Summary

Football is a dynamic team sport where two teams compete to score goals by driving the ball into the opposing team’s net. It builds physical fitness, sharpens coordination, and nurtures teamwork and strategic thinking. The competition fosters discipline, sportsmanship, and a spirited sense of fair play, making it an exciting and enriching experience for all participants.

Rules & Regulations
  • The Field
    • Match will be held on an artificial or natural grass field.
    • Field dimension: 40 × 20 meters (small ground, 5‑a‑side).
    • Penalty area will be marked.
    • Half-line will be present.
  • Player
    • Team of 5 players + goalkeeper + 3 substitutes = 8 players must register.
    • An under‑age player may play in an upper age category if they haven’t already played there.
    • Rolling substitutions are permissible multiple times from the list of 8 registered players.
    • No team with fewer than 4 players; if so, the game is awarded to the opponent.
  • Player Equipment
    • Players must wear proper football attire: jersey and shorts.
    • Shin guards and stockings are compulsory.
    • Proper sports shoes/studs required; bare feet not allowed.
    • Jersey colours must be distinguishable from opponents and goalkeeper.
    • Referees may remove players without proper kit from the field.
  • The Ball
    • Size 4 for U‑8 to U‑10 years.
    • Size 5 for U‑12 to U‑14 years.
  • Duration of the Match
    • Total maximum duration: 20 minutes (two 10‑minute halves); organiser may reverse these.
    • Teams must report 30 minutes before scheduled time for attendance and briefing.
  • Goalkeeper
    • Every team must include a goalkeeper wearing a distinguishable jersey.
  • Scoring
    • Goals can be scored from any area of the field.
    • No offside rule applies.
    • No restricted scoring zones.
    • Headers are allowed.
  • Points Tabulation & Walkover
    • Win = 3 points, Draw = 1, Loss = 0.
    • Walkover in league = 3 points; average goal difference recorded.
    • If a team is late by 5 minutes, one goal per 5 minutes is awarded against them; beyond 10 minutes, walkover is awarded.
  • Grouping & Qualification
    • Each group will have at least 3 teams.
    • Teams progressing to knockouts (Quarter/Semi Finals) will be notified via fixtures.
    • Ties in points resolved by goal average (for/against).
  • Tie Breaker (Knock‑out Stage)
    • Each side takes 3 penalty kicks; sudden death applies if tied.
    • Semi‑Final/Final: extra time of 5 minutes may be played before penalties.
    • Penalty kicks from the penalty spot.
  • Infringement
    • Repeated yellow cards:
      • 1st yellow = warning.
      • 2nd yellow = 2‑minute suspension.
      • 3rd yellow = red card; player sent off with no substitution.
      • Red card = dismissed for remainder of match; further suspension decided by committee.
    • Non‑student player found = team disqualified.
    • Referee’s decisions are final; no protests on facts.
    • If any player not a student of the school, team disqualified.
    • Referee’s decisions are final; no protest allowed.
  • Start & Restart the Match
    • Kick‑off from center spot (direct kick).
    • Kick‑in is indirect throw-in (up to knee height); no height limit for 10-year category.
    • Free kicks: opponents must stay 5 yards away or risk a yellow card.
    • Goalkeeper volley kicks not allowed for U‑10, U‑12, and U‑14.
  • General
    • Teams may play 3+ matches in a day.
    • No requests for postponement/time changes will be accepted.
    • No accessories (ring, chain, watch, metal spectacles) allowed.
    • Jersey must be tucked in during play.
    • Committee decision final in dubious cases.
  • Note
    • Teams must produce Aadhar and School ID; photocopies submitted before first game.
    • Organiser may disqualify participants for disciplinary reasons.
    • Organiser may reject entries without assigning reasons.
  • Protest
    • Opponent coach/captain may check age/student proof before the match; after start, protest needs ₹2000 fee.
    • Protest lodged before winner’s next match, in writing by Manager/Coach/Captain, with ₹2500 fee (non-refundable). Form available with organiser.
  • General Rules
    • Interschool football tournament.
    • Acceptable age proof: School ID with DOB, Aadhar, or passport photocopy.
    • League + Knockout format (depends on pools).
    • Matches on natural grass; proper football studs advised.
    • Duration: 7–10 minutes per half, no halftime—only side change. Rolling substitutes allowed. Organiser may reverse this.
    • If a team leaves before playing all matches, it will be blacklisted and reported for misbehavior.
    • Rules available at venue—please review before start.
  • Information
    • Kick-off is direct.
    • Goal kick is direct.
    • Corner kick is direct.
    • Goalkeeper kick or throw-in is direct.
    • Throw-in or kick-in is indirect.
    • Offside does not apply.
    • Penalty kick applies for infractions in the penalty area.
    • Direct and indirect free kicks per game laws/referee decision.
    • Rolling substitutes allowed only when a player leaves; early entry earns a yellow card and an indirect kick.
    • If a substitute touches ball while match in play, a direct or penalty kick is awarded to the opposition.

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