{"id":735,"date":"2020-02-15T17:19:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T17:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spring.sakucup.eu\/reeglid\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:44:24","slug":"rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spring.sakucup.eu\/en\/rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"

I FIFA Laws of the Game<\/h2>\n

The international youth football tournament Saku Spring 2026 shall follow the international laws of the game provided by FIFA.
\nNB! If there are conflicting claims in the FIFA rules and in the Saku Spring 2026 rules and regulations, the tournament guide shall apply.<\/p>\n

II Age groups and general information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Age group<\/div><\/th>\n
Players<\/div><\/th>\n
Match<\/div><\/th>\n
Ball<\/div><\/th>\n
Off-side<\/div><\/th>\n
Stadium<\/div><\/th>\n
Dates<\/div><\/th>\n
Team fee<\/div><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Boys 2011 (B-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
11v11<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d740<\/div><\/td>\n
5<\/div><\/td>\n
+<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
14.-15.03.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
350 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2012 (B-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
11v11<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d740<\/div><\/td>\n
5<\/div><\/td>\n
+<\/div><\/td>\n
Rapla hall<\/div><\/td>\n
21.-22.03.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
350 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2013 (B-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
11v11<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d740<\/div><\/td>\n
4<\/div><\/td>\n
+<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
28.-29.03.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
350 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2013 (C-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
9v9<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d735<\/div><\/td>\n
4<\/div><\/td>\n
+<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
28.-29.03.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
300 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2014 (B-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
9v9<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d735<\/div><\/td>\n
4<\/div><\/td>\n
+<\/div><\/td>\n
Saku artificial grass<\/div><\/td>\n
04.-05.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
300 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2015 (B-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
9v9<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d735<\/div><\/td>\n
4<\/div><\/td>\n
+<\/div><\/td>\n
Saku artificial grass<\/div><\/td>\n
04.-05.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
300 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2016 (B-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
7v7<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d735<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
04.-05.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
250 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2016 (C-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
7v7<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d720<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
04.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
175 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2017 (B-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
7v7<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d730<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
04.-05.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
250 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2017 (C-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
7v7<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d735<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
04.-05.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
250 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2018 (B- & C- level)<\/div><\/td>\n
5v5<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d725<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
11.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
150 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys 2019 (B- & C-level)<\/div><\/td>\n
5v5<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d717<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
11.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
125 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Girls 2013\/2014<\/div><\/td>\n
9v9<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d725<\/div><\/td>\n
4<\/div><\/td>\n
+<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
12.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
200 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Girls 2015\/2016<\/div><\/td>\n
7v7<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d725<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
12.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
175 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Girls 2017\/2018<\/div><\/td>\n
5v5<\/div><\/td>\n
1\u00d725<\/div><\/td>\n
3<\/div><\/td>\n
\u2013<\/div><\/td>\n
S\u00f5le hall<\/div><\/td>\n
12.04.2026<\/div><\/td>\n
150 Eur<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

III Use of older players in the tournament<\/h2>\n

In\u00a0 age groups\u00a0 for 11v11 it is allowed to use up to 3 older players in one team, who have been born later than 1 August the prior year.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0 age groups\u00a0 for\u00a0 9v9 and 7v7 it is allowed to use up to 2 older players in one team, who have been born later than 1 August the prior year.<\/p>\n

In age groups for 5v5\u00a0 it is allowed to use 1 older player in one team who have been born later than 1 August the prior year.<\/p>\n

For example:<\/strong> In the age group 2010, it is allowed to three older players in one team, who have been born later than 1.08.2009.<\/p>\n

IV Players participating in several teams<\/h2>\n

During the youth football tournament Saku Spring 2026, it is not allowed for the players to play in more than one age group in the same weekend. If this rule is ignored, the player will be disqualified from the tournament and the game of the violating team will be cancelled. The result -\/+ will be noted in the tournament chart and this means that the other team has won.<\/p>\n

V Stadiums<\/h2>\n

Saku Spring 2026 matches will be held on Saku artificial turf (Tallinn mnt.10, Saku),S\u00f5le artificial turf (S\u00f5le street 40A, Tallinn) and Rapla football hall (Keskooli 2A, Rapla)<\/p>\n

NB! Tournament organizers reserve the right to make changes in the time schedules during the tournament!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

VI Tournament system<\/h2>\n

Saku Spring 2026 is divided into two phases: subgroup tournaments and play-offs.
\nIn the subgroup tournaments, the teams are divided into subgroups of 4-6 teams, where all teams will play against each other once. In the matches held during the subgroup tournament, a victory gives each team 3 points, a draw game 1 point and loss 0 points.<\/p>\n

If some teams get equal scores in subgroups, the final ranking will be decided according to:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. match between each other<\/li>\n
  2. Goal difference between each other<\/li>\n
  3. overall goal difference<\/li>\n
  4. number of goals<\/li>\n
  5. disciplinary actions\n
      \n
    1. abandoned matches, cancellation of results<\/li>\n
    2. yellow cards<\/li>\n
    3. red cards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. drawing lots<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      All places in the Saku Spring 2026 tournament will be determined in the play-off system. The playoff system for each age group will be announced by the organizers one week before the tournament begins.<\/p>\n

      VII Penalties<\/h2>\n

      During the playoff and final match, if the match ends with a draw after the end of match time, the teams have to start shooting penalties immediately. There will be no extra time during the tournament matches.<\/p>\n

      The number of penalties in each age group:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Age groups\u00a0 2011 – 2017 \u2013 3 penalties<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Age groups 2018-2019 \u2013 No penalty shootouts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        VIII Protest<\/h2>\n

        A protest is directed against the validity of the result of the match. A protest has to be based on that whether the player has right to participate or not, on serious violation of the rules by the referee or on some other incident that affected the result of the match.<\/p>\n

        The protest must be submitted in writing by a team representative (a person who has been designated on the registration form as team leader) no later than 30 minutes after the end of the protested match.
        \nA general protest against the whole opposing team is not acceptable.
        \nProtest against the yellow or red card or against the removal of player from the field after the referee has showed two cards, is only allowed if referee made a mistake against the corresponding player.
        \nProtest processing fee is 75 EUR. This amount will be refunded if the protest is successful.<\/p>\n

        IX Jury<\/h2>\n

        The possible disagreements and protests will be solved by a three-member jury. The jury includes the head referee and two head organizers of the tournament.
        \nNB! Jury\u2019s final decision cannot be appealed!<\/strong><\/p>\n

        X Referees<\/h2>\n

        All the referees are accepted by the Estonian Football Association or the head referee of the tournament.<\/p>\n

        XI Defaulters<\/h2>\n

        If on the football field there is not at least 7 players ( 11v11), 5 players (9v9) or 3 players (7v7 and 5v5) in 5 minutes after the start of official match time, a +\/- loss will be entered into the tournament table.<\/p>\n

        XII Awards<\/h2>\n

        In\u00a0 age groups\u00a0 2011-2017, teams having won the first, second and third place will be awarded with trophies and medals.<\/p>\n

        In age groups 2018 -2019 all the participants will be awarded a medal and places are not not played out.<\/p>\n

        XIII Medicine\/medical aid<\/h2>\n

        The organizers of Saku Spring 2026 football tournament will not take any responsibility for injuries, which happen during the football tournament. Teams have an obligation to ensure that all trauma situations will be resolved.
        \nIf possible, the football tournament organizers will assist with their medical skills.<\/p>\n

        XIV Warnings and removals<\/h2>\n
        \n
        \n
        \n

        <\/h3>\n
        \n
        \n
        A player removed from the field of play is disqualified until the end of this game, but due to the severity of the violation (e.g. violent behavior, intentional injury, verbal violence towards fellow players or the referee) the organizers may also remove the player from the next game held in Saku Spring 2025 or from the entire tournament.<\/span><\/span> The entry into force of a harsher penalty is decided in cooperation between all parties (the referee of the game, the main organizer of the tournament, the coaches of the teams involved in the incident), but the right to make the final decision belongs to the main organizer of the tournament.<\/span><\/span> The decision will be notified to the team representative, who is indicated in the box provided on the registration sheet.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        XV Recognition of fair play<\/h2>\n

        For the recognition of fair play it is recommended that players welcome and thank\u00a0 the opposing players and referee right after the line-up (before the match starts) and after the final whistle.<\/p>\n

        XVI Warranty<\/h2>\n

        By participation in Saku Spring 2026 football tournament, the team confirms being aware of all the rules of the tournament.<\/p>\n

        XVII Balls used in matches<\/h2>\n

        All the balls used during the Saku Spring 2026 have a marking “FIFA APPROVED” or “FIFA INSPECTED”.<\/p>\n

        XVIII Registration of the team<\/h2>\n

        When arriving to the tournament, all the teams have to submit the completed registration form to the tournament organizers before their first competitive match. If possible, the signed registration form can be e-mailed to erki@4seasonsfootball.eu<\/p>\n

        The players not listed on the registration form cannot participate. Teams are not allowed to add more players to the registration form during the tournament.<\/p>\n

        XIX Start of the match and its accompanying rules<\/h2>\n

        The team has to be on the match field 5 minutes before the match starts.
        \nIf the uniforms of both teams are in the same colours, the team who has been listed as the second team has to change shirts or wear vests.
        \nVests are guaranteed by the tournament organizer.<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Maximum team size in 11v11 age groups- 24 players<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Maximum team size in 8v8 age groups – 20 players<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Maximum team size in 7v7 age groups – 16 players<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Maximum team size in 5v5 age groups – 12 players
          \n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          XX Live broadcasting rights<\/h2>\n

          All live broadcasting and recording rights of 4 Seasons Football (Saku Spring) events belong to the organizer. Broadcasting, recording, or distributing the events is permitted only with prior written consent from 4 Seasons Football.<\/p>\n

          XXI State of emergency, tournament management<\/h2>\n

          The jury of the tournament has right to make changes in match times and locations, if it is necessary and an inevitable event requires it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

          NB! Tournament organizers are not responsible for the event of theft during the tournament!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":148,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-735","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nRules - Saku Spring 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/spring.sakucup.eu\/en\/rules\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Rules - Saku Spring 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/spring.sakucup.eu\/en\/rules\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Saku Spring 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-03T17:44:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/spring.sakucup.eu\/en\/rules\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/spring.sakucup.eu\/en\/rules\/\",\"name\":\"Rules - 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