WINTER CUP-2025-26

December 2025-26, Phoenix Turf, Panchgaon- Girgaon Road, Kolhapur

DRAWS

1. 16 Teams will be divided in 4 groups namely G1, G2, G3 and G4

2. Each subgroup e.g. G1 will consists of 4 teams.

3. The matches will be conducted by Round Robin formula. i.e. each team will play with

each other in a group stage.

4. By this way, every participating team will get chance to play 3 matches.

5. The Group winners from G1, G2, G3 and G4 will be decided by Standard Football

Rules.

6. The Knock- out Round i.e. semi-finals and finals will be conducted to decide the

WINNER.

MATCHES RULES & REGULATIONS

1. For U-12 boys : This tournament is a 3-A SIDE Football Tournament. Hence, Only

3 Players can play at a time. Maximum 3 Substitute can be registered.

3 + 3 = 6 players in one team.

2. For U-10 boys and girls ( Mixed allowed ): This will be 4 a side Football

Tournament. Maximum 2 Substitute can be registered. 4+ 2 =6 players in one team.

3. There is a ROLLING SUBSTITUTION is allowed. The rule for the same is while

Ball is OUT OF PLAY or the game is stopped, the substitution has to be carried out

with the consent of the MAIN REFREE of the match.

4. Each match is of 20 minutes of duration. (10 minutes each half) for U-12.

5. 5 minutes halftime.

6. According to weather situation the Referee can add additional cooling breaks in each

half if requires for U-12 boys.

7. For U-10 group 2 cooling breaks of 1 min. in first and second half. Hence the match

is of 18 minutes 9 minutes each half. Halftime is of 5 minutes duration.

8. There is NO OFFSIDE rule for the game.

9. There is NO GOALKEEPER for the match.

10. If the two teams tied after 20/18 minutes of full duration is over; then

PENALTY SHOOTOUTS will be conducted to decide the winner of the

respective match.

11. PENALTY SHOOT will be taken from the centre point of the field of play. There will

be NO goalkeeper in the Goalpost.

12. Each team will get chance to score a goal as one by another. It will continue till the

Result come out by 1-0.

GUIDELINES and INSTRUCTIONS

1. Each team must present at least 30 minutes before scheduled time.

2. Each Player and Team must bring their own WATER BOTTLES, CAPS, KIT BAGS

and necessary Medical FIRST AID Box respectively.

3. Please DO NOT throws any plastic wrappers, plastic bottles. In short, maintain

the place clean and neat.

4. The football ground is surrounded by Residential area. Hence, ALL TYPE of

discipline must be maintained by everyone.