– The event is open to groups of friends, whether they are players from various clubs, non-football players, community and religious groups, or any other third-party organisations wishing to participate. This event is not affiliated with any local or national governing bodies, as it is purely a community event designed to provide children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities with the opportunity to participate in a fun and safe environment.

• – On Registration, please use a creative name ONLY, for example… FC Balti, Bayern Bru
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– The event is split into 2 abilities tiers (High/Medium & Low)*

– You can register more than one team per tier, however, you may play your own team at the event. 

Ability Level

High/Medium – Technically Strong to Average Ability level 

(Edinburgh (ESSDA) Level would be Pele, Iniesta & Maradona)

Low – Below Average to Development Level

(Edinburgh (ESSDA) Level would be Zidane & Beckham)

Please note that in the event of lack of teams per age group ability, we will bio-band age groups such as 2016/15 without notice given, however, we will endeavor to move high up and low down to the relevant event. Please note that teams deliberately entering a lower level within the same age group – for example, High or Medium teams entering the Low section – will not be permitted and will be removed from the event.

** Player registration form is required via the website, failing to complete this by Friday 12th December will result in removal from the event with no refund provided.

Important: Please note that while the event is expected to begin at 10 AM, each age group will have specific kick-off times listed below (subject to change). The event is anticipated to conclude by 6PM, though this is also subject to change.

2018 & 2017 (High/Medium & Low) – 10am – 1pm

2016 & 2015 (High/Medium & Low) – 1pm – 3:30pm

2014 (High/Medium & Low) – 3:30pm – 6pm

Team Kit

All players must wear matching tops. If kits are unavailable or there is a colour clash, bibs should be used. Teams with more than one team in the same age group and/or ability section, one of these teams must wear a different kit or coloured tops, this is for each team in the same age group. 

£80 per team

Registration is only considered on payment, If you have been placed on the ‘standby list’ your payment has been received and our team is reviewing the registration, or the event is full. If at any point you withdraw after being approved and have paid the registration fee, the fee cannot be refunded (in some cases a credit can be offered). If the event team does NOT approve your team, withdraw at any time after being placed on the standby list, or event cancellation a refund (minus 3.9% is deducted due to 3rd party transaction fee) will be deducted from any refund provided.

Edinburgh – Sunday 21st of December 2025

World of Football – Edinburgh Corn Exchange 10-11 New Market Road Corn Exchange Villages, Edinburgh EH14 1RJ 

The Ball:

All games will be played with a size 4 ball and will be provided for each game by the referee.

The Pitch:

Each game will be played on 6v6 synthetic surface pitches which are contained with a
wall/boards surrounding each pitch, this means the ball will never be out of play.
Players can use the boards to rebound the ball. 

Footwear Guidelines:
To ensure safety and protect the playing surface:

• Flat-soled shoes (e.g., trainers, gutties) and metal-studded footwear are strictly prohibited.
• Only rubber-based studs, blades, or astro turf boots are permitted.
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Team Numbers/Kit:

A maximum of 10 players can be registered and used in any match with 6 on the pitch at
any time. Each player should be eligible to play at the age group of the tournament.
Each Player should wear shin guards and appropriate footwear. If you have 2 or more
teams, each teams should wear a different kit, bibs should be used in the event of
colour clash.

Start of Play:

At the start of play and after each goal, centre is taken. The ball must go back to centre. 

Substitutes:

All teams can have unlimited subs, subs can only be made when your goalkeeper has
the ball, when the goal is scored or a stoppage in play. Players must enter and leave the
field of play at the pitch entry/exit point. A player cannot enter the field of play until the
player coming off has left the field. 

Goalkeepers:

GK are allowed out of the penalty area. GK cannot kick from hand at any time. The
keeper has 5 seconds to release the ball when in possession of the ball. If the
goalkeeper exits the penalty area with the ball in hands a penalty will be given to the
opposing team 2ft from the centre point of the area. If the keeper kicks from hand, a
warning will be provided per match, a second time a penalty will be provided to
opponents. 

Game Length:

All games will be 12 minutes total, no additional time will be added and will be started
by hooter or referees whistle, please note that in the event your team are not on the field
after two minutes of start signal, the opposition will be provided with a 3-0 win. Please
ensure you are ready to play. 

Fixture Change:

The organisation committee has the right to change the groups/fixtures, times and fields up to the day of the event.

Cautions:

During the tournament, we ask for all coaches to remove any player guilty of a bad challenge or foul language. Yellow or red cards should not be necessary and have a common-sense approach to each game.

Accumulated Fouls:

Each team will be allowed to give away 3 free kicks per game. All free kicks are direct; a
wall must be 3 metres from the foul. On the fourth, a penalty will be awarded to the
opposing team. Penalties will be 1 metre from the edge of the box. 

The Penalty Box:

No outfield player (defending or attacking) is allowed in the box, if a goal is scored that
the referee decides was in the box, the goalkeeper will receive the ball, If a defending
player enters the box on one occasion a warning will be provided, a second occasion
with any other player a free kick will be given to the opposing team 3 metres from the
centre point of the area.

Coaches:

One coach per team is permitted inside the pitch, all other coaches and players should remain outside the playing pitch and instruct from entry/exit point. 

Points/Qualification:

3 Points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 Points for a loss, if all teams are on the same points, most goals scored and then goals conceded are taken into consideration