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General Details of the Tournament
- The Tournament Kicks
Off at 10:00 Sharp. Teams will need to register at 9:30 or later
if instructed
- Alcohol is not
permitted
- Teams are required to
register 30 minutes before their first match kick off time. Teams
are requested to be at their appointed pitch 10 minutes before the
start of each game. Any team arriving later than their game start
time will forfeit the match. If a team is late for its first two
games, it will be removed from the Tournament. The opposition team
will be awarded the points for the game. The referee's decision is
final in this regard
- The World Cup
tournament will be based on the World Cup format, however Goal
difference and then number of goals scored will decide the final placings
- There will be 8 Groups
of 4 Teams playing 3 games each. The first and second from each
group will progress to the knockout stage. Three points will be
awarded for a win, 1 point for a draw. In the event of a team not
turning up, the other teams will be awarded 3 points each and the
top team will still qualify from the group of three
- The Over 35’s Tournament
will be based on a cut down version of the World Cup event. 4
groups of 4 playing 3 games in a league format and the top 2 in
each group progress to the knockout stages.
- Matches will be played
on an astro turf surface hockey pitch
- Astro trainers,
moulded studded boots and runners may be
worn. Studded Football boots cannot be worn on this surface
- Each game will be 10
minutes each half, with a 2-minute break at half time
- No offside rules
apply, however at tip-off both teams must be in own half
- Teams may wear team jerseys, however Bibs will be available in
cases of colour clashes. The referee
will have discretion in these situations and his decision is final
- Squads are limited to
8 players. No more than 6 players from any one team are allowed on
the pitch at any time
- Substitutes may be
interchanged (in a tag situation) anytime the ball is out of play,
without the need to attract the referee's attention
- A player receiving a
Yellow Card will also be sent to the Sin Bin for 3 minutes. A
player receiving three Yellow Cards will automatically miss the
team's next match. A player receiving a Red Card will be sent from
the pitch and will automatically miss the team's next match. Team
Captains will be responsible for ensuring the enforcement of this
and any team failing to comply will be removed from the
tournament. Aggressive or Violent behaviour
will not be accepted and teams or individuals failing to comply
will be removed from the tournament
- Due to restictions
by the dublin
and leinster leagues we are not
permitted to issue cash prises.
Therefore the prises will be issued in
voucher format to the same value. Vouchers will be valid for as
many shops in Ireland
as is possible. This will be confirmed closer to the date.
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- Shower Facilities and
changing rooms are available, please note you are advised to keep
you personal belongings with you or alternatively you may chose to
leave them in the boot of your car
- Refreshments, Food and
Drink will be available to purchase on the day
- Parking is available,
however will be limited on the day
- The Parkvale Football Club Event Coordinator
reserves the right to make any decision not covered in the rules.
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