Barking & Dagenham Trophy Rules

The teachers of the Home team should arrange the match, pitch and referee.
The first named school is the home team. However, if there are difficulties, a venue and a referee can be mutually agreed..
The venue, date and time of the Final will be arranged by the Competition Secretary.
A size 4 football should be used.
Each half to be 25 minutes long.
In knockout and play-off matches, if the scores are level at full time, extra time should be played (5 minutes each way). The game should then be decided by penalties (5 each, then sudden death).
If the Final is drawn after extra time then the Cup or Trophy will be shared.
All F.A. rules apply to these games.
A maximum of 4 substitutes to be used. Rolling subs to be allowed.
Only Year Six pupils (boys and girls) may play in the 11 aside competitions.

It is expected in Schools’ Football that all involved maintain high standards regarding fair play and sportsmanship. Please ensure that the codes of conduct for players and spectators are strictly maintained. In this way we can maintain the good reputation of Barking and Dagenham Schools. Copies are available on the website.