2007/08 SHIPPING INDUSTRY OF JAMAICA/KSAFA UNDER 15 COMPETITION FOR THE WINSTON CHUNG FAH TROPHY

INTRODUCTION

The Shipping Industry of Jamaica/KSAFA Under 15 Football Competition is organized and run by the Kingston & St. Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) in accordance with the rules and regulations stated in the KSAFA Rules book and the Constitution. The JFF disciplinary codes are the official disciplinary codes that govern this competition.

ARTICLE 1

Technical Rules for the Shipping Industry of Jamaica/KSAFA Under 15 Football Competition, The 2007/08 Under 15 Football Competition Season will comprise of twenty-four (24) teams playing two rounds as follows:

FIRST ROUND

The First Round will comprise of three (3) zones, with teams playing each other once. At the end of the round, the two top teams from Zones 1, 2, and 3 along with the winner and runner-up of the play-off between the 3rd place teams from Zones 1, 2 and 3 will advance to the next round (Quarter-finals).

SECOND ROUND (Quarter-final)

The second round will comprise of the eight (8) teams playing in two zones of four. Each team will play the other teams in their zone once, the top two teams from each zone will advance to the next round (Semi-finals). If during the semi and final rounds there are no clear winner after regulation time then extra time of thirty (30) minutes, followed by penalty kicks if necessary shall be used to determine the winner of each game.

AWARDING OF POINTS

Points shall be awarded as follows, three for a win, one for a draw and nil for a loss. The scheme of play for the fixtures shall be decided and set out by the KSAFA Competitions Committee.

If two or more Clubs have equal number of points, the goal difference of the matches played by the teams shall be used to determine the places. If the goal difference is equal, the clubs having scored more goals shall be placed in the higher (highest) position.

If the clubs involved have scored the same number of goals, then the score of their direct match shall determine the higher position. If the clubs involved have scored the same number of goals in their direct match then the number of wins in the competition shall be used.

If the clubs involved have scored the same number of wins then the winner or higher positioned team shall be decided by drawing lots.

Duration & Substitution for the Under 15 Competition

The duration of the matches is thirty five (35) minutes each halves. Teams are allowed maximum five (5) substitutions (including the goalkeeper).

Colour of gear

Each team gear (shirt, short & socks) must be of a different colour of the opposing team. In the event of a clash of colour, the visiting team must change their gear. Teams are reminded that each goalkeeper must wear colours that distinguish him from the other players, the Referee and the Assistant referees.

Scheduled and Rescheduled matches

The KSAFA Competitions Committee reserves the right to change time, venue and date of all matches, teams will be given forty-eight hours notice except in the case of force majuere.

TEAMS MUST BE AT THE VENUES AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULE START OF THE MATCHES. MATCHES ARE SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT 4:00PM, A GRACE PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES WILL BE ALLOWED, AFTER WHICH THE MATCH WILL BE CALLED OFF AND THE MATTER REFER TO THE KSAFA COMPETITIONS' COMMITTEE.

Registration/Re-registration

Upon the commencement of the Competition, registration & re-registration will be conducted on Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:00am - 3:00pm.

Identification

All registered players must present their identification card to the match officials. No player will be allowed to participate without it.

Caution

Players receiving three (3) yellow cards in the preliminary round must miss the team’s next match, however, players receiving two (2) yellow cards in the second round must miss the team’s next match. The record keeping of yellow & red cards is the onus of the Club’s management.

TITLE AND TROPHY

The teams shall compete for the Shipping Industry of Jamaica/KSAFA Under 15 Winston Chung Fah Trophy and prize monies. The Trophies presented by the KSAFA shall remain the property of the KSAFA and shall be held by the Club winning the respective trophies for not more than twenty-eight days. The said Trophies shall be returned to the KSAFA within one month of being presented. The winning Club shall be given a replica of each Trophy. The Trophies shall be kept in good condition and proper care must be taken by the winning teams(s) to ensure their safe return to the KSAFA.

A Club failing to return the Trophy within the specified time and in good condition shall be fined Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) by the KSAFA Competitions Committee and/or be referred to the Complaints and Disciplinary Committee for further action.

The winner of the competition shall receive thirty gold medals and the runner-up thirty-five silver medals.

Bianche Marks
Administrative Officer