SSFCYA TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES & RULES
Siparia Spurs Football Club Youth Academy’s annual invitational tournament is bound by TTFA Safeguarding Policies.
All clubs or academies and its officials must present their TTFA Safeguarding and Academy Licenses for participation.
Eligibility:
▪ 8 & Under – Born 28th March 2018 and later.
▪ 10 & Under – Born 28th March 2016 and later.
▪ 12 & Under – Born 28th March 2014 and later.
▪ 14 & Under – Born 28th March 2012 and later.
▪ 16 & Under – Born 28th March 2010 and later.
▪ 18 & Under – Born 28th March 2008 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 players per Team / Break Duration
8 & under 4 v 4 two 5-minute halves 5-minute break
10 & under 5 v 5 two 7-minute halves 5-minute break
12 & under 7 v 7 two 10-minute halves 5-minute break
14 & under 7 v 7 two 12-minute halves 5-minute break
16 & under 9 v 9 two 15-minute halves 5-minute break
18 & under 9 v 9 two 15-minute halves 5-minute break
Point System:
✓ Win (3 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's uniform to participate in the tournament.
Unlimited flying substitutions at the half line are allowed.
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 & the TTFA Safeguarding policies.
FIFA rules and regulations shall be applied