WMC 2014 > Tournament > rules
1. Eligibility for participation
Eligible for participation in the tournament are all students and lecturers of classical and ancient studies as well as persons who work in the archaeological field (e.g. in a museum or at excavations). There is no objection against guest players - however, not more than two players who are not from the field of classical and ancient studies are allowed on the field at any given time. In case of blatant infringements, we reserve the right to exclude the team from the tournament.
2. Contribution towards expenses
All participants have to pay a participation fee of 15€. The same is true for persons who will attend the tournament for the complete weekend without actively participating in the football games on the pitch. This fee includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning. Every team has to transfer the participation fee to the bank account mentioned in the invitation (check deadlines and dates). If you have problems to transfer the money in time, please get in contact with us. Individual (sic!) players and supporters can of course register late at the WMC itself.
3. Drawing of the groups
There will be a seeded head of each group. They will be based upon the best of table of the past five years. For organisational reasons, we, as hosts, reserve the right to seat our own teams as heads in groups A to D. So the heads will be the following teams (subject to change):
Group A: Perseus Weyertal Köln
Group B: Andromeda Weyertal Köln
Group C: Medusa Hofgarten Bonn
Group D: Uslars Typen Bonn
Group E: Furia Moravica Brno
Group F: Festung Tübingen
Group G: UAM Diggers Kopacze Poznan
Group H: Berliner Karpeiken
4. Teams
A team consists of six outfield players and a permanent goalkeeper. At least one woman has to be on the playing field at any time, more feminine power is willingly accepted, of course. If a team has not enough players, it may borrow a player from another team. However, this only applies when all players of the first team are on the pitch. If a team has not at least four players on the field (anymore), the game will automatically be counted as 3:0 for the opposing team. During a game you can substitute as often as wanted, this has to be done on your own responsibility ("flying substitution") during the time outs.
5. Equipment
Every team should be dressed in uniform jerseys (at least shirts). If two teams with the same jersey colour meet on the playing field, the organizer provides bibs. The participants should bear in mind to have proper footwear at hand. Due to pitch maintenance and the prevention of injuries, it is strictly forbidden to wear shoes with metal studs. The use of shinguards sadly seems advisable taking the passion and lack of coordination of some players in account but is not compulsory.
6. Playing grounds, goals and balls
The games take place on four small turf pitches (c. 70 x 35 m). The goals are 5 m wide and 2 m high. The ball should be an usual globular exemplar of size 5.
7. Playing mode
The matches take place in seven groups with six teams each and one group with seven teams. One game consists of two half times of ten minutes without any half time break. After the first halftime, the players only change sides. The positioning in the groups results from the points won in the group matches (victory: 3 points, draw: 1 point). In case of a tie in points, the direct confrontation is considered first, and in case of a draw in this match, the goal difference (special arrangement regarding more than two teams equal in points: goal difference as primary criterion, direct confrontation as secondary). If even both difference and amount of scored goals are identical, the position will be decided by lot or discussion of the teams involved.
Each group's first two teams qualify for the knockout round and compete in eighth, quarter, semi and finals. The losers of each knock out round face the other losers of this round in knockout placement matches. Similarly, the teams in the third and fourth shall compete in a round for ranking with k.o.-system (two matches for each team), the fifth and sixth ranks in the groups have one placement match.
8. Referees
Since the last years' "professional" referees did not necessarily guarantee fair games and a uniform system of rules, we'll hire members of teams not involved as referees. On the pitch, they have the only and therefore also the last word.
9. Penalties
A penalty of two minutes is inflicted immediately for rude fouls and excessively enthusiastic arguing. Repeated gamesmanship entails an immediate exclusion of the respective player from the tournament.
10. Return pass
Goalkeepers are not allowed to catch the ball by hand when it is passed by foot by a member of their own team. A return pass by header or by other body parts (e.g. a student's trained beer belly) is excluded from this rule.
11. Goal-kick/throw-in
If the ball is kicked beyond the endline by the offenders, it may only be brought back into the running game with a flat goal-kick. In doing so, the ball may not directly cross the centre line before another player of the same or the opposing team has contact with it. A goalkeeper’s pass which occurs in the running game is excluded from this rule. If the ball is kicked beyond the sideline, it is brought back into the running game with a throw-in. It is not allowed to roll the ball back in.
12. Offside
This rule does not apply.
13. Over-time/penalty shoot-out
Starting with the round of the last sixteen, there is an overtime of five minutes if a game is a tie after the regular playing time. If the game is still drawn after the overtime, it is decided in a penalty shoot-out.
For the penalty shoot-out, every team has to choose five shooters including at least one woman. If the game is still drawn after that, one player of the first team faces one of the other team until there is a winner to the game. The original five shooters may now be chosen to shoot again.
In games for the position in the final ranking of the tournament, the penalty shoot-out directly follows after the regular playing time in case of a tie. If the opposing teams agree on the tie, they may share the achieved position and refrain from a penalty shoot-out.
14. Ability for playing on the morning after
Like every year, we advise every player who may not be able to see let alone walk straight in the morning not to actively participate in any football game. This regulation is particularly meant to prevent the participants from injuries as well as to prevent any controversies resulting from uninhibited emotions. In case of infringements, we reserve the right to escort the troublemaker from the playing field directly to a cold shower.
15. Prohibition of barbecue
Since the tournament will take place exclusively on the grounds of the college sports (University Bonn), it will be forbidden to light any open fire, including BBQ and pyrotechnics. The university's management and we reserve the right to control this rule and to punish infringements.
We will see to student appropiate prices for food and drinks!
16. Prohibition of glass
There will be a strict prohibition of glass for the whole tournament - according to the terms of the University of Bonn and as well resp. primarily in our own best interest. The university's management and we reserve the right to control this rule and to punish infringements.
17. Smoking
As in all public buildings, smoking is strictly prohibited in the buildings on the sport grounds.
18. Litter
You will get a bag for rubbish during the registration of your team against a security deposit, in order to prevent that the grounds look like Rome after the sack by the Visigoths. It'll have to be given back filled with your litter at the end of the tournament.
19. Parking and camping
You can use only the designated areas for parking and camping. Car park resp. campsite attendants will provide help and guidance. We explicitely point out the limited parking and the strict prohibition for parking on the entire "Nachtigallenweg" (the narrow access road) as well as the good connection to public transport.
20. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify the rules at any time until the beginning of the tournament.
The corpus of rules for the WMC adopts - apart from explicitely dissenting instructions stated here - the current guidelines of the FLVW and the DFB.
Eligible for participation in the tournament are all students and lecturers of classical and ancient studies as well as persons who work in the archaeological field (e.g. in a museum or at excavations). There is no objection against guest players - however, not more than two players who are not from the field of classical and ancient studies are allowed on the field at any given time. In case of blatant infringements, we reserve the right to exclude the team from the tournament.
2. Contribution towards expenses
All participants have to pay a participation fee of 15€. The same is true for persons who will attend the tournament for the complete weekend without actively participating in the football games on the pitch. This fee includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning. Every team has to transfer the participation fee to the bank account mentioned in the invitation (check deadlines and dates). If you have problems to transfer the money in time, please get in contact with us. Individual (sic!) players and supporters can of course register late at the WMC itself.
3. Drawing of the groups
There will be a seeded head of each group. They will be based upon the best of table of the past five years. For organisational reasons, we, as hosts, reserve the right to seat our own teams as heads in groups A to D. So the heads will be the following teams (subject to change):
Group A: Perseus Weyertal Köln
Group B: Andromeda Weyertal Köln
Group C: Medusa Hofgarten Bonn
Group D: Uslars Typen Bonn
Group E: Furia Moravica Brno
Group F: Festung Tübingen
Group G: UAM Diggers Kopacze Poznan
Group H: Berliner Karpeiken
4. Teams
A team consists of six outfield players and a permanent goalkeeper. At least one woman has to be on the playing field at any time, more feminine power is willingly accepted, of course. If a team has not enough players, it may borrow a player from another team. However, this only applies when all players of the first team are on the pitch. If a team has not at least four players on the field (anymore), the game will automatically be counted as 3:0 for the opposing team. During a game you can substitute as often as wanted, this has to be done on your own responsibility ("flying substitution") during the time outs.
5. Equipment
Every team should be dressed in uniform jerseys (at least shirts). If two teams with the same jersey colour meet on the playing field, the organizer provides bibs. The participants should bear in mind to have proper footwear at hand. Due to pitch maintenance and the prevention of injuries, it is strictly forbidden to wear shoes with metal studs. The use of shinguards sadly seems advisable taking the passion and lack of coordination of some players in account but is not compulsory.
6. Playing grounds, goals and balls
The games take place on four small turf pitches (c. 70 x 35 m). The goals are 5 m wide and 2 m high. The ball should be an usual globular exemplar of size 5.
7. Playing mode
The matches take place in seven groups with six teams each and one group with seven teams. One game consists of two half times of ten minutes without any half time break. After the first halftime, the players only change sides. The positioning in the groups results from the points won in the group matches (victory: 3 points, draw: 1 point). In case of a tie in points, the direct confrontation is considered first, and in case of a draw in this match, the goal difference (special arrangement regarding more than two teams equal in points: goal difference as primary criterion, direct confrontation as secondary). If even both difference and amount of scored goals are identical, the position will be decided by lot or discussion of the teams involved.
Each group's first two teams qualify for the knockout round and compete in eighth, quarter, semi and finals. The losers of each knock out round face the other losers of this round in knockout placement matches. Similarly, the teams in the third and fourth shall compete in a round for ranking with k.o.-system (two matches for each team), the fifth and sixth ranks in the groups have one placement match.
8. Referees
Since the last years' "professional" referees did not necessarily guarantee fair games and a uniform system of rules, we'll hire members of teams not involved as referees. On the pitch, they have the only and therefore also the last word.
9. Penalties
A penalty of two minutes is inflicted immediately for rude fouls and excessively enthusiastic arguing. Repeated gamesmanship entails an immediate exclusion of the respective player from the tournament.
10. Return pass
Goalkeepers are not allowed to catch the ball by hand when it is passed by foot by a member of their own team. A return pass by header or by other body parts (e.g. a student's trained beer belly) is excluded from this rule.
11. Goal-kick/throw-in
If the ball is kicked beyond the endline by the offenders, it may only be brought back into the running game with a flat goal-kick. In doing so, the ball may not directly cross the centre line before another player of the same or the opposing team has contact with it. A goalkeeper’s pass which occurs in the running game is excluded from this rule. If the ball is kicked beyond the sideline, it is brought back into the running game with a throw-in. It is not allowed to roll the ball back in.
12. Offside
This rule does not apply.
13. Over-time/penalty shoot-out
Starting with the round of the last sixteen, there is an overtime of five minutes if a game is a tie after the regular playing time. If the game is still drawn after the overtime, it is decided in a penalty shoot-out.
For the penalty shoot-out, every team has to choose five shooters including at least one woman. If the game is still drawn after that, one player of the first team faces one of the other team until there is a winner to the game. The original five shooters may now be chosen to shoot again.
In games for the position in the final ranking of the tournament, the penalty shoot-out directly follows after the regular playing time in case of a tie. If the opposing teams agree on the tie, they may share the achieved position and refrain from a penalty shoot-out.
14. Ability for playing on the morning after
Like every year, we advise every player who may not be able to see let alone walk straight in the morning not to actively participate in any football game. This regulation is particularly meant to prevent the participants from injuries as well as to prevent any controversies resulting from uninhibited emotions. In case of infringements, we reserve the right to escort the troublemaker from the playing field directly to a cold shower.
15. Prohibition of barbecue
Since the tournament will take place exclusively on the grounds of the college sports (University Bonn), it will be forbidden to light any open fire, including BBQ and pyrotechnics. The university's management and we reserve the right to control this rule and to punish infringements.
We will see to student appropiate prices for food and drinks!
16. Prohibition of glass
There will be a strict prohibition of glass for the whole tournament - according to the terms of the University of Bonn and as well resp. primarily in our own best interest. The university's management and we reserve the right to control this rule and to punish infringements.
17. Smoking
As in all public buildings, smoking is strictly prohibited in the buildings on the sport grounds.
18. Litter
You will get a bag for rubbish during the registration of your team against a security deposit, in order to prevent that the grounds look like Rome after the sack by the Visigoths. It'll have to be given back filled with your litter at the end of the tournament.
19. Parking and camping
You can use only the designated areas for parking and camping. Car park resp. campsite attendants will provide help and guidance. We explicitely point out the limited parking and the strict prohibition for parking on the entire "Nachtigallenweg" (the narrow access road) as well as the good connection to public transport.
20. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify the rules at any time until the beginning of the tournament.
The corpus of rules for the WMC adopts - apart from explicitely dissenting instructions stated here - the current guidelines of the FLVW and the DFB.
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