The Events & Rules
Every entrant is guaranteed at least 3 group games to attempt qualification into the knockout stages.
The top 8 players from each event will progress through to the Subbuteo Challenge Cup Final.
The Scottish Subbuteo Championships, Glasgow
Saturday 13th July 2013
Sunday 14th July 2013
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
Registration opens
10:00
Flick off
11.00
Event closes
17.00 approximate
London Qualifier Event
Saturday 3rd August 2013
Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS
Registration opens
09:00
Flick off
10.30
Event closes
19.00 approximate
Northern Qualifier Event
Sunday 11th August 2013
Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 0ES
Registration opens
09:00
Flick off
10.30
Event closes
19.00 approximate
The Subbuteo Challenge Cup UK Final
Saturday 19th October
National Football Museum, Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Todd Street, Manchester M4 3BG
Arrival time
TBC
Tournament Rules and Conditions of Entry
Entry is by pre-registration only. No entries are permitted on the day. Registration will close 3 days prior to the competition
Entry to the tournament is free
Two entry categories: 4 - 15 years / 16 years and over
Any player age 4 - 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the tournament
Eligibility to participate requires players to bring their own Subbuteo Team Set, whether it be an original, classic edition or one of the more modern team box sets
Players can participate at more than one event in an attempt to qualify for the Subbuteo Challenge Cup Final in Manchester on Saturday 19th October 2013
All players to adhere to the rules and directions of the venue
The Organisers will deal with any disputes or matters regarding the Rules. The Organisers’ decision will be final
The Organisers accept no responsibility for any accident, injury, loss or damage to any person attending the tournament.
Rules of how to play Subbuteo
Flicking of Figures
Only the nail part of the forefinger or index finger shall be used to strike the base of the team figure. It is not allowed to flick any other part of the figure apart from the base. This applies at all times (for example: when playing the ball, for on-side flicks, for blocking flicks, or when positioning figures for free kicks, corner kicks and throw-ins).
The thumb can rest on the table when flicking but it must not be used as a spring to propel the figure. Only one hand of each player is allowed on the playing pitch at any one time.Foul Flicks
If the correct flicking action is not carried out, the following applies:
Offence by attacking side: indirect free kick from the point of the offence.
Offence by defending side: no award unless the attacking side requests "Back ; in which case the figure(s) and ball are returned to their original positions.The Goal and Net
The goalkeeper must be controlled from behind the net. The goal and net must be fastened down in position at all times. The goal net must not be rolled up.
Line Up Formation
A game of Subbuteo should be played as near as possible to the Laws and Situations of the Football Association and FIFA rulings. For obvious reasons adaptations have been made to suit Subbuteo and permissible line up formations reflect these. Common formations are 4-3-3 and 4-2-4, but you may develop your own formations to suit different tactics.
Duration of the Game
Based on the number of players in each tournament, the qualifying round games will be ten minutes each half (with a minimum of a one minute half-time interval). In the latter rounds, matches will be fifteen minutes each half (with a three minute half-time interval).
Extra Time
If after full-time the game is tied and a winner has to be decided, extra time of at least three minutes each way shall be played. If after extra time the game is still a draw, a "shoot-out" should take place.
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