Competition Qualification
LEVEL 3 COMPETITION
Competition Format
2 separate Football Competitions:
Large School (Schools with 2 form entry or more)
Small School (Schools with 1.5 form entry or less)
Team Information
Teams of 5, Maximum squad of 8 players. 4 outfield players and 1 goal keeper.
Year Groups / Gender
Year 3 / 4 / Open to boys and girls
Equipment (Schools need to provide/take to competition)
All players should be wearing shin pads. Schools should bring a football with them to warm up with
Competition Rules
The following rules of the competition are to be adhered to at all times by players, spectators, and team officials.
  • The tournament will be 5-a-side with a maximum of 3 reserves
  • The substitutions are on a roll on roll off basis, however, the referee MUST be notified when making a change
  • Only managers and additional support staff are allowed on the astro turf
  • All games will be centrally timed one way.
  • Play will be started in the centre circle and will be re started in the centre after a goal has been scored
  • ALL players can enter the penalty area
  • The Goal Keeper can only handle the ball in their area
  • Goal Keepers cannot kick the ball out of their hands, all other methods of distribution are allowed
  • If the ball goes out of play it must be rolled back in.
  • There is no head height rule
  • Players will only be allowed a step for taking penalties

Scoring
  • 3 points will be awarded for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 points for a loss.
  • In the event of teams finishing on the same points the positions will be determined through goal difference, goals scored and then head to head

First Aid & Emergency Procedures
At level 2 School Games competitions all schools are responsible for the provision and administration of their own First Aid. The Competition Organiser or School Games Organiser will brief School Staff prior to the start of the competition, and will provide information about emergency procedures.
At level 3 competitions school staff will still be asked to take responsibility for their own team. However, first aid will be provided by a third party and an event Welfare plan will be in place to support the health and safety of all participants, volunteers and staff.
Withdrawing from a Competition
In the event your school has to withdraw from the Competition, please inform your School Games Organiser giving a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Ideally please give more notice so that another team can be offered the opportunity to compete at the level 3 School Games event. The sport specific competition organisers will be planning their competition to the number of teams entered and late withdrawal will potentially create difficulties for many people. Your support in this aspect of the games is greatly appreciated.
Cancellation of a Competition
In the unlikely event the competition has to be cancelled the Competition Organiser will contact schools at the earliest opportunity. If you are not contacted assume the competition is taking place.