7 Legends Rulebook

Participants

• 1. Each team can field seven players.
• 2. A squad consists of up to twelve players.
• 3. All participants undertake to observe sporting fairness towards all persons involved and to accept the decisions made by referees.

Schedule

• 1. The match schedule is drawn up by the organiser and the dates and times of fixtures and events will be publicised in good time.

Matchday Management

• 1. The organiser shall appoint a matchday or tournament management team for each event, which shall be responsible for the preparation, organisation and execution of the event and all related matters.
• 2. Instructions and decisions of the matchday organisers must be followed by all participants.
• 3. The matchday management can be contacted by email at info@7legend.co.uk

Eligibility

• 1. The team managers, coaches or captain must prove the eligibility of the 12 players of their squad by submitting an eligible squad list. This list must be received by the matchday management by e-mail no later than 48 hours before the event. If the list is not received by the deadline, the team may be excluded from the event.
• 2. Players who are not on the eligibility list may not be used at an event.
• 3. If a player becomes unavailable to participate prior to an event due to a serious injury, illness, or another compelling reason, team representatives may request to replace them with another eligible player. This replacement must be approved in advance of the event start time by the event manager.

Pitch and Goals

• 1. The game is played on a natural grass surface measuring 60 x 40 meters . The goals measure 5 × 2 meters .

Winning Points

Playing Kit & Advertising

• 1. All teams must compete in the pre-registered kit approved by the event manager. Mandatory equipment: Jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and suitable footwear. Goalkeepers may wear tracksuit trousers; their clothing must be clearly distinguishable in colour. Under garments must match the main colour of the kit.
• 2. Any type of advertising on the match kit requires written consent of the event manager prior to any event. Political, religious or other messages on the playing kit are not permitted.

Captain

• 1. Each team has a captain who must wear a visible armband on his left arm. He alone is authorised to question the referee about decisions made.
• 2. In the event of the captain's withdrawal during the match, a substitute must be nominated and wear the armband.

Referee

• 1. The team of referees appointed by the event management for each match consists of one referee officiating the game and one assistant located within the technical area.
• 2. The referees have full authority to enforce the rules established by the event manager. The referee's decisions on facts relating to the match are final. This includes the result of the match.

Players per Team

• 1. A match is played by two teams, each consisting of a maximum of seven (7) players, one of whom must be the goalkeeper.
• 2. Any eligible player registered within the approved squad list may be selected for a match, subject to timely submission of eligibility documentation.
• 3. A match must not start or continue if a team has fewer than five (5) players, except in cases of temporary time penalties. If a team is reduced below five players because one or more players deliberately leave the pitch, the referee shall abandon the match and award a 4–0 win to the opposing team.

Time Penalties

• 1. In the event of a yellow card being issued, the referee imposes a time penalty of two minutes .
• 2. A player can receive several time penalties in one game.
• 3. The time penalty must be served on the penalty bench located in the technical area.
• 4. Time penalties can also be imposed on substitutes, managers and coaches. A player must serve the penalty on their behalf.
• 5. On the penalty bench, any influence on the game (including coaching instructions) is prohibited.
• 6. A player serving a time penalty may not be substituted until the penalty has expired.
• 7. A player on a time penalty who commits another offense is permanently excluded from the game.
• 8. During a time penalty, the goalkeeper's position must be taken by another clearly marked player.
• 9. Penalty times are recorded and displayed by the official penalty time timer.
• 10. Stopping the game clock and half-time interrupt but don't reset the time penalty.
• 11. A time penalty ends automatically when a goal is conceded. The team may then replenish.
• 12. After serving the time penalty, the player/coach may re-enter the pitch/coaching area.

Red Card

• 1. By showing the red card, the referee imposes a disciplinary penalty where a player must leave the pitch and technical area for the remainder of the match and may not be replaced.
• 2. Red card offenses include: further infringement after a time penalty, gross foul play, assault on another person, or offensive, insulting or disrespectful conduct.
• 3. In the event of a red card, the team plays the remainder of the match short-handed.

Complaining to Referee

• 1. A complaint to the referee about a decision is left solely to the captain of the respective team.
• 2. If other players, managers or coaches complain, a time penalty will be given if this happens again.
• 3. Even without a repeat offense, complaining can be punished immediately with a time penalty if the intensity is appropriate. This is at the discretion of the referees.