Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
\nGrace and peace be unto you!<\/p>\n
I trust that you are well, and completed all your back to school preparations in time. I write to apprise you of the
\nfollowing:<\/p>\n
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is the national coordinator, and the Division of Youth Ministry has
\npartnered with JET for the past two years. I am personally appealing to youth coordinators to organize and
\nencourage youths within your congregation to participate in this initiative. There are over 100 sites where
\ncleanup activities will be taking places throughout the island. For more information about how you can
\nparticipate, feel free to contact the Department of Education and Youth or the Jamaica Environment Trust
\nat (876) 960-3693.<\/p>\n
These will be held at the Church of Saint Jude, Stony Hill, Mandeville Parish Church and the St. James Parish
\nChurch. The focus will be on \u2018Nurturing Disciples\u2019.<\/p>\n
Sports and games have always been an excellent outlet for young people within the community. This
\ntournament seeks to create an environment for youths and young adults to build confidence, and develop
\nsocial skills such as team work as well as encouraging general fitness and fun.
\nKindly note the following considerations:
\n1. Each team can consist of church members as well as un-attached youths\/young adults from the
\ncommunity. At least one communicant member must play.
\n2. Congregations can have a maximum of two teams in the competition, but with different colours.
\n3. On the field there can be a range of different age groups.
\n4. Food items can be on sale on match days.
\n5. Creation of logos, crests and team colours are encouraged.<\/p>\n
Rules:<\/strong>
\n1. Players may only play for one team in the whole competition.
\n2. No offside rule.
\n3. Duration of play \u2013 two 20 min halves.
\n4. Only lightening prevents play.
\n5. The ball may NOT be played above head height. However if the ball deflects off a goalkeeper
\nmaking a save, play will continue.
\n6. The ball may be played off the side and back walls (if indoor). Sliding tackles are NOT allowed.
\n7. The opposition must be a minimum of 2 meters from any free kick.
\n8. A goal cannot be scored direct from the kick-off, without touching another player first. Kick-offs
\nmay go either forwards or backwards.
\n9. Unlimited substitutes: A player who has been replaced may return to the pitch as a substitute for
\nanother player. A substitution may be made at any time, regardless of whether the ball is in play or
\nnot, provided that the following conditions are observed:
\n\uf0a7 the player leaving the pitch does so via his own team\u2019s substitution zone.
\n\uf0a7 the player entering the pitch does so via his own team\u2019s substitution zone but not until the
\nplayer leaving the pitch has completely crossed the touch line
\n\uf0a7 a substitute is subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referees, whether he is called
\nupon to play in a match or not
\n\uf0a7 A goalkeeper may change places with any other player.
\n10. A team must have a minimum of 3 players on the pitch, or a 3-0 walkover will be recorded.
\n11. Points: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a lost. In case of Knock out rounds or
\nfinals, two 10 min halves are played followed by penalty kicks, if required.
\n12. Footwear can either be tennis shoes or training shoes. No pegs
\n13. A breach of common sense is a breach of the law
\n14. Regular football rules and regulations apply.<\/p>\n