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Tournament Policies
1. Registration & Payment Policy
- Full payment is required to secure a team’s position in the tournament.
- Registrations are confirmed only once payment has been received.
- Teams without completed payment may lose their spot to teams on the waiting list.
2. Withdrawal & Refund Policy
- Teams withdrawing 14 days or more before the tournament start date are eligible for a refund minus a $50 administration fee.
- No refunds will be provided for withdrawals made less than 14 days before the tournament.
3. Team Eligibility Policy
- Teams must register players in the correct age group.
- Proof of age or player identification may be requested at any time.
- Any team found using ineligible players may face:
- disqualification
- forfeited matches
- removal from future tournaments.
4. Match Day Behaviour Policy
- Coaches, players and spectators are expected to show respect toward:
- referees
- opposition teams
- tournament staff
- facilities.
- Abuse, discrimination, aggressive behaviour or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
- Tournament organisers reserve the right to remove any individual or team from the event.
5. Referee Decision Policy
- All referee decisions are final.
- No protests regarding referee decisions will be accepted after matches.
6. Weather Policy
- Matches may continue in wet weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by tournament officials.
- Delays, schedule changes or shortened matches may occur due to weather conditions.
- Refunds will not be issued due to weather interruptions once the tournament has commenced.
7. Liability Policy
- Teams participate at their own risk.
- The tournament organisers are not responsible for:
- injuries
- lost property
- stolen items
- personal damages.
- Teams are encouraged to have appropriate insurance coverage.
8. Photography & Media Policy
- By participating in the tournament, teams and players consent to:
- photography
- video recording
- social media content
- promotional material usage.
- Media may be used for future tournament marketing purposes.
9. Schedule Changes Policy
- The tournament organisers reserve the right to:
- modify schedules
- change venues
- adjust match formats
- combine divisions if required.
10. Late Arrival & Forfeit Policy
- Teams must arrive at least 30 minutes before kick-off.
- A grace period of 10 minutes may apply at the discretion of tournament officials.
- Failure to attend may result in a forfeit.
11. Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to uphold the values of:
- respect
- sportsmanship
- inclusiveness
- fair play.
The tournament aims to provide a positive environment for all players and families.