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· All games to be kicked off prompt to the specified times in the programme, any team late by more than 2 minutes will forfeit the game to a result of 0-0 and three points awarded to the opposing team and any team found to be manipulating this rule could be liable to disqualification.

· The first named team will choose which end for kick off.

· Second named team will kick off, this is to keep the children apart as much as possible and avoid close contact with the referee.

· All goal kicks must be taken from the back line. Except Rising Stars, 7s and 8s the goal kick can be taken from the edge of the box.

· Keepers can kick from their hands for Rising Stars to 10s only. Under 11s to Under 21s must be an over arm or under arm throw only.

· No team can score direct from kick off. If they do score from a kickoff the goal will be disallowed, game restarted by a goal kick (the ball must leave the centre circle before you can score).

· Back passes are not allowed with the exception of Rising Stars, U7s and U8s only. If the goalkeeper controls the ball with their hands from a back pass, then this will result in a direct free kick to be taken from the edge of the goal area.

· All teams must comply with the 2022/2023 FA League rules and regulations.

· Goal sizes for Rising Stars, U7s, U8s, U9s will be 12ft by 6ft and U10s to U21s competition will be 16ft by 7ft

· Tables will be produced regularly by the control point on our website at www.radleyfc.co.uk.

Points will be awarded as: 3 for a win, 2 for a score draw, and 1 for a no score draw. Goal difference will only be used to decide a table position if two teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, if still level after points and goal difference, head to head between the

· two teams will count, if still level after points, goal difference and head to head 3 penalties will be taken by each team, if still level after 3 penalties then players 4-6 will each take a penalty on a sudden death format. If the match is still undecided after all 6 players have taken a penalty kick then it continues on sudden death with players taking a second kick. If a player has been removed as a result of misconduct (by the referee) or a team has insufficient players (injury etc.) before the penalty shoot out, the other team must nominate another player (or players) to be withdrawn to balance up player numbers for the shoot out.

· Any player who receives a yellow card will miss the next match in the tournament. Any player who receives a red card will no longer take part in the tournament and will be reported accordingly with the appropriate FA.

· Any team or member of a team abusing, any team, referee or player will be asked to leave the tournament, (The whole team will be removed and not just the offending player or players or parent or parents and manager) and will be reported accordingly with the appropriate FA.

· There will be a Managers Meeting at the control point 20 minutes before first kick off for a briefing on the rules and regulations, please ensure that you allow plenty of time to ensure that you can attend.

Results

All results will be live on our website www.radleyfc.co.uk under Results tab and then your relevant age group. Results are updated as soon as the referee hands his match ticket in.
No results will be displayed at the control tent, everything is accessible by mobile phones/ipad/tablets etc.
Any result that is in question will be reviewed by the Control Tent and the referee.

Knockout Stages

· I.e. semi-final and final.

· Each game will consist of 5 minutes each way with no half time.

· If still level after full time, sudden death knock out stage rules will come into effect.

Sudden Death Knockout Stages

· This ruling will only come into effect if the two teams that are playing are level after the completion of full time.

Rising Stars – U14’s (6 players) Under 15’s-Under 21’s (5 players) will be required to remove one outfield players and their goalkeeper from the field of play, making each team consist of four players each, three players for U15’s to U21’s No player will be allowed to take the position of the

· goalkeeper, meaning they CANNOT handle the ball at any time. The game will commence for a further 4 minutes, if a team scores within the 4 minutes the game is won by the golden goal rule. If after the 4 minutes no goals have been scored, then the players remaining on the pitch will enter into penalties. The goalkeeper that had previously been removed will be allowed to return for the penalties.

NOTE: - The goalkeeper at the end of the match and before sudden death, CAN be exchanged as to one of the 4 outfield players under 15’s to under 21’s 3 outfield players, but must change into an outfield shirt.

Trophies

· Rising Stars, U7’s and U8’s will all receive a pendulum for taking part in the tournament which will be given to the Team Manager to distribute.

· Winners will keep the cup this does not need to be returned.

Academy and Centre of Excellence Guest Players

· No team is permitted to play any Academy players or Centre of Excellence players unless they have been released and signed for the relevant team they are playing for at the tournament. If you intend playing any ex Academy or Centre of Excellence player, the control point must see their league signing on form before you commence your first game.· The player who has been released from any Academy or Centre of Excellence must have played in their relevant league for the team they are playing for.

· Each team will be permitted to have two guest players per team who may not be any of the above and must be clearly identified on the team sheet.

· If a team is found to be playing Academy or Centre of Excellence player/players, the whole team will be disqualified from the whole of Radley Youth’s Tournament.

Committee and Appeals

· Any appeals should be put into the control point within 5 minutes of the game finishing.

· Accompanying the complaint will be a £50.00 appeal fee this is refundable if your complaint is upheld.

· Any appeal decision made by the committee is final.

· The Management Committee will resolve any queries not covered by these rules.

Radley Youth FC has the right to change the rules at their discretion

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It really is advisable to read these rules as ours do differ from other tournaments.

You will then have time to practice our knockout stage rules which are unique to Radley Tournament.

If you require any further information, please email me at

tournament@radleyfc.co.uk or Karen Sharp on 07961686362

We hope you have a successful and enjoyable tournament.

RADLEY TOURNAMENT 2024 WILL BE 7th & 8th JUNE 2025