RULES AND PLAYING CONDITIONS

• The court permit is vaid from 9 am to 5 pm only. The extension of time will not be possible after 5 pm.

• The tournament would be played on League cum Knockout basis.

• The venue of the tournament will be Rush Arena, Cooke Town. 

• All players should be employees of Volvo organization.

• Players are not allowed to change their teams in the middle of tournament.

• Matches will be played as per the schedule/fixture given.

• First aid kits will be available to treat any injuries sustained while playing.

• Players/teams who do not turn up 10 minutes after the scheduled time of the match will be assumed to have given a walkover to their opponents.

• The players are responsible for to get informed about the match timings.

• The tournament organizer reserves the right to change the format if in its opinion, there is no sufficient time to complete the matches.

• Players should bring their own football running shoes.

• Format:

  • All group matches will be played for 8 mins each half

  • All knockout matches will be played for 10 mins each half.

  • No more than five players on the pitch for each side

  • 4 Groups of 3 teams each and 2 groups of 4 teams

  • Top team will qualify for the quarter finals from each group

  • The team who have finished 2nd in 4 teams group will also qualify for the quarter finals

  • Teams from league stage will advance to quarter finals rounds based upon the following criteria:

    • Total points

    • Goal differential

    • Total goals for

    • Total goals against

    • If there is a tie considering all the above parameters, then a shootout will decide the winner – Shoot out rules, will be explained at venue

• 3 points for a win, 0 for the loss and 1 point each for both teams if there are any draws in the league stage. Draws in play-offs will be decided on penalties.

• No offside rule will be applicable. All other standard rule apply.

• Teams will be given ONLY 2-minutes warm-up time before the match.

• Food items, beverages are not allowed inside the court premises.

• Qualified and professional panel Umpires will be posted for this tournament. During play the decision of the umpires would be final and binding on all players.

• Everyone are instructed to make use of the dustbins provided in the ground to dispose the paper cups, plates, tissues, chocolate papers, tetra packs, rappers etc.

• Parking of vehicle is purely at owner’s Risk.

• Use of alcohol, smoking, crackers, gas cylinder, generator and any intoxicant substance in the sports complex is strictly prohibited.

• Everyone is instructed to make use of the Rest Rooms in the premises.

• Organizers are not responsible for the loss of any valuables.