Program and set-up of matches
The matches are played in accordance with the regulations and conditions of the K.N.V.B. extended with the rules mentioned in these tournament regulations. The decisions of the referees are binding. Protests will not be accepted.
Every club has to submit, before their first game, to the tournament administration, a players list, containing surname, name, the date of birth and the personal shirt number of every player.
The program will be completed in accordance with the mentioned times. The teams who are not present 5 minutes after the beginning of a match, will lose that match with 2 – 0.
There are 2 groups of 5 teams each. Each group plays half a competition. The ranking in the group is determined by the highest number of points. If two or more teams are equal on points in the competition of the group matches, the following criteria are applied to determine the rankings:
1e) higher number of points obtained in the matches played amongst the teams in question
2e) superior goal difference from the group matches
3e) higher number of goals scored in the group matches played
4e) and if that is also equal, then penalties will be taken. Therefore the normal regulations of F.I.F.A. and K.N.V.B. are in force.
The numbers 1 and 2 of each group go to the semi finals. The losers of the semi finals play for the 3rd / 4th position. The winners go to the final.
Furthermore following matches will be played:
The numbers 3 in the groups play against each other for the 5th / 6th position.
The numbers 4 in the groups play for the 7th / 8th position.
The numbers 5 in the groups play for the 9th / 10th position.
If there is an equal score in the games for the 3rd/4th and 5th to 10th position, as well as in the semi finals, teams will immediately start to take penalty shots.
When there is an equal score in the FINAL, there will be 2 x 7½ minutes extra time. After an equal score at the end of the extra time, we will start to take penalty shots.
All games, as well as the cross finals and the finals, last 2 x 20 minutes.
The first mentioned club kicks-off and the second mentioned chooses the goal to be defended in the first half.
Replacement of players
Per match a replacement of 5 players and 1 keeper is permitted. They have to be exchanged in accordance with the rules of K.N.V.B / F.I.F.A. Thus only after approval of the referee and only from the middle line.
Age category 2011
The tournament is meant youth players born on or after 01-01-1997 (U14), for clubs playing in the professional leagues. The 4 regional teams may have players in their teams born on or after 01-01-1996 (U15).
Before the beginning of the FINAL, the players will be introduced to the audience. Please follow the instructions of the organization very strictly.
Fairplay
The Fairplay Cup will be presented to the most sportive team of the tournament. The team behavior during the games but also outside and around the playing fields will be taken into account.
Players uniforms
Every team has to bring alternate team shirts. The first mentioned team in the match program will be designated the home team and when necessary they have to wear the alternate team shirts.
Punitive measure
When there is given a yellow card by the referee, the 5 minutes rule will be applied. When a player receives his second yellow card in the tournament he will be suspended for the following match. A player will also be suspended for the following match, when he receives 2 yellow cards or 1 red card in one match.
General
All matches are led by a referee and two assistant referees.
The Head Referee-affairs advises, if required, the tournament committee in all cases which are directly or indirectly related to refereeing as well as to the performance of the referees and the assistant referees.
In case of possible injuries and wounds, there is a medical assistant from VV Woudenberg available, if desired. This assistant can be called for help through a request at the Match Programme Administration, or by calling the team contact person.
All officials and players participating in the tournament are to arrange their own health and accident insurance for the duration of their stay in Holland.
It is appreciated when teams take club pennons to exchange before the match.
The tournament committee is not responsible for general damage or theft.
We request that everyone shows good sportsmanship and behaves with decorum in the clubhouse, sports hall, changing room and in and around the playing fields.
If there are instances which are not mentioned in the tournament regulations, the tournament committee decides.
The tournament committee assumes that all participants are aware of these regulations.
If you have questions concerning the tournament regulations you can contact your team leader or the tournament committee.
THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE