Football Rules and Guidelines
Home teams are named first in the fixture. All matches begin at 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
All players must play in the registered numbers
All teams MUST be attired in uniforms which conform to the branding plan for the competition's gear issued by ISSA. Schools are not allowed to alter in ANY WAY, the branding of team uniforms. Additionally, schools are not allowed to wear non-sponsoring brands during warm-up at the venue or on Bibs in the designated team areas.
Where schools are found to have breached the branding arrangements for uniforms or match venues, the teams will lose all points earned for the related game(s) and a score of negative three (-3) goal difference recorded. Further disciplinary actions including suspension from the competitions may also be taken against the school.
If a player receives a "red card" he automatically misses the next scheduled match in the competition in which he is eligible.
If a player receives 3 yellow cards in the preliminary round, he will automatically miss the next match in the competition. All yellow cards will be rescinded at the end of the first round.
The presence of the school nurse/doctor where possible
A stretcher
A dedicated vehicle for any emergency/ ambulance where possible
An established dedicated route to the nearest medical facility
Established contact with medical facility prior to matches
Teams and Referees should report at the venue at least half hour before the start of the game.
At least three (3) uniformed security officers should be on hand for the protection of the players and officials. These would be in addition to any personnel at the gates.
The EIGHT losers of the second round two-way match ups will contest the WALKER CUP
Walker Cup competition shall run concurrently with the ALL - ISLAND KO, or as scheduled.
All matches which end in a draw at the end of regulation time will be decided by a PENALTY SHOOT OUT. There will be NO EXTRA TIME
TEAMS which finish third and fourth in their respective Quarter Finals Groups will contest the BEN FRANCIS CUP.
The Ben Francis Cup competition shall run concurrently with the ALL – ISLAND KO, or as scheduled.
E. ALL ISLAND KNOCK OUT (ISSA CHAMPIONS CUP)
The EIGHT teams which win their second round Manning Cup two-way play-off games will contest the ALL ISLAND KO Competition
The EIGHT teams which finish as winners and runners up in their respective Dacosta Cup Quarter Finals groups will contest the ALL ISLAND KO Competition.
The Competition will be played on a KNOCK-OUT basis
The details for the ALL ISLAND KO will be provided after the start of the Manning and Dacosta Cups