General Information
Rule 1
The tournament is organized by Mallorca Football Events.
Rule 2
The games are organized on the premises of Santa Ponça sport complex in Santa Ponça on the island of Mallorca.
Address: Carrer Riu Síl, s/n, 07180 Santa Ponça
Rule 3
All matches are played according to the FIFA Futsal rules and regulations but executed in a customized tournament format. The customized Mallorca tournament futsal rules are leading!
Rule 4
Matches are led by International referees in cooperation with the tournament's management.
Rule 5
Teams in the 7 vs 7 tournament are divided in 2 categories; men and women. There are NO age categories.
Rule 12
May 7-11 May 2024 Mallorca 7-a-side Football Tournament open for amateur teams, associated and non-associated teams, corporate teams, futsal/indoor soccer teams.
Team & Player Rules
Rule 6
It's not allowed to switch players from one team to another team in the 7-a-side competition even if 2 or more teams play under the same team name. Teams will be monitored at every game. Teams will be disqualified if they switch players from one team to another team!
Rule 7-8
The first mentioned team (home team) has to change shirts if both outfits are the same (color). There are also tournament vests in several colors available. Every team must be equipped with a second set of shirts, which are different from the colors of the original club outfit.
Rule 9-10
The pitches are artificial grass. Players are advised to wear regular Futsal (indoor Soccer) shoes or special Astro turf football shoes. There are changing-rooms at the pitches; teams are welcome to use these. Players are also allowed to prepare themselves in the hotel rooms as well in between games.
Rule 11
The team's representative reports to the Organization headquarters 30 minutes before the scheduled first match, and must submit their list of players.
Rule 18
Each team must be accompanied by a coach.
Match Format & Gameplay
Rule 13
The team whose name is stated first on the match form will start on the left side of the pitch, seen from the side of the beach, and will have the kick off. The kick off moment will be directed by the referee.
Match Duration
The match lasts according the times mentioned in the tournament schedule (no half-time interval). The Knock-outs on Sunday lasts according the times mentioned in the tournament schedule (no half-time interval). The Finals on Sunday lasts according the times mentioned in the tournament schedule (no half-time interval).
Team Composition
A match is played by two teams: each consisting of 6 fielders and 1 goalkeeper (color shirt deviating from color shirt of the players).
Rule 14-15
The numbers of substitutions made during a match is unlimited. The player entering the pitch must do so at his own substitution zone, but only until the player leaving the pitch has passed completely over the touch line (= a good replacement is one player out and then a new player in). The substitution zone is situated on the same side of the pitch as the teams' benches and directly in front of them.
Rule 28 - Specific 7 vs 7 Match Rules
Special rules for 7-a-side matches:
a. Played on half field. (70x60m)
b. Goal 5 x 2m.
c. Kick-off from middle field.
d. Distance by free kick is 8 meters.
e. No Sliding's or Tackle allowed.
f. Kick-in or dribble-in at sideline.
g. Only direct free-kicks.
Disciplinary Rules
Rule 16
Every team has to be present 5 minutes before kickoff. The team that does not show up on time at the sports field, loses the match by 0 - 3 and will not receive any points. For the team that wins through a no show match by 'no-show', get 3 goals as their total score.
Rule 17
If a team withdraws from the tournament, it loses all matches 0-3. Also the games already played.
Rule 19 - Yellow Card
A player receipting a Yellow card has to leave the pitch for one (1) minute! After a goal scored against by the opposite team, the player can enter the field again. The jury-table signals if the player can enter the game again. It has to be the same player entering the field who receipt the yellow card!
Rule 20 - Red Card
A player receipting a Red card has to leave the pitch for the rest of that match. The team has to play with one player less for three (3) minutes! After a goal scored against by the opposite team, another player can enter the field. The Jury-table signals if another player can enter the game.
Rule 21
Protesting is not permitted. Decisions of the tournament's sportive management are final.
Rule 22
After every match the referee in charge of that game and both involved coaches or team captains have to report at the jury table near the pitches to sign the score sheet of that particular match. This is obligated. The signing of the score sheet has to be done immediately after the match in order to approve the result of that game.
Tournament Format & Penalties
Rule 25 - Group Stage Tie-Breaking
When there is a tie and equal scores in any of the groups these rules will be applied:
- Goal difference (goals for – goals against)
- Highest number of scored goals
- The least goals against
- The mutual results
Rule 26
The final ranking for the knockout rounds and finales: the team that wins their game goes on for the next round. For the team who lose the game, the tournament stops.
Rule 27 - Penalty Shootout
When there is a tie with equal scores in the following Knockout rounds the players take penalties. Each team takes three penalties. If the score remains unchanged the entire procedure will be repeated again until one team wins with a lead by one goal. The referee will have toss to decide which team will start the penalty shootout. The team who wins the toss, starts shooting. The penalty shots have to be taken by different players.
Conduct & Safety Rules
Rule 24
Each team is required to report at the tournament's sports headquarters before leaving every day on the tournament.
Rule 29-30
Smoking and drinking alcohol is prohibited on the pitches. The use of glass is also forbidden. Alcoholic consumption has to be limited, as extensive alcohol consumption has a clear influence on the match, a team or an individual player can. Every participant is responsible for his behavior in this respect; and will be hold responsible when damage is reported.
Rule 31-32
Other than players and coaches, no other person has the right to enter the field. Everyone is kindly asked to remain on the stands or in the sports arena's restaurant when not playing. In this way, the room around the field is reserved for those teams and players in the current matches.
Rule 33
For any other rules or regulations not mentioned then the tournament's sportive management's decisions is final as presented by the chief of the tournament's sportive management, in accordance with the representative of the board, or by any person appointed by him.
Rule 34
The organization of the tournament reminds participants to insure themselves for all medical costs that may be occasioned through any injuries during the tournament.
Liability Disclaimer (Rule 23): The organization is not responsible for damages, physical injuries or theft of any personal belongings of any players, spectators or companions.
