Winter Coed Adult Tournament '25

Gear up for game day! Review the rules and format so your team is ready to play, compete, and have fun.

⚽ Winter Coed Adult Tournament Rules & Information

🔹 General Information


  • All players must be 18 years or older to participate.

(Photo IDs will be checked by the Tournament Director before first kickoff.)


  • Players may only appear on one team roster, regardless of division.


  • All teams are coed and must be large enough to support 7v7 play.


  • Minimum 10 players per roster is strongly recommended.


  • All participants must sign a Release of Liability Waiver via PlayMetrics before competing.


Required Equipment:


  • Shin guards (covered by socks)


  • Cleats encouraged (no metal studs)


  • Each team must supply two match balls

🔹 Rules of Play

  • Referee decisions are final and may not be overruled.


  • All games follow FIFA Laws of the Game, except where modified below.


  • Matches consist of two 20-minute halves with an 8–10 minute halftime.


Teams: 7v7 (including goalkeepers).


  • Minimum of 5 players required to start and finish a match.


  • A 3–0 forfeit may be awarded after a 5-minute grace period from scheduled kickoff.


  • Coed Requirement: At least two players of each gender must be on the field at all times.


  • Offside Rule: Not enforced — however, persistent cherry-picking is unsporting and may result in caution or card.


Slide Tackles:


  • Not allowed.


  • Contact = direct free kick + possible yellow/red card.


  • No-contact slide = indirect free kick + warning (1st) or yellow card (2nd).


Goalkeeper Distribution:


  • No punts, throws, or drop-kicks past the half line in a ball-in-hand situation.


  • Violation = indirect free kick for opposing team.


Red Cards:


  • Player must leave the field immediately and is suspended for next match.


  • A second red card = removal from the tournament and fenced-in area.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER 11/29

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TOURNAMENT FORMAT

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Group Stage Scoring:

  • Win = 3 points


  • Tie = 1 point


  • Loss = 0 points
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Tiebreakers:

  1. Goals Against
  2. Goals For
  3. Head-to-Head
  4. Coin Toss
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Finals & Consolation Games:

  • Tied matches go directly to PKs (no overtime).


  • Only on-field players at end of match may take PKs.


  • Each team selects five shooters, including at least one of each gender within the first three kicks.


  • If still tied, remaining on-field players rotate until a winner is decided.



📩 Questions?


For questions or clarification, contact Tournament Director

📧 dneves@gunstonsoccer.com

GET READY

WHERE:

Grist Mill Park

Individual Registration

$45.00

When:

Saturday December 6th

Team Registration:

Please Email 📧 dneves@gunstonsoccer.com