ALBANY JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION – SUMMER 6’S SOCCER CARNIVAL

WHEN: Saturday 20th of January

WHERE: North Road Soccer Grounds Albany – Pitch C5

AGES: School Years as of school year just completed – Year 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are eligible

TEAMS: No restrictions. The Carnival is aimed at everyone and is more focused on fun and creating a social atmosphere.

Players may play up but not down unless they were playing down during the 2017 season.

New players wishing to play down must fill in a play down request form.

RULES: Matches will be modified to maximise participation but unless stated all fixtures will be officiated using regular FIFA Football Rules.

MODIFIED RULES:

  1. NO Throw INS. Kick-ins only (can’t score direct from a kick-in). Ball must be stationary from kick in
  2. NO off-side.
  3. NO slide tackles (automatic yellow card)
  4. Yellow Card – sin bin for 5 minutes with no substitute to replace the carded player. If a player receives two yellow cards in the same match = Red Card
  5. Red Card – sent from field with no substitute to replace carded player. Player will also miss the next match. Automatic – no appeals
  6. Goal Keeper – cannot kick the ball from their hands (includes drop kicks). Must throw, roll or kick ball off the ground. Once the ball gets placed on the ground the ball is live.
  7. Free kicks – players must retreat at least 5 metres from any dead ball situation. If players don’t retreat the required distance in the opinion of the referee then the referee will move the dead ball forward 5 metres.

STRIPS: All players are to be identifiable as a team. If the same shirts are not available then bibs can be worn. We encourage all teams to have some creativity and fun with the designs of their uniforms. Prizes will be allocated to the team with the best designed strip.

SHIN PADS: All players must wear shin pads with cleats preferred but not compulsory.

FEES: $100 PER TEAM

TEAM NUMBERS: A maximum number of 12 per team can be registered but all players must play at least 50% of game time unless sinbinned or suspended.

Each team is required to have 5 outfield players and 1 goal keeper on the pitch during each match. Each team will be required to register a minimum of 7 players per team.

DURATION: Each match will run for 25 minutes on a rolling clock system. Half time will be signalled and a change of ends implemented by referees. Each fixtured time slot will be allocated 30mins so teams will have a 5-minute break between matches.

In most instances teams will play on the same pitch throughout the carnival but teams are encouraged to look closely at the fixtures and ensure they are ready to play before the allocated time of the match.

REGISTRATION: Teams must complete a registration form and be registered by the 16th of January with fixtures to be released before the 20th of January. All teams will be required to attend a Carnival Briefing at 8:45am with the first fixture commencing at 9:00am.

TEAM LISTS: Team lists can be changed up until the 20th as long as the event coordinator is advised and the player included is a registered player. Once a team has nominated they agree to field a team and pay the $100 team fee.

Team list forms will also need to be completed before the carnival starts along with payment of the $100 team entrance fee. Team list forms can be emailed directly to John Overton –

ENQUIRIES: If you have any questions regarding the carnival or the registration process then please contact John Overton – Regional Development Officer Football West on 0433 450 444 or alternatively