Walking Football National Cup

REGIONAL ROUNDS:

FIRST ROUND DRAW: w/c 24th MARCH

SECOND ROUND DRAW: w/c 28th APRIL

THIRD ROUND DRAW: w/c 26th MAY

Designated dates for the games to be played. 

1^ST ROUND: Any weekend date between 13th – 27th APRIL

2^ND ROUND:  Any weekend date between 10th – 25th MAY

3^RD ROUND: Any weekend date between 14th – 29th JUNE

4^TH ROUND (Regional Final): Any weekend date between 12th – 27th JULY

GRAND FINALS: 6th & 7th SEPTEMBER – University of Nottingham

Additional rounds may be required in certain regions.

We have conducted a comprehensive review of the tournament’s rules, and we believe that we have covered all the queries and suggested improvements raised in the past.

We urge you to read the whole document.

The key changes from last year are summarised below:

• No extra-time
• Increase in match duration to 50 minutes for the over 50s
• New disciplinary rules included
• Exchange of team sheets compulsory and will be enforced
• Venues with boards must treat boards as being out of play
• Increase to referee’s fees
• Exclusion clause in cases of non-compliance with the rules
• 70s tournament to move into regional format if entries continue to grow
• ID Cards are discontinued
• Players PA insurance will be automatically covered by the new Club PA insurance scheme

Download the full tournament rules – WFA National Cup Rules Version 1 200123

Results to be notified via the report on the WFA website by both teams within 24 hours of the match
The Draws— Please arrange to play on the weekend dates nominated. If this proves impossible, please contact the WFA for guidance.

• The home team will arrange and pay for the pitch.
• Referee costs are to be shared between the clubs
• The WFA will appoint a referee wherever possible.
• Exchange of team sheets—Both teams should exchange team sheets before each match.
• Size 5 footballs only
• WFA Referees to be used- always (when available)
• Referees will be reporting any cases of poor conduct by players or teams which may result in their suspension, expulsion and further disciplinary measures.
• Shirt numbers are advisable in the knock-out rounds and will be compulsory for the grand finals.

For all tournament queries please contact the Tournament Manager:
nigelgenner@thewfa.co.uk

A club may only enter ONE team per age group

Players can play in more than one age group if eligible.

Each age group is deemed a separate unique tournament, so players can play for a different club as long as it is in a different age group.

WFA 2023 Laws of the Game to be used with no variations

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TOURNAMENT RULES

All games will be 6 a side with 3 rolling substitutes permitted. Squad of 9.

Referees will be reporting any cases of poor conduct by teams which may result in their expulsion and further disciplinary measures.

Clubs are to provide a match report, marking the referee’s performance.

 

TERMS and CONDITIONS

1. Please note that once fees have been paid, they are non refundable.
2. All fees are due to be paid prior to the tournament start
3. Clubs will be disqualified if they play and have not paid the entry fee.
4. Please note the WFA reserves the right to expel any team, team member or organiser from the competitions if they permit non eligible players to participate, act outside the parameters of sportsmanship, conduct and fair play or are considered to be bringing the game of Walking Football into disrepute.
5. In the event of any disputes these should be referred to the Tournament Organiser by email and he will make a final and binding decision.

Download the full tournament rules – WFA-National-Cup-Rules – V2 – 01-03-24