§ 1. General Rules
INTERSPORT Youth Football Festival will be played in accordance with the Hungarian football rules (which corresponds with the FIFA rules). Regarding the interpretation of the rules, the English text applies.
One club may participate with multiple teams and multiple age - groups. One club may participate with multiple teams in the same age - group. However, a team may only participate in one age -group.
§ 2. Classes
Teams participating in YFF will be classified by age:
| Class U9 | - boys born on 1st of January, 2000 and later. |
| Class U10 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1999 and later. |
| Class U11 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1998 and later. |
| Class U12 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1997 and later. |
| Class U13 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1996 and later. |
| Class U14 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1995 and later. |
| Class U15 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1994 and later. |
| Class U16 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1993 and later. |
| Class U17 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1992 and later. |
| Class U18 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1991 and later. |
| Class U19 | - boys born on 1st of January, 1990 and later. |
§ 3. Accreditation; Proof of Age
Each team should submit a list of players (containing name, birthdate/birthplace, nationality) to the YFF administration before 30th of June 2009. The deadline to submit the list is 20st of July, 2009, 22:00 hrs (10 PM), at the YFF Office.
On the basis of this list, each player will receive an YFF accreditation card which he/she must carry during the entire event. Players, team leaders and attendants will be able to identify themselves with this card and it will be checked before each match. If the trainer of the other team wishes to see other cards (passport, identification card, etc.) from which the age of the players can be clearly seen, than the trainer has to show it. In this case each passport, or identification card has to be with the trainer before and after the match. If the trainer does not want to show passports or identification cards before the match, than his/ her team cannot play, and they default (lose) the match by 3:0. If a player (or coach, other official) loses his/her YFF accreditation card, he/she must report to the YFF Office where he/she will get a replacement.
§ 4. Dispensations
Dispensations will automatically be given to 1 player per team (participant's list) who is at the MOST, one year older than the team's age/class registered.
No other dispensations will be given.
This dispensation should apply for the player entered in the match (written team list). It means that a team can participate with more players who are older (by one year) as the age group in the YFF, but in one match, only ONE can participate! This means that in one match only of the 18 players who is older with (maximum one year) can be present in the group. The other older players also cannot be used as substitutes, and they cannot sit on the bench during that match.
§ 5. Playing Program
The YFF Committee has the right to alter group arrangements, locations and/or times of the matches until 19th of July 2009, 22:00 hrs (8 PM). Team leaders will be notified in case any changes are made.
§ 6. Playing Fields
All playing fields are grass or all-weather grass.
| Field Sizes: | |
| Classes U9-U12 | - 30x60 m (1 official football field / 5x2m goal size) |
| Classes U13-U19 | - 30x60 m (1 official football field / 5x2m goal size) |
§ 7. Playing Periods
Playing periods are the same in group contests and playoffs. In the playoff phase and finals (direct elimination), there is no extra time. In case of a draw, penalty kicks - according to FIFA rules - will decide the result of the match.
| Classes U9 | - 2x20 mins (5 mins break) |
| Classes U10-U12 | - 2x25 mins (10 mins break) |
| Classes U13-U19 | - 2x30 mins (10 mins break) |
§ 8. Match Details
Team List
- A written team list (special forms will be distributed upon arrival) must be handed to the referee before every match.
- Full controls of team lists and participant's lists will be carried out with the help of accreditation cards, - or for the wish of the other team trainers by identification cards, or passport, from it is possible to determine the age of the player - before each match.
- The jersey number each player has on the Participant list has to be noted on the team list for each game.
Players' Uniforms
- All team shirts must be numbered and the numbers must correspond to the numbers on the team list. Numbers must be on the backs of the shirts. Two players may not use the same number in any given match.
- If the referee decides that one team should change shirts due to similarity to the opposing team's shirts, the team appearing last in the program must change. We suggest each team should carry two different color uniforms (dark and light color).
Before Game
- All teams must be ready at the field a minimum of 15 minutes before kick-off
- The team manager must make sure that his players are adequately insured
- All players MUST wear shin guards
- Shoes and jewelry must be inspected prior to the match by the referee for safety reasons
- The teams are responsible for their supporters/fans conduct
Balls
- All matches are played using balls of size 5, except for classes U9 who use size 4.
§ 9. Maximum Number of Players; Substitutions
One team may register an unlimited number of players in the tournament. Any of the registered players may enter a match, though no team may use more than 18 players in a single match.
During one match, substitutions must be carried out according to the following table:
Classes U9-U12: 7 players (6 field players and 1 goalkeeper).Unlimited number of substitutions. A substituted player may re-enter in the match. Substitutions can be done without stopping the game.
Classes U13-U19: 11 players (10 field players and 1 goalkeeper).Substitutions are limited to a number of five. A substituted player may re-enter in the match (this increases the number of substitutions). The game must be stopped during a substitution.
All substitutions should be done within the technical area of the team.
§ 10. Rules of the Match; Penalties
Class U9
- Application of FIFA rules regarding small field.
- The offside rule is not applicable.
- Passing the ball to the goalkeeper is allowed.
- Goal kick can be done from the ground or from the hands of the goalkeeper. The ball can also be thrown.
- In case of severe offences, FIFA rules apply (yellow/red card) in addition to a send-off of five minutes.
Classn U10-U12
- Application of FIFA rules regarding small field.
- The offside rule is not applicable.
- Passing the ball to the goalkeeper is NOT allowed.
- Goal kick can only be done from the ground.
- In case of severe offences, FIFA rules apply (yellow/red card) in addition to a send-off of five minutes.
Class U13-U19
- FIFA rules apply.
- In case of severe offences, FIFA rules apply (yellow/red card) in addition to a send-off of five minutes.
Cautions and Sending-Off Offences
- Players not wearing appropriate equipment will be asked to correct it. Nacklaces must be taken off, ear piercings must be taped down.
- Chewing gum is not permitted.
- Insulting the opposition - with special regard to racist remarks - will result in immediate send-off.
- Purposeful hitting, kicking and intention of the same will result in immediate send-off.
- Any player given a red card is automatically suspended from participating in the following match. The tournament jury can decide about suspension for further game(s).
- Yellow cards are not accumulated from match to match.
§ 11. Rules of the Game During Group Contests
The participant teams of YFF are divided into groups of four, five, six, or seven where all the teams will meet in a round robin series. Three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw. No points will be awarded for a loss.
If two or more teams have the same number of points, the order will be decided as follows:
- Results of match between teams with equal points.
- Goal difference.
- Which team scored more goals.
- Rematch between teams, to be decided by the YFF Official Committee.
§ 12. Rules of the Game During Playoffs Phase
From the groups, the four best teams will advance to playoff phase. From this point forward, all play off games will be decided by the cup system, i.e. by direct elimination. Draws in the play off will be decided by penalty kicks (no overtime).
The matches will be played even in case of bad weather.
§ 13. Walkover
Any team not appearing at the appointed time and place for a match without a valid excuse will be automatically declared loser by 3:0. If a team repeatedly fails to appear at the game, the team may be excluded from the tournament. In case a team fails to appear at the game not from its own mistake (with a valid reason) and it is reported to the YFF Office at least 2 hours before the match, then that team is entitled to a supplementary match. The date and time of the supplementary match must be accepted by the team.
§ 14. Referees
Referees are members of the Hungarian Football Association and there may be invited foreign referees from other football associations as well. Every match will be sanctioned by the Official Committee of the INTERSPORT Youth Football Festival .
§ 15. Tournament jury
The jury of the tournament consists of members from the Somogy County Football Association (SLASZ) and the INTERSPORT Youth Football Festival Official Committee. Protests and penalty matters are handled by the jury. Their decisions are final.
§ 16. Protests
The decisions of the referee regarding facts related to play are final. No measures will be taken on protests on decisions made by referees.Protests may be handed in for the following cases:
- if some members of the opposing team cannot identify themselves with an offical YFF Card, or passport, or identification card for the wish of the other teams trainer.
- if it comes up an older player played in the opposing team.
- if the match had been interrupted NOT because of some unforseen reason nor because of weather conditions. Any and all protests must be made in writing, in english language by the team manager. Protests must be delivered to the YFF Office no later than 120 minutes after the match is finished.
- A protest fee of EUR 100 will be paid at that time (by cash). This fee will be returned if the protest is granted (approved).
§ 17. Insurance
Please make sure that all your players are insured both on and off the playing field. YFF does not carry any group insurance protecting participants in case of injury, illness, theft or damage to property. YFF is in no way responsible for injury or economic loss which may arise in the case of war, warlike events, civil war, revolution or civil disturbances or because of the actions of the authorities, strikes, lockouts, blockades or similar events.
