International Mini-Soccer Tournament

INTERNATIONAL MINI-SOCCER TOURNAMENT
GRUNWALD 600
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The International Mini-Soccer Tournament “Grunwald 600” is a part of an overall
project “International Sports Tournament Grunwald 600” and is organised by the Lithuanian
Association in Ireland. The main goal of the project is to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the
Grunwald battle. There will be 3 sports tournaments held: basketball, soccer and tennis. Participants and
supporters from Central and Eastern European communities living in Ireland are invited to join us in
this celebration.

ORGANISER
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Lithuanian Association in Ireland Ltd.
VENUE
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Mountpleasant LTC, Mountpleasant Square, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
DATES & TIMES*
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July 4th Sunday
12:00 – 18:00
*Tournament times subject to change dependant on weather conditions and the length of matches.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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To organise a mini-soccer tournament for Central and Eastern Europeans living in
Ireland;
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To provide an opportunity to increase awareness about the battle of Grunwald;
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To encourage participants to cherish their national history and to commemorate the
battle of Grunwald 600 years anniversary.
REGISTRATION
All participating teams should email the completed entry form to Этот e-mail адрес защищен от спам-ботов, для его просмотра у Вас должен быть включен Javascript and pay
the entry fee to the account below:
Account name: Lithuanian Association In Ireland
Bank: National Irish Bank
College Green Branch, 27 College Green, Dublin 2
Sort code: 95-15-01
Account No.: 30311235
IBAN: IE46DABA95150130311235
Entry form and entry fee must be submitted by June 21st.
The name of the participating team MUST BE INDICATED as a reference
accompanying the bank transfer/lodgement otherwise the entry will not be accepted.
TOURNAMENT
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Priority will be give to the first 8 teams that have submitted entry forms and paid the
registration fee. All other entrants will be added to the waiting list.
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All teams must be available to play on July 4th
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It is the duty of each entrant to acquaint themselves with the times of their matches.
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The draw will take place on the 26th of June and will be published on www.alb.ie
RULES
Goalkeepers & inside the D (goalkeeper area)
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Goalkeepers must not hold the ball for more than six seconds
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Once the ball is out of the Goalkeepers hands, it is deemed in play
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Goalkeepers must return the ball into play by an under-arm bowling action or else
drop the ball to their feet
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Goalkeepers cannot pick up a back-pass
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Goalkeepers cannot leave the D. For persistent offenders, the Ref can send a player
off
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If the ball hits the side netting of the goal at any stage, the ball is deemed out of play
and is in the Goalkeepers possession
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Goalkeepers must stay on their line for penalties
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Goalkeepers cannot slide tackle any player
Free Kicks & Penalties (outfield players)
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Strictly no slide tackling (including Goalkeepers)
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Strictly no charging against the hoardings/Boards
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If any of the above two fouls are made with malicious intent the referee is permitted
to issue a Yellow or Red card
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No Handling of the ball by an outfield player
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No offside rule
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For free kicks, the defending team must take four steps back from the ball
Yellow & Red Cards
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A yellow card will be issued to any player guilty of a dangerous challenge, persistent
fouling, verbal abuse or any action deemed cautionable by the referee
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When a yellow card is issued, it will result in the player being sin binned for a period
of time at the referee’s discretion (2-10 minutes). The players team will play for the
sin-bin time with 4 players
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A Red Card can be issued if the referee feels the offence warrants a sending off
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A Red Card will mean that the team will play the rest of the match with 4 players
Team
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Each team will consist of 10 players, any 5 playing at one time
Scoring
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The goal could be scoured at any part of the pitch
Gear
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No Football Boots of any kind allowed, including Studs, Blades, Moulded Studs. We
recommend wearing Astroturf runners
Age
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All Players must be over 18 years of age
General Rules
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Teams are asked to play in a sportsman like manner and to abide by the rules
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The appointed referee will have the right to dismiss any Player or Team from the
game that they are not entering into the spirit of the competition
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Any verbal or physical abuse of any referee or staff member will result in expulsion
from the Tournament. Organising commtee take a very harsh view on this matter and
will not tolerate any abuse of this rule
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Entry fee 50 euro for a team. Fee is paid immediately after submitting entry form. An
entry is considered complete once payment has been received.
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A copy of these rules will be given to each team captain and will also be posted on
our website. Please ensure that all players have read through the rules completely and
fully understand their meaning. Any queries on the rules can be answered on the day
by the organizers of the tournament.
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Tournament rules and regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the
organisers, any and all changes will be published on www.alb.ie
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Tournament organisers shall not be held responsible for any injury, illness or accident
on or off court to any player or guest or for any property damaged, destroyed, lost or
stolen.
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Any correspondence regarding the tournament should be emailed to
Lithuanian Association in Ireland Ltd sports department at Этот e-mail адрес защищен от спам-ботов, для его просмотра у Вас должен быть включен Javascript .

INTERNATIONAL MINI-SOCCER TOURNAMENT
GRUNWALD 600
Entry Form
Name of the team: _______________________________________________________________
Nationality (-ies) of the team members: ______________________________________________
Address (town): _________________________________________________________________
Name and Surname of the team’s representative:
______________________________________
Email address of the team’s representative: ___________________________________________
Mobile phone: _____________________________________
Tournament
Entry Fee
(for a team)
Paid: √
Mini soccer
50 euro
I have read the rules and regulations of the tournament and accept them on the behalf of the
team:
Signature ____________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________