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Kingston Super Cup
OVERVIEW
The Kingston Super Cup Football Tournament is an invitational tournament in nature. Youth football teams from schools/clubs have been selected by the Springs Classics organizing committee to participate in this football competition. General aspects of the tournament are based, for the most part, on the provisions of the regulations of the International Football Federation (FIFA). Given the age of the participants, the principle of FAIR PLAY must be demonstrated and modeled by everyone involved.
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
U7
All participating players must be 7 years old or younger (Born 2016 or after). Players who become 8 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U8
All participating players must be 8 years old or younger (Born in 2015 or after). Players who become 9 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U9
All participating players must be 9 years old or younger (Born in 2014 or after). Players who become 10 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U10
All participating players must be 10 years old or younger (Born in 2013 or after). Players who become 11 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U11
All participating players must be 11 years old or younger (Born in 2012 or after). Players who become 12 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U12
All participating players must be 12 years old or younger (Born in 2011 or after). Players who become 13 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U13
All participating players must be 13 years old or younger (Born in 2010 or after). Players who become 14 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U15
All participating players must be 15 years old or younger (Born in 2008 or after). Players who become 16 years old in the year of the competition (2023) will not be eligible to participate. It is the responsibility of the delegates/coaches of each team to ensure that their team complies with this rule.
U 7
This is a 5 vs 5 Tournament. The field dimension is 35 x 30 scrimmage goals will be used in this tournament (Goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands)
DURATION OF GAME
- 30 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 12 minutes in duration.
- No offside rule
- No foul throw
- 30 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 15 minutes in duration.
- No offside rule
- No foul throw
U9
This is a 7 vs 7 Tournament. The field dimension is 50 x 40 hockey goals will be used in this tournament (Goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands) DURATION OF GAME- 30 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 15 minutes in duration.
- No offside rule
- No foul throw
- 40 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 20 minutes in duration.
- Offside will be enforced
- Foul throw enforced
U11
This is a 9 vs.9 Tournament. The field dimension is 70m x 50m. Prep School goals will be used in this tournament (Goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands) DURATION OF GAME- 40 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 20 minutes in duration.
- Offside will be enforced
- A foul throw will be enforced
U12
This is a 9 vs.9 Tournament. The field dimension is 70m x 50m. Prep School goals will be used in this tournament (Goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands) DURATION OF GAME- 40 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 20 minutes in duration.
- Offside will be enforced
- A foul throw will be enforced
U13
This is a 9 vs.9 Tournament. The field dimension is 70m x 50m. Prep School goals will be used in this tournament (Goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands) DURATION OF GAME- 40 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 20 minutes in duration.
- Offside will be enforced
- A foul throw will be enforced
U15
This is an 11 vs.11 Tournament. Regulation size field DURATION OF GAME- 40 minutes will be allotted to each game.
- There will be 2 halves, each being 20 minutes in duration.
- Offside will be enforced
- A foul throw will be enforced
KNOCKOUT STAGE
To qualify for the finals stage, it is possible that two teams may be tied on points. If this is so, standard FIFA rules will apply. If games are tied in the knockout stage, we will proceed immediately to penalties. There will be 3 penalty kicks per team. If the score is still tied, we will proceed to “sudden death” penalty kicks.Team OBLIGATIONS
- The teams must be at the venue at least 30 minutes before the appointed match time.
- Players MUST be dressed appropriately (shirt, shorts, shin pads, socks, and shoes).
- For a game to be considered official, each team must submit a minimum of 5 properly uniformed players.
- The teams have unlimited substitutions and players are free to re-enter the game after being substituted.
- If a team arrives late, they are deemed to have forfeited the match and their opponents are credited with 3 goals (3-0).
- If a team does not report to the pitch for play, their opponents get 3 points and 3 goals (30).
OBLIGATIONS OF COACHES/DELEGATES
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Comply with and enforce the rules of the tournament.
- Show absolute respect for the referee and the organization
- Should not be associated with any of the events related to the tournament while intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs.
- Should ensure that the team takes care of the venue (no damage done to the property). The school/Club will be held liable for any damage done to the facilities.
- Should ensure the health of the players and comply with the decisions of the medical staff retained by the organization
- Avoid violence and misconduct.
NOTE:
The following are considered to be misdemeanors:- Physical assault of the referee
- Invasion of the field by parents or school representatives
- Verbal assault directed at the referee, opponents, or organizers