Initial Tournament information:

• Only registered players can attend and no Academies or KYL teams should enter.

• U7 & U8 will be 5 a side played on 5 a side pitches with max squad of 8 players.

• U9-U16 will be 7 a side played on 7 a side pitches with max squad of 10 players.

• Please note that in line with FA guidelines, a player which has not reached the age of 6 is not eligible to play in the tournament.

• The tournament will be mixed boys & girls, with girls able to play down a year is they wish.

• Once a player has registered for a team they can’t paly for another team in any age group.

• Please send completed registration forms to real60tournament@gmail.com and don’t forget to include your clubs KCFA affiliation number and age group for 2023-24 season.

• In order for us to prepare for the tournament entry forms & payment needs to be received no later than 28th July.

• See attached tournament rules, zero tolerance policy & registration form.

• Each Manger will receive an information pack on the day.

• Payment of £50 per team by BACS only with team name and preseason age group as reference. Please note cheques and payment on the day will not be accepted.

Bank: Santander
Sort code: 09-01-29
Account number: 78854253

Registration & Start times:

Under 7’s Saturday 26th August
Registration 09:15 first kick off 10:00

Under 9’s Saturday 26th August
Registration 13:30 first kick off 14:00

Under 11’s Saturday 26th August
Registration 8:15 first kick off 8:45

Under 13’s Saturday 26th August
Registration 8:15 first kick off 8:45

Under 15’s Saturday 26th August
Registration 13:30 first kick off 14:00

Under 8’s Sunday 27th August
Registration 9:15 first kick off 10:00

Under 10’s Sunday 27th August
Registration 13:30 first kick off 14:00

Under 12’s Sunday 27th August
Registration 8:15 first kick off 8:45

Under 14’s Sunday 27th August
Registration 8:15 first kick off 8:45

Under 16’s Sunday 27th August
Registration 13:30 first kick off 14:00

Club Secretary
Simon Topham,
538 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2TW
Mobile:07913-610718

Car parking information:

• Please share this information with supporters.

• Please encourage your supporters to car share as parking is limited on the day.

• Please do NOT park in local residential streets surrounding the Borstal Recreation Ground.

• Parking will be charged at £3 on the day and is cash only.

Tournament Rules
1. Please do not arrive to far ahead of your registration times.
2. All age groups will be competitive. (U7’s will all get medals, U8’s-16’s winners & runners up will get medals )
3. The presentation of Trophies/Medals for registered players and for Winners and Runners-up teams will take place after the Final.
4. Please also note the Rule on Footwear requirements and ensure players bring BOTH Trainers and Boots.
5. League registered players only are allowed to play on tournament day.
6. Academies will not be allowed to play.
7. U7 & U8 are 5 a side - U9, U10, U11,U12,U13,U14,U15,U16 are 7-a-side games with no offside.
8. All age groups will be allowed to play roll-on/roll-off subs.
9. All teams must comply with the rules, failure to do so will result in the offending teams being expelled and will forfeit any trophies won.
10. Each team will be responsible for the behaviour of its players and supporters.
11. Any disputes will be investigated by the organisers and the respective Leagues if necessary.
12. The tournament’s organisers and referees’ decisions are final.
13. All U8 - U16 players must comply with the age groups for the coming season.
14. Please note that in line with FA guidelines, a player which has not reached the age of 6 is not eligible to play in the tournament.
15. Teams can only field a maximum of 1 guest players in any one game.
16. Managers must register all guest players with the organisers when you book in on the day. No more than one guest players are allowed.
17. Teams may have a maximum squad size of 8 for 5 a side, 10 for 7 a side.
18. The first round of games will be played on a league basis. Qualifying from the group matches will be dependent on the number of teams per age group and will be clearly indicated in the programme. If, after qualifying a draw is required, it will take place on completion of all the league fixtures. Games will be played fully on a league basis – top 2 teams receiving winners, runners up medals
Points: Win 3 points; Score draw 2 points; No score draw 1 point
19. Game duration will be notified on the fixture sheet.
20. If at the end of a semi-final or final the scores are level, extra time will be played. Extra time will be 3 minutes each way. If after extra time the scores are level, the game will be decided by kicks from the penalty spot.
21. Penalties: 5 players from each team that finished the match will be selected by the manager to take 5 penalties. They will be taken alternatively by each team. If after 5 each the scores are still level then a sudden death shoot out will apply using the remaining players.
22. Disciplinary Procedure: Any player cautioned by the referee will automatically miss the next game. Any player sent off will be suspended for the remainder of the tournament.
Note: This is a K.C.F.A affiliated tournament, cautions & dismissals will be reported.
23. Each team must have a change of team shirts or bibs. On fixture lists the away team will change if there is a clash of colours. The home team on the fixture list is to supply the match ball along with a spare ball being available to avoid delays; away teams should also have a ball to hand again to avoid delays.
24. Each team must be ready to play 5 minutes before the specified KO time, unless notified otherwise; the team may forfeit the points for failure to comply. Games should kick off early whenever possible.
25. Presentations will take place after each final has finished or as per the listed time within the official programme.
26. No alcoholic drinks will be allowed on the grounds, no tents, fires, barbecues, etc.
27. All teams are requested to use the litter bags provided around each pitch and to ensure NO LITTER is left behind when leaving.
28. On each day the tournament organisers/referees will, according to the ground conditions at the time, determine what type of footwear will be permitted, the choice being studs (including blades) or trainers (including Astros). Players without the correct footwear WILL NOT be permitted to take part in the competition.
29. The organisers will endeavour to arrange all groups with an equal number of teams. However, in the event of a late withdrawal from the competition, or failure by any team to complete their full set of fixtures for any reason, a 2-0 score in favour of their opposition will be recorded for ALL of that teams fixtures.

Real 60 FC cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage to players or spectators or to their vehicles or other property which may occur during the tournament.
NOTE – These rules may change between now and the day of the Tournament. Please see Tournament Rules in the Official Programme for Final set.