These laws must govern training sessions, friendly matches and Sports Vacances competitions throughout the year. To be modified only 12 months after its adoption. Any person or player who violates the basic requirements and refuses to follow these rules will be suspended and, if in serious circumstances, banned or no longer part of the family/group.

The Rules of Football - (Whether it's street football, home football...anywhere. We will respect these rules...because without them we are like wild animals and we won't play football anymore).

NB: These rules apply to all teams and the context of the tournament; the number of players will depend on the type and size of the tournament. This will be agreed and included in these rules; but no more than 09 players per team can/should occupy the playing field. Any team found with more than 09 players will be sanctioned, and in cases where they have played more than 15 minutes or scored one or more goals during, before and after this period, they will automatically lose the match in favor of their opponents.

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  The playing field:

  
  

and entry and exit from the game (the margins at which the field has been designed must be respected by all players... in the event of a corner, a shot on goal or a goalkeeper). The ball is offside when it completely crosses the goal line or

- As a result of the refusal to return the ball to the opposing team in the event of loss due to exceeding the playing limit, “the guilty verdict of the player(s) is a yellow card.

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  The ball:

  
  (the person(s) responsible for the security of the ball must not keep it under any circumstances during playing days. The ball must always be made available

at least 15 minutes before kick-off time). 'In the event of absence... due to unforeseen circumstances, the ball holder must immediately contact another person or

possible teammate nearby to reveal the exact location of the ball, so that it can be retrieved and brought to the field. before kick-off'.

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   Player Equipment:

  
  (All players must wear or be dressed in sports attire. From upper body down to shorts/trousers. No player will be permitted on the field in unsportsmanlike attire. Examples of shoes not authorized; -

Italian shoes, Sebago, dance shoes, ALL BRANDS OF non-SYNTHETIC SNEAKERS, etc.

- As a result of non-compliance with the player's equipment requirements, the guilty verdict is 1 yellow card, and the player is replaced.

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   Length of match:

  
  (All matches must be governed by the football principles of 45 minutes per half. Unless otherwise stated, matches will last no less than 30 minutes per half).

Due to non-compliance with match start times, strict sanctions from match officials regarding match times will be implemented.

For early kick-offs at 2:00 p.m., all matches are advised to delay no more than 15 minutes; so around 2:15 p.m., both teams should be on the field ready to kick off.

Teams absent to appear on the field no later than 15 minutes after kick-off will have to pay a fine of 1,000 XAF before the start of the match; otherwise, the opposing team wins by forfeit. If both teams are not present, both teams are subject to a fine and an agreed reduced playing time, which does not interfere in any way with the next kick-off times, as the same rule above applies.

- Accordingly, any player who disrupts the start or end time of the game with his personal vendetta is GUILTY and has the verdict of a red card.

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  FOULS AND MISCONDUCT:

  
  (This is the basis of this regulation. ALL ACTORS MUST RESPECT THESE RULES/LAWS). Fouls in this case are acts clearly seen and judged by most players, on and off the field, including public opinions, namely unsportsmanlike behavior and behavior demonstrated by another player on the field while playing. Some of these include but are not limited to;
  

  SERIOUS FOUL PLAY / VIOLENT CONDUCT:

  
  (When a player plays in a dangerous manner by kicking or attempting to kick an opponent, tripping or attempting to trip an opponent, or confronting an opponent deemed aggressive, that player and his actions will be judged for 2-5 minutes MAXIMUM with CAPTAINS and match officials - public opinion is allowed and the referee has the right to take the sanctions below for not delay the game; the act committed by the player, if considered intentional, the referee must immediately take the sanctions and decide to:

• a yellow


• a direct red card; Player suspension for the next 2 matches and they must apologize to the offending player(s) within the framework of fair play and equality.


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  PERSISTENT VIOLATION:

  
  of the laws of the GAME (This is the case when…)
  - A player prevents the opposition from taking a free kick goal, a free kick, a corner, a penalty, etc.
  - Enter or return to the playing field without the referee's knowledge
  - Deliberately leaving the playing field without the permission of the referee,
  - Failure to respect the required distance when resuming play with a corner kick, free kick, hrow-in or handball (set set) of at least 1 m.
  - Deny the opposing team a goal or an obvious opportunity to score score goals by deliberately handling the ball
  - Delay the restart of play by throwing the ball on the ground or holding it or delaying the back kick, goal kick, throw-in or corner. “Delaying tactic”
  - 'Noticed'; the required distance is 1.5m or 150cm from the ball. - As a result, the offending player will be judged and punished by one or another verdict from above.


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  MISCONDUCT – BEHAVIOR(S) OF A SPORTSMANLIKE:

  
  In case of misconduct such as;
  - Spit on an opponent or any other person
  - dissidence through speech or action; - Thus,
  - Strike or attempt to strike, strike or attempt such an attempt against an opponent or teammate for any reason
  - Use offensive or abusive language and/or gestures
  - persistent violation of the laws of the game; therefore, be systematically convicted of one or more crimes, hindering or preventing the progress of the game
  As a result of being "guilty" of any of the MISCELLANEOUS ERRORS, the player(s)/ player(s) will serve a 2-match ban and a fine of 1,000 XAF.


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   CARDS:

  
  Yellow card(s): A fine of 500XAF.
  
  
  
  • 2 consecutive yellow cards in consecutive and back to back matches do not result in a one match ban for the player, but rather a fine of 500 XAF.
  
  
  
  5 yellow cards automatically correspond to a 1 match ban, without fine
  
  Red card(s): A fine of 1000XAF with a one match ban.
  
  Persistent collection of red cards will result in the player's expulsion from the competition. If you accumulate 5 red cards during the competition, the player will be suspended and face disciplinary action at the next meeting.
  
   


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  PENALTY:

  
  Any intentional or unintentional handling of the ball by a defending player in the designated area; judged by the referees and/or the match committee as a foul play, constitutes a penalty. This called play is followed by a yellow card or a red card judged by the referee and a spot kick inis given 7 steps away from the goalline
  
  * Additionally, if this action was deemed an intentional violation of the game, further sanctions could follow; as such by the match official or committee.


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  SUBSTITUTION:

  
   A maximum of 5 substitutions are allowed during a game.
  
  A player/substitute is not allowed to enter the field without the knowledge of the referee, and it is expected that, before the substitute can enter the field, the player to be removed must be completely replaced/out. If both players are found on the field, a yellow card is shown to both players and the substitution is made correctly. NO SUBSTITUTED PLAYER IS TO BE ALLOWED BACK ON THE PITCH unless in circumstances where the team has no more players on the bench and an onfield player suffered an injury which impedes them from continuing with the game. However, this must be deemed true and approved by the match official(s) and/or opponent captain.

  TEAMS:

All teams must have a roster of at least 10 players and no more than 15 players for the tournament. A team is free to sign new talent given that talent is not already part of a team, as this will require a transfer fee and possible commission only after the first half of matches have been played; if it is a championship tournament, and after the group stages for cup tournaments. In addition, every team is due to pay a thousand francs per game to cover for the match official dues.

N:B All teams must have at least one ball and bring it to the field each match day. Failure to do so will result in a 1000 fine to be paid before kickoff. In addition, every team is due to pay a thousand francs per game to cover for the match official dues.

.  TRANSFERS/MERCATO:

 Players are allowed to move between teams as they are rated and purchased accordingly according to the rules of that competition. However, transfers, loans, etc. are only authorized after the first half of the competition and this is done following the evaluation of the player and the championship committee.

In the event that the player wishes or intends to leave as a free agent, a commission is nevertheless paid to the championship organization to cancel his license(s) and prepare for his transfer to his new team. However, this does not exempt the transferred player from paying an additional 2000 XAF for his new license.

.     PLAYER VALUE:

 All players in this year's Sports Vacances showdown are subject to evaluation by the teams and captains. Player values range from 2000 XAF to 15,000 XAF throughout the competition. During negotiation discussions on the player's transfer fee, the organizing committee will review the player's initial value before confirming the transfer fee which is 23 % of the player's sold/purchased value amount. This transfer fee is then collected by the championship organizing commission which in turn serves to strengthen the competition itself.

PLAYER/TEAM RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT:

Any player or team is allowed to withdraw or resign from the championship at no additional cost. However, they will not be able to claim any reimbursement or claim(s), neither the organizing commission nor the championship itself.

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  SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL OF THE PLAYER:

  
  

All forms of violence judged by the organizing committee are subject to suspension or total exclusion of a player from the competition. The organizing committee has the exclusive power to suspend or exclude a player.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS: 

We wish to inform all participants that the following conditions apply and advise all players and team representatives to please communicate these conditions correctly to their teams and players in order to avoid any future setbacks.

Insurance Coverage: We understand and acknowledge that the health and safety of all participants is paramount and imperative throughout this tournament and beyond, on and off the field. As we will continue to try to ensure that every player is protected by the laws and regulations governing the tournament of football and this tournament, however, we regret to inform all participants that we cannot be held responsible for any actions or risks that may arise. Risks they may or may not be exposed to by participating in this tournament. By participating in this tournament, all participants hereby waive their right to hold the organizer(s) or organizing committee for any liability, injury or other outcome they may encounter while participating in this sports jamboree. All players are solely responsible for purchasing their personal health and safety insurance independently. Although we strongly advise all players to take into account their  personal health and safety, this does not constitute an obligation to participate.

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  Media | Pictures| Intellectual Property:

  
  

By participating in this tournament, all participants give their consent to have their photos, videos and any other form of imagery taken and used for publication or promotional purposes by the tournament and its governing body. All images taken from the tournament remain the exclusive property of the tournament and its governing body and they reserve the right to use them exclusively for purposes of promoting sponsorship and popularity of the championship, cup, community development and partners. Entrants hereby waive their rights to claims, incentives, bonuses or any other form of payment or royalties for the use of their images. The “image rights” of all participants are the property of the tournament and its governing body with the exclusive right to use these photos as they deem necessary.