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WBHS Freedom Cup Soccer Tournament 2026

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THURSDAY 30 APRIL - SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026

U15 GROUP A Wynberg

Hout Bay International

St Peter's College

Grey College

U15 GROUP C

Curro Century City

Paul Roos

Reddam Durbanville

Rondebosch

U15 GROUP B Bishops

Reddam Constantia

Elkanah House

Bridge House

U15 GROUP D Edgemead

Pinelands

St Paul’s College

Westerford

U17 GROUP A Edgemead Bishops Westerford

Bridge House

U17 GROUP C

Spirit Foundation

Pinelands High Grey College

Reddam Constantia

U17 GROUP B

Curro Century City

Paul Roos Rondebosch

George Royal Academy

U17 GROUP D Wynberg

Reddam Durbanville Urban Academy

St Peter's College

U19 GROUP A

Wynberg

Hout Bay International

Elkanah House

Milnerton

Plumstead

U19 GROUP B

Curro Century City

Urban Academy

Zeekoevlei

Pinelands

Rondebosch

U19 GROUP C Edgmead

Trident College

Bridge House

George Royal Academy

Norman Henshilwood

U19 GROUP D Bishops

Westerford

Paul Roos B

Trinity House

Reddam Constantia

Date

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April Friday 1 May

Date

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

GROUP A

Wynberg vs Hout Bay Int.

St Peter's College vs Grey College

Wynberg vs St Peter's College

Hout Bay Int. vs Grey College

Wynberg vs Grey College

Hout Bay Int. vs St Peter's College

Bishops vs Reddam Con.

Bishops vs Elkanah House

Reddam Con. vs Bridge House

Bishops vs Bridge House

Reddam Con. vs Elkanah House

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Date

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Curro Century City vs Paul Roos

Reddam Dur. vs Rondebosch

Curro Century City vs Reddam Dur.

Paul Roos vs Rondebosch

Curro Century City vs Rondebosch

Paul Roos vs Reddam Dur.

vs Westerford

Edgemead vs St Paul's College

Pinelands vs Westerford

Edgemead vs Westerford

Pinelands vs St Paul's College

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Date

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Fixture

Edgemead vs Bishops

Westerford vs Bridge House

Edgemead vs Westerford

Bishops vs Bridge House

Edgemead vs Bridge House

Bishops vs Westerford

Curro Century City vs Paul Roos

Rondebosch vs George Royal

Curro Century City vs Rondebosch

Paul Roos vs George Royal

Curro Century City vs George Royal

Paul Roos vs Rondebosch

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Date

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Spirit Foundation vs Pinelands

Grey College vs Reddam Constantia

Spirit Foundation vs Grey College

Pinelands vs Reddam Constantia

Spirit Foundation vs Reddam Con.

Pinelands vs Grey College

vs Reddam Dur.

vs St Peter's

vs Urban

Reddam Dur. vs St Peter's College

Wynberg vs St Peter's College

Reddam Dur. vs Urban Academy

Date

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April Friday 1

Fixture

Wynberg vs Hout Bay Int.

Elkanah House vs Milnerton

Wynberg vs Plumstead

Hout Bay Int. vs Elkanah House

Wynberg vs Milnerton

Hout Bay Int. vs Plumstead

Milnerton vs Plumstead

Hout Bay Int. vs Milnerton

Elkanah House vs Plumstead

vs Elkanah House

Fixture

Curro Century City vs Urban Academy

vs Pinelands

Curro Century City vs Rondebosch

Urban Academy vs Zeekoevlei

Curro

City vs Pinelands

Urban Academy vs Rondebosch

Curro Century City vs Zeekoevlei Pinelands vs Rondebosch

Urban Academy vs Pinelands

Rondebosch

Date

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 30 April

Friday 1 May

Friday 1 May

Edgemead vs Trident College

Bridge House vs George Royal

Edgemead vs Henshilwood

Trident College vs Bridge House

Edgemead vs George Royal

Trident College vs Henshilwood

Edgemead vs Bridge House

George Royal vs Henshilwood

Trident College vs George Royal

Bridge House vs Henshilwood

Date

Thursday 30 April

Bishops vs Westerford Paul Roos B vs Trinity House

Bishops vs Reddam Constantia

Westerford vs Paul Roos B

Bishops vs Trinity House

Westerford vs Reddam Constantia

Bishops vs Paul Roos B Trinity House vs Reddam Constantia

Westerford vs Trinity House

Paul Roos B vs Reddam Constantia

UNDER 15

PLAYOFFS

Playoffs begin with Game 25, 07h45, on Saturday, 2 May and continue through to the Bowl, Plate, and Cup Finals (Games 35, 36, & 37) on Sunday 3 May.

UNDER 17

Playoffs begin with Game 25, 07h45, on Saturday, 2 May and continue through to the Bowl, Plate, and Cup Finals (Games 35, 36, & 37) on Sunday 3 May.

UNDER 19

Playoffs begin with Game 41, 15h05, on Saturday, 2 May and continue through to the Bowl, Plate, and Cup Finals (Games 55, 56, & 57) on Sunday 3 May.

PRESENTATIONS

For all age groups take place immediately after Game 57, the U19 Cup Final, at approximately 14h15.

1. GENERAL RULES

TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS

1.1 Match Duration

• All matches will consist of two halves of 25 minutes running time for U15, U17 and U19.

• Half-time interval: 3 minutes.

1.2 Injuries

• The clock will continue to run for injuries.

• Players requiring treatment must leave the field unless the referee deems the injury serious.

• Play will be stopped immediately for suspected head injuries.

1.3 Player Eligibility

• Players must be of the correct age group (U15, U17, U19).

• Younger players may play up an age group.

• Players may NOT play down an age group.

• Once registered, a player may not play for another team or age group.

• Each team is advised to register two goalkeepers.

1.4 Squad Size and Substitutions

• Maximum squad size: 18 players.

• Six (6) substitutions permitted per match.

• No rolling substitutions allowed.

• A substituted player may not return to the field of play.

1.5 Late Arrival

• Teams arriving more than five (5) minutes late will forfeit the match.

• A 2–0 result will be awarded to the opposition.

• If a team arrives within five minutes, time will be deducted from the first half.

1.6 Equipment

• Shin pads are compulsory. No shin pads – no play.

• No jewellery may be worn during matches.

1.7 Kit Clash

• The away team must change kit in the event of a clash.

• Bibs will be provided if an alternative kit is unavailable.

1.8 Technical Area

• Coaches and substitutes must remain in the technical area.

• Players on the bench must remain seated.

• Warming up is only permitted at Silverhurst Fields.

• No warming up on main tournament fields or surrounding areas.

1.9 Substitution Procedure

• Coaches must notify the assistant referee.

• Substitutions may only occur with referee permission during a stoppage.

2. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

2.1 Under 15

• Four groups (A–D)

• Five teams per group

• 1st & 2nd: Cup Quarterfinals

• 3rd: Plate

• 4th: Bowl

2.2 Under 17

• Four groups (A–D)

• Four teams per group

• 1st & 2nd: Cup Quarterfinals

• 3rd: Plate

• 4th: Bowl

2.3 Under 19

• Four groups (A–D)

• Five teams per group

• 1st & 2nd: Cup Quarterfinals

• 3rd & 4th: Plate

• 5th: Bowl

2.4 No positional playoffs will be played outside of Cup, Plate, and Bowl finals except for the THIRD PLACE BRONZE MEDAL (Losers of the TWO Semifinals play for THIRD place).

3. POINTS SYSTEM

• Win – 3 points

• Draw – 1 point

• Loss – 0 points

If teams are level on points:

Goal difference

Head-to-head result

Disciplinary record (least cards)

Penalty shootout (3 penalties each, then sudden death)

4. DISCIPLINARY RULES

4.1 Yellow Card Offences

• Dangerous or reckless challenges

• Dissent

• Time wasting

• Unsporting behaviour

• Two yellow cards = red card

• Three yellow cards (different matches) = one match suspension

4.2 Red Card Offences

• Serious foul play

• Violent conduct / fighting

• Abusive language

• Deliberate handball denying advantage

• Red card = suspension for remainder of match + next match

5. MATCH PROTOCOL

5.1 Teams line up on either side of the referee.

5.2 Teams shake hands / fist bump.

5.3 Coin toss determines kick-off and direction.

5.4 Kick-off immediately after protocol.

6. BEHAVIOUR AND CONDUCT

WBHS enforces a strict code of conduct. The following will not be tolerated:

• Fighting or violent conduct

• Abuse of officials

• Spectator misconduct

• Team bench misconduct

The tournament committee reserves the right to:

• Disqualify teams • Remove spectators

• Suspend players or officials

7. WEATHER POLICY

• Matches paused for lightning or unsafe conditions

• If match cannot resume – result stands as recorded

• If match cannot start – draw, points shared

• Schedule changes may not be possible

• Tournament organisers reserve the right to cancel matches for safety reasons.

8.

LIABILITY

Wynberg Boys’ High School:

• Is not responsible for injuries

• Is not liable for medical costs

• Is not responsible for lost or stolen items

Medical support will be available:

• First Aid • Medics • Ambulance on site

9. AWARDS

Under 19 Division:

• Player of the Tournament

• Top Goal Scorer

• Goalkeeper of the Tournament

• Player of the Match (each game) Player of the Match awards based on:

• Performance • Discipline • Sportsmanship Players receiving red cards will not be eligible.

10. FINAL & PRESENTATION

• Under 19 Cup Final is the final match of the tournament

• National anthem and dignitary introductions

• Presentation immediately after final

PARTICIPATION

11.1 Maximum squad size: 18 players

11.2 Maximum two coaches per team

11.3 Additional players must be registered and paid before playing

11.4 Coaches function: Day 1 (12:00–13:00) – Jacques Kallis Indoor Cricket Centre

11.5 Players receive tournament shirt and daily meal

11.6 Team photos: Day 2 (12:00–13:00) – JK1 Field

11.7 Matches live streamed on SuperSport Schools (except Silverhurst C) 11.8 Match photos published on the Wynberg Media Flickr channel

LIVE STREAMING

Events are live streamed and recorded. By attending, you consent in accordance with POPIA.

PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA

Only authorised individuals may conduct photography or publish content relating to the School. All intellectual property, including images and branding, remains the property of the School.

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