27th ANNUAL SUNSHINE COAST MASTERS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
INFORMATION SHEET
Team Managers,
Welcome to the 27th SCSOS Masters Football Tournament!
Thank you for all your efforts in organising your team to take part. We hope that you and your team have a great weekend.
The following information is provided to help the weekend go smoothly for all. However, there will always be the unexpected, so if you have an issue, seek out one of the SCSOS Tournament Officials in a White Polo.
Game day – Friday 22nd October 2021
Go straight to your venue. Please arrive at least one hour before kick-off for your first game on Friday.
Buderim games – if you are playing your games at Buderim on the Friday go into the Buderim Wanderers Clubhouse to the Registration Desk and “Check In” and receive your Teams Squad list.
NOTE:
- Please only go to the “Competition Desk” with Football related issues.
- All other issues see the “Information desk”.
Maroochydore games – if you are playing your games at Maroochydore on the Friday go to outside of the Maroochydore Clubhouse to the Registration Desk and “Check In” and receive your Teams Squad list
NOTE:
- There is only one desk at Maroochydore (Registration Desk) so please take all issues (Football or other) to the Registration desk.
Venue and Pitch Maps:
Again, this year we have 2 different Venues, Buderim Wanderers FC and Maroochydore FC.
The Men’s 35’s division, 50’s division and 55’s division (except for 2 games) will be at Buderim Wanderers FC. All semis and Grand Finals will be played at Buderim Wanderers FC.
The Men’s 45’s division and 2 games from the Mens 55’s division will be at Maroochydore FC except for the semis and Grand Finals which will be played at Buderim Wanderers FC.
The Women’s Games will be played at Maroochydore FC except for the Semi’s and Grand Finals which will be played at Buderim Wanderers FC.
A copy of the Buderim Wanderers FC grounds displaying the pitch numbering, and the location of parking, and all the facilities that are available is inserted at the end of this sheet. Copies of this map are on display around the Clubhouse as well.
A copy of the Maroochydore FC grounds location is also included at the end of this sheet. Also included is a google map to show the best route from Buderim to Maroochydore…. either way.
Parking
The Buderim Wanderers FC car park can get full at times, so look for the overflow parking areas. Immediately right on entrance is an area suitable for all vehicles. At the back of the grounds are areas suitable for 4-wheel drives and larger cars. Please park outside the tape, and facing the playing fields in orderly lines, to maximize the area available.
Maroochydore FC has plenty of parking and will also have overflow areas, if required.
Changing facilities, showers, and toilets
These are available at the rear of the Buderim Wanderers FC Clubhouse but are quite limited. Maroochydore FC also has numerous change rooms, showers and toilets. You are welcome to use these facilities, but please consider the other many other teams at each venue by vacating quickly once changed.
There are dedicated, signed, change rooms for women at both venues.
Food and Drink
Both the Buderim Wanderers FC Bar, Canteen and Café and the Maroochydore FC Bar and canteen will be open throughout the weekend. Whatever profit they make is put straight back into supporting junior and senior football on the Sunshine Coast, so please support both Clubs by using the Canteen for your refreshments. The Menu for food at the Buderim Club is attached at the bottom of this info sheet.
Please note: Both Clubs are licensed, and NO alcohol is to be brought on to the premises or consumed away from the immediate Clubhouse area. Last year we were advised by both clubs that some teams had brought their own alcohol to the venues. This year we will be walking around both venues to ensure this does not happen again. Any team caught with their own alcohol will be asked to leave the venue and will be disqualified from the tournament.
Tournament Rules and Procedures:
The Tournament is organised by the Sunshine Coast Supa Oldies Soccer Association (SCSOS) and will be played in accordance with FIFA laws of the Game except as amended below.
Registration of Players
REMINDER: ALL PLAYERS must have registered online and the Squad Sheet (Given to the Team Manager on Check-In) with correct Shirt Numbers …must be presented to the Competition Desk at Buderim or the Registration Desk at Maroochydore before your 1st Game.
Squad Numbers and Team Sheets:
Each Team is allowed a maximum of 20 players. There are no team sheets for each game – only players on the registered Squad Sheets can play in the competition.
Eligibility
Refer to the Eligibility Rules document.
Photographic ID may be requested (e.g. driver’s license) to verify a player’s age at any time during the Tournament.
The Games
Each game will kick off promptly on the hour as programmed. Therefore, it is advisable to warm up and arrive at the allocated pitch at least 5 minutes prior to kick off.
Team Managers are responsible for getting teams on the field in time for the programmed start. A minimum of 7 registered players must be on the field for a match to commence. A maximum of 5 minutes grace may be permitted. After this time has lapsed, the team that is on the field ready to play, will receive a walkover with 4 match points and a 3-0 score.
All games are 25 minutes each way with a 3-minute turnaround time.
A siren will signal kick-off, half-time and full-time for each match.
There is NO injury time. There is NO extra time.
Match balls are supplied and will be given to the Referees prior to each match.
NOTE: Please get your Subs on the bench to go and retrieve any balls that go into the bush area’s or over fences etc. This helps keep the game running on time.
If there is a clash of colours, the second named team will be required to change shirts. Please make sure you bring a second strip as bibs will not be provided again this year due to COVID regulations.
There is unlimited interchange for all matches. Interchange must take place when the ball is out of play and having notified the match officials. ALL subs in Squad can be used
Slide Tackles, Aggressive or violent play will not be tolerated. In challenging for the ball, players other than the goalkeeper must remain on their feet. If a player, other than the goalkeeper, challenges for the ball and, in executing such challenge, goes to ground in a sliding or lunging motion or, if while on the ground, whether stationary or in motion, a player attempts to challenge for possession of the ball (this is subject to the discretion of the Referee), the Referee shall stop play and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.
SIN BIN RULE:
At their discretion, Referees may send a player to the Sin Bin players for 5 minutes following an episode of aggressive play. The player may be issued with a Yellow card for the aggressive play (this is subject to the discretion of the referee). The player may be immediately replaced and can return with the Referees approval.
Referees will also issue Yellow and Red cards in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game. Two Yellow cards (regardless of whether they were sin binned or not) will result in a sending-off and missing the next game. A Red card will result in sending off and missing the next game. If a player is sent off, they cannot be replaced in that game.
There is no difference between a Yellow card issued for a Sin Bin offence and a Yellow card issued during the game which does not result in time in the Sin Bin.
MATCH CARDS:
Referees will complete a match card for every game, recording the result and any disciplinary action. The Referee will return the match card to the Winning team, or in the event of a draw, to either Manager, who must then return the Match Card to the Competition Desk at Buderim or the Registration Desk at Maroochydore as soon as possible at the conclusion of the game. – This is important to keep “live” scores and tables updated.
ROUND ROBIN SERIES
This year we ended up with 18 men’s over 35 teams, 16 men’s over 45 teams, 5 men’s over 50 teams, 5 men’s over 55 teams, 8 women’s over 30 teams and 6 women’s over 40 teams.
For all age divisions each team will play 2 games on Friday and 2 games on Saturday.
In order for the men’s over 35’s (Groups A, B), men’s over 45’s (all groups) and women’s over 30’s (all groups) to play 4 games over Friday and Saturday each team will play the other teams in their group once and then play one team from another group on the Saturday afternoon.
Who plays who in the final fixture on Saturday afternoon will be decided based on your position in your group after the group games have been played. The draw includes these games but without teams allocated to the fixture.
The draw for the Saturday afternoon games will be put up at the ground as soon as possible after the Saturday morning games have been completed.
Women’s over 40 division
In order for the women’s over 40 (all groups) to play 4 games over Friday and Saturday each team will play the other teams in their group on Friday and then play two teams from the other group on Saturday.
Who plays who in the Saturday games will be decided based on your position in your group after the first two group games have been played on Friday. The draw includes these games but without teams allocated to the fixture.
The draw for the Saturday games will be put up at the ground on Saturday morning. All Saturday morning games will be played at 10am.
POINTS for all games on Friday and Saturday will be awarded as follows:
WIN 4 POINTS
SCORE DRAW 2 POINTS
NO SCORE DRAW 1 POINT
All points earned during both Friday and Saturday games (all games) will be used to determine the team with the highest points in each group.
Inclement weather interruption
In the event that any games are abandoned due to inclement weather (e.g. thunderstorm) all abandoned games will be deemed to be a score draw and 2 points will be awarded to each team.
FINAL SERIES:
All semis and finals will be played on Sunday at Buderim. There will be no group games played on the Sunday.
For the semi-finals and finals only, if scores are level at full time a “best of three” penalty shootout, followed by “sudden-death” penalties, will take place.
Men’s over 35’s and over 45’s
The top team in each of the 4 groups will move to the semi-final stage.
Men’s over 50’s and 55’s
The top team in each of the 2 groups will move to the grand final stage. There will be no semi finals for these 2 age divisions
Women’s over 30’s and over 40’s
The top two teams in each of the 2 groups will move to the semi-final stage.
In the event teams are equal on points, the team with the highest goal difference (goals scored less goals conceded) will qualify for the next stage. In the event the goal difference is the same, the team with the highest number of goals scored will qualify for the next stage. In the event the numbers of goals scored is the same, the two teams will stage a “best of three” penalty shoot-out on the Saturday afternoon, followed by “sudden-death” penalties.
Change of Format
The Organising Committee reserves the right to alter the format of the tournament due to unusual weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, including the application of drink breaks if the weather is too hot.
Responsibility
SCSOS and the Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any damage, loss or injury to participants, players or spectators during the duration of the tournament. Clubs/Teams are strongly advised to ensure that their players are adequately insured.
Free water each day
There will be a Unity Water station at Buderim FC with free water for all teams. Please tell your players to bring their own water bottles to fill up at the station as we will not be providing water bottles to teams this year.
There will be a case of water for the teams at Maroochydore FC each day you are playing. Please go to the Registration Desk at Maroochydore to collect the water. The water is free, please only collect one per team per day.
Presentation times
The presentation of medals and trophies will be held at 3.15pm on Sunday afternoon at Buderim. It would be great if as many players as possible could hang around for the presentations, always nice to applaud the winners and runners-up.
MAROOCHYDORE FC GROUNDS LOCATION:
https://goo.gl/maps/TB4PtHvud1i77WsVA
The Ground is located at the end of the service road that runs parallel to Maroochydore Road.
Enter via the traffic lights at Pike street and turn right and go past the Puma petrol outlet and continue to the end of the road where the ground is located.
Pitch maps will be at the ground.
BUDERIM WANDERERS FC – BALLINGER ROAD, BUDERIM.
https://goo.gl/maps/AiTcdVFccQcBRxpi6
BUDERIM WANDERERS FC – FACILITIES AND PITCH LAYOUT.
BUDERIM WANDERERS CANTEEN MENU
Assorted Salad Wraps & Rolls
Salad Bowls- Caesar Salad, tandoori chicken (GF) & Loaded Greek Quinoa salad (veg)(GF)
Bacon and Egg roll/wrap
Bacon and egg with Bbq sauce on a toasted milk bun
Budo Burger
Beef Pattie, caramelized onions with all the salads & tomato relish
Wanderers Burger
Chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce and Tomato with aioli
Vego Burger
Vego pattie, caramelized onions, all the salads with aioli and sweet chilli
Brisket & Slaw Bun
Slow cooked beef brisket with Smokey bbq sauce topped with creamy slaw on a toasted milk bun
Chicken Parmi Burger
Crumbed chicken breast, nap sauce, cheese and lettuce on a toasted milk bun
Mexican Beef nachos (veg option available)(GF)
Topped with guacamole & sour cream
Salt and Pepper squid
Served with chips, salad and aioli
Sweet Potato wedges
Served with sour cream and sweet chilli
Chips and Chips with Gravy
MAROOCHYDORE FC CANTEEN MENU
Available at the Maroochydore FC ground