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Age GroupsThe carnival is open to teams of players of all agilities, abilities and experience over the age of 35. Teams will be graded into approximate age groupings as follows:
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35 up (generally aimed at younger competitors but with no upper age limit)
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45 up (slightly older and again no upper age limit)
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55 up (mature players and again no upper limit)
We are slightly flexible in allowing players not far under the age limit to join teams in order to ensure full teams may be fielded. There may be no more than 2 players under age and the flexibility is at the discretion of the organisers. Whatever age all players are expected to take part recognising the Vintage Football objectives of fun and friendship on the field and relaxed socialising between all participants off it.
Vintage Football welcomes players of all level of skill and experience.
AbilitiesThe Carnival is all inclusive and is as much about taking part as it is winning games. Teams will be asked to self assess their standard and select a category within which they wish to play:
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Competitive
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Semi-competitive
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Once Were Competitive
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Almost Social
There are no prizes for winning all games though the organisers recognise that that is the objective of any team. Awards and trophies are provided for:
- Fun team
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Hard case team
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Best dressed
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Best sports
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Section winners
And so on.
Vintage Football is not the Masters but it is the chance to play competitive football within your age group, within your ability and for your enjoyment of meeting teams and players from other parts of the world.
Rules and RegulationsThe rules of the games are straight forward and used in many of the Veterans Leagues we have discussed the Carnival with and from whom we have taken advice.
Each team will play 4 games during the week with 3 preliminary games and a finals day that will sort teams into finishing order and allow for some extensive bragging rights.
Games will be played under FIFA rules except as outlined below.
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Each half will be 30 minutes and 10minute rest at half time.
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No offside rule
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No shin guards, no play
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Unlimited rolling subs
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No slide tackles (always-stay-on-your-feet)
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Yellow card send you to the sin bin for 10 minutes
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Red card send you off for good
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Shake hands after the match
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Enjoy the drinks
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