YOUTH TOURNAMENT RULES

Below, you’ll find all the rules to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tournament for everyone.

CLASSES FOR GH25

The tournament includes the following age groups:

  • U-9: 2016-2017
  • U-11: 2014-2015
  • U-13: 2012-2013
  • U-15: 2010-2011
  • U-17: 2008-2009
  • U-20: 2005-2007

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

  • Group Matches: Played Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Playoffs: Held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (U-20 finals on Friday).
  • A-Playoff: For 1st, 2nd, and potentially 3rd place teams in each group.
  • B-Playoff: For remaining teams.


Match Locations:

  • U-11, U-13, U-15: Outdoor courts (except finals).
  • U-17, U-20: Indoor courts, including finals.

TEAM LIST REQUIREMENTS

  • All teams must submit a team list before their first match.
  • Changes (e.g., new players) can be made once and no later than Wednesday at 20:00.
  • Exemption players must be approved before the first match.


Additional Rules:

  • Late submission of the team list may result in a 0-5 loss.
  • 16 players per match are allowed.
  • Players can only represent one team from Thursday onward.

EXEMPTION PLAYERS

  • Maximum 4 exemption players on the team list; only 2 may play per match.
  • Exemption players can be a maximum of 1 year older than the age group.
  • Exemption players must be approved before the first match.

MATCH DURATION

  • U-11, U-13, U-15: 2 x 15 minutes
  • U-17: 2 x 20 minutes
  • U-20: 2 x 30 minutes (Finals: 2 x 30 minutes)

    Additional Time Rules:

    Time is not stopped during half-time (except for injuries or disqualifications).
    Semi-finals and finals: Time is stopped during half-time.

TOURNAMENT RULES

  • Maximum 4 exemption players on the team list; only 2 may play per match.
  • Exemption players can be a maximum of 1 year older than the age group.
  • Exemption players must be approved before the first match.

IN CASE OF POINT EQUALITY

  1. Points in mutual matches.
  2. Goal difference in mutual matches.
  3. Goal difference in all matches.
  4. Most goals scored in the group.
  5. Decision by lot.

 

For best 3rd place advancements:

  1. Total points.
  2. Goal difference.
  3. Points scored against the group’s top team.
  4. Goals scored against the group’s top team.
  5. Decision by lot.

WETHER POLICY

  • Thunderstorms: All outdoor matches are immediately postponed.
  • Heavy Rain: Matches on Energi Viborg Stadium are moved to Viborg Katedralskole.

DISQUALIFICATIONS AND QUARANTINE

  • Disqualification (excluding three 2-minute suspensions) results in 1 match quarantine minimum.
  • Serious cases may lead to tournament exclusion.

OTHER RULES

  • Be ready for your match 5 minutes before the start time.
  • No-show results in a 0-5 loss.
  • Resin: Not allowed for U-11 and U-13. Allowed for other classes.
  • Shoes: Football boots are allowed on some outdoor arenas (e.g., Viborg Katedralskole) but not on Energi Viborg Stadium Arena.
  • The “play away” team must:
    • Bring a ball (check ball sizes).
    • Change T-shirts in case of identical colors.