COEP ZEST'25 Football

Overall Rules:

• Students in PG must have completed their UG in B.Tech.
• All team members must be current UG or PG students, with an age limit of 25.
• Maximum of 3 PG students per team.
• No full PG student teams are allowed.
• At least 4 teams from different colleges must participate in any event format for a cash prize.
• If participation is less than 10, prize money and positions will be reduced.
• The referee’s decision is final; no arguments will be tolerated.
• Misbehaviour towards the organizing team, referees, faculties, or other teams may lead to disqualification.
• Year drop and drop-out students (from UG or PG) are not allowed.
• ZEST’25 reserves the right to limit maximum participation.
• Participants must be present 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Prizes over ₹10,000 will incur a 30% TDS tax. Winners can claim the tax via ITR1 on the Income Tax India website.
• Organizers are not responsible for injuries during the event.
• Mandatory accidental insurance from the participants' parent institutes.
• Clinical/medical expenses should be borne by the participant or their institute.
• All final decisions regarding the event will rest with ZEST'25.
• Objections against teams must be submitted in an objection form with a fee of ₹2000.

Mandatory Documents for Participation:

• National ID (Aadhar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License).
• College ID card.
• Leaving Certificate (10th, 12th, or Diploma).
• Latest Semester Marksheet.
• Undertaking letter (to be signed at reporting).
• Fees receipt (current year).
• Bonafide letter (current year).
• 10th and 12th Board/Diploma Passing Certificate.
• Permitted letter signed by the Principal (mentioning team members and their class).
  Documents must be original for verification. Xerox copies from DigiLocker will not be accepted.
  Submit all documents to:
  Purvesh Chaudhari: 8421926533

General Rules for Football:

• Eligibility:
  • Open exclusively to engineering colleges; diploma students are not permitted.
  • All undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible, provided they are under 25 years of age.
  • Teams may include up to 3 postgraduate students.

Boys' Tournament:

• Team Composition:

  • Each team must have 18 players (11 starters and 7 substitutes).
  • Up to 5 substitutions are allowed during a match.

• Equipment:

  • Accessories such as watches, glasses, bracelets, chains, earrings, nose rings, and hair clips are worn at the player's own risk.
  • A written acknowledgment of this risk must be submitted before the match.

• Match Duration:

  • The game consists of two halves, each lasting 15 minutes.

• Disciplinary Actions:

  • A player receiving a red card will be suspended for the subsequent match.

• Rules:

  • The offside rule is in effect.
  • All other regulations adhere to the latest FIFA standard rules.

Girls' Tournament:

• Team Composition:

  • Each team comprises 7 players on the field and 3 substitutes.

• Equipment:

  • Accessories such as watches, glasses, bracelets, chains, earrings, nose rings, and hair clips are worn at the player's own risk.
  • A written acknowledgment of this risk must be submitted before the match.

• Rules:

  • The offside rule is not applied.
  • Kick-ins are used instead of throw-ins from corners.
  • Rolling substitutions are permitted.

Entry Fees:

• Boys: ₹2,900 per team
• Girls: ₹1,000 per team

Event Details:

• Dates: 5th to 9th February 2025
• Venue: COEP Tech Ground