Suffolk Sixes is back for 2024
This year the competition will once again take place at Copleston Sports Centre, Ipswich, on Wednesday evenings between 7pm-9pm
The dates will be 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th June and 5th July - this is subject to change depending on number of teams and fixtures that need completing.
Suffolk Sixes : Playing Rules
Teams can field five outfield players plus one goalkeeper, with 3 (recommended) substitutes
Substitutions are repeated but you must ask the referee first before entering the field of play
All fixtures will be around 16 minutes long with no half-time break and no change of ends
The preferred payment method is a one off upfront payment for the 5 weeks of £125 however you can pay weekly if required, which would be £25 per team per week (roughly £3 per person based on a squad of 8) You should have a minimum of 3 competitive games per week. If you are unable to attend one week you will still be required to make payment of £25 as this covers the cost of hiring the facility and referees etc.
Players MUST be 16 years or over to compete in the the Suffolk Sixes competition
Shin pads are compulsory - you will not be allowed to play without Shin pads
Suitable footwear for the 3G must be worn
All jewellery must be removed before entering the field of play
The ball CAN be played over head height
Players CAN enter and score within the penalty areas
The ball is re-entered in play through kick-ins
Opposing players must stand a minimum of five yards away from a free kick
A goalkeeper cannot deliberately handle the ball when passed back to them by a team mate
The winners will be decided by a league format with 3 points for a win, 2 points for a scored draw, 1 point for a goalless draw and 0 points for a loss.
If at the end of the competition a team are tied on points head to head result will be used if still tied a penalty shootout will take place (goal difference will not be taken into account)
For more information please contact Suffolk FA County Support Officer, Ruth Ward on 07939536423 or via email
ruth.ward@suffolkfa.com.
Alternatively please complete the following form to book your place.
