Technical Regulations - Football

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the Summer Deaflympics 2021 from 01 May 2022 to 15 May 2022 and will consist of the following 2 events (1 for men, 1 for women and 0 for mixed):

EventMenWomenMixed
Football

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

EventMinimum AgeMaximum Age
Football--No restriction

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaflympics Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Each National Federation may enter one (1) men's team, one (1) women's team and/or one (1) mixed's team. Participation in the competition is limited to a maximum of 20 men's teams, 12 women's teams and 0 mixed's teams.

2.4 Qualified Teams

Participation is determined through a qualification system below:
MenWomenMixed
ARG - Argentina
BRA - Brazil
CMR - Cameroon
EGY - Egypt
FRA - France
GER - Germany
GRE - Greece
IRI - Iran
IRQ - Iraq
ITA - Italy
KOR - Korea
MLI - Mali
MEX - Mexico
NED - Netherlands
POL - Poland
SEN - Senegal
TUR - Turkey
UKR - Ukraine
USA - United States
UZB - Uzbekistan
BRA - Brazil
JPN - Japan
KEN - Kenya
POL - Poland
USA - United States

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each discipline listed below:

MenWomen
2222

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Football2222-

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Football88-

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 6. Team Sports in the General Technical Rules - Summer Deaflympics, for further details on registration.

 

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the (FIFA).

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Technical Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Panagiotis Kordonouris - ICSD Technical Director (Chair)
Rafael Rodrigo Klein - CBF
Andre Silva Almeida - FGF
Leandro Lougue - Sport Liaison Officer
Luciano de Silva Abreu - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Technical Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Panagiotis Kordonouris - ICSD Technical Director (Chair)
ANDRE SILVA ALMEIDA - FGF
RAFAEL RODRIGO KLEIN - CBF

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the FIFA (version: 2021-2022). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations, General Technical Rules - Summer Deaflympics and this Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the FIFA Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the FIFA Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the FIFA Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaflympics Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the FIFA Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the FIFA Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the FIFA international license valid for 2022. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Technical Director and an ICSD-designated Respresentative shall appoint a FIFA representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Technical Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue
To be announced

5.2 Training Venue
To be announced

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
30 Apr 2022 - 10:00EGY vs FRA  To be announced
30 Apr 2022 - 10:00BRA vs CMR  To be announced
30 Apr 2022 - 10:00USA vs IRQ  To be announced
30 Apr 2022 - 10:00GRE vs MEX  To be announced
30 Apr 2022 - 14:00UKR vs KOR  To be announced
30 Apr 2022 - 14:00ITA vs IRI  To be announced
30 Apr 2022 - 14:00TUR vs GER  To be announced
30 Apr 2022 - 14:00UZB vs POL  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 10:00ARG vs KOR  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 10:00NED vs IRI  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 10:00MLI vs GER  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 10:00SEN vs POL  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 14:00EGY vs UKR  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 14:00BRA vs ITA  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 14:00USA vs TUR  To be announced
02 May 2022 - 14:00GRE vs UZB  To be announced
03 May 2022 - 10:00KEN vs JPN  To be announced
03 May 2022 - 14:00BRA vs USA  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 10:00FRA vs UKR  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 10:00CMR vs ITA  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 10:00IRQ vs TUR  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 10:00MEX vs UZB  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 14:00ARG vs EGY  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 14:00NED vs BRA  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 14:00MLI vs USA  To be announced
04 May 2022 - 14:00SEN vs GRE  To be announced
05 May 2022 - 10:00POL vs JPN  To be announced
05 May 2022 - 14:00BRA vs KEN  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 10:00KOR vs EGY  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 10:00IRI vs BRA  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 10:00GER vs USA  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 10:00POL vs GRE  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 14:00FRA vs ARG  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 14:00CMR vs NED  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 14:00IRQ vs MLI  To be announced
06 May 2022 - 14:00MEX vs SEN  To be announced
07 May 2022 - 10:00JPN vs USA  To be announced
07 May 2022 - 14:00POL vs KEN  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 10:00UKR vs ARG  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 10:00ITA vs NED  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 10:00UZB vs SEN  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 10:00TUR vs MLI  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 14:00KOR vs FRA  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 14:00IRI vs CMR  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 14:00GER vs IRQ  To be announced
08 May 2022 - 14:00POL vs MEX  To be announced
09 May 2022 - 10:00POL vs BRA  To be announced
09 May 2022 - 14:00USA vs KEN  To be announced
10 May 2022 - 10:00B2 vs A1  To be announced
10 May 2022 - 10:00D2 vs C1  To be announced
10 May 2022 - 14:00A2 vs B1  To be announced
10 May 2022 - 14:00C2 vs D1  To be announced
10 May 2022 - 14:00B4 vs A1  To be announced
10 May 2022 - 14:00A4 vs B1  To be announced
11 May 2022 - 10:00JPN vs BRA  To be announced
11 May 2022 - 14:00POL vs USA  To be announced
12 May 2022 - 10:00L41 vs L43  To be announced
12 May 2022 - 10:00L42 vs L44  To be announced
12 May 2022 - 14:00W41 vs W43  To be announced
12 May 2022 - 14:00W42 vs W44  To be announced
12 May 2022 - 14:00W16 vs W13  To be announced
12 May 2022 - 14:00W15 vs W14  To be announced
14 May 2022 - 10:00L46 vs L45  To be announced
14 May 2022 - 10:00Semifinals - W46 vs W45  To be announced
14 May 2022 - 10:00Bronze Medal Game - L48 vs L47  To be announced
14 May 2022 - 10:00L18 vs L17  To be announced
14 May 2022 - 10:00Semifinals - W18 vs W17  To be announced
15 May 2022 - 14:00Gold Medal Game - W48 vs W47  To be announced

6.2 Training Schedule
To be announced

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

The Technical meeting will take place at:
Date - TimeVenue
29 Apr 2022 - 19:00Technical MeetingPavilões da Festa da Uva
13 May 2022 - 19:00Technical MeetingPavilões da Festa da Uva

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is not allowed in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone Area
The restricted zone area is in effect at the moment the athlete enters the competition area during the warm-up and competition periods.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for lodging a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the FIFA Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Technical Director within 60 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Technical Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Technical Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Technical Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Technical Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Technical Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaflympics Headquarters.

9. ADDENDUM

9.1 Athlete Replacement
After the final registration is closed by 2 April 2022, if a player listed on the final registration sustains a serious injury or is so ill that he/she can no longer be expected to play leading up before 28 April 2022, the player may be replaced by a reserve. The player’s injury or illness must be verified with a medical certificate and be properly submitted to the ICSD Secretariat with a copy to the Technical Director. In addition, the final roster list of players submitted at the accreditation and technical meeting shall be identical without any modifications.

9.2 Age Eligibility (reference: 2.2.2)
The NDSF shall obtain parental authorisation for all athletes aged 16 and under.

9.3 Competition Plan (reference: 4.7)

9.3.1 Preliminary Round (Group Stages)
During the preliminary round, each team will play against each other team in its own group once. Teams are drawn into groups as determined below:

Men:
The twendy (20) teams will be drawn into four (4) groups of five (5) teams each.

Women:
The eight (8) teams will be drawn into two (2) groups of four (4) teams each.

9.3.2 Final Round (Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Finals and Classifications)
After the preliminary round is completed, all teams will advance to the final round as determined below:

Men:
• The first placed and second placed teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals: (QF1: A1 v B2) and (QF2: B1 v A2) and (QF3: C1 v D2) and (QF4: D1 v C2).
• The winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals: (winner of QF1 v winner of QF3) and (winner of QF2 v winner of QF4).
• The losers of the quarterfinals will advance to the playoffs for 5-8 places: (loser of QF1 v loser of QF3) and (loser of QF2 v loser of QF4).
• The winners of the semifinals will advance to the final.

Women:
The first placed and second placed teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals: (QF1: A1 v B4) and (QF2: B1 v A4) and (QF3:A2 v B3) and (QF4:B2 v A3).
• The winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals: (winner of QF1 v winner of QF3) and (winner of QF2 v winner of QF4).
• The losers of the quarterfinals will advance to the playoffs for 5-8 places: (loser of QF1 v loser of QF3) and (loser of QF2 v loser of QF4).
• The winners of the semifinals will advance to the final.

9.4 Official Match Ball
Copa Libertadores 2021 : NIKE FLIGHT BALL

If substitute balls are used, it will be SAMBA VELOCITY PRO Lancamento 2022

9.5 Fine Card
a. Yellow card $50
b. Yellow-red card $100
c. Red card $100
d. Official Card $150

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Tuesday, 03-May-22 22:40:10 GMT.