GE Groundworks Trophy
Organisation
North East Skills Youth
1 Kingsway Rd
SUNDERLAND
Sr54bb
  07376966784
Info
No Academy/pre academy players

Swap sides half way through - no team talk, quick change around
Under 9 Low -  (8 teams) 20 min games 5 min change over (be ready straight away)
--> Top 4 ply for champions league, bottom 4 play for Europa League (losing semi-finalisits play for 3rd plcae cup)

Under 10 Low - (20 teams) 15 min games 5 min change over (be ready straight away)
-->Top 4 ply for champions league, bottom 4 play for Europa League (losing semi-finalisits play for 3rd plcae cup. 5th place finals

Under 10 Mid to High - (8 teams) 20 min games 5 min change over (be ready straight away)
Top 4 ply for champions league, bottom 4 play for Europa League (losing semi-finalisits play for 3rd plcae cup

Under 11 (lower) - (6 teams) 22 min games 3 min change over (be ready straight away)
Some back to back games but factored in some breaks
--> All teams play each other. Champions League Final 1st v 2nd -- Europa League 3rd v 4th and winners cup 5th v 6th

U9/10 - Size 3 ball
U11- Size 4 Ball

Organiser/Chairman
Anth Ellison 07376966784

Secretary/Welfare Officer 
Danielle Ellison 07545384017 

Welfare Officer 
Rob Bridge 07904563051 

No gazebo 
No alcohol 
£2 spectator fee (coach + players free)
Welcome Message
Welcome to North East Skills Youth U9, U10 and U11 tournament.

Rules of tournament here:

 *Organisers and officals say is final
STRICLTY NO ACADEMY/PRE ACADEMY PLAYERS
 
U9/10 Size 3 football
U11 Size 4 football
- please bring a ball

1-
All players must be under their respective age limits. If challenged, Managers must be
able to provide evidence of the age of their players. Any team found to be in breach
of this rule, could be disqualified from the tournament.
2-
Maximum of 2 guest players (and should be declared)
3-
Games are straight through no HT
Under 9 - 15 min games 5 min change over (be ready straight away)
Under 9 Gen Low - 20 min games 5 min change over (be ready straight away)
Under 10 - 15 min games 5 min change over (be ready straight away)
Under 11 - 22 min games 5 min change over (be ready straight away)

4-
Should the semi-final/final finish level - a penalty shootout will decide the winner (3 pens then sudden death)
5-
3 points for a win, 1 point for draw, 0 for loss
6-
Should teams finish the league level on points GD will decide position followed by goals scored then head to head
6b-
During knockout stages pen shootout will decide winner (3 penalities then sudden death)  - 3 diff players intiailly then rotate through team until winner
7-
U9/U10 No offsides - Keeper not allowed to pick up ball is their player passes it to them

U11- There are OFFSIDES judged by the ref (not linesman)


8-
U9/10 = At goal kicks the opposition MUST retreat to the half way line
Quick goal kicks can be taken before retreat at goalkeeper’s discretion. (U11 no retreat)

9-
Substitutions allowed:
- Roll on, roll off substitutions to be made, with the referees permission.
10-
Foul and abusive language and/or violence will not be tolerated.
Foul and abusive language and/or violence from spectators and other club officials towards players and/or officials will result in your team being disqualified and reported to the County FA
11-
Any player booked (yellow card) will miss the next game.
Failure to comply with this rule will result in the team being disqualified.
Any player sent off will NOT play again in this tournament.
All misconduct/discipline will be reported to the relevant County FA as per FA Rules.
All bookings and send off’s will be reported by the referee.
12-
There will be no refunds to monies paid, because of adverse weather. 

£2 spectator fees 
Cake sale and cash prize raffle available on dsy
Key Contacts
Organiser/Chairman
Anth Ellison 07376966784

Secretary/Welfare Officer 
Danielle Ellison 07545384017 

Welfare Officer 
Rob Bridge 07904563051 
Message To Parents
Please Note:
Parents are not allowed on the pitch - please ensure you stay behind the barriers. This is a request from Downhill so that the pitch does not get damaged by unsuitable footwear.

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