Championship Rules & Regulations

01. Tournament Overview

• The Innotech PS Football Tournament is organized to promote healthy competition, teamwork, sportsmanship, and interaction among students.
• All participants are expected to play fairly and respect fellow competitors, officials, and spectators.

02. Eligibility

• Only registered students of the institution are eligible to participate.
• Every participant must complete the official registration process before the deadline.
• Players must provide accurate information during registration.
• Each participant can register only once. Multiple registrations by the same person will lead to immediate disqualification.

03. Team Selection

• Each participant must select one football club during registration.
• Two players cannot use the same team unless approved by the organizers.
• Once team selection is approved, it cannot be changed after the tournament begins.
• Players must use only the team assigned to them throughout the competition.

04. Match Format

• Matches will be played using the latest available version of eFootball/FIFA.
• Match duration: 6 minutes per half (Total match execution timeline: 12 minutes).
• Normal game configurations and default weather rendering will be enforced for all matches.
• Injuries and fatigue settings shall remain at default engine options. Any unapproved setting modification is strictly prohibited.

05. Match Schedule

• Fixtures will be published by the tournament committee.
• Players must arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled match kickoff.
• Any player absent 10 minutes after match call-up will face default walkover processing.

06. Walkover Rule

A player loses by walkover if they fail to appear within the allowed timeline, refuse to play, or intentionally delay execution metrics.

07. Gameplay Rules

• Players must use their assigned team only. External assistance during active gameplay is prohibited.
• Coaching from spectators during matches is not allowed.
• Players must not tamper with controllers, system hardware, or backend configuration layers.

08. Group Stage Scoring

League table rankings will be structurally sorted by: Total Points, Goal Difference, Goals Scored, Head-to-Head Result metrics, and a decider Playoff Match if metrics match perfectly.

09. Knockout Stage Rules

If a knockout match ends in a draw, Extra Time will be played. If still tied after the whistle, a Penalty Shootout will determine the winner. This applies strictly to the Round of 16, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, and Grand Final phases.

10. Controller Rules

Players may use tournament-provided controllers. Personal controllers are permitted after strict technical evaluation. Any hardware fault must be reported before kickoff; post-match complaints will not be valid.

11. Technical Issues

In the event of structural power failure, console malfunction, or runtime game crashes, the match will restart from the beginning or resume according to the organizers decision. The tournament committee's decision is final.

12. Conduct and Discipline

Respect towards opponents, match officials, and organizers is mandatory. Abusive language, fighting, cheating, intimidation, equipment damage, or deliberate match disruptions will trigger immediate disqualification.

13. Spectator Rules

Spectators must remain quiet during active gameplay sequences and avoid distracting players. Organizers retain the absolute right to remove disruptive elements from the venue.

14. Protests and Appeals

Complaints must be filed immediately post-match. The tournament committee will review all statements; no appeals will be processed once results are saved inside the ledger database.

15. Fair Play Policy

All participants are expected to demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect, and high-tier sportsmanship. The clean spirit of academic gaming competition outweighs winning metrics.

16. Prizes & Awards

Recognized categories include: Champion 🏆, Runner-Up 🥈, Third Place 🥉, Most Valuable Player (MVP) ⭐, Highest Goal Scorer ⚽, and the Fair Play Award 🤝.

17. Organizer's Rights

The committee reserves absolute jurisdiction to modify match schedules, amend rule sets, resolve structural disputes, and disqualify rule-breaking participants upon registration approval validation blocks.