitch without the Referee’s permission.

·      The Organising Committee reserves the right to alter the format of the tournament in case of adverse weather conditions.

 

ALL DISPUTES, QUERIES OR OBJECTIONS NOT COVERED BY THE ABOVE RULES SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE WHOSE DECISIONS AND RULING SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING.

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FC Lommel FOOTBALL, IT’S OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES AND THE 7S ORGANISING COMMITTEE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS OR INJURY CAUSED TO PARTICIPANTS, PLAYERS OR SPECTATORS DURING THE DURATION OF THE TOURNAMENT.

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The Organisation committee strongly recommend  that CLUBS/TEAMS ensure that THEIR PLAYERS ARE ADEQUATELY MEDICALLY INSURED.

 



 
 
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