Playing Rules 5v5 Football Tournaments
English Playing Rules
GAME RULES Football Tournament 6v6 • The matches will be played on artificial turf pitches. • The matches last 15 minutes. A final signal is indicated centrally that the referee will follow. The next match can start immediately, that is determined by the referee. • If a team does not show up, or arrives at the field of play more than 5 minutes late, a 5 – 0 defeat will be awarded. • Women can play too in the tournament. However it is not a MUST to have a girl in the line up. The game is played on quarter football fields, 6 against 6 of which 1 goalkeeper •There are no goal areas indicated, the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with his hands about 6 meters from his goal. The referee decides. • If the ball has crossed the touchline, it must be kicked in (i.e. not thrown). Five meter distance! The ball may not be shot into the goal in one go. • Changes may be made continuously. • Sliding and hard tackles are not allowed!
• Penalties are taken from 9 meters. • Shoot-outs: In case in the knockout phase there is a tie then 3 shootouts will be taken from the center of the field (within 12 seconds) In case of unsportsmanlike conduct, the referee has the option to exclude a player for 5 minutes. • All free kicks are direct. The referees will pass on the results to the floor managers who will be present at each field. • If there are not enough referees available from the organization, then during the group phase each men's team is obliged to provide a referee for a maximum of 3 matches in another group. • Headers count double! In case of unforeseen circumstances, the organization will decide. • Shin guards are not mandatory but are recommended • By participating, a player agrees to all the rules • Collaboration and fun are always at the essence of our tournaments • The referee is always right • Each team provides a well-pumped football, the home team provides the playing ball • There will be no use of offside
