RULES AND PLAYING CONDITIONS

• The court permit is valid from 9 am to 3 pm only. The extension of time will not be possible after 3 pm.

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

• The venue of the tournament will be Rush Arena, Cooke Town (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LTG2dY55gj3Mf3RXA). 

• 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.

• 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.

• 5 players on pitch (4 outfield + 1 goalkeeper).

• Squad size: up to 8.

• Rolling substitutions allowed; must be made at halfway line with referee’s consent.

• Matches last 16 minutes (8 min each half) with a 2 min halftime break.

• Top two teams will qualify for the Quarter-finals from each group

• 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.

• Knockout matches tied at full time go to:

  • 1 Step Penalties (3 per team, then sudden death).

• Result of a Walkover

  • The non-offending team will be awarded a 3–0 victory.

  • The offending team will receive a 0–3 loss recorded in the standings.

• No offside rule.

• Kick-ins from sidelines instead of throw-ins.

• Goalkeeper:

  • Must stay inside penalty area.

  • Can throw or roll

  • Backpass rule applies — can’t pick up a deliberate pass.

• No slide tackles (safety rule).

• Opponents must retreat 2 metres from free kicks.

• Yellow card = 2 min sin-bin (team plays with 4 players).

• Red card = player sent off, cannot be replaced.

• Aggressive or unsafe play will lead to disqualification

• Respect referees and opponents.

• Alcohol strictly banned during matches.

• 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.