Tournament Results

AGE	WINNERS	RUNNER UP
U 9	Swindon Spitfires	St. Nicholas Red
U 10	Maidenhead Girls	St. Nicholas
U 11	Kidlington	St. Edmunds
U 12	Denham United B	Bardwell Blues
U 13	Poole Town	Beau Belles
U 14	Southampton Saints	Kidlington Youth
U 15	Kidlington	Swindon Spitfires
U 16	Cirencester Town	St. Nicholas
Ladies	Oxford Exiles	Oxford City

WELCOME TO THE  CARTERTON FOOTBALL CLUB LADIES AND GIRLS FIVE/SIX-A-SIDE FESTIVAL 2008

 A MESSAGE FROM THE GIRLS COORDINATOR

 I would like to take this opportunity to welcome old friends and new to Carterton Football Clubs Summer Tournament. This year has seen many more clubs offering 6 a-sides , therefore a greater choice of venues, so we Thank you for your support.

At Carterton the girl’s teams are still growing in numbers with in excess of 80 girls registered with the club. Our U10’s have had a fantastic season in the OMGFL winning the League and Cup. Another team to have good fortune was the U13’s winning their Cup Final. The remainder of girl’s teams at Carterton, although not as successful, have produced some really good football and hopefully a platform to build on for next season.

The success of the teams is down to hard work from Players, Coaches, Managers and above all, the support from the parents. Three teams this season went on tours, which is a great team building process and again our U10’s were winners. We at Carterton are fortunate to have some great playing surfaces for our teams to play on, so credit goes to the Club and the Ground Staff for their hard work.

This week ends event has attracted more than 40 different clubs with over 100 teams taking part from as many as 9 different Counties. As we are all aware a tournament takes a lot of organising over the months before and over the week end itself. I would like to thank all the volunteers for helping out as without them this type of event wouldn’t get off the ground.

Last but by no means least the sponsors of which again we couldn’t be without. A big thank you to each and every one of them, for sponsoring an age group trophy at the tournament and the kit/tracksuit sponsors for their support over the season.

Finally I hope win or lose each and every player, parent, family member or friend enjoys our tournament and we will see you back again next year. Thank you for your support.

 Gary Oakey     Carterton Football Club     Girls Football Coordinator

Carterton Football Club – Tournament Rules 2008

1. Games will be 6 a-side (5 a-side for Ladies)

 2.            Players will be the required age group level as of 31.08.07. Proof of age (Birth Certificate) will be required in the event of a protest being lodged.

 3.            Any team fielding overage players will be disqualified immediately. 

4.            Team managers will be able to register a maximum number of 9 players (BOYS U7’s – U10’s), 8 players for all other youth age groups including all girls teams and 7 players for the Ladies at Control at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their section.

 5.            Trophies will be awarded to the finalists in each age group. Medals of attendance will be awarded to participating players in the Boys U7’s & U8’s and the Girls U9’s & U10’s age groups.

 6.            Any number of substitutions is allowed at any time during the game, with the authorisation of the referee. A player who has been replaced may return as a substitute for another player. During the knockout stages the players that finish the game are the only players eligible to take penalties.

 7.            The early stages of the competition will be run on a league bases with 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.

 8.            In the event of a points tie, goal difference will decide, and then goals scored will decide the group table. If teams are still level, the result between the two teams which are level will decide the group. If this match was a draw then a penalty shoot out will take place with three penalties for each side. If required, further penalties may be taken on a sudden death basis.

 9.            Duration of games shall be detailed in the tournament fixtures for each age group. These are contained within the tournament programme. If there is no result in the quarters (where applicable), semis or finals then penalties will decide the winner (there will be no extra time), with each team taking three penalties to be followed by a sudden death shoot out if the scores remain level. The penalties shall be taken from a distance of 8 yards with no rebounds allowed.

 10.        In the event of a colour clash the first named team will change strip (e.g. bibs)

11.        The first named team will supply the match ball (size 4 for ages U8’s- U14’s and size 5 for the U15’s, U16’s and Ladies) and have choice of ends. The second named team will take centre.

 12.        Any player shown a Red Card for violent conduct or foul and abusive language will be suspended for the remainder of the tournament.

 13.        Any player shown a Red Card for any other reason will be suspended for their teams next game.

 14.        The referee shall be the sole judge regarding the laws of the game and his or her decision will be final.

 15.        Normal FA Laws will apply, other than: 

1. There will be no offside.
2. Defending centres or free kicks, players must be a distance of at least 5 yards.
3. Handling of passes or throw-ins to the goalkeeper from their own team will not be permitted.
4. For the U7 -U10 age groups, goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the goal area and goalkeepers can kick the ball directly from their hands. In all other age groups (including Ladies), goal kicks are to be taken from the back line. The goalkeeper cannot kick directly from their hands (this includes drop kicks), but they can throw the ball out or roll it along the floor and then kick it.

                 Any infringement of these rules will result in an indirect free kick.

 16.        All protests shall be made to the control within 5 minutes of the end of the game. A fee of £10.00 will be charged which shall be forfeited if the protest is not upheld. The organising committee will deal with all protests and their decision shall be final with no leave for appeal.

 17.        The organiser reserves the right to vary the tournament in any way they deem necessary should the need arise on the day. Full consultation will be taken with the managers of those teams involved in any amendments.

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