FOOTBALL
RULES & REGULATIONS
Sports Fiesta Regulations
1. Soccer will be played in a DOUBLE KNOCK-OUT format.
2. 7 a-side game, each game will last about 7 minutes with no interval in between.
3. All teams must report to the teacher-in-charge at least 10 minutes before the start of their game.
4. A minimum of 5 players is required to start a match. A walkover will be given to the opposing team if the minimum number of players is not present.
5. The players of both teams should be the same, i.e. 5v5, 6v6 (fair play)
6. All players must be properly attired for each game, i.e. PE attire (class t-shirt allowed)
7. No soccer boots allowed! Only school shoe or sports shoe.
8. Students wearing inappropriate attire will not be allowed to play!
9. The referee’s decision is final.
10. Disciplinary action will be taken on players who display undesirable behaviour.
11. Any changes to the team should be communicated to the teacher-in-charge prior to the start of the competition. Changes made mid-way through the competition are NOT allowed.
12. Strictly no changes in the team after registration is allowed. *subjected to case by case basis
Basic Rules of the game
1. Basic soccer rules shall apply in this competition. However, hard tackling for the ball is strongly discouraged based on the friendly spirit of the carnival.
2. A coin will be tossed to decide which team starts the game with a kick off in the middle of the play area.
3. To restart a play when a goal has been scored, the team who has lost that previous goal should start the ball at their goal line.
4. Any ball that is out of bounds should be played from the nearest side line where the ball went out from a kick in.
5. of players may take place at any time and an unlimited number of times during the match.
6. No intentional rough play is allowed; any rough play will result in fouling out of that particular player involved.
7. Teams should follow the rules of the game and has to adhere to the decisions of the referee.
8. GIRLS MATCH WILL PLAY WITH A ‘NO-ENTER ZONE’ (NO GOALKEEPING ALLOWED).
9. In the event of a tie, 1 penalty kick will be given to each team. After the penalty kick and it is a tie, ‘Sudden death’ rule will apply. The penalty kick shall be taken from the penalty spot.
