Charity Mini-Football Tournament Rules — „Football for Good Deeds”

Purpose of the event

„Football for Good Deeds” is a charity mini-football tournament dedicated to companies. All funds raised from the event will be directed towards supporting vulnerable young people in the programs of The Social Incubator Association. The main purpose is to support the continuation of their studies and their integration into society and the labour market.

1. Team composition

• A team is made up of 6 active players (5 outfield players + 1 goalkeeper).
• Registering 3 substitutes is allowed.
• Each team will appoint a captain (who may or may not play).
• Participation is open to both men and women.
• Teams may not include former professional players, except in cases where the player currently works for the company they represent or has retired from professional sporting activity for at least 7 years.

2. Competition format

• The tournament is held in a knockout format, with: a group stage, semifinals and a final.
• 12 teams take part, and they will be distributed into groups by drawing lots.

3. Match schedule

• Matches will be played according to the official schedule, which will be communicated in advance. Each match will last 40 minutes: 2 halves of 18 minutes each, with a 4-minute break between halves.
• A 5-minute break will be allocated between matches.
• Teams may warm up off the pitch and have 5 minutes to settle in on the pitch before the starting whistle.

4. Officiating, rules of play, equipment

• All matches will be officially refereed.
• The general rules of mini-football apply, with the exceptions announced by the organizer, if applicable.
• All matches will be played on an artificial turf pitch.
• Players are responsible for bringing shorts, football boots suitable for artificial turf, and a towel.
• Each team must field at least 5 players at the start of a match. Otherwise, that team will lose the match 3–0.
• The jerseys will be provided to the player by the event organizer. The kits containing the jerseys of the participating teams can be collected on the morning of the event at the venue.

5. Conduct and disciplinary sanctions

• Inappropriate language, aggressive or unsporting behaviour towards opponents, referees or teammates is not tolerated.
• On a first offence, the player will be sanctioned with a temporary exclusion (2 minutes).
• On a second offence or in the case of serious behaviour, the team may be sanctioned with: the permanent exclusion of the player from that match (without replacement) and a penalty of 1 goal.
• The decision of the referee or the organizer is final and cannot be contested.

6. Final provisions

• The organizer reserves the right to make changes or additions to these rules, with prior notification of the teams.
• By taking part, players assume the risks associated with practicing sport (injuries, etc.) and waive any claims against the organizer in the event of incidents arising during the competition.
• A prior medical check-up is recommended, attesting that participants are fit for physical effort.
• The organizer is not responsible for any health problems caused by not undergoing this check-up.

Throughout the tournament, an ambulance will be present at the venue, appropriately equipped and staffed by qualified medical personnel, ready to intervene in the event of injuries or other medical emergencies. Participants are asked to notify the organizers immediately if any medical problems arise.