Paide Ülejõe Cup 2025 regulations
The boys in the 2013 tournament will play in a 9v9 format (playing time 2x15 min), max number of players per team 16. Ball size no. 4. Field size 64x44m and goals 5x2m. Substitutions are running and back and forth. The score will be fixed.
The boys in the 2014 tournament will play in a 9v9 format (playing time 2x15 min), max number of players per team 16. Ball size no. 4. Field size 64x44m and goals 5x2m. Substitutions are running and back and forth. The score will be fixed.
The boys in the 2015 tournament will play in a 7v7 format (playing time 2x12 min), max number of players per team 14. Ball size no. 3. Field size 64x44m and goals 5x2m. Substitutions are running and back and forth. The score is not fixed.
The boys in the 2016 tournament will play in a 7v7 format (playing time 2x12 min), maximum number of players per team 14. Ball size nr. 3. Field size 64x44m and goals 5x2m. Substitutions are running and back and forth. The score is not fixed.
The boys in the 2017 tournament will play in a 5v5 format (playing time 2x10 min), maximum number of players per team 12). Ball size nr. 3. Field size 40x25m and goals 5x2m. Substitutions are running and back and forth. The score is not fixed.
The boys in the 2018 tournament will play in a 5v5 format (playing time 2x10 min), maximum number of players per team 12). Ball size nr. 3. Field size 40x25m and goals 5x2m. Substitutions are running and back and forth. The score is not fixed.
Tournament System:
A maximum of 12 teams can participate in each age category. The teams are divided into two groups, where the group ranking is determined. Based on the placement in the group, placement matches will be played (A1-B2, A2-B1, or A1-B1, A2-B2, etc.). The tournament organizers reserve the right to change the tournament system. Each team is guaranteed at least 5 matches.
The ranking in the group stage is determined by the total number of points, with a win earning 3 points, a draw 1 point, and a loss 0 points.
In case of a tie in points, the ranking is determined by:
- Head-to-head match result
- Goal difference in head-to-head matches
- Overall goal difference
- Higher number of goals scored
- Penalty shootout (3 players)
Awards:
The top three teams in each age category will be awarded medals and a team trophy.
The best goalkeeper and the best outfield player of the tournament in each age category will receive individual trophies.
Catering, Parking, and Other Information:
A café will be open inside the football hall, offering drinks, pastries, savory and sweet snacks, and hot meals. Payment can be made in cash or by card. Teams can pre-order a hot meal for a specific time by informing the organizers when registering the team.
Parking is available in front of the stadium and in the surrounding area. Parking is free of charge.
Spectators are only allowed to stay in the stands placed around the playing fields and in designated areas within the football hall. Spectators are not allowed to interfere with the work of coaches and referees. Positive support and fan equipment (such as drums, horns, etc.) are welcome!