Saturday 15th March 2025 11AM START
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to our third annual instalment of Year 2 Football Tournament, which promises to be an exciting event for the children in our local community.
We have a huge number of matches today and on the opposite side you will see an outline of our pitches. All pitches are in action throughout the morning.
Please see the playing schedule further on.
We hope you have a wonderful morning at Amesbury
Refreshments
There will be bacon sandwiches, hot dogs and vegetarian options along with cookies, tea, coffee and drinks available in the Cricket Pavilion.
Card purchases only.
Please can visitors use the temporary toilets that are provided.
First Aid
Qualified First Aid Staff are on hand to help deal with any injuries.
Tournament Rules
· 5 -side. Each squad will consist of a maximum of 7 players.
· A size 3 ball will be used.
· Each game will be 7 minutes one way
· In order for the schedule to be maintained, please have teams ready to play at the appointed time.
· Normal rules of football will apply. As usual there will be no offside. Players must be 5 metres back at kick-off and free kicks.
· Goal kicks are taken from anywhere in the penalty area. Any player is allowed in and out of the goalkeeper’s area.
· The retreat rule will be used in all games.
· Substitutions to be made when there is a stoppage in play.
· In the event of a clash of colours, bibs will be provided.
Refereeing
· We will be providing officials on all of the pitches.
In the interest of fun and enjoyment, if one team is winning by 3 clear scores, we encourage staff to take measures to allow for a more competitive match.
