The rules

1- THE RULES

Pyrenees Cup tournament is organized by the Associació Esportiva de Futbol en Marxa (AEFEM Football) and it is recognized by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), as well as by the Catalan Football Federation (FCF).

The IFAB Laws of the Game (International Board) will dictate the competition rules.

Registration in the tournament implies full compliance with these Regulations.

2- THE GAMES

CATEGORY	TYPE	DURATION
B8 Prebenjamín	F-7	2 halves x 12 min
B9 Benjamín	F-7	2 halves x 12 min
B10 Benjamín	F-7	2 halves x 12 min
B11 Alevín	F-7	2 halves x 15 min
B12 Alevín	F-7	2 halves x 15 min
G12 femenino	F-7	2 halves x 15 min
G14 Femenino	F-7	2 halves x 15 min
B13 Infantil	F-11	2 halves x 20 min
B14 Infantil	F-11	2 halves x 20 min
B16 Cadete	F-11	2 halves x 20 min
B19 Juvenil	F-11	2 halves x 20 min
G19 Femenino	F-11	2 halves x 20 min

In all matches, there will be a 5-minute break to switch fields and there will not be any extra time. The organization reserves the possibility of shortening the duration of this break in case of a schedule delay.

Sports equipment must be removed from the changing rooms during the games, in order to facilitate their use by the following teams.

In order to facilitate punctuality at the start of the matches, the participating teams must leave the benches in the same conditions that they would like to find them.

If one of the teams shows up 10 minutes after the start time of the match or with less than nine (9) players in F11 or five (5) in F7, it will be considered a no-show and the team will lose the game with a score of 3 – 0.

In case of rain, the tournament will also be played. If during the match the referee has the need to suspend it, the final result will be the one at the time of suspension. In case of suspending the match due to force majeure before the start of the match, 3 penalties will be taken. If it is not possible either, the result will be determined by a coin toss draw.

3- THE PLAYERS

CATEGORY F7

BIRTH YEAR

B8 Prebenjamín

2017 – 2018

B9 Benjamín

2016

B10 Benjamín

2015

B11 Alevín

2014

B12 Alevín

2013

G12 Femenino

2013 – 2014

G14 Femenino

2011 – 2012

CATEGORY F11

BIRTH YEAR

B13 Infantil

2012

B14 Infantil

2011

B16 Cadete

2009 – 2010

B19 Juvenil

2006 – 2008

G19 Femenino

2006 – 2010

It will not be allowed to include any player older than his category. Yes, it will be allowed to include any number of players of a lower age.

There is no maximum number of players that can be registered per match.

Each player must keep the same number throughout the tournament.

A player is not allowed to participate with more than one team in the same category. However, a player from a lower category will be allowed to play with the team of her category and also with another of a higher category.

All players who play in the tournament must prove their age by means of an ORIGINAL NATIONAL IDENTITY DOCUMENT or FEDERATIVE CARD. Any player who cannot prove his category and age will not be able to be enlisted in the tournament.

In case of improper alignment, the offending team will lose the points in this match, giving the opposing team the winner with the result of 3 – 0.

Each team must have its players insured, either through the federative mutual or private insurance and in no case will the responsibility be for the organizing entities.

4- THE SUBSTITUTIONS

All players that have been registered will be allowed to play. There will be no limit to substitutions during the match.

To make any substitution, it will be necessary to notify the referee before the player enters the field.

5- SANCTIONS:

A sending-off by 2 YELLOW CARDS will not suppose any sanction and the player will be allowed to play the next match. In the 7-a-side football categories, the expulsion for a double yellow card will mean the elimination of the player from the match with a change of player (blue card).

RED CARDS:

If the sending-off is made by being the last player during a game action, it will not suppose any sanction, and the player will be allowed to play the next match.
If the sending-off is made by a card accumulation, it will not suppose any sanction and the player will be allowed to play the next match.
If the sending-off is made by a DIRECT red card, it will suppose one match of sanction.
In the event of physical or verbal aggression to a rival or to the referee, it will be considered as SERIOUS MISCONDUCT and can suppose the expulsion of the tournament for the player, coach or even the full team.

The organization of the tournament reserves the right to expel any player from the competition for unsportsmanlike conduct, violence, incitement to hatred or racism, as well as for uncivil behavior in the sports facilities or in the accommodation contracted through the tournament.

6- THE T-SHIRTS:

All teams have to bring 2 T-shirts of different colors.

In case of a coincidence of colors in a match, both teams will agree to see who changes their mind or it will be decided by drawing lots.

7- THE TEAM STAFF:

They must be accredited and collect the documentation of the tournament as soon as they arrive. For teams arriving on Thursday, a meeting place will be determined for the reception and collection of accreditations between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. For teams that arrive on Friday, they must request it as soon as they arrive at the COURT CHIEF of the venue where they are going to play their first match.

They must present the List of Players with their respective numbers before the start of the tournament.

They must sign the Match Report before the start of the match.

They must ensure strict compliance with the rules established in this regulation, in addition to promoting sportsmanship at all times.

They must ensure strict compliance with the schedules established in the competition calendar, as well as guarantee the presentation of the team in the matches.

The D.N.I. and/or Federative Records will be held by the delegates of each team at the disposal of the Field Manager if required and if he refuses, he will be sanctioned with the loss of the match.

All claims will be submitted in writing and will be delivered to the Field Manager, who will transfer them to the Organizing Committee.

At the end of each game, the delegate of each team will go to the field managers to check the name of the scorers and goalkeepers who have scored the least, for the corresponding trophies.

8- THE COMPETITION:

GROUP STAGE

It is made up of groups and a league will be held with one match against each team.

The Group Phase will be played throughout Friday, and even throughout the morning of Saturday, according to each category.

The score will be MATCH WON 3 POINTS, MATCH DRAWN 1 POINT and MATCH LOST 0 POINTS.

In case of a tie in the final table, the following rules will be applied in this order:

GOAL AVERAGE BETWEEN TIED TEAMS
TOTAL GOAL AVERAGE (eg: 25 goals scored and 10 received = +15)
MORE GOALS SCORED
LESS GOALS SCORED
YOUNGEST TEAM

At the end of the last game of the day, the final classification of the team must be checked on the tournament website, in the Competize app, or directly with the Field Manager or Category Manager of the Organization.

GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE STAGES (KNOCKOUT)

The Knockout Stages will be played according to the final position of each team in the Group Stage. Once this phase has started there will be no chance to claim for any mistake or inquiry

In case of a tied match during this phase, including the finals, there will be a penalty round of 3 shots per team. If at the end of the 3 shoots per team, they are still tied, they will shoot once each until one of them win. A player can’t repeat a shoot until all the players that have finished the match have shot at least once.

In penalty shootouts, only the players who are inside the field at the time the game ends can shoot. Only in case of injury can the goalkeeper be changed.

Special Rules Categories F7

In the F7 categories, the offside line will be the marked 12-meter line. If this line does not exist, the front of the area will be taken as a reference.

In the F7 categories, it is not allowed to score a goal directly from your own half on free kicks.

9- THE ORGANIZATION

In each field, there will be a FIELD MANAGER and two DELEGATES of the Organization, who will govern as JUDGES in any circumstance that arises.

Any sports complaint must be submitted in writing within a maximum period of 1 hour after the match to the FIELD MANAGER who will transfer it to the COMPETITION COMMITTEE to make the corresponding decision.

The ORGANIZATION is not responsible for theft or accidents that may occur, as well as for any damage, material or economic damage caused by any equipment. In the event that any establishment requests a deposit, the person in charge of the team must be responsible for it.

Participation in the tournament implies acceptance of the regulations established by third parties contracted through the tournament (sports facilities, accommodation, transport, and others).

Any fact that could happen and is not contemplated in these regulations will be resolved by the COMPETITION COMMITTEE, being this unappealable and the only judge, not being able to present any appeal on its decision.

If necessary, the ORGANIZATION reserves the right to modify these regulations.

10- BEHAVIOUR

The team that causes the suspension of a match, either as a consequence of the collective insubordination of its players, abandonment of the field, aggression against opponents, referee, assistants, managers, or technicians, due to the invasion from the field by supporters of the same team or for any other cause that leads the referee to order the suspension, will be sanctioned with the loss of the match by zero goals to three (0-3), except that at the time of the suspension, the result was unfavorable due to a higher score against him.

Each club will be responsible for the behavior of its players, coaching staff and family members, both on and off the pitch. Bad behavior can lead to expulsion from the tournament.

The accommodations are shared with people outside the tournament who deserve all our respect. Misconduct in the accommodations can lead the management of the accommodations to terminate the accommodation and food services without the tournament Organization being able to take part.

11- DATA PROTECTION

The participants AUTHORIZE the ORGANIZATION to carry out a photographic and audiovisual report on the activities carried out at the event.

The photographic and audiovisual report may be disseminated in any medium (TV, press, internet, etc.) and in any advertising and media support (brochures, banners, panels, web page, a memory of activities, publications, reports, etc.). All this without limitation and including any other means and support necessary for the dissemination of the programs and activities developed by our organization or in collaboration with other entities.

This authorization is granted without territorial or temporal limitation.

This authorization is completely free, and the participants undertake not to request or claim any compensation, payment, reimbursement or indemnification in exchange for this freely issued authorization for the use of their image.

In accordance with the provisions of Organic Law 15/1999 on the Protection of Personal Data, you are informed and consent to the processing of your data by the transferee entity/s for the stated purposes, being able to exercise the rights of access them, modify them, cancel them and oppose their treatment in accordance with the law, by going to the registered office of the Associació Esportiva de Futbol en Marxa.