KNOCK OUT TOURNAMENT RULES
Entry Fee:
R1500.00 per team (fees must be paid before the toss).
Losing team will be eliminated.
Winning team proceeds straight to the final.
No changes will be allowed for any reason except weather-related issues.
Final Winning Prize:
R3,000.00
Players Per Team:
Each team is allowed a squad of 15 players (to be submitted before the tournament).
A final playing 11 list must be given before the toss.
Wildcard Player:
A team may add up to 2 wildcard players for the tournament.
The fee for each wildcard player is R300.00 no team may exceed the limit of 2 wildcards.
Impact Player Rule:
One impact player substitute is allowed.
Footwear Policy:
Only non-spike sports shoes are permitted — for player safety and pitch protection.
Umpire's Decision:
The umpire's decision is final and binding.
No arguments, protests, or disrespect toward umpires will be tolerated.
Player Conduct:
Misbehavior may result in player suspension or team disqualification.
Match Timings & Toss:
Morning Match: 10:00 AM
Afternoon Match: 1:30 PM
Saturday Afternoon match: 2:00 PM
Toss Timing:
Toss will be conducted 15 minutes before the match starts.
Minimum Players
Requirement:
A minimum of 8 players must be present on the ground from each team before the toss.
If a team does not have at least 8 players present, the opposite team will automatically win the toss.
By: Afzal Kaba
