Manortown Mini Leagues 2024 - Rules
Due to unprecedented applications there will be Five age categories,
Under 8’s born 2016, 2017 and 2018
Under 9's born 2015
Under 9's born 2015
Under 10’s born 2014
Under 12’s born 2012, 2013
Under 14’s born 2010, 2011
ALL players must get at least a half match in every game. There is no exception to this rule - it’s a fun tournament that will be naturally competitive so over competitive coaches or parents must not get carried away………..
Each team plays 5 matches on a league basis from Friday to the following Friday.
The two top teams from each category play in the Cup final on Sat
The third and fourth placed teams play in the Shield final also on Sat
If teams are level on points, goal difference will decide who goes through.
Teams will only be given a maximum of 4 goals difference. For example, if a team wins 8-0, 4-0 will go down on the scoresheet.
Matches will be 5, 7 or 9-a-side depending on the number of players that turn up. If both teams have eight players, each player will be a sub for 3 minutes.
Games are 24 minutes duration, 12 mins each way.
When teams are short of a player, we will give them a temporary player of the same standard to even the numbers
The players can be changed around at the discretion of the organizers.
On the last day, all matches will be finals, Cup and Shield.
Finals that end in a draw will go to penalties. Five each and then sudden death
Trophies and medals will be presented on the last day for the winners and the runners up.
However, the main focus will be on kids having fun.
Enjoy the week.
