The Arranmore Challenge
The Arranmore Challenge is an annual 7-a-side football tournament held every June Bank Holiday weekend on Arranmore Island. 16 teams compete over 2 days at Rannagh Football Pitch for the cup and bragging rights. Managed by Arranmore United.
Registration
- •Minimum 7, maximum 11 players registered before your first game
- •Teams must field 7 players to start a match
- •One player may miss game one if they play in game two
- •Registration limit: 11 named players per team
- •Team entry fee: €250
Qualifying Rules
Top 2 teams from each group advance to the knockout rounds.
- Goal difference
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head record
- Penalty shootout (3 penalties each)
- •Group & knockout: 10 minutes per half + penalties if drawn
- •Final: 15 minutes per half + penalties if drawn
Bookings
- •Red card = banned from next match
- •Two yellow cards = banned from next match
Late Arrivals
- •5 minutes late: start 1-0 down
- •15+ minutes late: automatic 3-0 loss
- •Failure to play all 3 fixtures: suspended from next 3 years
Alcohol Policy
Due to insurance and safety reasons, the consumption of alcohol is not permitted inside the perimeter of the field at any time.
Quarter-Final Draw
All teams through to the quarter-finals must be present for the draw at Rannagh on Sunday at 2:50 PM.
The committee asks all teams and fans to dispose of rubbish properly in the bins around the Rannagh pitch. There is no caretaker so please use the bins available throughout the field. Thank you for helping keep our pitch in great condition.