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WORLD KONG CUP 2025
7-A-Side Soccer Tournament
Dates: August 30 – September 1, 2025
Divisions: OPEN / 45+ / 60+ / 35+ Coed
7-A-Side Soccer Tournament
@Mississauga Hong Kong Festival
Join us for a lively day of soccer as teams from all over the world come together for friendly, fast-paced 7-a-side matches. Expect quick plays, plenty of laughs, and a light-hearted atmosphere where everyone is here to enjoy the game.
Bring your friends, grab a snack from the festival stalls, and cheer for great moments on the field.
It’s all about having fun, meeting new people, and being part of the vibrant community spirit at the Mississauga Hong Kong Festival.
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**Match Rules**
**1. Match Duration**
- Each match consists of two 25-minute halves, with a 5-minute halftime break. The total match duration is 50 minutes.
**2. Substitution Rules**
- Teams may make rolling substitutions, allowing players to re-enter the game after being subbed off. Each team is allowed up to 4 substitution periods per match, with unlimited substitutions during those 4 periods. Substitutions made during halftime do not count towards the 4 periods.
**3. Referee and Match Fees**
- Referees will be assigned by the tournament organizers. Before kickoff, both teams must submit their official team roster. Teams that fail to submit the official team roster on three separate occasions will be fined $30 CAD per additional occurrence.
**4. Match Ball**
- Both teams must bring a size 4 match ball. The referee will select the ball for the game. If a team fails to bring a match ball, they will forfeit the game 0-3 and be responsible for paying the referee's fee. If both teams agree to proceed with a match despite this, no disputes will be accepted after the game.
**5. Match Attendance**
- Teams must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. A team that fails to appear within 5 minutes of the start time will forfeit the match 0-3.
**6. Minimum Players**
- A team must have at least 7 players at kickoff. However, the match may proceed with a minimum of 5 players. If a team has fewer than 5 players, they will forfeit the match 0-3 and must pay the referee’s fee.
**7. No-Shows and Forfeits**
- Teams that fail to show up for a scheduled match without notifying the organizers at least 6 hours prior (via written notice) will forfeit the match 0-3, pay the referee’s fee, and compensate the opposing team with a $200 CAD travel allowance. Teams forfeiting more than 2 matches may face disqualification with no refund of fees or deposits.
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**8. Subject to change**
- Please note that all tournament rules, schedules, and decisions are subject to review by the organizers. Adjustments may be made if deemed necessary to ensure fairness and smooth operation of the event.
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**Player Equipment**
**1. Uniforms**
- Teams must register at least two sets of different-colored jerseys. Players must wear the registered uniforms in order to play.
**2. Numbered Jerseys**
- All jerseys must have clearly visible numbers. Players must wear the jersey with the number registered to their name on the roster.
**3. Footwear**
- Players are allowed to wear flat-soled shoes, turf shoes, or cleats for artificial grass fields. Metal-studded cleats for natural grass fields are not permitted.
**4. Socks**
- All players must wear socks during the match.
**5. Glasses**
- Players may wear plastic-framed glasses, but they must take responsibility for their own safety.
**6. Jewelry**
- All jewelry, including rings and earrings, must be removed or taped over. The referee has the right to disqualify any player who does not comply. This does not apply to eyeglasses.
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**Game Rules and Penalties**
**1. Backpass Rule and Offside**
- Goalkeepers cannot use their hands to collect a ball passed back to them by a teammate. Offside rules do not apply. All other game rules will follow the guidelines established by Canada Soccer.
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**2. Suspensions and Yellow/Red Cards**
- The tournament has a suspension system in place. Players who receive yellow or red cards will be listed on the official tournament webpage for teams to verify.
- Players receiving two yellow cards in one game will be suspended for one match. Players receiving a direct red card will face suspension, with the duration decided by the tournament organizers. The team of a red-carded player will be fined $150 CAD from their deposit.
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**3. Accumulated Yellow Cards**
- If a player accumulates 4 yellow cards during the tournament, they will be suspended for the next game. However, if they are playing two consecutive matches in one day, they may play the second game but will be suspended for the next round.
**4. Team Yellow Card Accumulation**
- If a team accumulates 8 yellow cards, each additional yellow card will incur a $30 CAD fine.
**5. Illegal Participation of Suspended Players**
- If a suspended player participates in a match, the team will forfeit that match 0-3.
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**6. Unauthorized Promotion**
- Any unauthorized commercial promotion or activity during a match is prohibited. Violating teams may face disqualification from the tournament, and further legal actions could be taken.
**7. Forfeiting Matches**
- If a team wishes to forfeit a match, they must notify the tournament organizers at least two days in advance (e.g., for a match on the 20th, notify by the 18th). If a team fails to notify within this period, they will forfeit the match 0-3, along with an additional $100 CAD administrative fee.
For further questions or additional information, feel free to contact us at info@worldkongcup2025.com