The Starter Cup will be the first official BPSA competition, and will consist of 6 teams and 3 rounds - the matchups will be drawn at Espinho Beach, as will all matches be played there.
I. Quarter-finals/Semi-finals, the first and second rounds, will include two-legged matchups. A draw in the first leg will end as a draw, but a draw in the second leg (by aggregate) will result in 5 minutes of extra time - if a stalemate continues after extra time, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.
*Away goals are not a factor because all matches are on neutral grounds
II. The finals will be a single match, and a draw throughout relegation time will result in 5 minutes of extra time, if a stalemate remains, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.
III. Failing to attend a match without prior warning (1 day minimum) will result in a 3-0 loss
IV. There will be a one-leg third place match preceding the final between the two losing semi-finalists to claim third place - it follows the same rules as the finals.
V. The tournament winner will receive the Starter Cup for their victory, while the 2nd and 3rd place teams will only get recognition for their efforts.
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