East Algarve Walking football

The 1st Lagos Walking Football Tournament is nearly upon us.

This will be held on October 14th and 15th, 2019, at the Clube Desportivo De Odiaxere, Odiaxere, near Lagos.

We are still a couple of players short for the EAWF teams; if anyone fancies a game please get in touch with us asap.

The fixtures for the tournament are as follows:

50+ Teams
EAWF Olhao
EAWF Tavira
EAWF Sao Bras
Esquina Park
Celtic Reds
Walking Football Spain

14 October and 15 October (home and away basis over 2 days, so fixtures are reversed on day 2)

09.30 EAWF Olhao v Esquina Park
09.50 EAWF Tavira v Walking Football Spain
10.10 EAWF Sao Bras v Celtic Reds
10.30 EAWF Olhao v Walking Football Spain
10.50 EAWF Tavira v EAWF Sao Bras
11.10 Esquina Park v Celtic Reds
11.30 EAWF Sao Bras v Walking Football Spain
11.50 Esquina Park v EAWF Tavira
12.10 EAWF Olhao v Celtic Reds

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch

13.30 Esquina Park v Walking Football Spain
13.50 EAWF Tavira v Celtic Reds
14.10 EAWF Olhao v EAWF Sao Bras
14.30 Celtic Reds v Walking Football Spain
14.50 EAWF Olhao v EAWF Tavira
15.10 Esquina Park v EAWF Sao Bras

15.30 Finish

 

60+ Teams
Lagos Strollers Tigers
Lagos Strollers Oranges
EAWF Olhao
EAWF Tavira
Browns
Geriatrics of Argyll

14 October and 15 October (home and away basis over 2 days, so fixtures are reversed on day 2)

09.30 Lagos Strollers Tigers v EAWF Olhao
09.50 EAWF Tavira v Browns
10.10 Geriatrics of Argyll v Lagos Strollers Oranges
10.30 Lagos Strollers Tigers v Browns
10.50 EAWF Tavira v Geriatrics of Argyll
11.10 EAWF Olhao v Lagos Strollers Oranges
11.30 Geriatrics of Argyll v Browns
11.50 EAWF Olhao v EAWF Tavira
12.10 Lagos Strollers Tigers v Lagos Strollers Oranges

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch

13.30 EAWF Olhao v Browns
13.50 EAWF Tavira v Lagos Strollers Oranges
14.10 Lagos Strollers Tigers v Geriatrics of Argyll
14.30 Lagos Strollers Oranges v Browns
14.50 Lagos Strollers Tigersv EAWF Tavira
15.10 EAWF Olhao v Geriatrics of Argyll

15.30 Finish

Each match will be over 16 mins (2 × 8 mins with 2 mins half time). There will be a presentation and BBQ after the matches on Tuesday 15th October.

We also have the rules for the tournament, which you can download by clicking here, or they are listed below.

2019 LAGOS TOURNAMENT RULES

FA Laws Of The Game are in effect.

1. A maximum of 3 touches
2. Teams are 7-a-side with a maximum squad of ten
3. Three flexi-subs are permitted
4. Ball size and type must consist of a size 5 regular
5. Players must refrain from openly wearing jewellery or watches. Tape may be used to cover rings
6. The goalkeeper must wear a top that distinguishes them from the other members of the team
7. Substitutes must wear a top that distinguishes them from the other members of the team until they are called in to play
8. Running or jogging on or off the ball is not permitted by ANY player
9. The format is minimal-contact football
10. The head height restriction shall be set at shall be set at the height of the goal frame. The whole of the ball must exceed the head height restriction to be deemed an infringement
    The referee shall have sole interpretation on the ball exceeding the head height restriction
    If a ball deflects off a player and exceeds the head height restriction, a free kick is awarded to the opposite team
    If a ball deflects off the goal frame and exceeds the head height restriction, the ball is retained by the goalkeeper
    If in the process of a save the goalkeeper deflects the ball above head height and out into open play, the ball is retained by the goalkeeper
    If the ball is deflected over the head height restriction and out of play on pitches that contain goal lines by the defending goalkeeper, a corner is given
    If in the process of a save by the goalkeeper and the ball is deflected above head height within the penalty area and crosses the goal line, a goal shall be awarded
    If the goalkeeper is deemed to have deliberately caused the ball to exceed the head height restriction a free kick is given to the opposing team 3 metres outside of the penalty area as close to where the infringement occurred
    Players are not permitted to head the ball in any circumstance
11. All free kicks are indirect
    Infringements awarded to the attacking team that occur close to the penalty area line must be moved back 3 metres from the penalty area line
12. Opposition players must be 3-metres from the ball in all dead ball situations
13. A drop ball may be used to resume play when it is not evident a decision can be reached to determine possession; or in the event of a sudden halt in play
14. A coin toss shall be used at the start of a game to determine which team has kick-off. A team not winning the toss shall elect as to which end they shall play from
15. A goal cannot be scored directly from the kick-off
16. If the pitch contains touchlines a kick-in shall replace a throw-in
17. If a pitch contains goal lines corners are in play
18. Tackling
    Slide tackling and slide blocking are not permitted
    Outfield players may not play the ball whilst grounded. A goalkeeper may play the ball whilst grounded
    ’Crowding’ (two players vs one) is not permitted
    ’Cornering’ a player is not permitted. A player boxed in the corner must be allowed to turn
    Shoulder charging or barging is not permitted
    Players may not physically step across an opponent to gain an advantage or deny that player access to the ball or position
    Tackling must be clean and with minimum contact
    Tackling from behind is not permitted
    Reckless or over-excessive intent without contact is an infringement
19. Outfield players may not enter the penalty area intentionally
20. An attacking player may not enter the opposing penalty area except by momentum
    A penalty is awarded if a defending player enters the penalty area deliberately to gain position to another part of  the pitch for any reason; to play the ball back to the goalkeeper; to block a shot on goal; or deny a clear goal scoring opportunity. When a defending player enters the penalty area inadvertently, has gained no advantage or does not affect play, no penalty can be awarded and play continues
    If two opposing players come into contact on the penalty area line and the defender enters the penalty area not by their own volition, no penalty can be awarded
21. Once the goalkeeper has control of the ball they have a maximum of 6 seconds before they have to release it.
22. Goalkeepers may not egress from the area except by momentum – in such cases a penalty is awarded to the opposition
    If in the process of making a save the goalkeeper’s lower half egresses the area, but the upper half and the ball are retained within the penalty area, play shall continue
23. The goalkeeper may elect to either throw the ball out under-arm (a bowling action) or kick it out from the ground. Drop kicks are not permitted
24. If the ball exceeds the head height restriction from a goalkeeper’s throw or kick (except in the process of making a save) a free kick is awarded to the opposing team to be taken 3 metres outside the penalty area as close to where the infringement took place
25. The whole of the ball must be over any pitch line to be considered in any circumstance for determination in due process
26. A ball on the penalty area line is considered live
27. For a “kick in” the ball and the player’s feet shall be on the touchline or on the ground outside the touchline
28. A player taking a kick-in must not have a foot encroach the playing area
29. A one-step penalty is used for a spot kick. Any penalty not taken by a pure one-step motion shall be deemed invalid and retaken
30. There is a restriction on pass backs to the goalkeeper if they have directly received the ball from the goalkeeper. Two players must have touched the ball before it can be played back
31. Goalkeepers cannot score a goal
32. Goals can be scored from any outfield position
33. A two-minute sin bin time out is in effect for any three running infringements or any infringement the referee deems worthy of such. Players sanctioned a sin bin must serve two minutes of actual playing time. If play is halted for any reason, the sin bin clock also ceases until play resumes
    Players returning from a sin bin time out have a further totting up process resume. Should a second time out occur to the same player, that player is shown a blue card then a red card and plays no further part in that match
34. A player shown a red card shall play no further part in that match
    A player shown a red card for violent conduct shall play no further part in the tournament.
    A red carded player may not be substituted