GALA RULES

Rothwell Juniors GIRLS Gala 30TH & 31st MAY 2026

Location

The tournament will be held at our ground at Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8NX. There will be an admission charge of £3 per car (or per family walking in).

Parking

Parking is available at our premises at Fleet Lane. Please do not park along Fleet Lane.

First Aid

We will have adequate first aid provision on the day. All Rothwell Juniors managers and coaches are first aid trained and there will be a first aid station in the control tent. There is also a defibrillator in the clubhouse.

Where players are currently taking medication please ensure that they carry sufficient quantities for the duration of their stay at the tournament.

If there is a serious injury the duty first aider manning the control tent and the event organiser are to be advised without delay and first aid assistance will be directed to attend the injury. Where outside assistance is required the duty first aider or the event organiser will contact the relevant authorities and ensure the access route is cleared and someone is appointed to direct the emergency vehicle to the correct location.

Any player reporting to the First Aid tent must be accompanied by his team manager, coach or other responsible individual.

When reporting to the first aid tent the team manager or other responsible individual must ensure that he/she is in possession of the full details of all medication, allergies, next of kin etc to pass on to paramedics or doctors, if necessary.

Emergency Evacuation

Our fire/emergency evacuation policy is available on the notice board in the main entrance to the club house.

Dogs

Please inform all your parents that we operate a strict no dogs policy at Fleet Lane. Any person bringing a dog will be asked to keep it in their car (for the duration of their stay) or take it home.

Starting Time

Morning Registration starts 8.30am - all teams to register by 8:55am.

First matches to commence at 9:00am.

Manager’s meeting at 8.55am at the control tent.

Afternoon Registration starts 1.30pm - all teams to register by 1:55pm.

First matches to commence at 2:00pm.

Manager’s meeting at 1.55pm at the control tent.

Refreshments and Entertainment

There will be a wide selection of food, drinks, cakes and sweets on sale throughout the gala. We are also running a number of stalls including tombola.

Toilets are located inside the club house.

Number of Players

U7s & U8s: Each team shall consist of 5 players plus up to 3 substitutes that, with the referee’s permission, may take the field at any stage of the game.

U9s & U10s: Each team shall consist of 7 players plus up to 3 substitutes that, with the referee’s permission, may take the field at any stage of the game.

U11s & U12s: Each team shall consist of 9 players plus up to 4 substitutes that, with the referee’s permission, may take the field at any stage of the game.

U13s, U14s, U15s & U16s: Each team shall consist of 11 players plus up to 5 substitutes that, with the referee’s permission, may take the field at any stage of the game.

Group Set up

U7s and U8s

Each age group will be divided into 5, 6, 7 or 8 teams and will play all the other teams in its own group. No results or league tables will be published in accordance with FA guidelines.

All players will receive a memento for the day.

All Other Age Groups

Please see the relevant Gala Group page for details.

Knock-out Stages: If the score is tied after the end of these games the winner will be decided by a penalty shoot-out. Five attempts each and then if still tied we will move to sudden death.

Duration of Games

Groups of 4: 20 minutes one-way, Interval between games: 5 minutes.

Groups of 5: 15 minutes one-way, Interval between games: 2 minutes.

Groups of 6: 12 minutes one-way, Interval between games: 2 minutes.

Groups of 7: 8 minutes one-way, Interval between games: 2 minutes.

Groups of 8: 7 minutes one-way, Interval between games: 2 minutes.

Knock-out Stages (U9s to U16s) Quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals will be 10 minutes each way, 2 minutes at half time.

Start/Finish of Games and Rules

The referee will signal the start and finish of all games

Normal FA Rules will apply to all age groups

Additional rules for U7s & U8s

Each time the goalkeeper has the ball (for a goal kick or from a save etc) the attacking team must retreat to the half way line. The goalkeeper must then roll the ball out of his hands or pass the ball using his feet. Kicking out of hands for goalkeepers is not permitted.

Back pass to goalkeepers will be permitted.

Throw in's should be kick in's.

Additional rules for U9s & U10s

Each time the goalkeeper has the ball (for a goal kick or from a save etc) the attacking team must retreat to the half way line.

Equipment

All games will be played on grass or 3G, for games on the 3G players should have appropriate footwear and not metal studs.

All players are to wear shinpads.

Colour Clash

In the event of a colour clash, the first named team in the game shall change its strip or wear bibs. Each team should bring their own set of bibs.

Presentations

U7s and U8s These will be held 5 minutes after the last group game on the pitch where the team has played their games.

U9 to U16 Finalists These will be held at the control/results tent 5 minutes after the end of the final.

Conduct of Players and Supporters

All spectators must remain behind the respect barriers at all times, only players and coaches should enter beyond this point.

Because of the nature of this tournament it is assumed that there will be no misconduct however each team manager will be held responsible for his team’s conduct and also that of its supporters. All supporters must stay behind the Respect barriers during each match.

Some of the referees for the gala will be Rothwell Juniors players from our older age groups; with this in mind we expect full support of the Respect programme from all our spectators.

Unacceptable conduct by supporters may prejudice a team’s continuation in the in the day’s events.

Disclaimers

Rothwell Juniors FC disclaims liability for any injury; theft, damage or other loss sustained whilst attending the event.

This Gala is being held to raise funds for the benefit of our club to maintain and improve our facilities.

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