Regulations
Format and Rules:
The boys of the 2014 tournament play in the 9v9 format (game time 2x18 min), the maximum number of players in the team is 16. Ball size no. 4. Field size 64x44m and gates 5x2m. Exchanges are ongoing and back and forth. Offside is fixed.
The boys of the 2015 tournament play in 7v7 format (game time 2x15 min), max number of players in the team 15. Ball size no. 3. Field size 64x44m and gates 5x2m. Exchanges are ongoing and back and forth. Offside is not fixed.
The boys of the 2016 tournament play in the 7v7 format (game time 2x12 min), the maximum number of players in the team is 15. Ball size no. 3. Field size 64x44m and gates 5x2m. Exchanges are ongoing and back and forth. Offside is not fixed.
The boys of the 2017 tournament play in 5v5 format (game time 2x10 min), max number of players in the team 12). Ball size no. 3. Field size 40x25m and gates 5x2m. Exchanges are ongoing and back and forth. Offside is not fixed.
NB! Up to two players who were born after August 1 of the year preceding the basic year of birth of the age group are allowed to participate in one game.
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 football hall 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!