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Table, Fixtures & Results:
1. Who may participate?
All academies, football clubs and schools are welcome to participate in SINGACUP 2019.
2. Playing Size
| Gender | Age | Playing Size | Registered Tournament Roster |
| Girl | Under 18 | 11 – a – side | Minimum of 13 players, Maximum of 16 players |
| Under 16 | 11 – a - side | Minimum of 13 players, Maximum of 16 players | |
| Under 14 | 11 – a - side | Minimum of 13 players, Maximum of 16 players | |
| Boy | Under 18 | 11 – a - side | Minimum of 13 players, Maximum of 16 players |
| Under 16 | 11 – a - side | Minimum of 13 players, Maximum of 16 players | |
| Under 14 | 11 – a – side | Minimum of 13 players, Maximum of 16 players | |
| Under 12 | 11 – a – side | Minimum of 13 players, Maximum of 16 players | |
| Under 10 | 7 – a - side | Minimum of 9 players, Maximum of 12 players | |
| Under 8 | 7 – a – side | Minimum of 9 players, Maximum of 12 players |
3. Age Groups
| Gender |
Group | Age | Birthday |
| Girl | A | Under 18 | Born 1st January 2001 and later |
| B | Under 16 | Born 1st January 2003 and later | |
| B | Under 14 | Born 1st January 2005 and later | |
| Boy | A | Under 18 | Born 1st January 2001 and later |
| B | Under 16 | Born 1st January 2003 and later | |
| C | Under 14 | Born 1st January 2005 and later | |
| D | Under 12 | Born 1st January 2007 and later | |
| E | Under 10 | Born 1st January 2009 and later | |
| F | Under 8 | Born 1st January 2011 and later |
4. Game Play Time
| Playing Size | Game Play Time |
| 11 – a – side | 2 x 25 minutes, half-time: 5 minutes |
| 7 – a -side | 2 x 12 minutes, half-time: 3 minutes |
5. Match Fields
All the playing fields are grass or artificial turf.
| Playing Size | Field Dimension |
| 11 – a – side | 100m * 60m |
| 7 – a –side (U10s) | 50m * 30m |
| 7 – a –side (U8s) | 50m * 30m |
6. Rules
Cup will be played in accordance to the tournament rules followed by applicable section of the FIFA rules except the time duration and interchange of players. In questions of interpretations of FIFA rules, the English text applies.
7. SINGACUP 2019 Cup Format
7.1 Group Stages
The teams will meet in a round robin series. The order among the teams will be decided according to points. Three points will be awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.
If two or more teams have the same number of points, the order will be decided as follows:
1. Goal difference
2. Head to head record between teams with equal points
3. Most number of goals scored
4. Penalty kicks contest – 3 kicks each followed by sudden death
7.2 Playoffs & Finals
All Playoffs & Finals games will be decided by direct elimination. A draw in these games will be decided by 3 penalty kicks. Sudden death penalty kicks will follow if scores are even.
8. Proof of age/ Participant list
Each team must submit a list of players to the Cup administration before their first match in the tournament. All players MUST be able to identify themselves and to certify their age with a valid passport.
From Saturday 02nd November, all teams must bring the list of players approved by the Cup to all matches. The list is to be shown upon requests from Cup officials.
All players WILL be tagged. A replacement fee of S$10/- is chargeable for replacement of each verification tag. Teams using unqualified players can be excluded from the tournament.
9. Substitutions
A substituted player may reenter in the match. Note that the game has to be stopped and the referee has to be informed of the substitution.
All substitutions should be done within the technical area of the team. If there is no technical area, the substitution should be made at the centre line.
The player that will be substituted has to leave the field at the nearest line before the new player can enter the field. Incorrect substitutions will be punished with a yellow card.
10. Tournament Dates & Schedule
| Day | Date | Schedule | |
| Day 1 | Saturday | 02nd Nov | U8 & U10 |
| Day 2 | Sunday | 03rd Nov | U8 & U10 |
| Day 3 | Monday | 04th Nov | U12, U14 & U16 |
| Day 4 | Tuesday | 05th Nov | U12, U14 & U16 |
| Day 5 | Wednesday | 06th Nov | U12, U14, U16, U18 & GU14, GU16 |
| Day 6 | Thursday | 07th Nov | U12, U14, U16, U18 & GU14, GU16 |
| Day 7 | Friday | 098th Nov | U18 & GU14, GU16 |
11. SINGACUP 2019 Awards
- Challenge Trophy for Championship winners in each category
- Medals for players of 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams in each category
- Trophy for Top Goal Scorer in each category
- Trophy for Most Valuable Player in each category
- Participation Certificates for all participating players
12. Important match details
12.1 Team list
A written team list (special forms will be distributed upon arrival) must be handed to the Organiser before every match.
The number each player has on the Participants’ list must be the same as the number on the shirt. Random controls of team lists and Participants’ list will be carried out.
12.2 Player 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.
All teams must bring two (2) playing kits.
If the referee decides that one team should change shirts due to similarity to the opposing team’s shirts, the away team must change.
12.3 Before game
All teams must be ready at the field no later than 15 minutes before kick-off.
We rely on team managers to ensure that their team is ready to play at the prescribed time.
The team manager must make sure that his players are adequately insured. All players MUST wear shin guards. The teams are responsible for their supporters’ conduct.
12.4 Balls
All matches are played using balls of size 5.
Under 10s and Under 12s matches are played using balls of size 4.
Under 8s are played using balls of size 3.
12.5 Caution and Sending-Off Offences
Any player/Team Official given a red card is automatically suspended from participation in the following match. The tournament jury can decide about suspension for further game(s).
Yellow cards are not accumulated.
Team officials guilty of misconduct can be cautioned or sent off, if an offender cannot be identified, the Head Coach of the team will be receive the punishment. They will be asked to leave the pitch and head for the main registration area.
Side-line coaching / instructions by team supporters are NOT allowed. If supporters continue with bad language/side-line coaching and attempt to distract the Referee from the game, the Referee will ask the Team Manager to restrain their supporters. If this appeal is not heeded, the Referee will warn the Team Manager that this is a breach of the Tournament rules and that disciplinary action will be taken against the team. Any members (supporters/parents) of participating teams guilty of misconduct will
result in team being removed from the tournament.
Coaches and teams’ supporters will not question the decision of the referee. No protest shall be entertained as the decision of the referees and the technical committee is final.
13. Referees
All referees are licensed referees from their federation. There will be assistant referees for all 11-a-side games.
14. Tournament jury
The jury of the tournament consists of the Tournament Director, Chief Referee (Asia) and Chief Referee (Europe). The jury handles protests and sanction matters. Their decisions cannot be appealed.
15. Protests & Sanctions
The referees shall also be the sole timekeepers, and the referee’s decision according to the match shall be final. No appeal against his decision shall be entertained.
If a team fields a suspended player, the team automatically loses the game 3-0.
Any and all protests must be made in writing by the team manager. Protests must be delivered to the Tournament Inquiry Booth no later than 30 minutes after the match is finished. Video recording will not be accepted. A protest fee of USD350/- will be paid at that time. This fee will be returned if the protest is approved.
16. Lightning Alerts
If the lightning alert goes off at the match venue, then all teams are to head for the nearest shelter.
Matches will resume once the lightning alert goes off. Please understand that this decision is for the safety of all participants.
In cases of extreme weather conditions, a decision on the status of affected games will be made within 30 minutes of the abandonment. If a match has exceeded 50% of game time, the score will remain as it was at the time of abandonment.
Games that are not played at scheduled times due to weather conditions may be rescheduled to a later time; information will be communicated to the team officials.
We make our utmost effort to complete the tournament in full, each team playing a minimum of 4 games. However, we would consider reducing game duration if fixture congestions are badly aggravated by extreme weather interference. This is a decision that must be taken to ensure that the tournament faces minimal disruption.
17. Walk Over
Any team who fails to appear at the appointed time and venue for a match without a valid reason will be subjected to a 3-0 walkover, after a decision by the jury.
If a team repeatedly fails to appear at the games, the team will be rejected from the tournament and will not be accepted into future tournaments.
If a match is interrupted for some reason and can’t be played to the end, the jury will decide if the game has to be replayed, if the result will remain or if one of the teams or both teams lose 3-0.
18. Match Program
The organizing committee has the right to change the groups (until 01st November 2019), times and fields. Notice about changes will be communicated to the leader of the teams concerned.
19. Insurance & Responsibility
Please ensure that all your players are insured both on and off the playing field. The Cup does not carry any group insurance protecting participants in case of injury, illness, theft or damage to property.
The Cup is in no way responsible for injury or economic loss which may arise in the case of war, civil disturbances, fire, weather, natural disasters or because of the actions of the authorities, strikes, lockouts, blockades or similar events.
Participants from countries that have no medical insurance agreement with Singapore must have personal medical insurance.
20. SINGACUP 2019 Awards Presentation
Awards will be given out to recipients of each winning category. Be ready to meet the new stars of SINGACUP 2019!
