(1) For the 2022 tournament, the minimum age for 60+ international teams is December 31st 1962 D.O.B. and the minimum age for 65+ international teams is December 31st 1957 D.O.B.(strictly enforced). Each invited super masters club/team (one per country) can include players from any organization, community, national football association or region. Team size is restricted to 6-9 eligible (age-appropriate) tournament players. This international tournament is a 2-day event. For obvious reasons and fairness to all travelling participants, teams/players cannot register for 1-day games only.

(2) International masters/veterans teams will play in a five-a-side/futsal competition on FIFA standard fields. The field size for an international super masters 5-a-side/futsal pitch is 30 X 25 metres and the goal posts are 5m x 2m (5.0m semi-circle goal area). Games will take place simultaneously on the field throughout each day of the tournament. Pitch 1 is that which is closest to the sports pavilion. The home team on the schedule will defend the goal nearest to the sports pavilion from K/O.

(3) Games = 5-a-side (4 outfield players and a goal keeper). Centre kick-off is only taken to begin games by the home team. Ball height rule applies (equal to the height of the cross bar, 5m) and heading is not allowed. Goalkeeper will begin play when any goals are scored and when there is a goal-kick (using a dead-ball kick from the goalkeeper area and which must be kicked along the surface, not arial). Goalkeeper cannot pick-up the ball from a pass-back, goalkeeper cannot kick from hands, goalkeeper cannot execute over-arm throws. 60+ Goal-keepers are permitted outfield. 60+ players can enter the 5-metre GK zone at will. Flying subs any time from the mid-centre line.

(4) Regular corner kicks apply, dead-ball kicks are taken from the sideline and must be executed on the ground (not arial). There is no off-side. Normal infringement rules apply - fouls, handball etc. Indirect free-kicks only - 3 metre distance (unless infringement in goal area and 8m penalty kick). For 65+ walking football games, only one-step is allowed to kick a penalty.

(5) 60+ Day 2, 4-a-side Football - The field size for an international super masters 4-a-side pitch is 20 metre (length) X 20 metre (width) and the goal posts are 10 feet wide and 3 feet (=3m by 1m) high. Above International masters 5-a-side/futsal football rules apply PLUS SPECIFIC RULES include: (a) Players are only eligible to play in the 4v4 games if they have already played in the Day 1 May 29th 5v5 games; (b) a registered 4-a-side team must have a minimum of 5 players ("no" goalkeepers) -multiple flying subs can be used; (c) Indirect free-kicks = 3 metre distance; (d) "Handball" infringement from a shot on goal will result in a penalty kick 3.6 metres/12 feet from the goal line.

(6) 65+ Walking Football games on DAY 1. Above International masters 5-a-side/futsal football rules apply PLUS SPECIFIC RULES FOR 65+ WF games include (a) "No running allowed" (strictly enforced on OR off the ball) - i.e., walking/fast-walking ONLY as defined by one foot on the ground at all times, (b) There is a ball height restriction of 6-feet only (or height of the cross-bar whichever is highest) and NO heading allowed; (c) goalkeepers have a restricted and protected (no players allowed) semi-circle "D" zone area of 5 metres; (d) Only a 1-step approach is allowed prior to shooting for the 65+ WF penalties.

(7) Rule number 1! ALL masters/veteran players and injury prevention. Absolutely no dangerous tackles (e.g. from behind, or sliding tackles that make physical contact with opposition player). It is imperative to play with safety in mind toward others and self (including shin pads must be worn). The collegial atmosphere among world cup masters players, teams and referees has always been exceptional and SAFETY will be strictly enforced by the match officials. In the unlikely event of disciplinary issues, the following use of BLUE or RED colour cards will be shown at the discretion of referees: Blue Card offences will be issued for repeat Technical (e.g., running x 3 in WF) or combinations of technical and penal offences (foul play). However, a straight Blue card will also be awarded if the offence is of a reckless nature. A Blue card will result in a 3-minute game expulsion (non-replacement); Red Card Offences are based on FIFA/FA Laws (e.g. foul and or abusive language, excessive foul play, DOGSO offence). Multiple Blue or a Red Card offence will result in a number of game forfeits which will be determined by the Head Referee.

(8) Results (see below). In the round-robin format, there will be 1-point for a tie and 2-points for a win. In the event of a points tie (including goal difference) on completion of all games, teams will compete in a further 10-minute golden goal game. If still tied, there will be a 1-shot penalty shoot-out “knock-out” for 5 players on each team. If 3 or more teams are tied on points (including goal difference), a 1-shot penalty shoot-out “knock-out” for 5 players on each team will decide the winning team. At the Head Referees discretion, a tie in a knock-out round can result in a “best of 3” penalty shoot-out competition.

(9) For the team penalty shoot-out competition, regular penalty shoot-out rules apply. Furthermore, the penalty shoot-out competition for 60+ & 65+ teams occurs separately on multiple 5-a-side pitches following the final games on DAY 1. Five players only per team take one penalty each (8 metres) alternatively with players from another team (against respective goalkeepers). The total score is recorded by each referee. The team with the highest penalty score wins and a team runner-up receive the penalty shoot-out trophies (if any teams have joint highest penalty scores on Day 1, a penalty shoot-out play-off will take place after the scheduled games on DAY 2).

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