UCAN Football – Academies Tournament (July)
Official League Information & Rules
Welcome to the UCAN Football Academies Tournament (July) , a competitive/recreational yet professionally managed 7v7 football tournament designed for Academy teams looking for structured gameplay and a premium playing experience.
League Overview
Start Date: Saturday & Sunday, 11th & 12th July 2026
Match Timings: Between 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis Turf, I.C. Colony, Borivali
Registration Details
Total Team Registration Fee: ₹6,500 per team (7v7)
What’s Included
3 Guaranteed Matches (25 minutes each)
Customised Team Jerseys
Qualified Referees
Professional Media Coverage (Photos & Videos)
Prize Money & Trophies
Individual Awards
Top Goal Scorer
Top Assist Maker
Best Playmaker
Bets Goal Keeper
Team & Roster Rules
Maximum Squad Size: 10-12 players per team
On-Field Players: 7 (including goalkeeper)
Substitutes: 3-5 rolling substitutes per match
Roster Lock Policy
Final player add/remove deadline:
🗓 10th June – 11:59 PM
No player additions allowed mid-season
After the deadline, rosters are locked permanently
Tournament Format
Match Duration:
25 minutes Game
2-minute cool-down at the end
Minimum 5 players required to start a match
Late Arrival Rule
Team arriving 10 minutes late will forfeit the match
Minimum of 5 players required to start the match
If the opposing team agrees:
Match may start with the late team playing 1 player down for the first half
Tournament Structure
MULTIPLE GROUPS AND TOP 2 OR 4 OF EACH GROUP WILL PROGRESS TO QUARTER FINALS
Dress Code & Jersey Submission
League provides official team jerseys
Teams must submit an Excel sheet with:
Player Name
Jersey Number
Jersey Size
🗓 Submission Deadline: 1st July
Late submissions may not be accepted
If details are not submitted on time, teams must arrange their own jerseys
Equipment Rules
Proper astro turf shoes / cleats are mandatory
Shin guards not mandatory, but highly recommended
Core Match Rules
General:
All matches start and end exactly on time
Coin toss decides kickoff or side
No grace periods for delays
Discipline:
No sliding tackles (results in a foul)(2nd sliding by any team member is a Yellow)
No sledging or physical altercations
Violations may result in removal or ban from the league
Cards:
Yellow Card: 2-minute sit out
Team plays short-handed for 2 minutes
Two yellows / straight red:
Player sent off
Automatic ban for next match and team plays one man down for entire game
Game Restart Rules:
Kick-ins replace throw-ins (all indirect)
All free kicks are indirect
Offside rule is NOT enforced
Minimum 5-yard distance on all restarts
Goal kicks can be placed anywhere inside the GK box
No Direct Goal from Goal kicks or Center starts or free kicks.
Penalties:
Awarded for fouls inside the GK box
GK must stay on the goal line until the ball is kicked
Fouls & Violations:
Pass-back to GK (by foot): Indirect free kick
Handball: Below shoulder is a foul
Slide tackling: Not permitted (exception for GK inside box)
Jewelry & unsafe equipment: Must be removed or covered
Referee Authority:
Referee decisions are final
Excessive arguing, encroachment, or abuse may result in cautions or ejections
League administrators reserve the right to issue additional disciplinary actions, even if no card was shown
Substitutions & Injuries:
Rolling substitutions allowed whenever ball is out of play.
Substitutes must enter/exit at halfway line
Referee may stop play for serious injuries
Advantage rule may be applied at referee’s discretion
Eligibility:
All players must be between 12-16 years of Age
Only registered roster players may participate
We look forward to an exciting, competitive, and professionally run Friday Night League.
If you have questions regarding registration or rules, please contact the UCAN Football team.
See you on the turf.