6-A-SIDE FOOTBALL

Inicio Homes are hosting this 6-a-side football event to bring together like minded people from the local community. A chance to showcase businesses as well as silky footballing skills. As we sponsor local football teams of mixed ages, we thought it was best to get involved further.

the details

The format of the tournament will be a round robin league with teams initially playing for position in their group.

The tournament then progresses into 2 separate knock out phases with winners of which will progress on to the Semi Final and latterly to the Final. 

Date: Saturday 17th August 2024

Start Time: 11am/11.30am meet with 12pm (sharp) kick off

Finish: 5pm followed with the day continuing into the night

Location: Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham BR3 3SR.

Closest station: Eden Park Overground.

Facilities on site include:

• changing rooms

• showers

• toilets

• parking

• refreshment areas

GENERAL RULES

Teams must consist of at least 6 players, 1 goalkeeper and 5 outfield players.

Squads can consist of up to 10 players. Rolling subs allowed during each match.

Matches will be independently refereed to the 6 A Side Rules. There is a zero tolerance policy for lack of respect towards referees.

Spaces are limited and teams are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Matches are played on a 4G surface and astroturf boots will be perfect but players can also wear moulded/bladed boots. Metal studs are not permitted.

Players are reminded that they are representing their company/peers and the tournament is to be played in a competitive but fair and courteous manner.

Spectators and families all welcome.

6 A SIDE RULES OF PLAY

1: Match length is 15 minutes long, unless otherwise notified, and there is no change of ends.

2: In the round robin stage, 3 points will be awarded for a victory and one for a draw.

3: Substitutions will be rolling throughout the game with one on, one off.

4: Back passes to the keeper will only be permitted once the ball has touched 2 or more outfield players from the team.

5: The keeper may not touch the ball outside of the D.

6: The ball may be played above head height.

7: Slide tackles are not permitted.

8: When someone scores, play will resume from the centre spot.

9: Outfield players are not allowed in the goalkeepers area (the D). If they do a penalty will be awarded against defensive players and a free kick against offensive players.

10: Players may score from free kicks and defensive players must stand two yards from the ball.

11: If the ball leaves the pitch, play will resume with a kick in by the referee.

12: Players may not score direct from a kick in.

13: Swearing at the referee is an automatic sending off offence.

14: Yellow card sending off will be for 2 minutes. The referee’s decision is final. The referee may send off any player for verbal abuse.

15: ALL players must wear shinpads.  The onus is on the players to mitigate any potential risks involved in playing football and the organiser accepts no liability for any injuries that may occur on the field of play.

16: A red card in any match will result in the player being excluded for the rest of the tournament.

17: Maximum squad size is 10 (six players and 4 subs)

18: The event is open to any player who is 16 or over.

19: If teams are not at the correct pitch 2 minutes before kick off time they will begin the game 3-0 down.

20: For the knock out rounds sudden death penalties will decide any games that end in a draw. Penalties are taken with 1 step.

21: Round robin group positions will be decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored, then goals against, then the head to head result against that team in the group. In the unlikely event that teams are still equal when all this is taken into account, then progression to the knockout stages shall be settled with a sudden death penalty shoot out.

22: If a team receives more than 3 red or yellow cards this may lead to disqualification.

23: The organiser reserves the right to remove any team from the tournament at any time for not adhering to the 6 A Side Rules.

this day is set up to maximise your enjoyment and networking. Each team will have the opportunity to make as many connections as possible on the day with fellow professionals and colleagues alike both on and off the pitch.

Register your team below!