Class division
➢ Men “Open Class” for all ages
➢ Men “Senior Class” for 40 years and over (40+)
➢ Women “Open Class” for all ages
Game model
1. Instead of yellow cards, the referee sends off the players for 5 minutes and ultimately for the rest of
the game if the offence is repeated.
2. A team consists of up to 12 players.
a. 3 field players may be replaced at any time in each game on application to the referee.
b. The goalkeeper may be replaced when play is interrupted.
3. a. The off-side rule is not used.
b. Sliding tackles are prohibited.
c. Free kicks must be made from a distance of 6.5 m.
Matches
1. The tournament will be held under the ABC Pool/CUP system to even out differences in strength
between the participating teams. (see general information Sports disciplines – point 5
Tournament planning – page 25).
2. The teams are ranked in each pool on points, so that the team with most points is no. 1 and the
next-best team is no. 2 etc.
* If 2 teams are tied, the games they have played together decide the result.
* If the teams are still tied, the team with the biggest difference between goals scored and then
the most goals scored, is the winner.
Playing time
2 x 20 minutes.
* Pause between halves max. 5 minutes.
Ball
Size no. 5 (circumference 68-73 cm)
Equipment
Regular football boots/shoes with studs and shin pads must be worn.
Goal dimensions
4.88 m x 2.44 m – min. 4.00 m x 2.00m – max. 5.50 m x 2.44 m
Field dimensions
min. 50,00 m x 40,00 m – max. 80,00 m x 60,00 m (see drawing).
Games can be played on natural or artificial grass.
Rules
1. Unless otherwise specified, the rules of the International Football Federation apply.
2. Even a referee must apply the international rules.
3. Detailed game rules are published in the tournament programme
