Royal Air Force Brize Norton	
		CARTERTON
Oxfordshire
OX18 3LX	
			
		Mil: 95461-4328
Tel:  01993 842551 (Ext 4328)
DII: BZN-501AUX-OC
Email:  Andrew.Marshall700@mod.uk
	
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MOVEMENTS MASTERS 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALLCOMPETITION -11 SEPTEMBER 2015

1.	Overview.  AMS at RAF Brize Norton will be organising and hosting the 2015 RAF Movements Trade 6-a-side Football Competition, the Pengelly Trophy on Sat 12 Sep 15.  This year sees the Competition celebrate its 21st  Anniversary, and following the success of last year’s inaugural event, we are planning to hold another Movements Masters 5-a-side competition during the evening prior to the main competition.

2.	The competition will be held on the new Astroturf pitches adjacent to the Defence Movements School (where the tennis courts used to be) and will consist of a league and knockout competition.  It is planned that teams will be 5 -a-side and the matches will be 4 minutes each way.   As it is a masters event, the age limit for players will be age 35 and over.   Teams can be pre-arranged and, as with last year, can also be formed on the night. 

3.	Entry form.  .  The entry form and return details can be found at Annex A; completed forms should be emailed to me by no later than 12 Aug 15.  

4.	Entry fee.  The entry fee is £3 per per person playing (non-refundable), payable by teams or per individual.  The entry fee will cover the cost of trophies, referees and associated competition expenses.  Any cheques should be made payable to ‘Service Funds RAF Brize Norton’ and posted to the D/ProjO along with Annex B by no later than 12 Aug 15. 

5.	Accn and refreshments.  There may be limited accn available at RAF Brize Norton over the weekend of the Masters/Pengelly competitions, enquiries should be directed to the Pengelly Project Officer, tbc .    After the competition the Stn Movs bar will be open on Fri 11 Sep when players can join the Pengelly ‘Meet & Greet’ event . 

6.     Rules.  To encourage maximum participation, units can put in teams or prospective players may combine to form a team.  All players must be past/present Logistics (Mover) tradesmen or movements qualified Logistics Officers.  The team sheet at Annex D should be handed to the competition organisers on arrival.  

7.      Any queries should be addressed to the undersigned or you can contact me on 95461 4328 (01993 842551 Ext 4328).

Andy M

A R Marshall
Sqn Ldr
Movements Masters D/ProjO

Annexes:

A.	Movements Masters Entry Form.
B.	Movements Masters Payment Form. 
C.	Movements Masters Rules.
D.	Movements Masters Team Sheet. 

Annex A to
20150511-MOVS MASTERS

MOVEMENTS MASTERS ENTRY FORM

Unit	Team Name	Male/
Female	Team point of contact
(Rank/Name)	Work Tel	Mobile	Email

							

							

    - Team POCs should email this entry form to Andrew.Marshall700@mod.uk by no later than 12 Aug 15; this form is not to be printed and posted -

Annex B to
20150511-MOVS MASTERS

MOVEMENTS MASTERS PAYMENT FORM

In order to confirm entry, team payments are £3 per squad member and can  paid by cheque payable to “Service Funds RAF Brize Norton” by no later than 12 Aug 15.  Teams and Individuals can also pay on the night (£3 per person). 

Address:

Sqn Ldr A R Marshall
501 Sqn RAuxAF
RAF Brize Norton
CARTERTON
Oxon
OX18 3LX

	(Team POC’s name)		(Team name and Unit)		
I enclose a cheque confirming entry into the Movements Masters Competition	Signature:	

Annex C to
20150511-MOVS MASTERS

MOVEMENTS MASTERS RULES

1.	Normal 5-a-side rules will apply during the tournament including keeping the ball below head level.

2.	Teams.  Each team squad is to comprise of a maximum of 7 nominated players.  The competition is open to RAF TG18 Logs (Mov) personnel and movements qualified Logistics Officers.  All players are to be aged 35 and over.

3.	Number of players.  A maximum of 5 players, per team, may be on the field of play during a match.  Rolling substitutes may be used at any time during the match.  A minimum of 4 players, per team, are required to start a game.

4.	Field of play.  Matches will be played on an 5-a-side football pitch.

5.	Competition format.

a.	Leagues.  The initial league competition will consist of 3 points for a win and one point for a draw.  The winner of each league will be the team with the most points.  In the event of a tie, goal difference will be taken into account to decide the winner, then goals scored.  If 2 teams still cannot be separated a penalty shoot-out as detailed in para 6b will decide the winners.

b.	Knockout competition.  The knock-out competition will be dependant on the number of teams competing, but there will be only a cup competition, no plate.

c.	Draws.  The draw for leagues will be made just before the start of the competition by the competition organisers.  The draw for the knockout stages will be made following the completion of the league phase.

6.	Duration of matches.

	a.	League matches.  The league matches will last for 2 equal periods of 4 mins with a half-time period of 1 min.

b.	Knockout phase (other than finals).  Knockout phase matches will last for 2 equal periods of 4 mins with a half-time period of 1 min.  If the score is level at full-time, the match will be decided by a penalty shoot-out of 3 penalties to each team.  If teams are still level after 3 penalties, then a sudden death penalty shoot-out will decide the winners.

c.	Finals.  The finals will last for 2 equal periods of 4 mins with a half-time period of 1 min.  If the score is level at full-time, it will be decided by a penalty shoot-out of 3 penalties to each team.  If teams are still level after 3 penalties, then a sudden death penalty shoot-out will decide the winners.

7.	Discipline.  

a.	If a player is sent off after he receives 2 yellow cards or straight red for a technical offence, he will be suspended for the next game.

b.	If a player receives a straight red card for violent conduct or foul and abusive behaviour, he will be banned for the remainder of the competition.

c.	If a player receives a total of 2 yellow cards in separate games, he will be suspended for the next match.

9.	Powers of the referee.  All decisions of the referee and the competition organisers are final.

10.	Kit.

a.	Teams are to provide their own strips.  The competition organisers will hold a supply of coloured bibs for use in the event of a colour clash.

b.	Each team is to provide a regulation size 5 match ball for use during the matches.

c.	All players are to wear shin guards during the match.  Any players not wearing shin guards will not be permitted to play.

Annex D to
20150511-MOVS  		MASTERS

MOVEMENTS MASTERS TEAM SHEET

Team Name:		
Player Number	Rank	Name	RAF Mover Y/N	
1				
2				
3				
4				
5				
6				
7				

- Team sheets are to be handed in to the competition organisers on arrival