TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The Recreation Ground, North Side (Entrance by no 40), New Tupton. Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6BW

Saturday June 20th

Under 8s

Registration from 8.15am and first kick off will be at 9.00am. A Managers meeting will be held at

8.45am at the registration point

Under 12s

Registration from 1.00pm and first kick off will be at 1.45pm. A Managers meeting will be held at

1.30pm at the registration point.

Sunday June 21st

Under 9s

Registration from 8.15am and first kick off will be at 9.00am. A Managers meeting will be held at8.45am at the registration point

Saturday June 27th

Under 10s

Registration from 8.15am and first kick off will be at 9.00am. A Managers meeting will be held at

8.45am at the registration point.

Under 13s

Registration from 1.00pm and first kick off will be at 1.45pm. A Managers meeting will be held at

1.30pm at the registration point.

Sunday June 28th

Under 11s

Registration from 8.15am and first kick off will be at 9.00am. A Managers meeting will be held at

8.45am at the registration point.

Under 13s Girls

Registration from 1.00pm and first kick off will be at 1.45pm. A Managers meeting will be held at

1.30pm at the registration point

Entry & Tournament App

Entrance fee is £3.00 per car & £1.00 per adult walk ins. A Tournament App will be used on each day which will contain fixtures, kick off times, results and league tables. Dogs are permitted on the recreation ground BUT must be kept on a lead.

Parking

Parking is available on The Recreation Ground, with additional car parking also available at the following locations

• The Village Hall on Green Lane

• Tupton Primary School Field off Nethermoor Road

Signs will be out on the day & stewards will on hand to direct you.

Refreshments, Bar & Facilities

The café by Pitch 1 will be selling food and drinks all day, with a fully licensed bar

available from 11.00. Toilets will also be located in this area.

First Aid

Designated First Aiders will be available on site all day with their station by Pitch 1. If you do require first aid, please either make your way to the station, or talk to one of our stewards who will be able to radio for their assistance.

Team Shelters

Team shelters (gazebos) are allowed on the day. Please ensure they do not interfere with any of the playing area or other access points. If in doubt, please speak with one of the stewards.

Entertainment

Bouncy Castles will be on site to help entertain the children.

Important Photography Notification

There will be an official Photographer all through the day taking team and individual photos of the players (including action shots during the games). As well as being available for purchase on the day, they may also be required for promotional purposes.

Any parents or guardians who do not wish their child/children to be photographed must inform the event organiser in writing at least two days before the event, via their team coach, or secretary of the club. 

If no request is made, by allowing your child to participate in the event deems you are providing consent to official photographs of them being taken.

Player Eligibility and Teams

The Tournament is for Teams and Age Groups for the forthcoming 2026-2027 season.

League ID cards or proof of age for each player must be available. In the case of a dispute and proof of age cannot be provided the committee reserve the right to withdraw the players in question from the tournament.

Players must NOT be registered with professional academies. In the event of a dispute, it is advisable to bring with you a letter of release.

On registration each team must hand in a completed team sheet.

Clubs entering more than one team must not interchange players between teams.

Any teams found to be doing so will be removed from the competition immediately (all results will be null & void)

Clubs are responsible for the conduct of players, parents etc at the festival.

In the interest of Health & Safety players are not permitted to wear anything which is dangerous to themselves or other players including any kind of jewellery.

Shin pads must be worn by all players. (Micro shin pads are not acceptable)

The festival of football is covered by the Clubs public liability insurance however players are advised to consider their own private insurance to cover claims arising from their own injury or that of another player.

All players will each receive a medal on the day.
A Trophy will be awarded to the winner and runner up in each group.

Teams

Maximum Team size 10.
Teams will play 5v5 with up to five substitutes which can be used on a roll-on, roll off basis.

Goal size will be 12ft x 6ft.
Match ball Size 3 (all teams to supply their own balls)
Teams will be split into 4 Groups of 5, playing each other once.

The Group stages will be run on a league basis, with 3 points awarded for a win and 1 point for a draw. Should teams be level on points at the end of the group phase, then the following criteria will be used to determine placings, in order of

a) goal difference
b) goals scored
c) results between teams
d) three penalty shootout

Teams finishing 1st & 2nd from each group will progress to the Quarter Finals of Gold Cup

Those finishing 3rd & 4th will progress to the Quarter/Semi-finals of the Silver Cup

In the case of uneven groups, the Tournament App will calculate the best third places and if there is a tie here, fair play will be taken into account as marked by the referees, followed by a three penalty shoot-out if required

Gold Cup

Quarter Finals.
QF1 - Winner Group 1 v Runner up Group 2
QF2 - Winner Group 2 v Runner up Group 1
QF3 - Winner Group 3 v Runner up Group 4
QF4 - Winner Group 4 v Runner up Group 3

Semi Finals
SF1 - Winner of Quarter Finals 1 & 4
SF2 - Winner of Quarter Finals 2 & 3

Final
Winner of Semi-Final 1 v Winner of Semi-Final 2

Silver Cup

Quarter Finals.
QF1 – Third place Group 1 v Fourth place Group 2
QF2 – Third place Group 2 v Fourth place Group 1
QF3 – Third place Group 3 v Fourth place Group 4
QF4 – Third place Group 4 v Fourth place Group 3

Semi Finals
SF1 - Winner of Quarter Finals 1 & 4
SF2 - Winner of Quarter Finals 2 & 3

Final
Winner of Semi-Final 1 v Winner of Semi-Final 2

This will be subject to change if Groups are reduced due to less team entries

Match Duration
Group games & Quarter Finals: 10 minutes 1 way
Semi Finals: 12 minutes 1 way
Final: 15 minutes (7.5 minutes each way.)

If there is a draw in the Knock Out stages, a penalty shootout of three penalties per team followed by sudden death will determine the winner (please be aware that only the players on the pitch at the final whistle can take the penalties).

RULES OF PLAY

Normal FA mini-soccer laws apply, with the following observations.

• Home team on the (Tournament) App will choose which way to kick.

• Away team on the App will supply the ball and kick off.

• The Away team will also be required to provide and wear a set of bibs in the event of a kit clash.

• For Semi-Final and Final, the usual rules of a coin toss will apply.

• Goals cannot be scored direct from kick off or restart of play following a goal.

• Goalkeepers WILL NOT be allowed to pick the ball up from a deliberate back pass

• All free kicks will be direct

• At kick off and for all free kicks, players must be 5 yards from the ball.

• Retreat rule will be enforced unless the defending team decides to restart the game before all opposing players have retreated.

• Power Play WILL be in use. If a team goes 4 goals behind, they will be allowed to bring on an extra player to make it 6v5. If the team then goes 6 goals behind, they will be allowed to bring on another player to make it 7v5. The additional players are removed as the goal difference reduces.

• Sin Bins WILL NOT be in force; however, Managers/Coaches will be expected to manage players in situations where a sin bin could be applied.

• At Penalty Shoot Outs, players taking penalties must have been on the pitch at the final whistle.

On the field of play the referees decision is final

In the event of a dispute between teams, the organising committee’s decision is final. The tournament committee reserve the right to deal with all matters not provided for in these rules.

All players will each receive a medal on the day.
A Trophy will be awarded to the winner and runner up in each group.

Teams
Maximum Team size 12.
Teams will play 7v7 with up to five substitutes which can be used on a roll-on, roll off basis.

Goal size will be 12ft x 6ft.
Match ball Size 3 (all teams to supply their own balls)
Teams will be split into 4 Groups of 5, playing each other once.

The Group stages will be run on a league basis, with 3 points awarded for a win and 1 point for a draw. Should teams be level on points at the end of the group phase, then the following criteria will be used to determine placings, in order of

a) goal difference
b) goals scored
c) results between teams
d) three penalty shootout

Teams finishing 1st & 2nd from each group will progress to the Quarter Finals of Gold Cup
Those finishing 3rd & 4th will progress to the Quarter/Semi-finals of the Silver Cup

In the case of uneven groups, the Tournament App will calculate the best third places and if there is a tie here, fair play will be taken into account as marked by the referees, followed by a three penalty shoot-out if required

Gold Cup

Quarter Finals.
QF1 - Winner Group 1 v Runner up Group 2
QF2 - Winner Group 2 v Runner up Group 1
QF3 - Winner Group 3 v Runner up Group 4
QF4 - Winner Group 4 v Runner up Group 3

Semi Finals
SF1 - Winner of Quarter Finals 1 & 4
SF2 - Winner of Quarter Finals 2 & 3

Final
Winner of Semi-Final 1 v Winner of Semi-Final 2

Silver Cup

Quarter Finals.
QF1 – Third place Group 1 v Fourth place Group 2
QF2 – Third place Group 2 v Fourth place Group 1
QF3 – Third place Group 3 v Fourth place Group 4
QF4 – Third place Group 4 v Fourth place Group 3

Semi Finals
SF1 - Winner of Quarter Finals 1 & 4
SF2 - Winner of Quarter Finals 2 & 3

Final
Winner of Semi-Final 1 v Winner of Semi-Final 2

This will be subject to change if Groups are reduced due to less team entries

Match Duration
Group games & Quarter Finals: 10 minutes 1 way
Semi Finals: 12 minutes 1 way
Final: 15 minutes (7.5 minutes each way.)

If there is a draw in the Knock Out stages, a penalty shootout of three penalties per team followed by sudden death will determine the winner (please be aware that only the players on the pitch at the final whistle can take the penalties).

RULES OF PLAY

Normal FA mini-soccer laws apply, with the following observations.

• Home team on the (Tournament) App will choose which way to kick.

• Away team on the app will supply the ball and kick off.

• The Away team will also be required to provide and wear a set of bibs in the event of a kit clash.

• For Semi-Final and Final, the usual rules of a coin toss will apply.

• Goals cannot be scored direct from kick off or restart of play following a goal.

• Goalkeepers WILL NOT be allowed to pick the ball up from a deliberate back pass

• All free kicks will be direct

• At kick off and for all free kicks, players must be 5 yards from the ball.

• Retreat rule will be enforced unless the defending team decides to restart the game before all opposing players have retreated.

• Power Play WILL NOT be in use

• Sin Bins WILL NOT be in force; however, Managers/Coaches will be expected to manage players in situations where a sin bin could be applied.

On the field of play the referees decision is final

In the event of a dispute between teams, the organising committee’s decision is final. The tournament committee reserve the right to deal with all matters not provided for in these rules

Teams
Maximum Team size 16.
Teams will play 9v9 with up to seven substitutes which can be used on a roll-on, roll off basis.

Goal size will be 16ft x 7ft.
Match ball Size 4 (all teams to supply their own balls)
Teams will be split into 3 Groups of 6, playing each other once.

The Group stages will be run on a league basis, with 3 points awarded for a win and 1 point for a draw. Should teams be level on points at the end of the group phase, then the following criteria will be used to determine placings, in order of

a) goal difference
b) goals scored
c) results between teams
d) three penalty shootout

Teams finishing 1st & 2nd from each group will progress to the Quarter Finals, along with the 2 best third placed teams.

In the case of uneven groups, the Tournament App will calculate the best third places and if there is a tie here, fair play will be taken into account as marked by the referees, followed by a three penalty shoot-out if required.

Quarter Finals.
QF1 - Winner Group 1 v Runner up Group 2
QF2 - Winner Group 2 v Runner up Group 1
QF3 - Winner Group 3 v Runner up Group 4
QF4 - Winner Group 4 v Runner up Group 3

Semi Finals
SF1 - Winner of Quarter Finals 1 & 4
SF2 - Winner of Quarter Finals 2 & 3

Final
Winner of Semi-Final 1 v Winner of Semi-Final 2

These are subject to change if leagues are reduced due to less team entries

Match Duration

Group games & Quarter Finals: 12 minutes 1 way
Semi Finals: 15 minutes 1 way
Final: 20 minutes (10 minutes each way.)

If there is a draw in the Knock Out stages, a penalty shootout of five penalties per team followed by sudden death will determine the winner (please be aware that only the players on the pitch at the final whistle can take the penalties).

RULES OF PLAY

Normal FA laws apply, with the following observations.

• The usual rules of a coin toss will apply in all games.

• Offsides will be in force. Teams will be expected to provide an Assistant Referee for each game.

• Sin Bin offences will last for 3 minutes

• Two yellow cards in the tournament will result in a one match suspension.

• A straight red card will result in a one match suspension unless deemed for violent conduct by the referee. In cases of violent conduct, the player will no longer take any further part in the tournament. (The Tournament Committee reserve the right to over-turn discipline matters, upon appeal).

On the field of play the referees decision is final.

In the event of a dispute between teams, the organising committee’s decision is final. The tournament committee reserve the right to deal with all matters not provided for in these rules.

Teams
Maximum Team size 16.
Teams will play 9v9 with up to seven substitutes which can be used on a roll-on, roll off basis.

Goal size will be 16ft x 7ft.
Match ball Size 4 (all teams to supply their own balls)
Teams will be split into 2 Groups of 5, playing each other once.

The Group stages will be run on a league basis, with 3 points awarded for a win and 1 point for a draw. Should teams be level on points at the end of the group phase, then the following criteria will be used to determine placings, in order of

a) goal difference
b) goals scored
c) results between teams
d) three penalty shootout

Teams finishing 1st & 2nd from each group will progress to the Semi Finals.

Semi Finals
SF1 - Winner Group 1 v Runner up Group 2
SF2 - Winner Group 2 v Runner up Group 1

Final
Winner of Semi-Final 1 v Winner of Semi-Final 2

This will be subject to change if Groups are reduced due to less team entries

Match Duration
Group games & Quarter Finals: 15 minutes 1 way
Semi Finals: 15 minutes 1 way
Final: 20 minutes (10 minutes each way.)

If there is a draw in the Knock Out stages, a penalty shootout of five penalties per team followed by sudden death will determine the winner (please be aware that only the players on the pitch at the final whistle can take the penalties).

RULES OF PLAY

Normal FA laws apply, with the following observations.

• Home team on the (Tournament) App will choose which way to kick.

• Away team on the app will supply the ball and kick off.

• The Away team will also be required to provide and wear a set of bibs in the event of a kit clash.

• For Semi-Final and Final, the usual rules of a coin toss will apply.

• Offsides will be in force. Teams will be expected to provide an Assistant Referee for each game.

• Sin Bin offences will last for 3 minutes

• Two yellow cards in the tournament will result in a one match suspension.

• A straight red card will result in a one match suspension unless deemed for violent conduct by the referee. In cases of violent conduct, the player will no longer take any further part in the tournament. (The Tournament Committee reserve the right to over-turn discipline matters, upon appeal).

On the field of play the referees decision is final.

In the event of a dispute between teams, the organising committee’s decision is final. The tournament committee reserve the right to deal with all matters not provided for in these rules.