TO MAKE THE TOURNAMENT MORE EXCITING AND GIVING THE TEAMS MORE
PLAYTIME, WE WILL PLAY A FORMAT WITH GROUP STAGES AND AFTERWARDS A
KNOCKOUT SYSTEM AS PLAYED IN THE WORLD CUP.

MATCH POINTS
Match points will be allocated as follows. 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 for a loss.
Any forfeited game will be counted as a 3-0 win against the forfeiting side.
KICK OFF TIMES
All matches will commence at the scheduled kick-off time. Each team must be on the field
with a minimum five players ready for kick-off at their designated time. Game shall
commence immediately at the scheduled Kick Off time.
FORFEITS
If a team 10 minutes after the scheduled kick-off time cannot field a minimum of five
players, a forfeit will be enforced. If a team cannot start a game on time, but has the
minimum number present within the first 10 minutes, a one goal penalty against them will
stand, and the game shall continue. No refunds will be given for any forfeited games.
MATCH BALLS
Match balls will be supplied for the competition. Size 4 balls will be used for the event.
FOOTWEAR
Must be either Football Boots with molded studs or trainers (including indoor football
shoes). NO Screw – In or Metal Studs will be allowed. Players with these kinds of footwear
will not be permitted to play, until their footwear is compliant.
SHIN PADS
The wearing of shin pads is not compulsory.
PLAYING FIELD
The size of the pitch will be approximately 48m (long) X 28m (wide)
MATCHES
Matches will consist of two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break.
PLAYERS
Only six players plus a goalkeeper on the field at any one time. A team may play a match
with a total of four players plus goalkeeper, any less is a forfeit. Age 13-18 Years.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Teams must obtain the Referees permission to enact an interchange. The oncoming Player
cannot enter the field of play until the outgoing Player has completely left the field of play.
All interchanges must be made at halfway point on the same side of the field. It is a rolling
Substitutions there is no limit to how many subs you can do in one game.
TEAM KITS
All field players in a team must wear the same colored shirt . Bibs will be available both for
the goalkeeper if they don’t have a different shirt color and for the team if both kits clash.
Shirts do not need to be numbered.
EXPULSION

If a team forfeits three times inexplicably, the Organizing Committee reserve
the right to expel them from the competition.

MERCY RULE
Any scoreline larger then 10 goals in favor of one team will be counted as a 10 goal victory
i.e. If the score is 17 – 2, it will be recorded as 12 – 2 etc.
Respect for Referees
Anybody who verbally or physically abuses a referee can be BANNED from the competition.
In addition we reserve the right to expel the player’s entire team from the competition.

Laws of the Game

• GOALKEEPERS
The goalkeeper can pick the ball up anywhere inside the “D” penalty area. (S)he is allowed
to leave the penalty area, but can’t handle the ball once outside. Distribution may be made
only by throwing/rolling or playing from the ground (Kicks directly out of the hands or
‘Drop Kicks’ are not permitted. Once the ball is placed on the ground, other players are
permitted to play it. A goalkeeper change may only be made during a stoppage in play, and
the Referee must be notified accordingly.
• GOAL KICKS
Goal kicks must be taken from inside the “D” area, by any player. The ball must be kicked
from the ground, not thrown (the ball may be thrown if the goalkeeper picks the ball up in
play).
• BACK PASSES
The regular back pass rule applies – i.e. the goalkeeper may not pick the ball up.
• CORNERS
These will be marked and taken in the usual manner
• KICK-INS
When the ball goes over the sideline play restarts with a kick-in (i.e. no throw-ins). A goal
can not be scored directly from a Kick-in.
• TACKLING
Players MUST remain on their feet to make a tackle. Slide tackles or those made on one
knee will be penalized with a free kick and might results in Yellow card or Red Card
• FREE KICKS
All Free kicks are DIRECT . Opposing players must be a minimum of 5m away from the ball.
Any kick-off will also be indirect, meaning the ball must be touched twice before a goal is
scored.

• PENALTIES
Penalties are awarded as normal for any fouls inside the Semi Circle and will be taken from
the middle of Semi Circle (6m from the goal).
• OFFSIDE
There will be NO offside rule.
• NORMAL SOCCER RULES
In any other circumstance normal soccer rules as per FIFA apply.
• FOUL PLAY
Any player sent off for “Violent Conduct” will be banned from the rest of the competition.
Players sent off for “Abusive, Insulting or Offensive Language” or “Serious Foul Play” cannot
be replaced for the remainder of the match and receive an automatic one-match
suspension to be served during their team’s next scheduled match. The Organising
Committee reserves the right to extend periods of suspension as it deems appropriate in
each circumstance.
Team Registrations
• The Team’s Manager must provide an email address and phone number, as all
communication will be conducted in this way. Emergency communication can also be made
via telephone contact numbers provided on the Team Registration Form.
EVERY PLAYER MUST be registered as an INDIVIDUAL player.
• A team must have a minimum of seven and a maximum of 15 players registered. If an
individual cannot get into a team themselves, the Organising Committee will attempt to
assign them to a team in need of players
• In completing the Registration Form, Team Managers agree to uphold and abide by the
Terms and Conditions, FFSA Code of Conduct and Rules of the competition as per above.
• The FULL Team Registration is FREE.
Administration
• If games are cancelled due to bad weather an email and text message will be sent to Team
Managers by 5.00pm before game day.
• The competition is organised by Studentsera, in conjunction with Educationary and
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
• Results and points tables will updated by each day of the competition which will be
available on the website: www.studentsera.com

 All further enquiries should be directed to Salim Sada via email ([email protected]
or [email protected] ) or phone on +971551131793 or +971509470038