Bromley Green U11s Tournament

• Team meet 8.20am
• Team registraiton 8.30am
• First kick-off 9am.
• Paid event- £4 per player. Must be paid by FRIDAY 29TH OF MARCH 2024 to RBFC.
• £3 entry fee per vehicle which includes parking.
• 7v7.
• Grass pitch.
• 12 minutes per game.

Bromley Green FC rules for parents and players:

Playing Rules:

• The offside rule will NOT apply.
• Please supply 2 match balls per team – U7 to U9 to use size 3 ball, U10 to U14 to use size 4 ball, all other age groups to use a size 5 ball.
• Defending players must stand at least 5 yards from the ball at centre, corners & free-kicks.
• All free Kicks will be direct – Where an infringement takes place in the penalty area, a penalty will be awarded.
• The "Home" team for each match is deemed to be that which appears first on the programme schedule.  The home team will supply the match ball.
• The "Away" team to provide a change of strip/bibs in the event of a colour clash.

Goal-Kicks, Free Kicks & Throw-ons

• Keepers must NOT drop kick the ball from open play & must throw, roll or place kick the ball out.
• If a keeper drop kicks the ball a free Kick will be awarded at the place of the infringement.
• Dead-ball goal-kicks must be taken from the goal line.
• If the event of a goal kick not taken from the dead ball line a free kick will be awarded from the place of the infringement.
• Throw-on: Normal foul throw rules apply.
• The back pass rule WILL apply.
• The Referee will check with each Manager & Goal-keeper before the match starts to make sure teams are aware. No warning will be given during the game.

Awards:

All under 12s will receive a medal and a trophy for the winners and runners up all other age groups the winner and runners up will receive a trophy.

Entrance:

Entry is £3 this includes use of the Car Parking facilities.The tournament officials reserve the right to refuse admission.

Pitches:

We intend to use 6 Pitches. There will be 6 grass pitches. Please make sure suitable footwear is brought for both – No blades or Metal Studs.

Disciplinary Rules:

Any player receiving either 2 separate cautions or 1 red card will be automatically suspended from the rest of the Football Tournament. If a player receives a caution he or she will be suspended from the next match.

Managers must ensure that their team is ready to play at least 5 minutes prior to scheduled kick-off time. Late arrivals (over 2 minutes) may result in the points being forfeited and a 2-0 win awarded to their opponents.

If the tournament is running ahead of schedule, knockout matches may start earlier than scheduled. Any revised times will be announced over the public address system.

*Any team unable to complete a match will forfeit with a 2-0 win awarded to their opponents.

*Any team swapping players during the Tournament will forfeit & a 2-0 win awarded to their opponents.

*Any team found to be an academy, Tandridge, County League team and not identified beforehand (and hence playing up a year) will have all their scores null & void with a 2.0 win being awarded to all opponents.  They may complete their fixtures, so as to not reduce other team’s games, but will not be allowed to progress.

*In the above circumstance no refunds will be given as rules are clear

The referee will be the sole arbitrator of all decisions, time keeping and all points of dispute.

The Football Tournament Committee will entertain no dispute regarding a referee's decision. The Referees decision is final.

The Football Tournament Committee will decide upon any other disputes or points of issue.

Any parents using foul and abusive language or aggressive behaviour will be asked to leave. Should they refuse then their team will be asked to leave and all results will be deemed to be 0-2 defeat. No refunds will be given.

Should any manager or coach use foul and abusive language or aggressive behaviour towards the referee, the opposition or a tournament committee member their team will be asked to leave, their results will be deemed to be 0.2 and they will be reported to the relevant FA. They will not be invited back. No refunds will be given.

If a team breaks the rules all their points will be removed. With the opposition being given the 3 points.

Photography:

Please note that we have been able to allocate a professional photographer on site.  If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact a tournament official as soon as possible. Photos should only be taken in accordance with the FA safeguarding rules i.e.

·  Photos are not published on any social media website unless you have written consent from the parents.

·  Player profiles with pictures and detailed personal information are not published on websites.

·  The image is not used for something other than that which it was initially agreed.

·  Images are not to be recorded in changing rooms, showers or toilets areas.

·  Where possible we would ask that if you wish to take pictures you do so towards the end of the tournament i.e. Medal presentation etc.

·  The tournament officials reserve the right to ask people to stop taking photos should the need arise.

Parking:

Please note that without exception, all cars and motorcycles are to be parked in the designated parking areas as directed by parking stewards. Car parking is priced per car and entry.

Smoking & Alcohol:

Those wishing to smoke can do so outside but must be away from all pitches

Alcohol should be in plastic glasses and only purchased from the clubhouse and NOT to be consumed at any point on the filed or near pitches.

Food:

Picnics, snacks etc are welcome. All litter must be placed in the bins provided or taken with you when you leave. However there will be refreshments and Ice Creams  on site serving hot & cold drinks & a BBQ.

First Aid:

It is a requirement that all visiting teams have coaching staff who are suitably first aid trained and will be in possession of a suitable first aid kit for use if required. Emergency first aid supplies will be available from the control tent if needed. A First Aid tent will be on site.

Feedback & Complaints:

During the tournament should there be any complaints please go to the committee tent. A member of the committee will endeavour to sort out any issues. No protests in relation to a referee's decision will be considered but will be noted - Any feedback, positive or negative, will be noted so to help improve the tournament going forward.

General:

Bromley Green FC will not accept any liability arising from or responsibility for any injury, damage or loss incurred whilst visiting teams and their supporters are present during tournament. The Organisers reserve the right to make amendments to these rules, which may be made at short notice. Teams affected by any such change will be informed as soon as possible.