Tournament rules
Official Rules for the Copa Daurada
Read through all the Copa Daurada tournament rules here for the exact tournament schedule, age groups, playing time and other important information. If you have any questions, just contact us.
Tournament rules
Official Rules for the Copa Daurada
Read through all the Copa Daurada tournament rules here for the exact tournament schedule, age groups, playing time and other important information. If you have any questions, just contact us.
Authorisation
Players are eligible to play if they have a playing permit for the participating club, syndicate or selection team in accordance with the regulations of their home association and FIFA. The player's passport or, if applicable, a personal identification document with date of birth must be brought to the tournament and must be available for the tournament management upon request.
Age groups
In der Altersklasse U19 dürfen nur Spieler/innen mit dem Geburtsdatum 01.01.2006 und jünger eingesetzt werden.
In der Altersklasse U17 dürfen nur Spieler/innen mit dem Geburtsdatum 01.01.2008 und jünger eingesetzt werden.
In der Altersklasse U15 dürfen nur Spieler/innen mit dem Geburtsdatum 01.01.2010 und jünger eingesetzt werden.
In der Altersklasse U13 dürfen nur Spieler/innen mit dem Geburtsdatum 01.01.2012 und jünger eingesetzt werden.
Playtime
The playing time for all tournament matches is 2 x 20 minutes. There is a short drinking break during the game and a change of sides. Coaching during the break is not allowed.
Substitutions
During the match, players may change as often as they like. The substitutions may be made during the match. However, substitutions may only be made within the coaching zone near the centre line, i.e. the substituted player must leave the field of play at the coaching zone and the substituted player may only enter the field of play there (exception: injuries).
Game rating
For the group matches, the goal difference decides in case of equal points, and the number of goals scored decides in case of equal goal difference. If the number of goals scored is equal, the direct comparison between the teams shall decide. In the event of a tie, the winner shall be determined by drawing lots.
If there is no winner in the knock-out matches (e.g. round of 16) and placement matches after the regular playing time, the winner is determined by a penalty shoot-out without extra time. First, three shooters per team compete against each other. If there is no winner after three penalties, a further penalty is taken by each team until a winner is decided. All players are eligible to take penalties, regardless of whether they are on the pitch at the end of the game or are substitutes at the time. No player may take two penalties before all team-mates have taken them.
If a team is late (5 minutes after the official start of the match) or does not appear, the match is considered lost with 0:2 goals and won by the opponent with 2:0 goals. In case of tardiness through no fault of the team, the tournament committee decides whether the match will be rescheduled. Should a team cause the match to be abandoned, the match is also considered lost with 0:2 and won by the opponent with 2:0 goals. This also applies to gross unsportsmanlike conduct outside the pitch. In this case, the tournament committee has the right to exclude the team concerned from the rest of the tournament.
If matches are cancelled due to weather conditions and cannot be made up on the scheduled tournament days for scheduling reasons, the results of these matches will be drawn (2:0 or 0:2). This only applies in case of a tournament interruption, not in case of a tournament cancellation.
Roster
A player list is not to be explicitly handed over to the tournament management. The tournament management uses the information of the already filled out Rooming List as a player list.
Players may only play for one team during the tournament. If a club participates in the tournament with several teams, the players must be permanently assigned to one team. Exceptions to this rule (e.g. due to injuries) must be approved by the tournament management.
Number of players & pitch size
The U15, U17 & U19 play on a large field with 10 field players plus goalkeeper. The U13s play on a 9-a-side pitch (70x50m) and on 5m goals with 8 field players plus goalkeeper. For each team, any number of substitutes may take part in the matches.
Kick-off
The first team has the right to kick-off. The second team has the right to choose the side of the court. The kick-off may be played with the first contact to the back and can be taken by only one player. Each team receives a ball from the tournament management at the beginning of the tournament. The first named team provides the match ball, the second named team provides the substitute ball.
Penalties
The appointed referee reserves the right to award the following penalties as a result of foul play, unsportsmanlike conduct or other illegal conduct:
- 5-minute time penalty (yellow card)
- Expulsion (red card)
A time penalty will be imposed on the players concerned shown with the yellow card.
If a player is sent off (red card), he/she is automatically suspended for the next match. It is at the discretion of the tournament committee to impose a higher penalty. In the case of serious disciplinary offences (also outside the tournament matches), the tournament management can players concernedn from the tournament.
The BALLFREUNDE appeal to all teams to treat each other fairly and to respect the respective referee and accept his decisions.
Spare Jerseys & Shoes
The team named first in the match schedule must wear bibs or suitable alternate jerseys if the jerseys are of the same colour. Shirts will be provided by the tournament management.
Players must bring both natural grass and artificial turf shoes to the tournament. Only cam or multi-sock shoes are allowed. The wearing of shoes with iron studs is not permitted. In the event of non-compliance with these requirements, the tournament management and the referee are permitted to players:inside concerned to be sent off the field of play during a match.
The wearing of shin guards is compulsory for every player to prevent injuries.
Recognition of the rules
By participating in the Copa Daurada, all clubs accept the rules. Any violation may lead to exclusion from the tournament. All clubs are responsible for their own clothing and belongings.
The organiser declines any liability for possible loss or damage of items brought along. If you have any further questions, please contact the tournament management.
Submit objection
An appeal must be submitted to the tournament management within 15 minutes after the end of the match. The consequences of the appeal are the responsibility of the tournament committee. The committee does not accept appeals against decisions of the referees.
Tournament rules
Players are eligible to play if they have a playing permit for the participating club, syndicate or selection team in accordance with the regulations of their home association and FIFA. The player's passport or, if applicable, a personal identification document with date of birth must be brought to the tournament and must be available for the tournament management upon request.
In the age group U19 only players with the date of birth 01.01.2005 and younger may be used.
In the age group U17 only players with the date of birth 01.01.2007 and younger may be used.
In the age group U15 only players with the date of birth 01.01.2009 and younger may be used.
In the age group U13 only players with the date of birth 01.01.2011 and younger may be used.
The playing time for all tournament matches is 2 x 20 minutes. There is a short drinking break during the game and a change of sides. Coaching during the break is not allowed.
During the match, players may change as often as they like. The substitutions may be made during the match. However, substitutions may only be made within the coaching zone near the centre line, i.e. the substituted player must leave the field of play at the coaching zone and the substituted player may only enter the field of play there (exception: injuries).
For the group matches, the goal difference decides in case of equal points, and the number of goals scored decides in case of equal goal difference. If the number of goals scored is equal, the direct comparison between the teams shall decide. In the event of a tie, the winner shall be determined by drawing lots.
If there is no winner in the knock-out matches (e.g. round of 16) and placement matches after the regular playing time, the winner is determined by a penalty shoot-out without extra time. First, three shooters per team compete against each other. If there is no winner after three penalties, a further penalty is taken by each team until a winner is decided. All players are eligible to take penalties, regardless of whether they are on the pitch at the end of the game or are substitutes at the time. No player may take two penalties before all team-mates have taken them.
If a team is late (5 minutes after the official start of the match) or does not appear, the match is considered lost with 0:2 goals and won by the opponent with 2:0 goals. In case of tardiness through no fault of the team, the tournament committee decides whether the match will be rescheduled. Should a team cause the match to be abandoned, the match is also considered lost with 0:2 and won by the opponent with 2:0 goals. This also applies to gross unsportsmanlike conduct outside the pitch. In this case, the tournament committee has the right to exclude the team concerned from the rest of the tournament.
If matches are cancelled due to weather conditions and cannot be made up on the scheduled tournament days for scheduling reasons, the results of these matches will be drawn (2:0 or 0:2). This only applies in case of a tournament interruption, not in case of a tournament cancellation.
A player list is not to be explicitly handed over to the tournament management. The tournament management uses the information of the already filled out Rooming List as a player list.
Players may only play for one team during the tournament. If a club participates in the tournament with several teams, the players must be permanently assigned to one team. Exceptions to this rule (e.g. due to injuries) must be approved by the tournament management.
The U15, U17 & U19 play on a large field with 10 field players plus goalkeeper. The U13s play on a 9-a-side pitch (70x50m) and on 5m goals with 8 field players plus goalkeeper. For each team, any number of substitutes may take part in the matches.
The first team has the right to kick-off. The second team has the right to choose the side of the court. The kick-off may be played with the first contact to the back and can be taken by only one player. Each team receives a ball from the tournament management at the beginning of the tournament. The first named team provides the match ball, the second named team provides the substitute ball.
The appointed referee reserves the right to award the following penalties as a result of foul play, unsportsmanlike conduct or other illegal conduct:
- 5-minute time penalty (yellow card)
- Expulsion (red card)
A time penalty is the players concerned shown with the yellow card.
In the case of a sending-off (red card), the players involved automatically be suspended for the next match. It is at the discretion of the tournament committee to impose a higher penalty. In the case of serious disciplinary offences (also outside the tournament matches), the tournament management may players concerned be excluded from the tournament.
The BALLFREUNDE appeal to all teams to treat each other fairly and to respect the respective referee and accept his decisions.
The team named first in the match schedule must wear bibs or suitable alternate jerseys if the jerseys are of the same colour. Shirts will be provided by the tournament management.
Players must bring both natural grass and artificial turf shoes to the tournament. Only cam or multi-sock shoes are allowed. The wearing of shoes with iron studs is not permitted. In the event of non-compliance with these requirements, the tournament management and the referee are permitted to players:inside concerned to be sent off the field of play during a match.
The wearing of shin guards is compulsory for every player to prevent injuries.
By participating in the Copa Daurada, all clubs accept the rules. Any violation may lead to exclusion from the tournament. All clubs are responsible for their own clothing and belongings.
The organiser declines any liability for possible loss or damage of items brought along. If you have any further questions, please contact the tournament management.
An appeal must be submitted to the tournament management within 15 minutes after the end of the match. The consequences of the appeal are the responsibility of the tournament committee. The committee does not accept appeals against decisions of the referees.
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