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Silver Spurs Veteran Football Festival Set for Kick-Off as Tournament Rules Revealed

TOURNAMENT RULES & FORMAT

General Rules

  • Matches will consist of 2 x 20-minute halves.
  • Penalty shoot-outs: 3 penalties per team.
  • Points system:
    • Win = 3 points
    • Draw = 1 point
  • One official team sheet must be submitted per game.
  • A 5-minute grace period will be allowed.
  • After 5 minutes, the guilty team will be penalised with one goal against.
  • After 10 minutes, the match will be forfeited/blown off.
  • Teams must be registered by Monday, 26 October 2026 at 17h00.
  • Squad lists must be posted in the tournament group.
  • Players may not be registered for more than one team.
  • Players must have a valid ID available for inspection at all times upon request.
  • The offside rule will only apply inside the 18-yard penalty area.

Competition FormatO35 Division (18 Teams)

  • 2 groups of 4 teams
  • 2 groups of 5 teams
  • Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Winners Quarter-finals
  • Bottom 2 teams from each group advance to the Plate Quarter-finals

O40 Division (16 Teams)

  • 4 groups of 4 teams
  • Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Winners Quarter-finals
  • Bottom 2 teams from each group advance to the Plate Quarter-finals

O45 Division

  • League format
  • Top 2 teams qualify for the Semi-finals
  • No Plate competition

O50 Division (8 Teams)

  • 2 groups of 4 teams
  • Top 2 teams from each group qualify for the Winners Section
  • Bottom 2 teams from each group qualify for the Plate Semi-finals

GATE FEE R10 Adult R10 Vehicle R5 Children PLEASE NOTE: NO FIRES WILL BE ALLOWED We will have a Tuckshop available

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