TOURNAMENT RULES
Rules of Play:
(FIFA, USYSA, & CYSA-SOUTH RULES APPLY)
It is the understanding of this tournament committee that all teams, including
all players, coaches, spectators, and officials, will participate in the
spirit of FAIR PLAY, and will conduct themselves in accordance with the
Tournament Rules.
Protests:
No protests will be allowed during this tournament. The decision of the
Referee, Field Marshall, and the Tournament Director shall be final.
Credentials:
Laminated USYSA current player ID cards will be required. All teams must provide a team roster.
Birth certificates must be available upon request. All players must have
signed medical release forms.
Players Equipment:
The referee has the final determination as to the safety of each player's
equipment. All players are required to use shin guards. No rings, chains,
watches, casts, metal objects or jewelry may be worn.
Check- In:
Teams shall check-in at the fields prior to their first game. The check-in
process will take place one hour before the first game with the Field Marhal.
Conduct:
All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players,
bench, friends and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines
(giving direction to one's own team) is permitted provided that:
- No mechanical devices are used;
- The tone of voice is instructive and not derogatory;
- Each coach or substitute remains within 10 yards of either side
of the halfway line;
- No coach, substitute of spectator makes derogatory remarks or gestures
to the referees, other coaches, players, substitutes or spectators;
- No coach, substitute of spectator uses profanity or incites, in
any manner, disruptive behavior.
Cautions & Ejections:
A player or coach receiving two (2) yellow cards in a single game is considered
to have received an ejection (red card). Ejected players may not be replaced
in the current game and shall serve a minimum of one game suspension at
their next game played. For flagrant violations, longer suspension may be
enforced based on mandatory review by the Tournament Director.
Suspended Games:
If, in the opinion of game officials, a game must be terminated due to misconduct
of players, bench or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from
further play and forfeit all points and position previously earned. Additionally,
the home league and state association will be contacted as appropriate.
Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions allowed in all age groups. However, teams may substitute
only with the referee's permission. Substitutes must wait on the sideline
(off of the field of play) until the field player has left the field of
play and/or the referee has indicated the substitute may enter the field
of play. Substitutions are allowed only at the following times:
- Prior to throw-in in your favor.
- Prior to a goal kick by either team.
- After a goal by either team.
- After the referee stops play for an injury, a coach may substitute for
the injured player only.
- During half-time.
- On a caution, only the cautioned player may be substituted at that time.
Injury:
Delays of the game due to injury will result in appropriate time being added
to the full game time, based on the judgment of the referee. However, all
preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior
to the scheduled start of the next game.
Home Team:
The Home Team appears first on the game schedule. The Home Team will supply
game ball, unless supplied by the tournament. The game ball is subject to
referee approval. The Home Team will be required to switch to an alternate
jersey if the referee declares a color conflict. The Home Team will have
the selection of the touchline from which they will play. In event of restricted
space on one or both touchlines, teams may play from the same touchline
subject to the discretion of the Field Marshall.
Game Check-In:
Prior to the start of each scheduled game, each team must present to the
referee the team's player cards so that the team may be checked in to play
and the game starts at its scheduled time. Failure of a team to report within
five minutes of a scheduled kick off will be considered a forfeited game.
Forfeitures & Byes:
Games not played will be classified as "Forfeits & Byes".
Teams failing to report to pre-game check-in will forfeit the game(s). Teams
failing to report ready to play within Five (5) minutes of scheduled kick-off
time forfeit that game. Forfeits & Byes will be scored 1-0 and the winner
will be awarded 8 points (6 for the win, 1 for the goal, 1 for the shutout).
PLAYING TIMES
Preliminary Games:
U- 9 through U-10 two 20 minute halves.
U-11 through U-14 two 25 minute halves.
U-15 through U-19 two 30 minute halves.
Final Games:
U-9 through U-10 two 25 minute halves.
U-11 through U-12 two 30 minute halves.
U-13 through U-14 two 35 minute halves.
U-15 through U-17 two 40 minute halves.
U-18 through U-19 two 45 minute halves.
The following stipulations apply:
- All Preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes
prior to the scheduled start of the next game regardless of the amount of
time played in each half up to that point.
- A game is "complete" upon completion of one half of play (50%)
regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half with
final results based on the score at termination.
- A preliminary game can end in a tie.
- A Semi-Final or Final game, if tied after regulation play will proceed
immediately to FIFA "Kicks from the Penalty Mark".
- In the event of an injury, time may be added on to the Semi-Final or Final
games at the option of the referee or tournament officials.
Ball Size:
U9 - U12 age brackets size 4 ball.
U13 - U19 age brackets size 5 ball.
Half-time
All half times will be exactly five (5) minutes.
Tournament Points System:
6 Points For each Win
3 Points For each Tie
0 Points For each Loss
1 Point For each Goal Scored (Maximum of 3 pts.)
1 Point For Shut-out
MINUS 1 POINT FOR EACH PLAYER OR COACH EJECTED
NOTE: 0-0 TIE will be recorded as 4 points for each team (3 for tie,
1 for shutout).
Tie Breakers:
In the event of a tie during the process of determining bracket winners
and second place or wild card teams, the winner will be decided as follows:
1. The winner in head to head competition
2. Fewest goals against
3. Most goals for
4. Most total wins
5. Most shut outs
6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 5, a FIFA penalty kick shootout
will take place.
Acts of God:
Rain or other weather conditions during the tournament shall not delay play
unless the referee determines the field to be unsafe for play. In the event
of canceling the tournament due to rain or natural causes all teams will
receive a refund.
Refund Policy:
1. Cancellation of all matches = 100% refund less $100.00 administrative
fee.
2. One match played = 60% refund less $100.00 administrative fee.
3. Two matches played = 40% refund less $100.00 administrative fee.
4. Three matches played = 0% refund
Note: All refunds will be processed the week following the tournament. |
