EFL TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS

Objective
EFL's primary objective is to build an integrated and cohesive society. And, to strengthen the ground work for Singapore's football through youth develpoment.

Mission Statement
Inoculate The Beautiful Game against racism, unsporting behaviour and violence.

1. League Overview
1.1. All the matches shall be played on Sundays between 3pm-5pm or 5pm-7pm.
1.2. If necessary, some matches might be played on Saturdays 3pm-5pm or 5pm-7pm.
* The organiser at its discretion reserves the right to change the date and time of the fixtures for the league.

League Champion: 1 Trophy + 20 Medals (gold)
League 1st Runner-Up: 20 Medals (silver)
League 2nd Runner-Up: 20 Medals (bronze)

Cup Champion: One Cup + 20 award ornaments (gold)
Cup 1st Runner-Up: 20 award ornaments (silver)
Cup 2nd Runner-Up: 20 award ornaments (bronze)

Registration Fees:

S$100/- for EFL League.
S$100/- for EFL Cup.

2. Cost Per Match
2.1 Each match per team is S$130/-. (League and Cup tournaments)
2.2 Only for the Semi-finals, Finals, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st placing matches, the cost per team per match is S$180/-. Linesmen will be provided.
* Fees are non-refundable.

3. Venue
3.1. The tournament shall be held at fields owned by Singapore Sports Council (SSC), School Fields or Privately owned fields or at any venues as may be decided by the organiser.
3.2. Equatorial Football League does not own, manage or maintain any football fields in Singapore. All fields are contracted from other party providers for EFL league matches.
3.3. Contracting fields from other providers include their terms & conditions that contain cancellation costs which will be passed on to the teams should a match be cancelled or postponement.
3.4 The organiser at its discretion reserves the right to change the venue of the fixtures for the Tournament.

4. League Details
4.1 The winning team in each match will be awarded 3 points, No points will be awarded to the losing team. Both teams will be awarded 1 point for a draw match.
4.2 The teams will be ranked according to their total points (applicable only for tables).
4.3 In the event where 2 or more teams have the same points, they will be decided by goal difference. The team with the highest goal difference will be ranked higher.
4.4 In the event where 2 or more teams having the same goal difference, their ranking will be decided by the number of goals scored for their team. The team scoring the most goals will be ranked higher.
4.5 In the event when 2 or more teams have a tie after having the same points, same goal difference and number of goals scored, they will be ranked by their results between them during the Tournament (team that scored more goals against the other is the winner). If all is even, then there shall be a re-match.
4.6 The referee’s decision is final. ALL teams are to respect the Referees decision. Swearing at the referees are NOT allowed, such acts will be dismissed by the referees. This rule extends to the Teams' Committee Members, substitute players and the teams own spectators who are not involved in the play. Such incident will be resulted in disciplinary action by us, the organiser, to deduct points or expel the team from participating in the league tournament.
4.7 Teams may write in to appeal the decisions.

5. Match Details
5.1 The duration of each match shall be played in two halves of 45 minutes. However, if a match is stopped due to adverse weather or nature, the score will stand as long as the match has been played till half-time or more.
5.2 The match will commence at its stipulated timing once both teams have at least 7 players. If a team is unable to field 7 players 15 minutes after the stipulated kick-off time, it shall be considered a walk-over and the opposing team will be awarded a 3–0 win. The offenders will bear the full cost of the match fee for both teams, deduction of 2 points and is liable for disciplinary charges. In the event where the tournament is a 2-legged knockout system, the offenders will be disqualified from the tournament and bear the full cost of both teams.
5.3 If a team decides to abandon the game for whatever reason, without the approval of the opposition team and/ or the referee. In this case, the penalty in “Abandoning of Matches” is a minus 2 points. The opposing team shall be awarded a 3-0 win. If the result is greater than 3-0 then it will be taken into account instead. The offenders will bear the full cost of the match fees for both teams and is liable for disciplinary charges. In the event where the tournament is a 2-legged knockout system, the offenders will be disqualified from the tournament and bear the full cost of both teams.
5.4 It is the responsibility of the Team Managers to make sure that the team turns up punctually and on time for league matches at least 15 minutes before the kick-off time. If a team is not ready in full-gear on the pitch after 15 mins of the stipulated time, a 3-0 scoreline will be awarded to the opposing team. The offenders will bear the full cost of the match fee for both teams and is liable for disciplinary charges. In the event where the tournament is a 2-legged knockout system, the offenders will be disqualified from the tournament and bear the full cost of both teams.
5.5 Due to safety reasons, protective gears are compulsory. All players must wear shin-guards for all the matches. No rings, piercing, chains, bangles, watches or spectacles are allowed. Players who do not comply will not be allowed on the field. Disciplinary action will be taken on the player/s or the team if this rule is violated.
5.6 EFL and The Organiser are not liable for any loss and/or damage of teams’ equipment. All teams must bring at least TWO proper match balls.
5.7 EFL and The Organiser are not liable for any injuries and loss of life.
5.8 All Teams must provide their own first-aid kit.
5.9 There is NO LIMIT to substitutions.
5.10 Unlimited rolling substitutions rules applied. Meaning, a player substituted out may be returned back on to the field.
5.11 All substitutions MUST be made from the half-way line of the field. The out-going player/s must leave the field before the oncoming player is allowed onto the field.
5.12 All substitutions can be preceded only after the referee’s acknowledgement and permission.
*** For 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4, a walkover is a serious offence as it is disrespectful towards opponents, the tournament and Organisers. It is deemed as a conspiracy to tarnish the reputation and status of EFL. It is also deemed as a direct challenge towards EFL, EFL organising committee and all the teams involved in the tournament.***

6. General Rules & Regulations
6.1 The league tournament shall be a men’s team event.
6.2 Each team shall consist of a minimum of 13 players, and there’s no limit to the number of players in a team.
6.3 Participants must be at least 14 years of age or above as at 1st of Jan 2007 to participate in this league tournament.
6.4 The Team Manager shall undertake the responsibility of ensuring the eligibility of their players competing in this league tournament.
6.5 Any team found fielding an ineligible player will be resulted in awarding the opposition a 3-0 score line and 1 point deducted. However, if the actual result is better than a 3-0 win for the opposition. The actual result from the match will stand.
6.6 All Team Managers must declare their Home and Away colours before the start of the season.
6.7 The organizer reserves the right to repudiate the registration of any Team or player(s), at its discretion.
6.8 A red card or two yellow cards in the same match is an immediate send-off from the match and an automatic suspension for the next match.
6.9 Five yellow cards in the League competition is an automatic suspension for the next match. Two yellow cards in the Cup competition is an automatic suspension for the next match.
6.10 Team managers are required to keep the integrity of rules 6.8 and 6.9.

7. Postponement of Matches
7.1 In general, we DO NOT encourage teams to postpone matches, as it will cause inconvenience to the oppositions and to the Tournament’s schedule.
7.2 The Team who postponed the match will be liable to pay their opponent’s cost for that match.
7.3 2 points will be deducted from teams who do not turn up for matches. A 3-0 win will be awarded to the opponent.
7.4 The referee or caretaker of the fields can postpone or cancel the game at any time due to adverse weather or when the field becomes unplayable. Their decision is final, this is to prevent further damage to the field & protect the safety of the players.
7.5 If the match is stopped before half-time, both teams will be re-scheduled to play again at a later date. Each team will be charged SGD $55/- (without linesmen) or $150 (with linesmen) only for the re-scheduled match.

8. Payment
8.1 All fees are non-refundable should a team be withdrawn, expelled or dropped out half-way during the season.
8.2 Any outstanding amount due are to be paid on the next or following working day and within a 5 working days time frame.

9. Role & Responsibility of Team Managers
9.1. Every team must appoint two representatives, a Team Manager & an Assistant Team Manager, to communicate with the EFL organizer. Both representatives are required to have an e-mail account for primary communication. Mobile phones numbers must be forwarded to The Organiser via email (eugene.wee@equatorialfl.com.sg). Should both Team representatives are away from Singapore , they must inform The Organiser of an appointed representative before their departure.
9.2 Team Managers are to check the website, www.efleague.com.sg, regularly and update/ inform their players of any news, announcements and information. This includes but not limited to, date, time & venue of match and colour of team jersey for the match fixture.
9.3 Team Managers are to make sure that their team turns up punctually and on time for league matches at least 15 minutes before the kick-off time.
9.4 Team Managers must take note of the suspended or banned player for their next fixture.
9.5 Team Managers are required to inform the organizer immediately if he suspects any ineligible players fielded by the opposition teams, preferably before half-time during that particular match.
9.6 Team Managers are required to take photos of the suspected ineligible players fielded by the opposition teams using mobile phone, or preferably digital camera.
9.7 We rely on the Team Managers to uphold the integrity of the league.
9.8 Team Managers are to report any bad incidents on the fields. This includes but not limited to, no shows of referees, no sportsmanship or misbehaviour from the opposition players and terrible field conditions.
9.9 Team Managers are to make sure their players maintain good sportsmen etiquette on and off the field.

10. Liability
10.1 All Team Managers and Players are fully aware that there is NO insurance coverage or whatsoever covered for any players.
10.2 The organizer, Equatorial Football League, is not responsible or liable for any injury, loss, death or other damage incurred to the team or the players.
10.3 All Team Managers and Players are fully aware that there will not be any medical staff provided at the match venue.