Secondary Competition Rules

• Competition Format

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  Matches are conducted according to the FIFA Laws of the Game.

  • Match Duration: 2 x 15-minute halves with a 5-minute half-time interval.
  • Team Size: Maximum of 17 players per day.
  • On-Field: 11 players (including a goalkeeper) with up to 6 interchange players.

• Round Robin Scoring

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  Points are allocated as follows: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss. If teams are tied at the end of the round-robin, the winner is determined by:

  1. Result of the head-to-head match.
  2. Goal difference (Goals scored minus goals conceded).
  3. Most goals scored.
  4. Least goals conceded.
  5. Who scored first when the tied teams played each other.
  6. Least red card infringements.
  7. Least yellow card infringements.
  8. Coin toss.

• State Final Winner

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  If tied at full-time, 10 minutes of extra time will be played (5 minutes each way). If still tied, a series of 5 penalty kicks per team will decide the winner. If the deadlock continues, further alternating kicks will be taken until a winner is determined. All team members (excluding the goalkeeper) must participate before any player can take a second kick.

• Match Day Requirements

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  • Officials: Referees are provided at State Finals. Each team must supply a competent linesperson to assist with out-of-bounds and offside decisions.
  • Dress Code: Players must wear matching strips with distinctive numbering, matching shorts (without pockets), and matching socks. The goalkeeper must wear a contrasting shirt. Shin guards are mandatory; mouthguards are strongly recommended.
  • Lateness: Teams late without notice face a penalty of one goal for every 10 minutes of lateness.

• Equipment to Bring

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  • A competent linesperson.
  • A new competition-standard (size 5) soccer ball.
  • A first-aid kit and sports tape (strapping must be performed by the school).
  • An up-to-date team sheet (with uniform numbers) to be handed to the convener on the day of competition.