UK BEACH SOCCER
CHAMPIONSHIPS
BOURNEMOUTH
Bournemouth
Team Entry
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do you play bare foot?
Yes all beach is soccer is played barefoot however we do offer sand tape to purchase that helps with comfort on the sand
2) How many aside is Beach Soccer?
All beach is 5V5 with a total maximum per team of 10 players
3) Can you use subs whenever?
Yes you can use subs whenever in the match even whilst the game is live
4) What is the 4 seconds for in the game?
Players will only be allowed 4 seconds to take a Throw in and Corner but also the defending team with possession of the ball in their own area
5) Can you do Bicycle Kicks?
YES this is a big part of the game in Beach Soccer. Important to note that once a player sets themself for a bicycle kick, defenders cannot challenge them but just block
6) Can you do drop kicks as goalkeeper?
No drop kicks are allowed
7) How long are games?
Depending on how many teams have entered your age group category tournament. It would be 10minute or 12 minute games
8) Is there offsides?
No offsides in any beach soccer
9) What happens on free-kicks?
Everybody has to move out of the way of the ball, it is just the free-kick taker vs the keeper anywhere on the pitch
10) Where do we register and what do we need before we arrive?
You will need download our player reg form here on our website and then when you arrive at the tournament head to the team registration tent