The South Coast Championships are due to be held on the 19th and 20th July 2025 at King George playing fields, Cosham, Portsmouth

On Saturday 19th July the Under 8s, 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s will play with Sunday 20th July reserved for the Under 7s, 9s, 11s, 13s and 15s. Under 7s and 8s are 5 aside format. All other age groups being 6 aside format.

Registration on the day to be completed by 9.30am with a managers meeting taking place at 9.45am ready for first game at 10.00am

1. Except where other provisions in these Rules are made, the Laws of Association Football apply. These Rules are mandatory.
2. All Clubs must be affiliated to a County Association and no teams may enter this Tournament in the name of an affiliated Club without the full knowledge and authority of that Club. The Tournament is open to all suitably affiliated Clubs, subject to capacity.
3. The Tournament Committee will adjudicate in all cases of dispute, protest and complaint. Others will be co-opted if required. Any team(s) not following Code of Conduct for Players, Team Officials, Coaches or Parents or the Respect campaign will be expelled from the Tournament. The Tournament Committee reserve the right to withdraw team(s) from the Tournament.
4. Managers & Officials of teams will be solely responsible for the conduct & welfare of all their PLAYERS & SUPPORTERS whilst attending the tournament. Fleur De Lys FC shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or liable for any injury sustained by players, managers, coaches or supporters whilst in the confines of King George V Playing Field /Complex.
5. Any team found to be fielding an over-age player will be disqualified from the Tournament. Players may only register, and play for, one team on any given day of the Tournament.
6. In the name of Sportsmanship Fleur De Lys require For fairness and enjoyment of all participants it is expected that teams do not field category 1 to 3 Academy players regardless of age group. Teams found to be breaking this rule may, at the decision of the Tournament Committee be expired from competition.
7. 1. Of the 8 players that form the squad for 5 a side and 10 for 6 a side only 5 and 6 may be selected to start each game, one of which shall be the Goalkeeper (who must wear distinguishing colours). Any player may change places with the Goalkeeper, the referee must be informed prior to the change, and the change must be made during a stoppage in the game.
   2. For U7 and U8 ONLY - if the scoreline reaches a deficit of 3 (example 3-0, 5-2 etc...) then a power play (extra player on field) can be made at discretion of team losing. Once the scoreline is moved to just a 2 goal deficit (example 3-1, 5-3) then the player is removed and revert back to 5 players on field. This means there could be 6v5 for the duration of remaining game if winning team continues to score but we anticipate this will minimise the chances of being "thumped" and encourage more enjoyment for teams not as established or just starting out.
8. Substitutions may be made AT ANY TIME during the match and will be “rolling” substitutes. The number of “rolling” substitutions is unlimited except in the case of the goalkeeper (see Rule 6). A player who has been replaced may return to the playing area as a substitute for another player.
9. The Playing Area will conform to FA Mini Soccer & Small Sided Game Rules. Goalkeepers shall not handle the ball outside of the Penalty Area.Goal kicks will be taken from any point on the base line within the penalty area. Under 7s, 8s, 9s & 10s will take kicks from the edge of the penalty area.7.8.9,10s goalkeepers can kick from hand 11s upwards must throw under or over arm or drop and play
10. The first named team of each match shall be the HOME team and shall provide the match ball. The ball must be of regulation size for your age group,the AWAY team shall change kit in the event of colour clash. Bibs will be allowed and managers should ensure they have sufficient bibs if required.
11. A Referee will be appointed to officiate in each game; a) The Referee’s decision will be final, b) If a player receives a yellow card they will miss their teams following game, c) Any player receiving a red card shall take no further part in the tournament.
12. At the start of each game, the HOME team supplies the ball the AWAY team choose end .
13. There will be no offside.
14. All free kicks will be direct, opposing players must retreat 3m.
15. For all age groups, both 5 aside and 6 aside formats, the duration of each game will be 10 minutes with no half-time. This shall include semi-finals & final games.
16. Teams must assemble by their nominated pitch before the start of their match. In the event of a team not turning up within two minutes after the designated kick-off time, their opposition will be awarded 3 points / 1-0
17. The Tournament will commence on a league basis, with teams divided into groups. Each team will play every other team in its group. 3 points will be awarded for a win & 1 point for a draw. Winners of each group will qualify for the Knockout Stages. Should any teams finish a group with equal points, placing will be decided in the following order: - a) The team with the best goal difference, b) If still level, the team scoring the most goals, c) If still level, then the result against each other, d) If still level, then a penalty shoot-out will decide. 3 penalties each ( 2 step run up) from different players within the whole squad, then sudden death. Once every player in the squad has taken a penalty, start again in the same order. Players and supporters are asked not to encroach towards the penalty area.
18. Where there are only three groups, the best runner(s) up between the groups will be selected to fill the extra place in the Knockout Stages. Where the number of games is the same, simply follow the procedure in 17) above. Where the number is different, calculate the highest average points per game played.
19. In the event of a draw during a penalty shoot-out will decide the result. The procedures in 17d) above apply, except that in this case, only the players on the field at the end of extra-time will be eligible to take part in that penalty shoot-out. Winners & Runners Up will receive individual awards, with the WINNERS receiving the Winning Trophy. The Under 7 and 8 groups will be played on a festival basis and all players who participate will receive a memento.