Challenge Cup 2021 Rules

  • 3 aside, No Goalkeeper
  • 5 player roster minimum
  • Two 10 minute halves, 2 minute Half-time break
  • 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
  • In the event of a points tie, head 2 head will be used, then goal difference
  • Each team plays each team in their group once
  • All players must wear the UT7 shirt provided
  • Shin pads are mandatory
  • Rolling substitutions (must acknowledge referee before entering)
  • No Off-sides
  • Throw-ins or kick-ins allowed. (can not score directly from throw/kick-in)
  • Can not score directly from Goal Kick
  • Yellow cards – 3 accumulated = 1 match suspension (resets after Group Stage)
  • Red cards – 1 match suspension.
  • Winner gets UT7 trophy and cash prize (amount depends on number of teams entering)
  • NO FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE
  • ANY FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE TO REFS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC RED CARD, A SECOND OFFENSE WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM TOURNAMENT
  • NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED

June 10th, 2021