Rules
BANGKOK SOCCER LEAGUE:
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH
SEA CUP 2018
QUICK TOURNAMENT RULES
- This is an 11-a-side tournament for U18, U15 and U13, and 7-a-side for u11 and u9.
- U13 – U18 matches will be played on a full size field using size 5 balls.
U9 –U11 matches will be played on a 1/3rd size pitch, using size 4 balls. - For u13 – u18 will be 4 teams in each age category. Each team will play the other 3 teams once in a round robin format. For u9 and u11, there will be 6 teams in each age category. Each team will the other 5 teams once. There will then be semi-finals and finals played between teams that finish in positions 1-4.
- The matches will consist of two halves, with a 5-min break between halves. The duration of each half is 40 minutes for U18 & U15 and 35 minutes for U13. The duration of u9 and u11 games will be two halves, each lasting 16 minutes.
- Unlimited substitutions will be possible during a match, but only after the ball is out of play and permission has been obtained from the referee.
- In the event of a player receiving a straight red card, the player will miss
the subsequent match as well as being sent off. - A player who receives a red card as a result of two yellow card offenses in one game, will be sent off the game and suspended for the first half of the next game.
- Shin guards must be worn by players during matches
- In any match, the score at the end of regulation time will stand as a final score. 3 points will be given for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss.
- In the case of any dispute, the decision of the referee is final.
- FIFA rules will apply to all others.
- The tournament winner and the group winner will be the team with the most points. In case of a tie, the following criteria will apply in the order listed:
- Greatest number of points
- head to head
- goal difference
- most goals scored
If after all the above a tie still exists, the winner shall be decided on the basis of a penalty shoot-out. Each team will take 5 penalties, followed by sudden death penalties (if required).
BANGKOK SOCCER LEAGUE:
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH
SEA CUP 2018
TOURNAMENT EXTENDED RULES
TOURNAMENT START AND END TIMES
The tournament will start no earlier than 8am on Saturday 17th March, 2018. All games and trophy awards will be completed by no later than 2pm on Sunday 18th March, 2018.
We would advise all traveling teams not to book a return flight departing earlier than 6pm on Sunday 18th March.
ELIGIBILITY
Age cut offs for each age group are as follows:
Boys (Mixed)
U9 Born on or after 1st September 2008
U11 Born on or after 1st September 2006
U13 Born on or after 1st September 2004
U15 Born on or after 1st September 2002
U18 Born on or after 1st January 1999. Two 1998 players are allowed
At mixed age groups, Girls are permitted to play one year below their birth year. This does not mean that they can play one division down. For example, a girl born on 2nd September 2007 can play with a U9 team, but a girl born 2nd September 2006 would not be able to. If you have any doubts about which age group any player is allowed to join, please contact the tournament organizers prior to registration.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS.
7 aside - Each team consists of up to seven (7) players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either of the teams has fewer than five (5) players.
A team squad may consist of up to 12 players.
11 aside - Each team consists of up to seven (11) players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either of the teams has fewer than five (9) players.
A team squad may consist of up to 18 players.
REGISTRATION AND VERIFICATION OF PLAYER AGES
At the start of each competition a team list shall be submitted. Only players on the team list and approved at the start of the competition can take part. The team list shall comprise of a maximum of twelve (12) names for 7 aside and 18 names for 11 aside accordingly.
A completed team list will be presented to the organizers at least 1 hour before the start of the tournament.
Early registration will be held at the official hotel on Friday before and during the welcome dinner.
All players must provide a photocopy of accepted identification showing their date of birth and a photograph. BSL has the right to deny any player participation if we have substantial doubts about their age and/or the verification used.
Any team that uses a player that is not registered for that age group in any match, will be suspended from the tournament.
THE BALL
- U9 Size 4
- U11 Size 4
- U13 Size 5
- U15 Size 5
- U18 Size 5
PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT
For identification purposes each player must play with a number on the back of his shirt. The player must use this number throughout the competition. A goalkeeper wearing No1 can use this number if playing in another position on the field of play.
Shin pads must be worn by all players whilst on the field during matches. Any player not wearing shin pads will be asked by the match referee to leave the field of play.
THE REFEREE
All officials to be Thai FA qualified. Comply with FIFA Law on duties etc.
THE DURATION OF THE MATCH
7 aside - Each match will last for two periods of 16 minutes with 5 minutes half time interval.
11 aside - Each match will last for:
U13 - Two periods of 35 minutes with 10 minutes half time interval.
U15 - Two periods of 40 minutes with 10 minutes half time interval.
U18 - Two periods of 40 minutes with 10 minutes half time interval.
Allowance for time lost will comply with FIFA Law.
THE START AND END OF PLAY
7 aside- Teams must have at least five (5) players on the pitch and ready to start on time. If a team is two (5) minutes or more late to the pitch, a 2-0 penalty is imposed and the remainder of time played as normal. If a team is 5 minutes late to the pitch the points are awarded to the other side.
Players must leave the field of play immediately following their game as turnaround time is extremely tight at two (5) minutes. This is the responsibility of the team coach or representative. The next teams should be ready to take the field as soon as it is vacated.
11 aside- Teams must have at least five (9) players on the pitch and ready to start on time. If a team is two (10) minutes or more late to the pitch, a 2-0 penalty is imposed and the remainder of time played as normal. If a team is 10 minutes late to the pitch the points are awarded to the other side.
Players must leave the field of play immediately following their game as turnaround time is extremely tight at two (10) minutes. This is the responsibility of the team coach or representative. The next teams should be ready to take the field as soon as it is vacated.
THE BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
Comply with FIFA Law. Ball should re-enter play via a goal-kick, corner or throw-in. Opposing players should be a minimum of 6 metres from the ball for a corner. Throw-ins will comply with FIFA regulations. Foul throws will be penalized in each age group.
OFFSIDE
7 aside - The Offside Law will NOT apply.
11 aside - The Offside Law will apply.
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
Rules governing foul play will be as FIFA regulations. A second yellow card in any game will result in a red card and dismissal of the player from the pitch for the remainder of the game. Any player that receives a red card will automatically miss the next game played by their team.
Any player that receives more than one red card will be suspended from the remainder of the tournament.
FREE KICKS
Comply with FIFA Law except that all opponents must be at least 6 metres from the ball.
PENALTY KICKS
Comply with FIFA Law.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Unlimited substitutions are allowed. All substitutions must be signaled to and agreed by the referee. Players joining being substituted on must join the play at the same place on the pitch where the substituted out player is leaving. The two players must touch hands during the switchover.
COMPETITION FORMAT AND SCORING
7 aside: There will be 6 teams in each age group competition. The tournament will follow the format of a group stage, followed by a Play Off stage.
11 aside: There will be 4 teams in each age group competition. The tournament will follow the format of a group stage. 3 game for each team.
Group Stages
Group matches: The system of play shall be a league system with each team playing one match against each other in the same group, with points to be awarded as follows: Win 3pts Draw 1pt Loss 0 pts
The rankings of the teams in each group shall be determined as follows:
- Greatest number of points
- head to head
- goal difference
- most goals scored
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above criteria, then a penalty kick competition will be held to decide the final league position.
Each team will take three penalty kicks. No player will be allowed to take more than one penalty kick. If teams are still equal after three penalty kicks then each team will continue to take penalty kicks until one team fails to score. No player will be allowed to take a second penalty kick until every other player in their team has taken a penalty kick.
Play Offs Stages
This apply only to the 7 aside competition.
The 6 teams play offs format will be as followed: the first 4 teams will have a semi final and a final, and the 5th and 6th wil play each other to determine who finish 5th, and who finish 6th. A Cup will be awarded to the team who finish 1st. Medals to 2nd 3rd and participating medals to all.
Each team will play a 5 games during the Round robin and one or two game at the Play Offs stage.
If scores are level at the end of each Play Off game, then a period of extra time with the 'golden goal' used to decide the winner, i.e. the first team to score will win the game. Games will be decided by a 3 v 3 . Play will continue in this format until a goal is scored and there is a winner. If there is no goal after 5 minutes then the referee will stop for a 1 minute water break before continuing for another 5 minutes. Substitutions can be made at this time. No substitutions can be made during each 5 minutes of playing time unless a player gets injured. Any three players from your squad can play in the 3 v 3 regardless of whether they were on the pitch at the end of the game. Only a player wearing a goalkeepers uniform will be considered a goalkeeper and able to use his hand in their own penalty box. Corner kicks, goal kicks and throw ins as normal, any starts or restarts will be from a drop ball from the center circle.
TROPHIES AND MEDALS
7 aside: Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the Cup
Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in the Cup
11 aside: Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the group
Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Overall tournament winner tropy in the 11 aside competition
Participation medals to all other players.
BSL reserves the right to change/modify the rules before the tournament start day.