Casual Kids Carnivals Rules

(and a bit about our culture)

Coach/Parent like everyone is watching

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1.  Teams are not registered until we have received all requested information and payment in full

2. A full refund will only be provided to teams withdrawing more than 7 days before the competition. Teams with drawing less than 7-days before the competition will forfeit their entry fee

3. Each age group will have 8 teams max. Teams will be drawn into two groups of 4. Each team will play the other teams in their group once

4. Group A winners will play a “Champions League” semi-final against the Groups B runners up. The winners of Group B will play a semi-final against the runner up of Group A

5. Group A 3rd placed teams will play a “Premier League” semi-final against the Groups B 4th place team. Group B 3rd placed teams will play a semi-final against the 4th placed team in Group A

6. The winners of each Semi-Final will play in the Final of their respective competition

7. The loser of each Semi-Final will play in a 3rd/4th place play-off for their respective competition

8. The competition organisers reserve the right to modify the fixture format depending on the number of teams entering in each age group

9. All teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 5 games

10. Games will be two 12-minute halves

11. Any forfeits will result in a 3-0 score against for team forfeiting

12. Games are 7aside. Teams may have a squad of up to 12-players

13. Players cannot represent multiple teams

14. The first game will KICK OFF at 9AM. Game timing is managed centrally and not the responsibility of the referee. Games will commence and conclude via an airhorn

15. Team managers need to confirm their arrival at the venue on the day of competition at the Team Managers Briefing

15. Team managers are responsible for:

- Ensuring all team members wear the same kit

- All team members have an alternate same colour shirt (or bib) in the event of a colour clash

- Teams are ready by their pitch 5 minutes before their scheduled kick-off. Failure to kick off on time as a result of a team not being ready may result in a forfeit

16. The match referee is responsible for running the game. All on field decisions are final

17. During games, coaches must not run up and down the sideline screaming like its the world cup. Ideally any advice/coaching will be conducted in a calm and positive manner before the game, at half time or after the game. LET THE KIDS PLAY!

18. There are no red or yellow cards. A referee may request that a player is substituted for the remainder of a game if:

- They are consistently breaking match rules

- They are not playing in the spirit of the game

- They commit serious foul play

19. A referee may request that the competition organisers monitor the conduct of a player (or team); in the event the player (or team) fails to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner the competition organisers reserve the right to disqualify them from the tournament

20. Serious misconduct may result in immediate disqualification from the tournament

21. No refund will be provided to players/teams that are disqualified

22. Groups will be decided based on 3 points (win) 1 point (draw)

To determine final finishing place on ladder, the following will apply:

(A) Where points are equal the team with the best goal difference is the winner

(B) Where goal difference is equal, the team with least goals against is the winner

(C) Where none of the above provides a clear winner, the teams concerned will have

a penalty shootout

23. All penalty shoot-outs (including finals) will be best of 3 then “sudden death”

24. Tournament presentations will be made immediately after the conclusion of the Champions League Finals

25. Games will follow the accepted rules of football. Games will be refereed according to our “Casual” ethos in line with the generally accepted rules. Referees may encourage players when they do well and/or explain decisions that go against them

26. Any requests for rule clarifications should be directed to the tournament organisers. Any rule changes/refined interpretations will not be applied retrospectively.

27. Casual Kids celebrates our love of the game and our desire to pass that on. While we look forward to a competitive tournament, our aim is that all teams enjoy a high-quality football experience not just the winners.

28. Coaches and parents are asked to understand the ethos of The Casual Football Co. and create a positive environment that allows children to play without fear

29. Football is a contact sport in which participants may be injured. All participation is at the participant’s risk. The Casual Football Company is not responsible for any injury resulting from participation in our carnivals

30. By registering a team for Casual Kids you accept all of the above