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FEERING FALCONS PRESENT

5-A-SIDE
TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2026

The big day is nearly here. Everything you need for the tournament, from registration times to the full rules, is below.

REGISTRATION TIMESFULL RULES

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO EVERY TEAM TAKING PART. SEE YOU ON THE DAY.

ARRIVING ON THE DAY

REGISTRATION TIMES

Find your age group below and please arrive in good time. Registration closes before kick-off, so leave a little extra for parking and finding the registration tent.

Morning session

Register by

9:00am

Kick-off

9:30am

Age groups

Under 7Under 10Under 12Under 15

Afternoon session

Register by

1:15pm

Kick-off

approx 1:45pm

Age groups

Under 8Under 8 GirlsUnder 9Under 11Under 13Under 14

ON ARRIVAL

  • Complete a team sheet and hand it in at the registration tent on arrival. This applies to every team, including Feering teams.
  • There will be a chance to raise any questions with the referees before the start of the event.
  • Maximum squad size is 8 players for the Under 7s and 8s, and 7 players for all other age groups.
INFORMATION LETTER & TEAM SHEET (PDF) →

WHAT TO BRING

  • Football boots and trainers. In wet weather it is boots only, otherwise it is your own choice.
  • Shinguards, which every player must wear. All jewellery and watches must be removed.
  • The first-named team in each game supplies the match ball.

ON THE DAY

BBQ, Drinks, Cakes stands will be running all day. Bring the family and make a day of it.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

THE RULES

The full competition rules are below and in the information letter. The referees will be happy to answer any questions before play begins.

SQUADS

Under 7s and Under 8s

A squad of up to 8 players. Each team is 5 players (one a goalkeeper), with 3 substitutes who may come on at any time.

Under 9s to Under 15s

A squad of up to 7 players. Each team is 5 players (one a goalkeeper), with 2 substitutes who may come on at any time.

  • All players' names must be on the registration form, handed in to the organisers on arrival.
  • A player may not play for more than one team in the tournament. If they do, every team they played for takes no further part in the competition.

FORMAT & DURATION

The format for each age group may vary depending on the number of teams entered. The aim is always to give every age group the maximum number of games possible.

Preliminary rounds5 minutes each way
Quarter-finals5 minutes each way
Semi-finals6 minutes each way
Finals7 minutes each way

In the knockout stages, if scores are level at full time, extra time of 2 minutes each way is played. If still level, all players on the field (including the goalkeeper) take penalties, then sudden death if needed.

THE BALL

  • The first-named team in each game supplies the match ball.
  • Size 3 for Under 7, 8, 9 and 10. Size 4 for Under 11, 12, 13 and 14. Size 5 for Under 15.

POINTS & SCORING

  • Three points for a win, one point for a draw.
  • If teams are level on points, position is decided on goal difference, then goals scored.
  • If still level, a play-off is arranged, with extra time and penalties if necessary.
  • Any team failing to turn up for a match may, at the organisers' discretion, forfeit it 3-0.

DISCIPLINE

  • A player who is dismissed, or who receives 2 bookings during the tournament, takes no further part in the competition.
  • The organisers may exclude any team or club for bad sportsmanship, foul or abusive language, or violent conduct by players, managers, parents or spectators.
  • All disciplinary matters are reported to the Essex County Football Association.

THE PLAY

Under 7 to Under 10

Normal C&DYL Mini-Soccer rules apply. For the avoidance of doubt, please note the following:

  • Each half starts with a kick-off, and play restarts with a kick-off after a goal. All players retreat to their own half.
  • Kick-ins or dribble-ins follow C&DYL rules. A goal can be scored from one provided the player has taken a touch first, and they may go straight to the goalkeeper.
  • Corners are taken and goals can be scored direct from a corner.
  • Goal kicks can be taken from anywhere in the goalkeeper's area; opponents retreat to their own half until the ball is in play.
  • The goalkeeper may put the ball into play by throwing (over or under arm) or kicking. A back-pass is allowed, but the keeper must play it with their feet (normal back-pass rule).
  • All players are allowed in the goalkeeper's area, and the goalkeeper is allowed out of it.
  • There is no offside, and the ball does not need to stay below the referee's head height.
  • All free kicks are direct, except for deliberate headers or a keeper picking up a deliberate back-pass / throw-in from a teammate (indirect). Opponents stay at least 5 yards from the ball.
  • Substitutions may be made at any time with the referee's permission.

Under 11 to Under 15

Please note the following:

  • Each half starts with a kick-off, and play restarts with a kick-off after a goal. All players retreat to their own half.
  • Throw-ins are taken underarm. A goal cannot be scored direct from a throw-in, but it can go straight to the goalkeeper.
  • Corners are taken and goals can be scored direct from a corner.
  • The goalkeeper may only restart play with an underarm throw. An overarm throw or a kick gives a free kick 2 metres from where the ball left the semi-circle.
  • Only the goalkeeper is allowed in the goalkeeper's area and may not leave it. A defender entering the area concedes a penalty; an attacker entering it concedes a free kick to the defending team.
  • A player receiving the ball from their keeper cannot return it until another player has touched it. A pass-back straight to the keeper gives a free kick.
  • There is no offside, and sliding tackles are not permitted.
  • The ball must stay below the referee's head height (except rebounds off a save, post or crossbar). Otherwise a free kick is given against the last player to touch it.
  • All free kicks are direct, with opponents at least 2 metres from the ball. Substitutions may be made at any time with the referee's permission.

REFEREES

  • The referees are the sole judges of time for all games. Separate timekeepers are not allowed.
  • The referee's decision is final in all games.
  • Any other disputes are settled by the tournament organisers, whose decision is final.

GETTING THERE

ELM FARM

Elm Farm, Elm Lane, Marks Tey, CO6 1HU

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From Colchester

  1. 1Leave the A12 at Junction 25 (Marks Tey) and join the A120 (signposted Stansted, Bishops Stortford).
  2. 2Continue along the A120, passing Poplar Nurseries Garden Centre on your left.
  3. 3In approx 0.5 miles turn left into Elm Lane.
  4. 4Continue along Elm Lane for approx 0.5 miles.
  5. 5Turn right into Elm Farm at the two 'Public Footpath' signs.

From Braintree

  1. 1Join the A120 at Marks Farm Roundabout, heading towards Colchester.
  2. 2Continue along the A120 using the Coggeshall Bypass.
  3. 3Ignore the signs for Feering & Kelvedon, stay on the A120, passing the Kings Head pub on your left.
  4. 4Just after the Kings Head the ground should be visible on your right from the A120. Turn right into Elm Lane.
  5. 5Continue along Elm Lane for approx 0.5 miles, then turn into Elm Farm at the two 'Public Footpath' signs.

From Chelmsford

  1. 1Take the A12 towards Colchester, leaving at Junction 23 (Kelvedon).
  2. 2Continue through Kelvedon and enter Feering by the Railway Tavern pub.
  3. 3Passing the Blue Anchor on your right, turn left into Coggeshall Road (opposite the former Police Station).
  4. 4Continue along Coggeshall Road, past the Community Centre and under the railway bridge. In approx 100 yards turn right, passing the Bell pub on your left.
  5. 5Continue forward for approx 1.5 miles (the road is quite narrow). Elm Farm is on your left at the two 'Public Footpath' signs.

TOURNAMENT CONTACT

Andrew Booth

Any questions or unsure of the arrangements? Give Andrew a call.

feeringfalcons5aside@btinternet.com07768 005378