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SCORING SYSTEM

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• 3 points for a win

• 1 point for a tie

• 0 points for a loss

• 1 bonus point for shutout (point is granted when you recieve 0 goals)

• A forfeit score is 3-0 

 

GAME LENGTHS

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• U7 (5v5) 20 Minutes Halves

• U8  (5v5) 20 Minute Halves

• U9 - U10 (7v7) 20 Minute Halves

• U11 - U13 (9v9) 25 Minute Halves

• U14 - U17 (7v7) 25 Minute Halves

ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA

 

There are no quarter-final or semi-final games in this tournament. Below will explain how each of the finals will be determined based on the bracket size:

 

• Bracket of 4: Played as a single group of four teams in a round robin format, the two teams accumulating the highest points will play a final game for the championship.

 

TIE-BREAKERS ROUND ROBIN

 

Ties in qualifying games will not be broken. The following criteria will be used to break ties when teams are tied in qualifying points:

 

1. Results of head-to-head competition;

 

2. Goal difference (total goals for minus total goals against; NO LIMIT on goals scored or

allowed

per game);

 

3. Total goals scored (total goals for; NO LIMIT on goals scored per game);

 

4. Ties between teams when only 1 team advances: FIFA shootout

 

5. Ties between teams when both teams advance (for seeding purposes): Coin flip with

representatives of both teams present. A coin toss may be used to break tie-breakers or determine winners in the event teams are tied in. All tie breakers or games could not be completed before half time or at all.

TIE-BREAKERS PLAYOFFS & FINALS

 

• Finals: FIFA shootout; no overtimes

• Participation in penalty kicks: Only players on the field at the end of regular playing time may participate in the taking of penalty kicks. All other players, spectators, etc. must remain on the sidelines. 

• Only the coach may enter the field to join the team, with referee permission.

 

PLAYERS REQUIRED

 

• 5v5 - 5-a-side games: 3 players

• 7v7 - 7-a-side games: 5 players

• 9v9 - 9-a-side games: 6 players

 

The above number of players is required to start or finish a game

 

ROSTER LIMITS

 

• U7 – U8 No more than 11 players

• U9 – U10 No more than 12 players

• U11 – U12 No more than 15 players

• U13 – U17 No more than 15 players

• Players can only play in their age division. Swaping players from the same team to another age division is not allowed even if the player is younger or if the team has multiple teams in the same division bracket.

• Player can only play at their designated team when registration was submittted and approved by the tournament officials.

• Teams that get caught using other players to support their own teams in different age divisions will be disqualified from the tournament

 

All players up to roster limits may dress to play.

SUBSTITUTIONS

 

• Substitutions with referee permission in ALL cases

• USSF substitution rules apply, as modified by USYSA

• ALLOWED FOR BOTH TEAMS: goal kicks, after a goal, halftime

• ALLOWED FOR ONE TEAM: throw-ins, possession team only, stoppage due to injured player

• (Injured player only); yellow cards (player who received card ONLY).

 

WATER BREAKS

 

• Water breaks may be taken during the play of all games

• Referee and both coaches should agree prior to a game when and how long water breaks should be

• Water breaks will only be allowed with the referee's permission; the clock WILL NOT STOP during a water break.

 

ARRIVAL TIMES

 

• Teams must be at their assigned field 30 minutes before scheduled first game time.

• Teams must be at their assigned field 10 minutes before scheduled game time.

• Teams must be ready for inspection by the referee and/or field commissioner. STARTING TIMES

• All games START at the time shown on the schedule

• NO GRACE PERIODS will be allowed

UNIFORMS: NUMBERS AND COLORS

 

• All players shall wear numbered jerseys as they enter the field, shorts and socks of like color which distinguish them from the opposing team and the referee.

 

UNIFORMS: ALTERNATE JERSEYS

 

• Each team must have an alternate color jersey in case of color conflict

• The first team listed on the schedule is the home team and must change jersey colors if deemed necessary by the referee. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit.

 

UNIFORMS: PLAYER JERSEY NUMBERS

 

• Player numbers must be on the final roster submitted at team check-in. Players must wear their assigned jersey number in all games.

• Changes in player jersey number must be reported to the referee prior to the start of each game; no number changes will be allowed after a game has started.

 

HOME TEAM RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

       All Games

 

• Home team (1st team listed in a pairing or top team in a playoff tree) must provide the game ball for all games.

• Home team has the 1st choice of side of the playing field for their team. Supporters will be located on the same side of the field as their team.

SCHEDULES

 

• The game schedule is final as published

• No changes will be permitted without the consent of the Tournament Director.

 

SCORE REPORTING

 

• REFEREE will be responsible for turning the game reports to the main tent for score updating.

• Referees will conduct safety checks prior to game start.

• Games will not start without an official game report.

• Game reports must be signed by both Coaches.

 

DISCIPLINE: RED CARDS

 

• Player receiving a RED CARD is banned from that game and the next game (1 game suspension)

• 2nd RED CARD to the same player results in that player's suspension from the tournament

* If a player is issued a red card due to fighting, the player will no longer be able to participate in

the tournament.

 

DISCIPLINE: YELLOW CARDS

 

• Player accumulating 2 yellow cards is suspended for the next game (1 game suspension)

• A player accumulating 1 red card plus 2 yellow cards will be suspended from the tournament

APPLICATION

 

• Above disciplinary rules apply to tournament games only, but...

• Cases of serious misconduct will be reported to a player or team's governing association and club for follow-up action.

 

REPORTING

 

• Referees are required to report all disciplinary actions taken before, during and after the game on the official game report.

• All cases of serious misconduct must be reported immediately following the game after which the serious misconduct occurred

 

PROTESTS

 

• All referee decisions are final during the course of a game.

• Player age verification challenges will need to be done before the game ends by game referee.

• All coaches must provide player cards (virtual cards accepted) upon referee request.

• Protests will NOT be allowed after the game.

 

RAINOUTS

 

• The tournament directors have the final decision over field conditions and game cancellations

• In case of rainouts, games will be rescheduled if possible, within tournament time constraints

• If games need to be rescheduled after a weather delay, game times may be shortened to get games played.

• All games stopped due to inclement weather, will be considered complete if the game was stopped at any point in the second half.

OFFICIAL GAME LENGTH

 

• A game must be played beyond the 2nd half kickoff to be considered a complete or an official game

• Any game not played beyond the 2nd half kickoff will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the tournament committee (excluding rainouts)

 

INSURANCE/REFUNDS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

 

• The wearing of hard casts, whether padded or not, will not be permitted in tournament games.

• A team withdrawing from the tournament after being accepted shall forfeit its entry fee.

• Any errors from the team's register or any missing players that were not added to the roster during the registration period will not be fixed during the tournament.

• There won't be any changes once the schedule is final. Any team witdrawing from the tournament due to a conclict with the game times will not get a refund of the entry fee. 

• If a team drops out of the tournament a day before or at the moment of the event; That team will lose all their points or the win will be given to the oposite team and changes in the division format may need to be done by director's discretion. 

• Team that fails to present all the documentations or paperwork at the check-in will end up having their games forfit and there won't be any refunds from the entry fee.

• Teams are responsible to bring their medical releases or thier waivers. Team without them, will not be able to play their respective games. 

• In the event of inclement weather, the Tournament Committee has the authority to restructure or cancel the tournament. It will not be rescheduled for another date and no refunds will be issued once play has begun. 

• If the tournament is cancelled prior to the start of the game, a refund minus expenses will be distributed. 

• No refunds will be given after games have begun.

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COMPLAINT POLICY

 

All complaints must undergo a 24-hour waiting period before being submitted to the Headquarters Tent. 

 

Complaints must be registered in writing and include the following:

 

1. Date and time of occurrence

2. Detailed description

3. Player # and team name

4. Coach’s signature

 

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