Team composition

  • A team may consist of a maximum of eleven players for each match.
  • Seven players may be on the field at any one time. Substitutes must remain on the sideline when they are not playing.
  • Substitutions may be made during a stoppage in play. The referee does not need to wait for a substitution to be completed before restarting play.
  • Only players registered with the team may play for that team. No outside substitutions may be used.
  • Goalkeeper substitutions must be made known to the referee and may only occur during a stoppage in play controlled by that team.
  • Substitutions may only enter the field from the halfway line.
  • All team members must wear matching shirts of the same colour. Bibs can be provided if necessary.

Referees

  • Each team must provide referees for pool games as allocated by the CIFL Organisers.
  • Referees for the final will be volunteers organised by the CIFL Organisers. Please see Jono at the main station if you are available to referee.
  • The referee will wear a bib supplied by the CIFL Organisers, available at the main tent.
  • Captains, please select your referees carefully. We want referees who understand the game and can make fair decisions.
  • Normal CIFL rules apply unless specifically modified by these tournament rules.
  • Each team must provide their allocated referee with a whistle.
  • It is the responsibility of each captain to ensure that their referees are aware of when and where they are required to referee.

Pool standings

  • Points are awarded as follows: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss.
  • The pool standings will be decided by points.
  • If two or more teams are equal on points, the following tiebreakers will be used in order:
    • Highest goal difference
    • Highest goals scored
    • Lowest goals conceded
  • The top two teams after the final pool round will advance directly to the final.

Final

  • If the final is tied at full time, the teams will play 10 minutes of extra time, consisting of two 5-minute halves.
  • If the scores are still tied after extra time, the winner will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.
  • Each team will initially take three penalties. If the scores remain tied after three penalties each, the shoot-out will proceed to sudden death.
Updated: Sep 2026