Join us for the International annual soccer tournament in Thailand December 5th-11th 2024.

60, 65, 70 & 75+ age groups.

  • The tournament consists of teams of 60/65/70/75 age brackets. 
  • Games are played on regulation pitches (except for the 75 year old bracket, which is played   on a  modified pitch). 
  • All FIFA rules apply
  • 4x20 minute quarters with water breaks. 
RATES & CHECKOUT

Tournament Rules. Hotel, Meals & Travel Facilitated by Tony

Tournament Dates & Location

December 5th-11th 2024 in Krabi, Thailand.
Dec 5 2024: Check in/Arrival
Dec 6, 2024: Games and Local Visits
Dec 7, 2024: Games and Local Visits
Dec 8, 2024: Off Day
Dec 9, 2024: Games and Gala
Dec 10, 2024: Playoffs & Gala Dinner
Dec 11, 2024: Check Out

Participating Countries

  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Thailand
  • USA

Age Groups

Age Group: 60 / 4 Competing Teams
Age Group: 65 / 4 Competing Teams
Age Group: 70 / 5 Competing Teams
Age Group: 75 / 4 Competing Teams

*Subject to change as teams and players continue to register. Contact Tony with any questions.

Competing Teams

Age Group: 60 / Mexico, Krabi-Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand, Hawaii-USA
Age Group: 65 / Canada, Thailand, USA 1, USA 2
Age Group: 70 / Krabi- Thailand, USA 1, USA 2, USA 3,
Age Group: 75 / Canada, Thailand, USA 1, USA 2

*Subject to change as teams and players continue to register. Contact Tony to sign up as an individual OR team.

Hotel, Meals & Travel by Tony

  • 7 days 6 nights at the Sea Seekers Resort, Krabi, Thailand. *Booking extra nights under our tournament name comes with a deep discount and breakfast for 2. Contact Tony with questions!
  • Excellent breakfast each morning.
  • Gala dinner at the Reeve Beach Club December 10th with a open bar and seafood buffet on the beach!
  • All transportation to and from games as well as local planned visits.

*Contact Tony for complete informationh

Tournament & Schedule Overview

  • THURSDAY Dec 5, 2024: Check in/Arrival
  • FRIDAY Dec 6 2024: Games & Local Visits
  • SATURDAY Dec 7, 2024: Games & Local Visits
  • SUNDAY Dec 8, 2024: Games & Local Visits
  • MONDAY Dec 9, 2024: Games & Local Visits
  • TUESDAY Dec 10, 2024: Games, Playoffs& Gala Dinner!
  • WEDNESDAY Dec 11, 2024: Check Out

Tournament Divisions by Age

  • 60+ Divisions: Players must be 60 years old by 12/31/2024. May have a maximum of 5 players who will be 55 years old by 12/31/2024.
  • 65+ Divisions: Players must be 65 years old by 12/31/2024. May have a maximum of 4 players who will be 63 years old by 12/31/2024. 
  • 70+ Divisions: Players must be 70 years old by 12/31/2024.  May have a maximum of 4 players who will be 68 years old by 12/31/2024.
  • 75+ Divisions: Players must be 75 years old by 12/31/2024. May have a maximum of 4 players who will be 72 years old by 12/31/2024.
  • * Only 4 UNDERAGE players will play at one time

Rosters & Check In

  • Each team in the 60+, 65+, and 70+ divisions may have a maximum of 20 players on the roster and play 11 v 11.
  • Each team in the 75+ division may have a maximum of 14 players on the roster and play 7 vs 7 (including the goalie). 
  • Team rosters must be submitted by September 30, 2024. Rosters can be revised up until the day prior to the first day of the tournament; e.g. November 5, 2024. 
  • All players must check in before they play in their first game. Bring a government approved photo ID showing the date of birth (DOB). 
  • A player can play on two teams as long as those two teams are not in the same division. 
  • Once a player plays in a tournament game with one team, that player cannot switch teams and play on a different team in the same division.
  • As long as a player’s name is listed on the team roster by November 5, 2024, the player can sign the roster at any time prior to play.

Uniforms

  • Uniform pants and shirts provided by Tony.
  • All teams must have matching uniforms with unique numbers.
  • All teams must also bring alternate matching jerseys (or pennies) of a different color.
  • If the jersey colors are similar, the home team (listed first on the schedule) is required to change.
  • Shin guards are mandatory.
  • Jewelry is not allowed, with the exception of flat bands covered by tape.
  • Soft visors and prescription glasses are allowed.

Athletic Accessories

  • All athletic accessories, such as braces for the knee, ankle, wrist, arm, etc. must be comprised of soft, malleable fabric.
  • Any structural portions of a brace which are made of metal or hard plastics or similar material, must be padded and covered, or they may not be worn during play.

Starting Play & Forfeits

  • Teams must be ready to compete at the assigned field at the assigned time.
  • There will be a 5-minute grace period as timed by the referee.
  • To start a game, teams must have, at least, 7 players in a division that plays 11 v 11, or at least 5 players in a division that plays 7 v 7.
  • A team with fewer that the minimum number of players at the end of the grace period will forfeit the game.
  • The home team will provide the game ball.

Length & Number of Games

  • All games will be two 40-minute halves with a 5-minute water-break at 20-minutes into  each half period. The 5-minute water-break doesn’t count as playing time.
  • Teams will be scheduled to play 4 games; one per day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday. 

Slide Tackling & Charging

  • Slide tackling is not allowed and will result in a free kick.
  • The goalkeeper may slide within the penalty area to stop the ball or secure the ball as long as the goalkeeper does not slide feet-first in a dangerous manner.
  • Charging the goalkeeper is not permitted at any time when the goalkeeper is within his own penalty area. The rule applies regardless of whether the goalkeeper has or does not have possession of the ball.
  • No bodily contact may be made with the goalkeeper if it can be avoided. Violation of this rule will be considered dangerous play.

Coaching

  • The coaches of opposing teams may be on the same sideline during play.
  • Each coach must remain on their half of the field and cannot advance down the sideline on their half of the field more than ten yards from the center line.

Substitutions

Unlimited substitutions are allowed at any stoppage in play.

Tournament Rules

DIVISIONS

  • 60+ Divisions: Players must be 60 years old by 12/31/2024. May have a maximum of 5 players who will be 55 years old by 12/31/2024.
  • 65+ Divisions: Players must be 65 years old by 12/31/2024. May have a maximum of 4 players who will be 63 years old by 12/31/2024. 
  • 70+ Divisions: Players must be 70 years old by 12/31/2024.  May have a maximum of 4 players who will be 68 years old by 12/31/2024.
  • 75+ Divisions: Players must be 75 years old by 12/31/2024. May have a maximum of 4 players who will be 72 years old by 12/31/2024.

ROSTERS AND CHECK-IN

  • Each team in the 60+, 65+, and 70+ divisions may have a maximum of 24 players on the roster and play 11 v 11.
  • Each team in the 75+ division may have a maximum of 14 players on the roster and play 7 vs 7 (including the goalie). 
  • Team rosters must be submitted by September 30, 2024. Rosters can be revised up until the day prior to the first day of the tournament; e.g. Friday, December 6, 2024. 
  • All players must check in before they play in their first game. Bring a government approved photo ID showing the date of birth (DOB). 
  • A player can play on two teams as long as those two teams are not in the same division. 
  • Once a player plays in a tournament game with one team, that player cannot switch teams and play on a different team in the same division.
  • As long as a player’s name is listed on the team roster by Sunday November 5, 2023, the player can sign the roster at any time prior to play.

UNIFORMS

  • All teams must have matching uniforms with unique numbers.
  • All teams must also bring alternate matching jerseys (or pennies) of a different color.
  • If the jersey colors are similar, the home team (listed first on the schedule) is required to change.
  • Shin guards are mandatory.
  • Jewelry is not allowed, with the exception of flat bands covered by tape.
  • Soft visors and prescription glasses are allowed.

ATHLETIC ACCESSORIES

  • All athletic accessories, such as braces for the knee, ankle, wrist, arm, etc. must be comprised of soft, malleable fabric.
  • Any structural portions of a brace which are made of metal or hard plastics or similar material, must be padded and covered, or they may not be worn during play.

STARTING PLAY AND FORFEITS

  • Teams must be ready to compete at the assigned field at the assigned time.
  • There will be a 5-minute grace period as timed by the referee.
  • To start a game, teams must have, at least, 7 players in a division that plays 11 v 11, or at least 5 players in a division that plays 7 v 7.
  • A team with fewer that the minimum number of players at the end of the grace period will forfeit the game.
  • The home team will provide the game ball.

LENGTH AND NUMBER OF GAMES

  • All games will be two 40-minute halves with a 5-minute water-break at 20-minutes into  each half period. The 5-minute water-break doesn’t count as playing time.
  • Teams will be scheduled to play 4 games; one per day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  There will be no games on Wednesday.

SLIDE TACKLING; CHARGING THE GOALKEEPER

  • Slide tackling is not allowed and will result in a free kick.
  • The goalkeeper may slide within the penalty area to stop the ball or secure the ball as long as the goalkeeper does not slide feet-first in a dangerous manner.
  • Charging the goalkeeper is not permitted at any time when the goalkeeper is within his own penalty area. The rule applies regardless of whether the goalkeeper has or does not have possession of the ball.
  • No bodily contact may be made with the goalkeeper if it can be avoided. Violation of this rule will be considered dangerous play.

OFFSIDES

  • For the 7 v 7 games with 2 referees assigned, offsides will be enforced.
  • For the 11 v 11 games with 3 referees assigned, offsides will be enforced.

COACHING

  • The coaches of opposing teams may be on the same sideline during play.
  • Each coach must remain on their half of the field and cannot advance down the sideline on their half of the field more than ten yards from the center line.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Unlimited substitutions are allowed at any stoppage in play.

About TISST '24

Thailand International Senior Soccer Tournament 2024 (TISST) is an International Senior Soccer tournament held at the beginning of December of each year in Thailand. In 2024 the tournament will be held in Krabi , Thailand and was previously held in Chiangmai, and Pattaya,Thailand.

What is included

  • In 2024 the tournament will be held on December 5-11th , 2024 in Krabi, Thailand 7 days 6 nights at the Heritage Sea Seekers Resort in Pattaya, Thailand.
  • Excellent breakfast each morning.
  • Gala dinner Thursday evening.
  •  All transportation to and from games as well as local planned visits.
  • Uniform pants and shirts.
  • All tournament fees
  • Extra room rates are available at $70/ night for 2, includes room with breakfast only.
  • Requires being a member of the tournament and participating in one of the basic packages above.
  • You can then access additional discounted room rates for extended stays, friends and family.
  • Contact Tony for Discount Codes
  • Additional nights before or after tournament:

    • $70 / night includes breakfast for two

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    If you want to bring your own team please contact Tony DIRECTLY to arrange for the following package:

    • 10 hotel rooms for 6 nights (2 persons per room, 20 persons for 10 rooms)
    • Excellent breakfast each morning: Included
    • Gala dinner with open bar and seafood buffet on the beach
    • 3 team vans with drivers for transportation to games, sightseeing, and other places
    • 1 liaison
    • 1 cameraman
    • All tournament fees
    • Minimum 4 games
    • Refreshments at games
    • Total cost per team (Age 60,65,70+)
    • $11,000
    • Deposit $3000
    • Total cost per team (Age 75+)
    • $6600
    • Deposit $3000

    Please note that there is a deadline for a team application submission, and a deposit is required to secure your spot.

    Individual players need to submit a $300 deposit per person, while teams need to submit a $3000 deposit.

    RESEVATION WITH DEPOSIT MUST BE BEFORE JUNE 1st, 2024.

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    100% free cancellation until October 1, 2024, but after that date, there will be no cancellation permitted.

    *Hotel rates are ONLY available when booking through Tony, and checking out through this website. You will not be able to secure this rate if booking directly with the Hotel. Please contact Tony with any questions!

    As hotel rooms are almost at full capacity, it is recommended not to wait too long to submit your application to avoid missing out.

Thailand Inter Senior Soccer Tournament 2024