Class division
➢ Male “Open Class” for all ages
➢ Male “Senior Class” for 40+ (40+)
➢ Female “Open Class” for all ages.
Game model
1. In lieu of yellow cards, the referee sends players off for 5 minutes and ultimately for the remainder
of the match if the offense is repeated. 2. A team consists of up to 8 players.
a. 2 outfield players may be substituted at any time during each match at the request of the referee.
b. The goalkeeper may be substituted when play is stopped. 3. a. The offside rule does not apply.
b. Sliding tackles are prohibited.
c. Free kicks must be taken from a distance of 6.5m.
Matches
1. The tournament will be conducted under the ABC Pool/CUP system to balance the differences in strength
between the participating teams (see general information Sports Disciplines – point 5 Tournament Planning – page 25). 2. Teams are ranked in each pool by points, so that the team with the most points is #1 and the next
best team is #2, etc. * If 2 teams are tied, the matches they have played together will decide the result. * If the teams are still tied, the team with the biggest difference between the goals scored and
the one with the most goals will be the winner.
Playing time
2 x 15 minutes. * Pause between times max. 5 minutes.
Ball
Size No. 5 (circumference 68-73 cm)
Equipment
Normal soccer boots/shoes with artificial turf cleats must be worn.
Goal dimensions
3.00 m x 2.00 m (handball goals) – min. 3.00 m x 2.00 m – max. 5.00 m x 2.00 m
Field dimensions
min. 40.00 m x 20.00 m – max. 60.00 m x 30.00 m (see drawing).
Matches can be played on artificial turf.
Rules
1. Unless otherwise specified, the rules of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association shall apply. 2. Even the referee must apply the international rules. 3. Detailed rules of the game are published in the tournament program.
