1.1 This document establishes the official Competition Rules, Regulations, and Terms and Conditions governing the organisation, administration, and participation in the Tournament (“the Competition”).
1.2 The Competition is administered by the duly constituted Tournament Organising Committee (“the Organiser”) and shall operate in accordance with the regulatory framework of the South African Football Association.
1.3 The objective of the Competition is to promote structured football development, fair competition, and national alignment with recognised football governance standards.
2.1 The Competition shall be governed by:
2.2 In the event of any conflict, SAFA regulations shall prevail.
2.3 The Organiser shall have the authority to interpret and enforce these rules, subject to applicable governing structures.
3.1 The Competition shall be organised into age-group divisions as determined by the Organiser.
3.2 Formats may include:
3.3 The Competition format (league, knockout, or hybrid) shall be determined prior to commencement and communicated to all Participants.
3.4 The Organiser reserves the right to amend the format where required for operational or regulatory reasons.
4.1 All teams and players must be properly registered in accordance with Competition and SAFA requirements.
4.2 Player eligibility shall be determined by:
4.3 The Organiser may conduct verification checks at any stage.
4.4 Any breach, including age fraud or duplicate registration, shall result in:
5.1 Fixtures, kick-off times, and venues shall be determined by the Organiser.
5.2 Teams are required to:
5.3 Failure to report on time may result in:
5.4 Match officials shall be appointed by the Organiser, and their decisions shall be final.
6.1 Matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game, subject to Competition-specific modifications.
6.2 Substitutions, match duration, and squad size shall be defined per age category.
6.3 Points allocation (where applicable):
6.4 Tie-breakers may include:
7.1 All Participants shall adhere to the highest standards of conduct, sportsmanship, and respect.
7.2 Misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
7.3 Sanctions may include:
8.1 The Organiser shall implement appropriate safety protocols at all venues.
8.2 The following are strictly prohibited:
8.3 Any breach may result in removal from the venue and referral to authorities.
9.1 The Organiser shall procure public liability insurance for the Competition.
9.2 Participation is entirely at the Participant’s own risk.
9.3 The Organiser shall not be liable for:
9.4 Participants are responsible for personal insurance cover.
10.1 The Competition may be recorded, filmed, and photographed.
10.2 By participating or attending, all Participants:
11.1 Entry into the Competition is subject to payment of the prescribed fee.
11.2 Entry shall only be confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
11.3 The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry where necessary.
12.1 Withdrawal by participating teams shall be subject to the following:
12.2 No refunds shall be issued for:
13.1 The Organiser shall not be liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond its control, including:
13.2 The Organiser reserves the right to:
14.1 Personal data shall be collected for Competition administration purposes only.
14.2 The Organiser shall ensure reasonable data protection measures are in place.
15.1 All protests must be submitted in writing within a prescribed timeframe (e.g., 24 hours).
15.2 A protest fee may be required.
15.3 The Organiser’s decision shall be final, subject to applicable SAFA processes.
16.1 Participation constitutes full acceptance of this Rulebook.
16.2 The Organiser reserves the right to amend these rules where required.
16.3 Any matter not provided for shall be decided by the Organiser in accordance with SAFA principles.
16.4 Should any provision be deemed invalid, the remainder shall remain enforceable.
By registering or participating in the Competition, all Participants confirm that they:
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