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AOC SPORT FIFA 21 CUP
TOURNAMENT GUIDE
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Please note: this tournament is not affiliated with or sponsored by Electronic Arts Inc. or its licensors
WELCOME TO THE FIFA21 CUP KEY INFORMATION
AoC Sport Colleges can hold trials to find their top three players for Xbox and for
PS4.
The British Esports Association helps to educate parents, teachers, media, policy
makers and government around what esports is and what its benefits are. We’re Colleges must be a member of AoC Sport.
working with schools, colleges and other educational establishments to embrace
esports and create some inspiring events and activities. Students must have a valid Gamertag or PSN ID and that it is visible as your nickname
on the tournament roster.
The AoC Sport FIFA21 Cup will be for teams of three on both Xbox One and PlayStation
4 to compete nationally every week from March. College students will form teams of three per tournament (Xbox/PS4), each playing
a 12-minute (six minutes per half) 1v1 match in in the Kick Off online friendlies
mode against opposing team in classic match.
With students across the country learning from home as well as potentially caring
for family members, self-isolating, volunteering and wanting to socialise throughout
Each player must submit screenshots and scores to their staff team leader once
lockdown, British Esports and AoC Sport see this competition as an ideal activity
all matches are played for the whole fixture. The staff team leader will submit all
for students to get involved in. At a time when students are not able to develop
scores on the tournament site.
skills through playing sport physically, esports competitions can have a vital role in
improving the same aspects such as teamwork, communication and sportsmanship. Default match time is 3pm each Wednesday. Fixtures will be on the website.
The tournament will be run under a dedicated code of conduct to ensure the values Full ruleset on the tournament page.
of fair play and respect are adhered to throughout.
The format of the tournament will be a group stage and playoffs.
Good luck and have fun!
British Esports Association & AoC Sport For all fixtures (e.g. College A vs College B) there will be 3 rounds with 9 overall
games being played by each college every week. All players will play 3 1v1 games
per fixture.
(Please note this tournament is not affiliated with or sponsored by Electronic Arts Inc. or its licensors).
For example:
Order of play: College A v College B - 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
Round 1: A Player 1 v B Player 3, A Player 2 v B Player 1 & A Player 3 v B Player 2
Round 2: A Player 1 v B Player 2, A Player 2 v B Player 3 & A Player 3 v B Player 1
Round 3: A Player 1 v B Player 1, A Player 2 v B Player 2 & A Player 3 v B Player 3
USEFUL DOCUMENTS
Parents Guide
Benefits of Esports
2 Guide to participating from home 4 3
REGISTRATION
FIFA 21
1 Register your college on the tournament website.
2 You will then receive a confirmation email.
3 Login to your account on the website.
4 Head to “tournaments” on the header and select “AoC Sport FIFA21 Cup”.
Click the “sign up” button to add your rosters for your selected tournament
5 (Xbox / PS4). We only require the Xbox gamertag/ PSN ID so other players can
find them easily for matches. Only full rosters (with 3 players) will be complete.
Subs can be added if required.
Dean Hardman, AoC Director of Sport and Student Experience said: 6 Once added your players details, press submit. You can later edit your rosters
within your college profile: “my account” > “view profile” > click on the cog to
“We are really pleased to be offering member colleges this compet-
itive esports opportunity over the next few weeks. “edit profile”.
“Many colleges have participated in esports over the past two years
as part of our valued partnership with the British Esports Association
and this FIFA lockdown tournament presents a further opportunity
SCHEDULE
for even more colleges and students to get involved, playing one of
the most popular video game titles among students.” Full fixtures will be available on the tournament website.
You can see your own upcoming fixtures by logging in > “My Account” > “View
profile” > “Private Content”.
TEAMS OF 3 MATCHES
1v1 - LAST 12 Monday 8th – 24th February: Registration period
Xbox One & MINUTES Fill out rosters with your top 3
PS4 players per platform
Wednesday 3rd March – 14th Fixtures - Group Stage
CHOOSING YOUR TOP 3 PLAYERS April:
For the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup we are running tournaments on
Wednesday 21st April – 5th Fixtures - Playoffs
both platforms: Xbox One and PS4. You can enter teams for both
May:
platforms, or one or the other.
You will need to find your top 3 players to make your team. You can
do this by hosting trials online. If you need any help with how to run
an internal competition to find your top 3 players, please contact TIMINGS OF MATCHES:
us, and we can provide guidance and support. Fixtures will take place by default on a Wednesday afternoon at 3pm. For all fixtures
there will be 3 rounds with 9 overall games being played by each college every week.
You will need to enter full rosters for the teams by end of day on
Wednesday 24th February in order to be generated into fixtures. Each game will last approx 12-minutes (six minutes per half). If you mutually agree to
4 Only full teams of 3 are accepted. a new time/date within the week, you MUST change this on the website. 5
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SETTING UP THE MATCH REFEREEING AND REPORTING
The member of staff responsible for your teams will be referred to as Leader.
The student representative, chosen by the Leader, will be referred to as Captains
The fixture list will determine which is the “home team”. The home team is the
‘host’ and is responsible for setting up the match and the ‘lobby’ where players
register and ‘meet’ before the match starts.
LEADERS/CAPTAINS ARE EXPECTED TO:
FIXTURES • Ensure their team adheres to the Rules and the Code of Conduct. Supervise/
monitor students’ online interaction in the Championships (as much as possi-
For all fixtures (e.g. College A vs Col- online friendlies (or players can ble when remote).
lege B) there will be 3 rounds with 9 mutually agree / use a coin flip). • Check in for each week’s matches
overall games being played by each 3. Player sets up Kick Off mode • Enter results on the tournament website.
• Act as front-facing representatives of that college, as a point of contact for
college every week. All players will play Classic Match lobby in Online
Admins.
3 1v1 games per fixture. Friendlies with correct match • Staff team leaders must report any issues to Admins via support ticket e.g.
settings and invites their first if a player on the team accuses an opponent of ‘hacking’, the Leader must
Each match will be set up in online opponent. collect evidence and send it to an admin.
friendlies in the Kick Off game mode in 4. The first Bo1 match is played. • Players can contact Admins, but they themselves cannot submit reports to
classic match. 5. At the end of the match, players Admins. Only the Leader/Captain is able to submit reports.
must take a screenshot of the fi-
nal score on their phone or other
No mirrored teams to be used in a
fixture. device.
REPORTING PROCESS:
6. Repeat for each player’s second If a player on your team thinks someone is breaking the rules or code of conduct,
MATCH SETTINGS: and third game, until all players in the first instance you should collect evidence e.g. screenshots of conversations,
• Half Length: 6 minutes have played their 3 1v1 matches video clips of cheating, recordings of verbal abuse. Wait until after the game to
• Controls: Any against the opposing college. evaluate the situation. Any form of cheating (unofficial / modified versions / as-
• Game Speed: Normal 7. Each player must submit screen- sisting tools) will lead to disqualification and/or penalties.
• Squad Type: 90 Overall shots and scores to their staff
The college Leader/team captain should then contact an admin in private by rais-
team leader once all matches are
ing a support ticket on the tournament website with the following information:
MATCH PROCESS: played for the whole fixture. The • In-game name
1. Players will have to add each other staff team leader will submit all • Team name
as Friends on PSN/XBOX in ad- scores on the tournament site. • Game & Match ID
vance of the match. • Description
2. Home team sets up the lobby in • Evidence
SUBMITTING RESULTS SOCIAL MEDIA
We would love to see photos and hear stories from you and your stu-
After each match has finished, each team captain/teacher should submit the dents during the AoC Sport FIFA21 Cup. We would like to use them to
result via the tournament website. help publicise the project through our social media channels and weekly
newsletter.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TAKE SCREENSHOTS OF EACH ROUND’S SCORES
AND UPLOAD THIS VIA THE INDIVDIVUAL MATCH PAGE. If you would like to share with us, please send them to:
champs@britishesports.org
If the opponent does not turn up after 10 mins a default win can be claimed.
Speak to an admin.
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https://britishesportschamps.org/
2.2.2.6. Teams may only pause the
2.1.3. If it is a tie/draw in a match, the game for up to 10 minutes. If after
match must continue with extra time 10 minutes technical issues cannot
RULESET
and if necessary, penalties in order to be solved the game should not be
achieve a winner. In special circum- resumed. If the game cannot be re-
stances we will use goal differential sumed then Admins should be con-
to determine seeding. tacted and an automatic win will be
awarded to the opposing team.
2.2. Pauses and Rematches
2.2.3. Players can agree to a rematch,
2.2.1. If a player fails to connect to if they think it’s needed to play a fair
THE FULL RULESET WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE ON THE TOURNA- game the game should be paused and balanced match or to solve tech-
MENT PAGE. immediately. If this player fails to nical problems.
connect the game may be restarted.
The new game must follow rules for a 2.2.3.1. A rematch has to be played
1. PLAYER AND TEAM ELIGIBILITY 1.4.4. A team may request a name rematch found in section 2.2.3. with the same team.
change at any point during a season.
1.4. Team eligibility To change a team’s name an admin 2.2.2. Teams may use the pause com- 2.3. No show
must be contacted with desired mand as follows:
1.4.1. Each team must have a change. 2.3.1. Teams are expected to arrive
designated Leader that satisfies the 2.2.2.1. It is forbidden to use the promptly to all games at the mutually
following conditions: 1.4.5. A Teams name must not be pause without an obvious reason like agreed start time over a Wednesday.
explicitly offensive and if the BEA a player disconnect.
1.4.1.1. A registered staff member at considers this to be the case that team 2.3.2. If a team hasn’t joined the lob-
the Institution that the team represents. will be required to change their name. 2.2.2.2. In the case a player discon- by 10 minutes after the stated start
The Leader is encouraged to nominate nects or is having connectivity issues, time, the team that did show should
a student Captain for each team, who 2.MATCH RULES it is allowed to use the pause. report a win on the tournament web-
will assist with fixtures. site and submit a support ticket.
2.1. Match Setup 2.2.2.3. In the case of hardware or
1.4.1.2. Able to act as representative software issues it is allowed to use 2.3.3. If neither team has created or
and point of contact for BEA 2.1.1. Each match will be played in the pause. joined a custom game within 10 min-
FIFA 21 online friendlies Kick Off utes, both teams will receive a loss.
1.4.1.3. Able to supervise all online mode in classic match. 2.2.2.4. In the event of a pause, For calculating pairing, the higher
interaction between Players at that the other team should be informed team will be considered the winner
Institution. This can include before 2.1.2.1. GAMEPLAY SETTINGS: immediately why the pause has oc- but the game will still count as a loss
and after matches as well as during. • Half Length: 6 minutes curred and should be informed of for calculating final standings.
• Controls: Any any progress towards fixing the issue
1.4.2. A team must consist of 3 players causing pause. 2.4. Submitting results
• Game speed: Normal
and must be from the same Institution.
• Squad type: 90 Overall
2.2.2.5. Before resuming games both 2.4.1. After each game, both team
1.4.3. A player must be only on one teams should state they are ready to Leaders should report results. Good
2.1.2. Once both teams have joined
team at once, however players may continue. practise is to take screenshots of the
the lobby and stated they are ready,
change teams throughout the season. final scoreboard in case of dispute. 9
8 the lobby leader must click Start.
11any kind of cheating device and/or to penalty. The nature and extent of
2.4.2. Results should be submitted cheat programme. the penalties imposed due to such 4. SPIRIT OF THE RULES
using the tournament site. You must acts shall be in the sole and abso-
be logged in to submit a result. 3.1.2.4. Intentional Disconnection. An lute discretion of the British Esports 4.1. These Rules may be amended,
If team leaders have any issues in intentional disconnection without a Championships. modified or supplemented by the
doing this, then please email us at proper and explicitly-stated reason. British Esports Association from time
champs@britishesports.org. 3.2.2. If any team or player is sus- to time, in order to ensure fair play
3.1.2.5. Championships Discretion. pected of breaking any rules, admins and the integrity of the Champion-
2.4.3. If both team Leaders do not Any other further act, failure to act, or should be informed by the Leader. At ships.
enter the same score, an admin will behavior which, in the sole judgment this point admins may ask for screen-
be alerted automatically. Please have of Championships officials, violates shots or other evidence of miscon- 4.2. All decisions regarding the inter-
match scoreboard screenshots ready these Rules and/or the standards of duct. pretation of these rules lie solely with
to upload on request. integrity established by Champion- the British Esports Association, the
ships for competitive game play. 3.2.3. Upon discovery of any team decisions of which are final.
3. SPIRIT OF THE GAME member committing any violations of
3.1.3. The following actions will be the rules listed above, the Champion-
3.1. Sportsmanship considered poor sportsmanship play ships may, without limitation issue the
and will be subject to penalties at following penalties:
3.1.1. Teams are expected to play at the discretion of the British Esports
their best at all times within any AoC Championships. 3.2.3.1. Loss of choice of starting
Sport FIFA 21 Cup match, and to side.
avoid any behavior inconsistent with 3.1.3.1. Flaming/toxicity. This shall be
the principles of good sportsman- defined as any comments in all chat 3.2.3.2. Issue of a warning on the re-
ship, honesty, or fair play. or game lobby that may be consid- cord of that team.
ered negative or hurtful.
3.1.2. The following actions will be 3.2.3.3. Forfeit of a match.
considered unfair play and will be 3.1.3.2. Use of discriminatory lan-
subject to penalties at the discretion guage including, but not limited to, 3.2.3.4. Temporary suspension of a
of the admins. comments about a person’s gender, player.
race, sexual orientation, age, hate
3.1.2.1. Hacking. Hacking is de- speech or calls to harmful action. 3.2.3.5. Permanent ban of a player.
fined as any modification of the pro-
gramme by any player, team or per- 3.1.3.3. Intentional disconnects. This 3.2.3.6. Deduction of points or seed-
son acting on behalf of a player or a does not include restarting client in ing for the current or next tourna-
team. order to bug fix. ment. Penalties are carried over with
the majority of the offending team for
3.1.2.2. Ringing. Playing under an- 3.2. Penalties the full academic year.
other player’s account or soliciting,
inducing, encouraging or directing 3.2.1. Any person found to have en- 3.2.3.7. Disqualification of team from
someone else to play under another gaged in or attempted to engage in a tournament.
player’s account. any act that British Esports’ believes,
in its sole and absolute discretion, 3.2.3.8. Disqualification of team from
123.1.2.3.
10 Cheating Device. The use of constitutes unfair play, will be subject the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup.
135. GLOSSARY
The British Esports Association takes safety of players very
CODE OF CONDUCT
seriously. As such, we have implemented several measures to
protect the wellbeing and identities of those who take part in
our tournaments.
PLAYING OF MATCHES
5.1. INSTITUTION. Lobbies are menu screens where players Only those rostered can play - emergency subs can be added ac-
A school or college as defined in sec- can set up the upcoming game session, cording to rule 1.5.3. Teams must play together from same college.
tions 1.1 And 1.2. change their settings, and talk to each
other. In many games, players return to
5.2. PLAYER the lobby at the end of each session. In UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR
A student who plays esports in the Brit- some, players joining a session that has
ish Esports Championships. already started are placed in the lobby (“flaming”, “toxicity”, “bm”, “hacking”, “aimbotting”)
until the start of the next. As lobbies
5.3. ADMINS consume very few resources they are Any unsporting behaviour is a punishable offence and harms enjoy-
Also known as tournament admins, ref- sometimes additionally used as a “hold- ment of the game. When dealing with unsportsmanlike conduct, it’s
erees, umpires. Admins will create fix- ing pen” for players while waiting for important that admins have proof of exactly what happened.
tures, calculate results, make sure that the next match. Opposing teams must
players adhere to the Rules and Code of be invited to the lobby for the match to If an opposing player verbally abuses a member of your team or
Conduct, hand out penalties. proceed. deliberately behaves in an unsporting manner you must take screen-
shots and report directly to an admin. Depending on circumstance a
5.4. LEADER 5.9. DISCONNECT player can be punished instantly or if the issue requires more investi-
A Leader is an adult member of staff Also known as DC. Disconnect can re- gation, this will be done after the tournament.
that represents an Institution. A Lead- fer to an Internet shortage that removes
er is responsible for supervising online a player from a game or a player inten-
interactions between players (as much tionally leaving a game.
as possible when remote), checking-in SAFEGUARDING
an Institutions teams, reporting match 5.10. CASTING
results to the tournament system. One Commentating an esports match. Com- British Esports considers the three areas of risk in online safety, as
Leader can be responsible for multiple mentators are known as casters. This is outlined by the Department for Education.
teams. short for shoutcasters, the original term
used to refer to esports commentators CONTENT: all esports titles used by the British Esports Association
5.5. TEAM which has been shortened over time. will be age appropriate. Fifa 21 is 3+.
A team is a group of players. A team
represents its Institution in the British 5.11. SEEDING CONTACT: each fixture in the Fifa 21 tournament will be played via
Esports Championships. The process of preliminarily ranking a closed community platform. Only students registered by their col-
teams in a tournament bracket to en- lege will be able to access the platform. Professional Tournament
5.6. CHECK-IN sure the most fair outcome. Each team Admins will be monitoring all online interactions and fixtures.
The process of reporting a team’s arrival is a seed.
and commitment to play in that week’s CONDUCT: every college will submit the names of each player rep-
matches. Check-in takes place the day 5.12. GAME resenting their institution as well as their in-game name (full names of
before fixtures on the tournament web- The application, programme, or .exe file, players will not be shared without strict permission). Therefore, in the
site. Only a Leader can check a team in. of a game. For example, RocketLeague. event of misconduct, that player can be held responsible and penal-
exe is the game Rocket League. ties will be imposed. Admins, and every college Leader, are respon-
5.7. ARENA sible for ensuring all rules are followed and standards of fair play are
Arenas are the main areas where the maintaining throughout.
game takes place. They feature boost
pads dotted around the field.
12 5.8. LOBBY School/college Leaders can request to have data erased. More 1313
information on data protection can be found in the T&Cs on the
tournament website.CONTACT
US
If you need any further assistance or guidance throughout the AoC Sport
FIFA21 Cup, please get in touch.
If you would like assistance in taking part in esports competitions or the
Championships, please let us know and we can aim to put you in contact
with one of our current Champs team leaders.
champs@britishesports.org
Raise a support ticket
Phone: 01753 656 802 or Schedule a Call
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