COMPETITION FEE
All teams are required to pay $100 nomination fee, prior to commencement of play on Sunday.
This fee is used to pay the cost of the referees for the Zone Women’s Championships
Payment Methods – Direct deposit- Football SWQ - NAB Bank
BSB 084 630 A/C 58363 6974
- Cheque or Cash on the day or post to:
Football SWQ, PO Box 963, Dalby Q 4350
COMPETITION FORMAT
Competition will be played in a round robin format and each team will play four games.
Trophy will be awarded to the team first past the post. In the case of a tie in points it will come
down to goals scored for and against. Games will be 2 x 25 halves with a five minute half time
break.
COMPETITION AWARDS
Medallions will be awarded to the winners on the day.
A perpetual trophy will also be awarded to the winner. It will be the responsibility of the
winner to engrave the trophy and return to SWQ Zone at the commencement of the Zone
Championships in the following year.
COMPETITION RULES
Games will be run under the FFA playing rules apart from there being unlimited interchange.
Interchange - All Player interchange will take at the half way mark. Up to the maximum
number of 16 players may be used in any one game. Players must interchange on signal to
referee and during a break in play. Coaches are requested to minimize disruption to play by
continual interchange. Any player entering the field prior to the replaced player leaving will
be cautioned by the referee. Any player entering or leaving the field in any area other than the
interchange zone will be cautioned by the referee.
Teams must contain players who are currently registered with their club/CA.
A team sheet is required for each game played for the day. Team Sheets are to be handed to
the referee prior to the commencement of the game. Names may be placed on the team sheet
in anticipation of a player’s late arrival but no name is to be added once the game has
commenced. At the conclusion of the game, the referee will record the result and team
coaches/managers from both teams must then check the sheets, sign them, and hand them
back to the referee for submission to the match committee. All injuries are to be recorded on
the team sheets
Players are to retain the same playing strip number for all games.
Points will be allocated as….. Win = 3 points, Scored Draw = 2 points, Scoreless draw 1
point, Loss = 0 point
Reserves are to be seated and to wear a bib over their playing strip. Please remain at least
one metre away from the sideline and in the technical areas supplied.
Duration of games for all age divisions is 2 x 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break
with no injury time.
Teams must be ready at their field 5 minutes before scheduled game.
In the event of the colour clash of strips, the first team named on the draw is required to
change to an alternative strip or use bibs of an alternate colour.
On the field and during a game, the decision of the referee is FINAL.
The technical areas (where provided) are to be used only by coaches, managers and
reserves. The technical area is to be vacated as soon as possible at the conclusion of the
game to enable the next team playing to move in.
Any player receiving two (2) yellow cards or a straight red card in a match will be suspended
from playing the first half of the next match.
Blood Rule - When a player suffers from a blood injury and blood is obvious on themselves or
their uniforms, or the uniforms of another player, the game will be stopped by the referee and
the player/s will be removed from the field for first-aid. If the referee deems that the blood on
the player or his uniform poses no further danger, the player may be permitted, at the
referee’s discretion, to return to the field.
Concussions (as per FFA Concussion Guidelines) – if a player is suspected of having
sustained a concussion by the attending first aider they will be removed from the field of play,
if safe to do so, and will not be returned to the field of play until they have been assessed by a
qualified medical practitioner. There should be no return to play on the day of a concussive
injury.
Football South West Queensland and the host Club will not be held responsible for accident or
injury to players, spectators or their property.
Participating teams will be held responsible for the actions of their team members and
supporters.
Football South West Queensland has adopted a code of behaviour relating to players,
coaches, parents and supporters. We ask that you make all visiting people aware that the
following will not be tolerated …
 Abuse of players by anyone (this includes other players, coaches, supporters etc.)
 Abuse of Referees by anyone (they’re here to do the best job they can and call it the
way they see it at the time)
 Abuse of coaches, officials etc.
Any Matter Not Covered In These Rules :
In the event that a matter arises that is not covered in these rules, then the Carnival Coordinator and Committee shall make a ruling which shall remain in force for the balance of the
carnival unless subsequently altered by the Carnival Co-ordinator.
In the event of wet weather, a decision will be made by Football South West Queensland as
early as possible.
 Please phone Janelle on 0427 624 261.