Rules
1. Tournament Rules Shall be Governed by the Following:
A. This is a non-seeded tournament
B. "Laws of the Game" as published by FIFA.
C. Modifications as approved by CYSA -South.
D. Special tournament rules as adopted by Mesa Soccer Association. (Offsides will be enforced).
E. In case of conflict, these special rules shall prevail.
2. General Requirements
A. Coaches (including assistant coaches giving instructions) and substitute players shall remain within the "Coaching Zone", the area ten yards each side of the half line, during the game. All other spectators will remain outside this area. At the conclusion of the game, please leave the sideline area immediately and move to a non-playing area away from the fields for after game discussions as another game will be starting and the sidelines need to be cleared for the on-coming teams/spectators.
B. The home team is the team listed first on the schedule. The home team shall have choice of sides. Teams shall be on opposite sides of the field. Home team shall provide a suitable game ball. Please allow team sidelines to clear between games before situating your players on the sideline.
C. The home team shall be responsible for changing to an alternate color jersey in the event of a conflict. All teams shall be responsible for having a game ball available at each game. Ball sizes shall be; Size 3 for Division 6 (Under 8), Size 4 for Divisions 5 & 4 (Under 10, Under 12), and Size 5 for Division 3 (Under 14).
D. Coaches shall be responsible for cleaning up their area after each game.
3. Players
A. Only Recreational ("A") players shall be eligible to play in the Tournament.
B. CYSA or AYSO laminated player passes with the player's photo will be required of all players to be submitted at the start of the tournament.
C. Medical release forms will be required for all players at initial check-in.
D. One hour prior to the first game of the first day, the Coach shall present to the Field Marshal 2011-2012 CYSA or AYSO laminated player card and medical release form for each player. Only players listed on the Team Roster submitted at check in shall participate in the Tournament games. If any non-listed player is used in any game, that team shall be disqualified from the Tournament. The Field Marshal shall check players' identification and equipment then stamp the hand of each player as proof that he/she has been checked. Coaches must present their players to the Field marshal 30 minutes prior to the first game to stamp the forearms of the rostered players.
E. Each team shall present itself at the assigned field ten (10) minutes prior to game time and be ready to take the field immediatelywhen it becomes vacant, so that the game will start on time. The referee will check each player's stamped hand.
F. All players are required to wear shinguards at all times.
G. Players with casts are ineligible and will NOT be allowed to play in the Tournament.
H. Divisions 5 & 6 teams shall have a maximum of 14 players on the roster with 8 on the field. Divisions 3 & 4 shall have a maximum of 18 players on the roster with 11 on the field.
I. The minimum number of players required to start a game will be five (5) for Divisions 5 & 6 and seven (7) for Divisions 3 & 4.
J. No player may compete in the tournament on more than one team, even if that team is eliminated.
4. Coaches
A. Coaches must have a current 2011-2012 Administrator/Coach card.
B. An approved team administrator must be present for a game to continue if the coach is ejected from the game.
5. Games
A. Pool games will be "2 halves" as indicated on the respective bracket schedule and a 5 minute halftime.
B. Referees will comply with FIFA rules and substitutions. Substitutions may be made at ANY stoppage (dead ball) ONLY with the permission of the referee. NOTE: Tournament referees may limit when substitutions may be made by specifying specific stoppages in play when substitutions can be made, NO DELIBERATE TIME WASTING! All Games are on a running clock.
C. All games shall be considered to have started at the scheduled time with a running clock. Any delay in start time, or delay of play, for any reason, shall be deducted from the time of the game involved, not from any following game. Games shall start as soon as possible after the scheduled start time as both teams can field at least the minimum number of players. Any team delaying the start of the game by more than five (5) minutes shall forfeit that game. If neither team is able to field the minimum number of players within the five (5) minutes, then both teams shall forfeit.
D. The top 2 scoring teams at the conclusion of the pool games as indicated will advance to the finals.
E. Final games will be the regulation length for each age group.
|
DIV-AGE |
BIRTH DATE |
Halves |
FINALS |
FINAL HALFTIME |
BALL |
|
6 - U08 |
8-1-03 |
2-20 MIN HALVES |
2-25 MIN HALVES |
10 MIN |
3 |
|
5 - U10 |
8-1-01 |
2-20 MIN HALVES |
2-25 MIN HALVES |
10 MIN |
4 |
|
4 - U12 |
8-1-99 |
2-25 MIN HALVES |
2-30 MIN HALVES |
10 MIN |
4 |
|
3 - U14 |
8-1-97 |
2-30 MIN HALVES |
2-35 MIN HALVES |
10 MIN |
5 |
6. Scoring
A. Final game tied at end of regulation play will go to two ten minute overtime halves. If game is tied at end of second overtime, play will go directly to FIFA penalty kicks. Overtime play will begin with coin toss.
B. Running clock for all games.
C. Team Standings from Pool Play will be determined by a 10-point system:
a. 6 points/win
b. 3 points/tie
c. 1 point/shut-out, including 0-0 ties
d. 1 point/goal (maximum 3 goals/game)
e. 0 points/loss
f. Minus 1 point/red card issued to player or coach
D. Ties in Standings from Pool Play will be resolved as follows:
a. Winner of head-to-head competition
b. Goal differential (Goals scored, to a maximum of 3/game, minus goals against)
c. Goals against
d. Goals scored
e. FIFA penalty kicks, time and location determined by Tournament Director
7. Conduct and Disciplinary Actions
A. Coaches shall be responsible for the conduct of their players, parents and fans on their sidelines. Players, coaches, parents and fans shall conduct themselves in a proper and respectful manner. Anyone smoking, using alcohol or drugs, yelling profanities or conducting themselves in a manner which the Referee or the Field Marshal deems inappropriate or an interference with the players shall be asked to leave. The Field Marshals and Referees shall have the final authority for the enforcement of this rule. Refusal to comply or repeated infractions may result in disqualification of the team.
B. If a player is ejected from a game for violent conduct or serious foul play, he or she will be ineligible to participate for the remainder of the Tournament and may not be replaced on the team roster. There will be a 1-point deduction. Should any protest be lodged, player eligibility will be decided by the tournament committee, whose decision shall be final.
C. A coach who is ejected due to misconduct will be asked to leave the field immediately and will be required to sit out the next scheduled game and his team will receive a 1 point deduction. If there is no other team administrator to continue the game, the game will be recorded as a forfeit.
D. If a player receives 2 yellow cards (or a red card that is not a serious foul) during a game, he or she will have to sit out the next scheduled game and will receive a 1-point deduction.
E. Any team that deliberately breaks the Tournament Rules will be automatically disqualified from the tournament and will forfeit all games. The incident will be reported to the appropriate state affiliation.
8. Protests
A. No protests will be accepted. The referee's decision is final.
B. The referee's judgment with regard to the happenings and occurrences related to the conduct of the game, the physical condition of the field and it's acceptability for play and those prerogatives granted the referee by the "Laws of the Game" will not be challenged.
9. Forfeits
A forfeit results in a 1-0 score and will receive 8 points. If at the discretion of the Tournament Director a forfeit provides an unfair advantage, the Tournament Director may make an adjustment in the bracket. If both teams fail to appear, each team will receive 0 points. Teams forfeiting their first game will be assumed to forfeit all of their games unless they contact tournament headquarters at least 3 hours prior to their subsequent games. There are no refunds to teams who forfeit their own games.
Refunds for forfeited games if a bracket is not filled is $100.
10. Referees
a. All referees are "USSF-certified"
b. Pool play for U8-U10 age brackets will have one assigned referee for pool games. Finals will have three assigned referees.
c. All matches for Division 3 and Division 4 will have three assigned referees.
d. The referee has final say on safety of each player's equipment, including shin guards and any type of cast or brace. Shin guards are mandatory. No hard casts permitted.
e. After the start of a match, it will be the decision of the referee whether or not playing conditions are safe or not.
f. Referees will make sure shirt and player name/number correspond with game roster or player will NOT play.
11. FIELD SAFETY/INCLEMENT WEATHER: The referee or Tournament Director will determine if a field is safe for play. Teams are expected to show up for scheduled game time unless notified by a tournament official. Rain or other weather conditions will not delay play unless the referee determines the fields or other conditions are unsafe. If games cannot be rescheduled or played due to rain or other circumstances the scores will stand as follows:
a. One half matches completed, score stands.
b. Matches may be shortened to accommodate schedule or weather.
c. If matches unplayable, standings will be based on FIFA penalty kicks for top two teams or by tournament director if kicks cannot be taken.
d. If play is terminated due to misconduct from one or both teams, the offending team will not benefit from termination.
e. If the final game cannot be played, the top two teams will be co-champions.
Weather
Rain or other weather conditions during the Tournament shall not delay play unless the referee deems the field unsafe or city parks are closed. In the event of inclement weather or unsuitable field conditions, games may: be shortened, go to FIFA penalty kicks or be cancelled. Refer to the refund policy below for refund of fees for cancellation or forfeiture of the tournament or of any game due to adverse weather or field conditions. Rain Dates will be December 17th & 18th, 2011.
Refund Policy:
1. Cancellation of all matches - 100% refund less $175.00 administrative fee
2. One match completed - 60% refund after $175.00 administrative fee
3. Two matches completed - 40% refund after $175.00 administrative fee
4. Three matches completed - 0% refund. A match is defined as 50% (half time) completed
Tournament Rules May Be Modified Without Notice