Format & Rules

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS NOT THE ALL-IRELAND - THIS IS A FUN TOURNAMENT WITH ENJOYMENT AND SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN AS NO.1 PRIORITY 

• All Teams will play 5 matches

• Pitches size 80m x 40m (approx)

• All games are 10 a-side (1, 3,3,3) . Run on/run off substitutions.

• Two 10 minute halves – 2 min break for half time .

• Games will start and end on a Hooter

• Visiting Teams to supply regulation smart touch footballs for games 

• Players, Coaches & Supporters to respect officials - there will be a pitch Co -Ordinator at each pitch - they will ensure that this is enforced 

• SCORING : A kicked or fisted point = 3 points ( Go Game rules).  A Goal = 1 point (Go Game rules) 

• Only the referee will record the score

• The morning group stages will be used as the basis for matching teams of similar ability for rounds 4 and 5 after lunch

• All free kicks to be taken by the player fouled. 

• Side line balls and 45’s to be taken by nearest player 

• Players are limited to two plays e.g. one hop & one solo. 4 steps rule applies. 

• ALL players MUST wear gumshields

• Goalkeeper to advance 10 steps for kick outs 

• Pitch umpires will be supplied by Celbridge GAA 

• Referee's decision is final. 

• Should 2 teams have the same colours, 1 team should turn their jersey inside out  or wear bibs

• There will be no Finals  and no winning team trophy. Each team will be  presented with 15 medals and a team trophy

• If you have any questions on the day please contact the desk at the HQ .

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