SSFCYA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES & RULES
Siparia Spurs Football Club Youth Academy’s Youth Tournament is invitational and bound by TTFA Safeguarding Policies. All clubs or academies and its officials must present their TTFA Safeguarding and Academy Licenses for participation.
Eligibility: ▪ 7 & Under – Born 28th March 2017 and later. ▪ 9 & Under – Born 28th March 2015 and later. ▪ 11 & Under – Born 28th March 2013 and later. ▪ 13 & Under – Born 28th March 2011 and later. ▪ 15 & Under – Born 28th March 2009 and later. ▪ 19 & Under – Born 28th March 2007 and later.
Registration: ▪ Registration forms to be submitted by March 20th, 2026 ▪ Registration fee: ❖ $300.00 for 10 registered players per age group, thereafter, $30.00 for any additional player, maximum 15 players per age group.
❖ Payment can be made via bank deposit to Republic Bank Limited chequing account # 270 801 005 801 in name of Siparia Spurs Football Club Youth Academy OR via Cash to Mr. Caesar Mitchell (680-4874) / Mr. Roger Worrell (754-1394).
Age Group # of Teams Maximum # of Players On Field Duration 7 & under 4 v 4 two 5-minute halves 5-minute break 9 & under 5 v 5 two 7-minute halves 5-minute break 11 & under 7 v 7 two 10-minute halves 5-minute break 13 & under 7 v 7 two 12-minute halves 5-minute break 15 & under 9 v 9 two 15-minute halves 5-minute break 19 & under 9 v 9 two 15-minute halves 5-minute break
Point System: ✓ Win (5 points) ✓ Draw (1 point) ✓ Loss (no point) OTHER: Players are not allowed to play for more than one team. A default win shall be awarded to the opposing team with a 3 – 0 score line. All players must wear the team uniform to participate in the tournament. Unlimited flying substitutions at the half line. A player cannot wear anything that is dangerous to another player or himself which includes jewelry of any kind. Footwear is limited to turfs, rubbers, and blades. The use of obscene language by players and team officials will not be tolerated and can result in disqualification of the team. The referee will act as the official timekeeper. He will indicate the start and end of each play. Yellow & red cards are at the referee’s discretion. The organizing committee will abide by the decision of the referee.
(FIFA rules and regulations shall be applied)