The COJO CUP 8th November - 4 v 4 2025 TEAM Registration Information and registration

Terms and conditions

• This is a TWO step registration process:
  STEP 1 - Register the TEAM using this form
  STEP 2 - A few weeks before the event, a link will be sent to you to forward to your team members to register individual PLAYERS
  
  TEAM Registrations close 1st November (or sooner if groups are full)
  PLAYER REGISTRATION closes 7th November
  
  
  Points to note for STEP 1:
  - Registration fees are payable per Team ($160)
  - Each team is recommended to have 5-6 players (minimum 4, maximum 6)
  - When registering the team just use your child's details where it asks for 'Player Details'
  - For the 'Team Name' enter the team name you would like to use for this competition (NOT your child's team name for the season) AND the age group (i.e. U7, U8 etc...)... i.e. 'Sharks United' U7
  - If you are a GIRLS ONLY Team, enter GIRLS in the "Club Name" box.
  
  Points to note for STEP 2:
  - No player will be allowed to participate in the competition who's parent has not completed STEP 2 PLAYER Registration
  - Individual Player Registration MUST be completed by the players parent or guardian
  - If you are the Team Manager and used your child's details to complete TEAM registration you still need to complete PLAYER registration (sorry!)
  - For 'Team Name', enter your team name for this competition (the person who registered the team will know this)
  
  No refunds will be provided after 31st October.
  
  Competition details:
  
  Competiton spirit:
  - This is a fun event with the aim of everyone having a great time
  - There will be zero tolerance for any abuse
  - Any abuse towards players, parents, referees or tournament organisers will result in immediate disqualification from the tournament without refund
  - No parent or coach is allowed to communicate with a referee directly, any concerns should be raised with the Competition Organiser
  
  Teams:
  - Girls can play in mixed teams
  - There is the option to enter a girls only part of the competition
  - Team ages follow Football Victoria age guidelines, there will be no exceptions for players to play in a younger age group
  - Ideally 5-6 players per team, minimum 4, maximum 6
  
  Playing kit:
  - Teams to wear similar colour shirts (they don't have to be identical but great if they are)
  - No numbering required
  - Bibs will be provided in event of clash
  - Shorts and socks should be a similar colour for all players in the team
  - Outdoor football boots and shin pads are compulsory - players will not be able to participate without wearing these items
  - No jewelry or watches
  
  Pitches:
  - Approx pitch size 15m x 10m
  
  Rules:
  - Each team will play a minimum of 4 matches (likely 3 group games and 1 final placing game)
  - 2 x 8 minute halves
  - 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw in group stages
  - If a draw occurs in finals games; Golden goal (max 4 mins) then sudden death penalties
  - On field referees' decision will be final
  - Kick-in (not throw ins) with opposing players to be at least 3 meters away, player taking the kick-in can dribble the ball in to play but cannot shoot with the first touch of the ball
  - No corners, play restarts with the team who won possession (i.e. the team that didn't kick the ball out) from their own goal line, the opposing team must all be in their own half when the goal kick is taken
  - Rolling subs, can be made during play. If the incoming player enters the field of play prior to the departing player exiting the field of play, possession will move to the opposition, the second time this happens (and each time afterwards) a penalty will be awarded to the opposing team
  - When making a sub, get the sub to hold a bib and pass it to the outgoing player when they cross the touchline and enter play
  - No offsides
  - Opposing players must not be within 3 metres of where a free kick is being taken
  - No slide tackles
  
  Group stages:
  - Groups will be finalised when team entry is complete
  - Possible that all teams will not play each other, (i.e. a group of 6 teams will operate a mini league with 3 matches per team)
  - If required, some age groups may be joined together
  
  On the day:
  - Fixtures and pitch allocation will be posted at the clubhouse and emailed out prior to the day
  - Teams need to arrive and 'check-in' at the Clubhouse 30 mins before their first fixture
  
  Weather:
  - The competition is held outdoors
  - Rain will not stop play!
  - Only if the Competition Organiser deems pitches to be waterlogged will the event be cancelled, if the event has not started a full refund will be given, if the event has started but not concluded, a 50% refund will be offered if 2 or less games have been played.
  
  Venue:
  - Mitchell Oval, 268 New Street, Brighton.
  
  Any queries email hebfcprograms@gmail.com.