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GENERAL
The tournament regulations of the AFA Cup apply to participation of all teams. Deviations from the tournament regulations are binding if and to the extent that the organization of the AFA Cup has expressly agreed to this in writing.

 

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Registration for the AFA Cup is only possible under the conditions of the tournament regulations of the AFA Cup. The registration fee is € 350 per team (including service costs). For this amount, one team can participate in the AFA Cup.

 

Registration is only complete when
a> The registration form has been completed online or by email and received by the AFA Cup.
b> The registration fee has been credited to the account of Stichting AFA Cup.
c> Bank details: Stichting AFA Cup - IBAN: NL97RABO0313422478 + (name Coach + name Team) Conditions for Cancellation:

 

Cancellation

- In case of cancellation before June 15, 2024, you will receive the full registration fee back.
- In case of cancellation between 15 - 22 June 2024, this is 50% of the registration fee.
- In case of cancellation after 22 June 2024, this is 0% of the registration fee.

 

As soon as the tournament is full, registration for the reserve list of the AFA Cup is possible via [email protected]. If teams unexpectedly drop out and/or unsubscribe, teams from the reserve list will be informed of this chronologically based on the registration date. By registering for the AFA Cup, the participating team declares its unconditional agreement with the contents of the tournament regulations of the AFA Cup.

 

AFA CUP TOURNAMENT
The AFA Cup tournament will take place on Saturday 29 June 2024 at SV A.R.C. at Sportpark Zegersloot. The tournament offers space for a maximum of 56 senior teams. As always, we have an open dressing room policy because we simply do not have enough dressing rooms. So we have to make do with what we have. So be on time and leave valuables at home!

 

THE COACH
- The coach is responsible for the behavior of his players.
- The coach is responsible, together with the players, for the behavior of their supporters.
- Only the coach can contact the organization and the tournament management during the tournament about the progress of the tournament. (Cliff Malhotra - 0652468953 or Mukesh Sharma - 0634341164) - The coach must be a point of contact for the organization at all times. - Coach, players and supporters must always follow the instructions of the employees/volunteers of the AFA Cup foundation.

 

TOURNAMENT MATTERS
- The matches are played according to the regulations and provisions of the AFA Cup.
- Results, Ranks and Standings can be followed via www.tournify.nl/live/afacup24
- Each team must report to the tournament committee 30 minutes before the start of the first pool match.
- The starting times of all matches are fixed and will not be deviated from.
- When a team is not on the field according to regulations (5) minutes after the starting time = 1-0 deficit.
- When a team is not on the field according to regulations (10) minutes after the starting time = 2-0 deficit.
- When a team is not on the field according to regulations (15) minutes after the starting time = 3-0 deficit and also end of the match.
- Matches will then no longer be made up and/or replayed.
- Missing one or more matches without an acceptable excuse may result in disqualification.

All results achieved against a disqualified team or a team that has withdrawn in the meantime will be declared null and void and therefore not included in the final standings. The tournament committee is entitled to deviate from the above regulations if another solution appears to be fairer for the affected team.

 

MATCHES
- The duration of the matches during the entire tournament is 1 x 20 minutes.
- There will be no changing of sides during the match.
- All uniforms should preferably have numbers on the back.
(No numbers on the back means that your team will not compete for the team prizes and/or individual prizes)
- Shin guards are mandatory!
- There will be no tossing before the matches.
- The home team has the kick-off.
- The away team has the choice of goal.
- Substitutions may be made continuously during each match.
- Substitutions must be requested from the referee.
- In the event of a tie after the group stage, a penalty shoot-out will have to decide who will advance to the next round.
- Penalties may be taken by all players, including substitutes.

 

COMPOSITION OF THE TEAM
- Come with your best possible composition.
- Different nationalities in your team are allowed.
- Professional players in your team are allowed.
- Player list consists of a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 23 players.

 

SAMPLE CHECK
- The 23-person player list is binding for the entire tournament.
- During the tournament, players from one team may not play in the other team.
- If during a random check it appears that fraud has been committed in any way, the board risks automatically disqualifying the team in question.
- The organization reserves the right to exclude teams, both before and during the tournament.

 

MATCH CLOTHING
- In addition to the home kit, each team must also bring the away kit or bibs.
- The second-mentioned team in the match schedule is considered to be the home team and must wear the away kits if necessary.
- The substitutes must wear a different shirt on the bench and during their warm-up.

 

FAIR PLAY
During the AFA Cup, great importance is attached to fair play and respect for each other. The tournament committee therefore assumes that punishing teams will be unnecessary. We are convinced that all teams accept the decisions of the referees. In order to apply the fair play regulations, the tournament committee calls on all coaches and captains to exclude players who do not wish to adhere to the rules of the game or display unsportsmanlike behavior from the remainder of the tournament. If there is misconduct towards referees, excessive fouls and/or unsportsmanlike behavior during the tournament, strict action will be taken and disqualification may be a consequence!
-If a player receives a yellow card, a 5-minute time penalty is linked to this.
-If a player receives a second yellow card during the tournament, he will be suspended for the next match.
-If a player receives a red card (direct red or two yellows in one match), he will be suspended for 2 matches.

 

POINTS & RANKING
The points are counted during the group matches as follows:
1. Win = 3 points
2. Draw = 1 point
3. Loss = 0 points
The numbers 1 and 2 of each group automatically qualify for the Knock-out phase (16 teams). If there are not enough teams available for this, this will be supplemented with the best number 3 until the number of 16 teams is reached.

 

Group ranking
a> Most points achieved
b> Best goal difference
c> Mutual result.
* If there is still a tie based on the above rules, the following applies:
* In the event of a tie, a penalty shoot-out! The penalty rules also apply if no decision has been made in the Knock-out phase after regular playing time. So there will be no extra time!

 

PRIZE PACKAGE
The prize package during the AFA Cup consists of prizes for the teams and individual prizes. In total, there are cash prizes for the four highest finishing teams (note: the amount of prize money is only guaranteed if 48 teams participate) The prize package consists of a trophy, medals and a cash amount, namely;
1st Place = € 2750.00
2nd Place = € 1500.00
3rd Place = € 1000.00
4th Place = Free registration 2025
The winner of the Fair Play Award (sportsmanship award) automatically receives a luxury trophy in the form of a championship trophy.
The Top Scorer (individual award) of the tournament automatically receives a luxury trophy in the form of a Golden Shoe.
The Best Player (individual award) of the tournament automatically receives a luxury trophy in the form of a Golden Ball (Ballon d'Or).
The Best Goalkeeper (individual award) of the tournament automatically receives a luxury trophy in the form of a Golden Glove.

 

CHALLENGE CUP
The winner of the AFA Cup receives a Challenger Cup. The Challenger Cup remains at the club, so take as many photos as possible with your team. This Challenger Cup remains the property of the tournament committee at all times. If a team wins the Challenger Cup for three consecutive years or wins it five times in total, the Challenger Cup becomes the property of this team. The name of the winner of the AFA Cup will be added to the base of the Challenger Cup by the tournament committee for the next edition of the tournament.

 

UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
The tournament committee has the option at all times to stop the tournament or cancel it completely in case of extremely bad weather conditions. The AFA Cup accepts no liability for costs incurred or otherwise in connection with the cancellation of (part of) the tournament. The decisions of the referees and/or tournament committee are binding. These decisions must be accepted and protest against decisions is not possible. In any situation not provided for in these tournament regulations, the decision of the tournament committee is binding.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention! The organization will take tough action against teams if it concerns fraud with regard to the player lists. We simply want to prevent problems around this point, very simple. Teams that do not comply with this will be disqualified immediately prior to the tournament. Registration fees will also not be refunded, so remain sporting and honest towards the organization and all other participating teams at all times. Teams that are and/or will be disqualified are excluded from the next edition!

 

After the AFA Cup, there will be an extensive evaluation with the coaches, in which it will be discussed how the collaboration with all coaches and players involved was experienced and the coaches can possibly come up with suggestions and/or tips for the upcoming editions. If the collaboration has been satisfactory, these coaches will remain for the 2024 edition.

 

During irregularities on the field, the coaches and organization of the AFA Cup are the only designated persons who may enter the field to tackle this problem. The organization is the only party that can come to a decision to punish these teams and possibly disqualify them. Negotiating about this decision is excluded. As a coach, you are responsible for the behavior of all your players both on and off the field.

 

The referees and linesmen are always an important link in any tournament or match. This tournament will be no different because without these people we cannot play matches in a correct and friendly manner. The organization of the AFA Cup has therefore made clear agreements regarding the referees and linesmen. Irregularities of any kind against the referees are prohibited at all times. The referees can and have the right to send players off the field immediately or even ban them from the tournament in consultation with the organization. In case of fraud or possible irregularities, the organization AFA Cup can immediately ban a team or player from the tournament, regardless of the state of affairs!

 

The Organization can be reached by phone (or via WhatsApp) both before and during the tournament. If you have any questions and/or comments, please let us know (in good time). The instructions given by the AFA Cup employees must be followed at all times. It is also expected that all AFA Cup employees are treated with respect.

 

Everyone is requested to treat the beautiful Zegersloot sports park of sports association A.R.C. with respect. So clean up your mess and park cars, bicycles and mopeds in the designated areas. We also request the teams to leave the changing rooms tidy.

 

Only players from the teams that are currently playing their match are allowed to enter the field. We request visitors to remain behind the fences and advertising boards (so the teams that are not playing also remain behind the advertising boards).

 

If damage is caused to the property of sports association A.R.C. or the AFA Cup? Then the damage will be recovered from the perpetrator(s). Also, just like with theft, violence, discrimination and/or sexual harassment, the police will be notified.

 

Never leave valuables behind. The organization of the AFA Cup and Association A.R.C. accept no liability and/or responsibility for loss, theft or destruction of personal property. We recommend leaving valuables such as jewelry at home as much as possible and it is also wise not to carry too much cash with you. If necessary, have a trusted person look after your valuables.

 

Possession and/or use of drugs are not permitted in and around the sports complex. This is a general rule and applies to everyone. If this is found and/or used, the organization has the right to disqualify the person, player(s) or team(s) in question or remove them from the complex.

 

Possession and use of alcohol are not permitted in and around the sports complex. This is a general rule and applies to everyone. If this is found and/or used, the organization has the right to disqualify the person, player(s) or team(s) in question or to remove them from the complex.

 

Exception: When the tournament has been completed successfully, the organization and the tournament committee certainly do not mind if alcoholic beverages are consumed. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at all times in the canteen. (Taking alcoholic beverages with you is prohibited at all times).

 

Read these house rules carefully with the players of your team because it is very important that everyone is aware of what is expected of you and your team by the organization of the AFA Cup.