Rules

I FIFA Laws of the Game

The international youth football tournament Reval Cup 2024 shall follow the international laws of the game provided by FIFA.
NB! If there are conflicting claims in the FIFA rules and in the Reval Cup 2024 rules and regulations, the tournament guide shall apply.

II Age groups, rules and dates

III Use of older players

In the all the 11v11 girls and boys age groups it is allowed to use in one team up to 3 older players, who have been born later than 1 August the prior year.
In girls and boys age groups 7v7 0r 8v8 it is allowed to use in one team up to 2 older players, who have been born later than 1 August the prior year. In 5v5 the number of previously mentioned players is 1.

For example: In the boys’ age group 2009, it is allowed to have in one team 3 older players, who have been born later than 1.08.2008.

IV Players participating in several teams

During the youth football tournament Reval Cup 2024, it is not allowed for the players to play in more than one team in the same age group. If this rule is ignored, the player will be disqualified from the tournament and the game of the violating team will be cancelled. The result -/+ will be noted in the tournament chart and this means that the other team has won.

V Stadiums

Reval Cup 2024 matches will be held in Tallinn and Rapla. The matches of the tournament will be played in Männiku indoor hall on artificial turf (address Võidu street 16) , Sõle indoor hall on artificial turf (address Sõle street 40) and Rapla indoor hall on artificial turf.

VII Tournament system

Reval Cup 2024 is divided into two phases: subgroup tournaments and playoffs.

In the subgroup tournaments, the teams are divided into subgroups of 4-5 teams, where all teams will play against each other once. In the matches held during the subgroup tournament, a victory gives each team 3 points, a draw game 1 point and loss 0 points.

If some teams get equal scores in subgroups, the final ranking will be decided according to:

1. match between each other
2. goal difference against each other
3. overall goal difference
4. number of goals
5. disciplinary actions
   • a) abandoned matches, cancellation of results
   • b) yellow cards
   • c) red cards
6. drawing lots

All places in the Reval Cup 2024 tournament will be determined in the playoff system. The playoff system for each age group will be announced by the organizers one week before the tournament begins.

VIII Penalties

During the playoff and final match, if the match ends with a draw after the end of match time, the teams have to start shooting penalties immediately. There will be no extra time during the tournament matches.
The number of penalties in each age group:

All age groups will decide the match with 3 penalties.

VIII Protest

A protest is directed against the validity of the result of the match. A protest has to be based on that whether the player has right to participate or not, on serious violation of the rules by the referee or on some other incident that affected the result of the match.
The protest must be submitted in writing by a team representative (a person who has been designated on the registration form as team leader) no later than 30 minutes after the end of the protested match.
A general protest against the whole opposing team is not acceptable.
Protest against the yellow or red card or against the removal of player from the field after the referee has showed two cards, is only allowed if referee made a mistake against thecorresponding player.
Protest processing fee is 75 EUR. This amount will be refunded if the protest is successful.

IX Jury

The possible disagreements and protests will be solved by a three-member jury. The jury includes the head referee and two head organizers of the tournament.
NB! Jury’s final decision cannot be appealed!

X Referees

All the referees are accepted by the Estonian Football Association or the head referee of the tournament.

XI Defaulters

If on the football field there is not at least 7 players (age groups 11v11), 5 players (age groups 8v8), 4 players (age group 7v7) or 3 players, (age groups 5v5) 5 minutes after the start of official match time, a  +/-  loss will be entered into the tournament table.

XII Awards

The teams having won the first, second and third place will be awarded with trophies and medals. The best player of each age group and goalkeeper will be awarded with the special prizes.

XIII Medicine/medical aid

The organizers of Reval Cup 2024 football tournament will not take any responsibility for injuries, which happen during the football tournament. Teams have an obligation to ensure that all trauma situations will be resolved.
If possible, the football tournament organizers will assist with their medical skills.

XIV Warnings and removals

A player removed from the field of play is disqualified until the end of this game, but due to the severity of the violation (e.g. violent behavior, intentional injury, verbal violence towards fellow players or the referee) the organizers may also remove the player from the next game held in Reval Cup 2025 or from the entire tournament. The entry into force of a harsher penalty is decided in cooperation between all parties (the referee of the game, the main organizer of the tournament, the coaches of the teams involved in the incident), but the right to make the final decision belongs to the main organizer of the tournament. The decision will be notified to the team representative, who is indicated in the box provided on the registration sheet.

XV Recognition of fair play

For the recognition of fair play it is recommended that players shake hands with the opposing players and referee right after the line-up (before the match starts) and after the final whistle.

XVI Warranty

By participation in Reval Cup 2024 football tournament, the team confirms being aware of all the rules of the tournament.

XVII Balls used in matches

All the balls used during the Reval Cup 2024 have a marking “FIFA APPROVED” or “FIFA INSPECTED”.

XVIII Registration of the team

When arriving to the tournament, all the teams have to submit the completed registration form to the tournament organizers before their first competitive match. If possible, the signed registration form can be e-mailed to info@revalcup.eu or leino@revalsporttours.eu.
The players not listed on the registration form cannot participate. Teams are not allowed to add more players to the registration form during the tournament.
The representative of each team is required to sign a statement, confirming the arrival to the tournament, acceptance of the Reval Cup 2024 rules and the team’s awareness of possible changes.
NB! A team, who has not met the aforementioned demands, will not be allowed to play in the tournament.

XIX Start of the match and its accompanying rules

The team has to be on the match field 5 minutes before the match starts.
If the uniforms of both teams are in the same colour, the team who has been listed as the second team has to change shirts or wear vests.
Vests are guaranteed by the tournament organizer.

Team size for age groups 11v11 –  22 players.
Team size for age groups 8v8 – 18 players.
Team size for age groups 7v7 – 16 players
Team size for age groups 5v5, – 14 players

XX State of emergency, tournament management

The jury of the tournament has right to make changes in match times and locations, if it is necessary and an inevitable event requires it!
NB! Tournament organizers are not responsible for the event of theft during the tournament!