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I FIFA Laws of the Game<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The youth football tournament Flora Spring Cup 2021 shall follow the international laws of the game provided by FIFA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n II Use of older players in the tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n III Players participating in several teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During the youth football tournament FSC 2021 it is not allowed for the players to play in more than one age group. It is a recommendation by the tournament organiser to think about the strength of the tournament when assembling a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IV Stadiums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The FSC 2021 matches will be held held in the Lillek\u00fcla complex located at Jalgpalli 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n V Tournament system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n FSC 2021 is divided into two phases: subgroup tournaments and playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the subgroup tournaments, the teams are divided into subgroups of 3-6 teams, where all teams will play against each other once. In the matches held during the subgroup tournament, a victory gives each team 3 points, a draw game 1 point and loss 0 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If some teams get equal scores in subgroups, the final ranking will be decided according to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All the places will be determined by the playoff system. At least 5 games are guaranteed for the teams taking part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The format and schedule for every age group tournament will be announced as soon as possible, but not later than 3 days before the tournament starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tournament oranisers reserve the right to make changes in match times during the tournament!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n VI Penalties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During the playoff and final match, if the match ends with a draw after the end of match time, the teams have to start shooting penalties immediately. There will be no extra time during the tournament matches. Penalties will be taken until one team makes a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VII Protest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A protest is directed against the validity of the result of the match. A protest has to be based on that whether the player has right to participate or not, on serious violation of the rules by the referee or on some other incident that affected the result of the match. VIII Jury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The possible disagreements and protests will be solved by a three-member jury. The jury includes the head referee and two head organizers of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jury\u2019s final decision cannot be appealed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n IX Referees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All the referees are accepted by the Estonian Football Association or the head referee of the tournament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n X Start of the match and its accompanying rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teams have to be on the match field latest at the time stated in the tournament schedule. If 5 minutes after the official start of the match there are not at least:<\/p>\n\n\n\n the team not following the rule will receive a technical loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the uniforms of both teams are in the same colour, the team who has been listed as the second team has to change shirts or wear vests. Vests are guaranteed by the tournament organiser. XI Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The teams having won the first, second and third place will be awarded throphies and medals. For age groups U8 and U9 all participants will receive a participants medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n XII Medicine \/ Medical aid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The organizers of the football tournament will not take any responsibility for injuries, which happen during the football tournament. Teams have an obligation to ensure that all trauma situations will be resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If possible, the football tournament organisers will assist with their medical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n XIII Warnings and removals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A player removed from the field will be disqualified for the next match held in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The referee, who serves the match, has the right to demand harsher punishment for the disqualified player. The referee must submit a written application to the tournament head referee, who makes the final decision. The decision of the head referee is final and cannot be appealed. The decision will be notified to the team representative specified on the registration form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n XIV Recognition of fair play<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For the recognition of fair play it is recommended that players shake hands with the opposing players and referee right after the line-up (before the match starts) and after the final whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n XV Balls used in matches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All the balls used during the tournament have a marking \u201cFIFA APPROVED\u201d or \u201cFIFA INSPECTED\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n XVI Registration of the team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The representative of each team is required to sign a statement, confirming the arrival to the tournament, acceptance of the Flora Spring Cup 2021 rules and the team\u2019s awareness of possible changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a registered team opts to not take part in the tournament, the organisers reserve the right to stipulate a fine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The protest must be submitted in writing by a team representative (a person who has been designated on the registration form as team leader) no later than 30 minutes after the end of the protested match.
A general protest against the whole opposing team is not acceptable.
Protest against the yellow or red card or against the removal of player from the field after the referee has showed two cards, is only allowed if referee made a mistake against the corresponding player.
Protest processing fee is 75 EUR. This amount will be refunded if the protest is successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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