BSAK 7s Football | 2024 by BSAK Abu Dhabi

The BSAK 7’s series concludes with the Football competitions, bringing schools together across the UAE. The level of competition is always superb, with fierce rivalry being fought out on pitches, but it is the friendship and camaraderie that shines through after the final whistle that makes the BSAK7’s series so unique. A sporting series of such magnitude could not take place without an army of volunteers so a huge thank you to all who make this 7’s series possible. Good luck to all competitors, coaches and volunteers.

Mark Leppard MBE Headmaster a BSAK

After a hot and exciting first round to our BSAK 7s series I am delighted to welcome you all back today for the final addition and BSAK 7s Football. With a record number of teams the competition never fails to be a spectacle of grit, determination and skill. The students on show today highlight the high standard of competition across the region in both girls and boys football. The BSAK 7s is not only a tournament its a series of sports taking in school ranking points for every single age group and sport across football, rugby and netball. Students not only compete for their teammates their are competing for their school honours and aim to become the Tri-Series champion school. Regardless of the winners I always love the BSAK 7s as it brings staff, students and parents together in a festival of sport like no other. It has dramatic endings, moments of sportsmanship and above all fun and enjoyment from every participant. Have a wonderful day and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Johnny Coombs Director of Sport

BSAK7S

RULES

IT IS ALL ABOUT THE SPORT

RESPECT EVERYONE

COMPETE FAIRLY

WATCH THE CLOCK

BSAK 7s Series is a friendly Schools tournament and a celebration of sport and sportsmanship.

Competing teams should look after each other and avoid causing injury to one another. No one likes getting hurt while playing sports.

Win, lose or draw all players and coaches are expected to respect the opposition, the officials, tournament organisers and the rules.

Timing is the key to running this event, together we can make the day run on time. Being late for matches is not good team etiquette.

SUPPORTERS

Parents, guardians and friends are thanked for their support and reminded that any encouragement on the side-lines should always be calm, controlled and positive.

FOLLOW THE RULES

The rules are not just our rules – they are from National Governing Bodies of sport. If you are not sure of them, please read them.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE BSAK 7S SERIES

REGISTRATION OF TEAMS AT THE CONTROL DESK A completed Registration Form is required on the day. Teams must be registered at least 30 min before their first game.

BSAK 7S SERIES YEAR GROUP CLARIFICATION MORNING TOURNAMENT

AFTERNOON TOURNAMENT

Kick Off 08.00

Kick Off 12.30

Finish 11.30 AM - 12.30

Finish 15.30

Presentations 11.45

Presentations 16.45

U19 - Players must be aged 18 years 364 days or younger on September 1st 2023 U15 - Players must be aged 14 years 364 days or younger on September 1st 2023 U13 - Players must be aged 12 years 364 days or younger on September 1st 2023

KNOW

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WHAT YOU NEED TO

INFORMATION

HOW TO OFFICIALLY ENQUIRE ABOUT YEAR GROUP AGE

Opposing coaches can make an official enquiry with the Tournament Directors to clarify a player’s age. An investigation into the alleged over aged player will ensue. If found playing over aged players, the school will forfeit the match in question, losing 3-0 and that player will be removed from the Tournament.

MATCH OFFICIALS

If any player speaks to a referee in a tone or language that is unacceptable, the Referee has the right to tell the coach to replace that player. A high standard of respect must be maintained throughout the tournament. The Referee’s decision on the field of play is final. The Tournament Directors are available if there are concerns to raise. Where possible independent Referees will officiate games. These are BSAK teachers and from PASS.

PARKING AT ABU DHABI CRICKET

There are three parking areas. Please park with consideration for other drivers and to allow the maximum number of cars to park. Signs will direct you to the Football Tournament parking.

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POINTS AWARDED

to download the map

3 points for a win | 1 points for a draw | 0 for a loss

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FIXTURE TIMINGS

Teams must check in with the Pitch Marshall at least 15 minutes before the fixture. Referees will try and start and finish each match on the central timing bell. The Referee’s whistle is the signal for the start of the game, not the central timing bell. Pitch Marshals will manage time-keeping. If a game is stopped for a serious injury, the time will continue to run. Should the game not be able to be played due to treatment, the score at the time of the injury will be officially recorded. If teams turn up late, they will forfeit the game and the score recorded as 1-0. Each game will last for 12 minutes one way with only 3 minutes before the next game – please complete team talks off the pitch. If the scores are level in the semi-finals or final at full time, there will be no extratime . The game will go straight to a penalty shoot-out. If there is no winner after 3 penalties, it will go to sudden death.

PROGRESSION THROUGH THE TOURNAMENT In the event of a tie in the Pool games, positions will be calculated in the following order according to: the result of the head to head, goal difference, goals for, goals against. If there is still no difference, a sudden death penalty shootout will be held.

INFO

GAME TIME- GROUP GAMES/SEMIS/FINALS

TOURNAMENT

All teams will progress out of the Pool groups to the next stage of the competition. Plate and Cup competitions will be knock out rounds.

INFORMATION

PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT AWARDS

Referees will be asked to nominate a standout player after each game for the Player of the Tournament Award.

SOCIAL MEDIA

BSAK has no control over spectators taking photographs or videos or where they are shared on any social media.

FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS

There will be a variety of food and refreshment options available.

MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR THE BSAK 7S SERIES There will be a Triage system | 1. Designated First Aiders | 2. Nurses | 3. Ambulance

HOW TO DEAL WITH AN INJURY TO A PLAYER

If you think that your player has a suspected serious injury please contact the closest Pitch Marshal who will notify the Emergency Response Team.

FOR A MINOR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS: • Make initial assessment pitch side – Note a runner can collect ice from the First Aid Tent. • If additional medical assistance is required call for the designated First Aider for your area. • If you feel the injury requires medical attention, please visit the Nurses. • If any students, from other schools, require medication (paracetamol or ibuprofen) they need to be accompanied by their coach/parent for consent.

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ICE FOR INJURIES

Cool boxes containing ice and plastic bags will be close to each pitch. Please help yourself but also use appropriately. Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE

Nearest Hospital to Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium is NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City A, 16th Street Abu Dhabi. If a player is taken in an Ambulance the Paramedics will confirm which hospital they are going to. The British School Al Khubairat is not liable for any medical costs caused due to the event, all students and staff must have private medical insurance. The lead staff must have the appropriate funds available to pay for any treatment or deposits.

WATER FOR TEAMS ALL

Players will need to bring a refillable water bottle. Large water bottles will be available for players to fill their water bottles.

PLEASE MAKE SURE DRINKING WATER IS NOT WASTED

FOOTBALL

RULES

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Each game will last for 12 minutes one way with only 3 minutes before the next game – please complete team talks off the pitch. • The tournament formats are all different due to the number of teams entered. Please see specific knockout pathways for each age group. • All rules are to be adhered to - remember it is meant to be a friendly School tournament.

THE NORMAL RULES OF FOOTBALL APPLY EXCEPT FOR NO OFFSIDE AND THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES: • 7 players per team with a maximum of 12 in the squad. • All free kicks will be direct. Opposing players must be 5 paces from the ball when defending a free kick or corner. • Goalkeepers cannot pick up a back pass. A free kick from the balls point of entry into the box will be awarded. • The first named team will have kick off and second team will decide which end. • Opposing players must be 5 paces from the kick off. • Unlimited use of substitutes applies. Substitutes are on a roll on/roll-off basis but only during a break in play and with the Referee’s permission. • Shin pads are compulsory. Players will not be allowed on the pitch without them. Jewellery, watches and any other valuable or dangerous items must be removed.

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GIRLS FOOTBALL

U13 GROUPS GROUP A

KEY

GROUP C

KEY

Amity Abu Dhabi

AMITY

Dubai College

British International School

BISAD

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

CRAN

Dubai English Speaking College

DESC

Kings Al Barsha

KINGS

British Al Khubairat (B)

BSAK B

Safa Community

SAFA

GROUP B

KEY

GROUP D

KEY

Yasmina British Academy

YASMINA

Jumeriah English Speaking School

JESS

British School Al Khubairat

BSAK

Kent College

KENT

Nord Anglia School Dubai

NAS

Jumeriah College

North London Collegiate School Dubai

NLCS

Repton Abu Dhabi

REPTON AD

Dubai English Speaking College B

DESC B

START TIME

ASTRO 2A

ASTRO 2B

ASTRO 3A

ASTRO 3B

ASTRO 4A

ASTRO 4B

8.00

JESS vs KENT

JC vs REPTON

AMITY vs BSAK B

BISAD vs DESC

YASMINA vs NLCS

BSAK vs NAS

8.40

DC vs SAFA

CRAN vs KINGS

JC vs JESS

KENT vs DESC B

DESC vs AMITY

BISAD vs BSAK B

9.20

NAS vs YASMINA

BSAK vs NLCS

KINGS vs DC

CRAN vs SAFA

REPTON AD vs KENT

DESC B vs JESS

10.00

AMITY vs BISAD

DESC vs BSAK B

YASMINA vs BSAK

NAS vs NLCS

REPTON AD vs DESC B

KENT vs JC

10.40

DESC vs JC

REPTON AD vs JESS

DC vs CRAN

KINGS vs SAFA

11:20

Plate Quarter Final (1) Group A 3rd Place vs Group D 4th Place

Plate Quarter Final (2) Group B 3rd Place vs Group C 4th Place

Plate Quarter Final (3) Group C 3rd Place vs Group A 4th Place

Plate Quarter Final (4) Group D 3rd Place vs Group B 4th Place

Cup Quarter Final (1) Group A winner vs Group D Runner Up

Cup Quarter Final (2) Group B winner vs Group C Runner Up

Cup Quarter Final (3) Group C winner vs Group A Runner Up

Cup Quarter Final (4) Group D winner vs Group B Runner Up

Plate Semi Final (1) Winner Quarter Final 1 vs Winner Quarter Final 2

Plate Semi Final (2) Winner Quarter Final 3 vs Winner Quarter Final 4

Cup Semi Final (1) Winner Quarter Final 1 vs Winner Quarter Final 2

Cup Semi Final (2) Winner Quarter Final 3 vs Winner Quarter Final 4

Plate Final Winner Plate Semi Final 1 vs Winner Plate Semi Final 2

12:00

12:40

BREAK 13:20

Cup Final Winner Semi Final 1 vs Winner Semi Final 2

Cup 3rd Place Final Loser Semi Final 1 vs Loser Semi Final 2

FOOTBALL

U13

FIXTURES

GIRLS FOOTBALL

U15 GROUPS GROUP A

KEY

GROUP C

KEY

British International School Abu Dhabi

BISAD

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

CRAN

Dubai British School

DBS

Dubai English Speaking College

DESC

GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis

GWSO

Kings Al Barsha

KINGS

Safa Community

SAFA

Nord Anglia School Dubai

NAS

GROUP B

KEY

GROUP D

KEY

British School Al Khubairat

BSAK

Repton Abu Dhabi

REPTON AD

Dubai College

Jumeirah English Speaking School

JESS

Jumeriah College

The English College

North London Collegiate School Dubai

NLCS

Kent College

KENT

Dubai English Speaking College B

DESC B

START TIME

GRASS 1A

GRASS 1B

GRASS 2A

GRASS 2B