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RULES

The Hospitality Cup follows  Over-35s competition rules, with a few small adjustments to suit the tournament format and keep games safe, fast-paced, and enjoyable for everyone.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask the organisers or referees on the day.

1 

Limited Contact Rule

The Hospitality Cup is played with limited physical contact. Player safety is the priority at all times.

Rough play includes:

  • Slide tackles

  • Tackling from behind

  • Aggressive shoulder charges

  • Any action that, in the referee’s opinion, places another player at risk

Referees have full authority to stop play and apply disciplinary action when necessary.

2

Game Duration

  • Each game consists of 2 halves of 7 minutes

  • 2-minute half-time break

  • Timekeeping is strict, with no stoppage time unless exceptional circumstances occur.

3

Substitutions

  • Unlimited substitutions are allowed

  • Substitutions must occur when play is stopped

  • The exiting player must leave the field before the substitute enters

4

Goal Kicks

Goal kicks must be taken with the foot and may be taken from anywhere inside the penalty box.

5

Footwear

Allowed footwear:

  • Astro turf shoes

  • Small molded studs

  • Regular trainers

Shin guards are recommended.

6

Penalty Area

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  • Players may enter the penalty area

  • Goalkeepers may leave the area but cannot handle the ball outside of it

7

Scoring System

  • Win = 3 points

  • Draw = 1 point

  • Loss = 0 points

Tie-breakers:

  1. Goal difference

  2. Penalty shootout

8

Disciplinary Action

Aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in:

  • Yellow/red cards

  • Removal from the game

  • Disqualification from the tournament

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