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MEN OVER 65 DIVISION (Coming Soon)
2025 International Friendship Cup Rules
The tournament will be played under FIFA rules, modified by the following changes below:
  • All games will be considered FINAL, and NO protests will be allowed.
  • The Rules Coordinator will settle all disputes.
Duration of Games
Type
Description
Preliminary Games
Two (2) 30-minute halves – no overtime
Quarter Finals
Two (2) 30-minute halves – no overtime, tiebreaker (FIFA, PK)
Semi Finals
Two (2) 30-minute halves – no overtime, tiebreaker (FIFA, PK)
Championship Games
Two (2) 30-minute halves – no overtime, tiebreaker (FIFA, PK)
Points System
Win
Tie
Loss
3 points
1 point
0 points
Preliminary Tie Breakers
  • Goal differential
  • Team with most goals scored
  • Head-to-head
  • Coin toss
Players
All players must wear matching soccer uniforms and the same jersey number which is listed on the roster. If a player wears a different number than the one on the roster, then the team will face possible forfeiture of the game. If both teams playing have the same color jerseys, then the HOME team must change. Home teams are listed FIRST on the schedule. THE HOME TEAM PROVIDES THE GAME BALL. NOTE: We recommend that all teams bring an extra set of shirts in case there is a color conflict.
Rosters
All teams are allowed up to twenty-two (22) players on the roster. Player rosters must be submitted no later than one (1) hour before the team’s first game. Players listed on the roster cannot be modified or changed.
Yellow Card
Any player who received a yellow card can continue playing in the game. A second yellow card will equal a red card and the player will be ejected from the game and suspended for the duration of the game and the following game.
Red Card(s)
A player ejected (red card) from the game will be suspended for the duration of the game and the following game or games, depending on the referee’s report. A player who receives a second red card will be disqualified from playing in the tournament.
Conduct
Any player or team official (i.e., Coach, Manager, Trainer, etc.) who verbally or physically attacks the referees, assistant referees, or tournament officials will be banned from the tournament and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Substitutions
There will be unlimited substitutions:
  • On the goal kick
  • On the half-time
  • When a goal is scored
  • Injury
  • Player is receiving a card(s)
  • On any stoppage by the referee’s discretion
  • On a throw-in by team with possession, opposing team can sub as well
Game Time
All teams must be ready to compete at the assigned scheduled time at the designated field. There will be a 5-minute grace period, though the referee may make the final decision. Teams will forfeit their games if they do not have a minimum of seven (7) players within the allotted time. THE LATE TEAM WILL FORFEIT THE GAME.
DIVISION AGE QUALIFICATIONS
  • The players must meet the age requirements within the calendar year of the respective division they are playing in.
  • Ages will be verified via VALID, GOVERNMENT ISSUED PICTURE IDs (e.g., Driver’s License or Passport) and will be scanned for legitimacy. Wristbands will be given to each eligible player.
  • Expired IDs will not be accepted. Those not eligible will not receive a wristband.
  • Younger players will receive TWO (2) wristbands.
  • All players must be always wearing their wristbands. If a player rips or loses his/her wristband, then there is a $5.00 replacement fee. Note that the valid, government-issued, picture ID will need to be verified again to issue the replacement wristband.
  • Open/Coed divisions do not get wristbands.
Divisions
Description
COED
  • All players must be 18 years or older within the calendar year, born on or before 2007.
  • Allowed a maximum of 22 players on the roster.
  • Five (5) female players on the field at all times.
OPEN
  • All players must be 18 years or older within the calendar year, born on or before 2007.
  • Allowed a maximum of 22 players on the roster.
OVER 30
  • All players must be 30 years or older within the calendar year, born on or before 1995.
  • Allowed FIVE (5) younger players between 25 and 29 (1996 - 2000).
  • Allowed a maximum of 22 players on the roster.
  • Wristbands will only be issued to eligible players.
OVER 40
  • All players must be 40 years or older within the calendar year, born on or before 1985.
  • Allowed FIVE (5) younger players between 35 and 39 (1986 - 1990).
  • Allowed a maximum of 22 players on the roster.
  • Wristbands will only be issued to eligible players.
OVER 48
  • All players must be 48 years or older within the calendar year, born on or before 1977.
  • Allowed THREE (3) younger players between 45 and 47 (1978 - 1980).
  • Allowed a maximum of 22 players on the roster.
  • Wristbands will only be issued to eligible players.
OVER 55
  • All players must be 55 years or older within the calendar year, born on or before 1970.
  • Allowed THREE (3) younger players between 52 and 54 (1971 - 1973).
  • Allowed a maximum of 22 players on the roster.
  • Wristbands will only be issued to eligible players.
OVER 60
  • All players born on or before 1965 or earlier.
  • Allowed ONE (1) younger player 58 or 59 (1966-1967).
  • Allowed a maximum of 22 players on the roster.
  • Wristbands will only be issued to eligible players.
Zama Cup Field Rules
NO FIGHTING
Player/teams will forfeit their games and face disqualification from the tournament should this occur.
NO ALCOHOL
This is a city field and alcohol is strictly prohibited on the property – fields, parking lots and all other city property and premises, including anywhere else in the great park and surrounding area.
NO FOOD
No food is allowed on the playing fields.
NO SMOKING
No smoking on the fields/parking lot.
NO LITTERING
No littering -- use the trash cans provided. We are all adults and can pickup after ourselves.
NO DRIVING
No driving onto the fields or sidewalks at any time.
IFC 2024 Champions and Runner-Ups
Division
Champions
Runner-Ups
Men Open
Inland Empire FC
Escondido Select
Men Over 30
Pars FC
Tiki Taka
Men Over 40
Santa Cruz
LA Persepolis
Men Over 48
Colima FC
Adet F.C.
Men Over 55
Persian United
Arya F.C.
Men Over 60
Sina FC
Colima FC