The tournament will be played in accordance with FIFA rules as modified by CYSA and the following changes and additions:
USYSA player passes, coach’s passes and roster properly stamped and signed by your district commissioner/registrar will be required for all players as well as a signed release for medical treatment form (parents’ original signatures) for each player. Any player not providing proper credentials prior to the game will not be allowed to participate. All player passes will be checked prior to the start of each game.
A team representative must check in with properly validated team credentials as directed in the tournament acceptance letter. At check-in each team will receive a packet containing programs, any special instructions, and/or changes.
2.
Home Team
The team listed first on the game schedule is the home team and shall have the choice of the North or South side of the half way line, since both teams will be located on the same side of the field.
Conflicts in jersey color shall be resolved by the home team being required to change jerseys. The referee shall determine if there is a conflict in either jersey colors or keeper jersey colors.
The home team will be responsible for picking-up the game card from the Tournament Director or Field Marshall and must provide a game quality ball... In the semi-final, consolation and championship games the home team shall be the team with the greatest number of overall points.
Age groups of 15 teams will be divided into three flights of five teams. Each team will play the other four teams in their flight in preliminary games.
Flight winners and the next highest number of points from any of the brackets (Wild Card) will advance to the semi-final.
The Bracket 1 winner will play the Wild Card team. The other two flight winners will play each other.
The losing teams in Semi-Final will play in the Consolation game
The winning teams in Semi-Final will play in the Championship game.
Age groups of 10 teams will be divided into two flights of five teams. Each team will play the other four teams in their flight in preliminary games.
The 2nd place teams (overall points) in each Flight will play each other in the Consolation game
The 1st place teams (overall points ) in each Flight will play each other in the Championship game.
Age groups of 8 teams will be divided into two brackets of four (4) teams. Each team will play the other three teams in their flight and one team from the other bracket in the preliminary games.
The 2nd place teams (overall points) in each Flight will play each other in the Consolation game
The 1st place teams (overall points ) in each Flight will play each other in the Championship game.
AGE GROUP
PRELIMINARY GAMES CHAMPIONSHIP/CONSOLATION
GAMES
(Including
Semi-Finals)
U-11 Two 25 Minute Halves Two 30 Minute Halves
U-12 Two 25 Minute Halves Two 30 Minute Halves
U-13 Two 25 Minute Halves Two 35 Minute Halves
U-14 Two 25 Minute Halves Two 35 Minute Halves
U-15 Two 25 Minute halves Two 40 Minute halves
U-16 Two 25 Minute halves. Two 40 Minute halves
U-17 Two 25 Minute halves Two 45 Minute halves
U-18 Two 25 Minute halves Two 45 Minute halves
U-19 Two 25 Minute halves Two 45 Minute halves
In preliminary games, ties will stand. If a championship or consolation game is tied at the end of regulation play, two 10 minute overtime periods will be played. FIFA penalty kicks if still tied after overtime.
The length of any game may be shortened (in equal halves) if the Tournament Director deems it necessary due to field conditions, weather, or darkness.
Tournament points will be awarded to and deducted from teams based on the following system:
3 points for a win
1 points for a tie
0 points for a loss
Forfeit games will be scored as 1-0 in favor of the team that did not forfeit. If a team withdraws prior to the completion of the preliminary games, all games in which they played shall be scored as a forfeit.
Teams must be at the field thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of their games in order to be checked in by field marshals and/or referees.
All games will be started within five (5) minutes of the scheduled time. If a team has not taken the field with a minimum of seven (7) players within the five (5) minute grace period, the game will be forfeited to the team in attendance with at least seven (7) players on the field. If neither team takes the field within the five (5) minute grace period, no points will be awarded to either team.
The referee and/or
the Tournament Director may terminate a game at his discretion and the
Tournament Committee may award a forfeit if:
1. A team leaves the field during the game without the approval of the referee
2. A team is sent from the field by the referee for violent play and/or misconduct by the coaches, players or fans.
3. A
team is deemed to be in gross violation of US Youth Soccer, CYSA Soccer
Tournament rules.
In case of a tie in tournament points following the completion of tournament games, the tie will be decided based in order on the following
1. Goal Differential (Goals for minus Goals against to a maximum of a 4 goal differential per match)
2. Head-to-Head - team which won in head to head competitioon between the teams which are tied advances
3. Team with the fewest losses advances
4. Team with the fewest goals against advances
5. Team with the most goal scored (to a maximum of 4 per game) advances
6. Team with the fewest send-offs advances
7. Kicks from the penalty spot as per FIFA rules - team with most successful kicks advances
Unlimited substitutions are allowed with referee approval in the following situations:
Prior to throw-ins for your team
Prior to goal kick by either team
Prior to the restart of the game following a goal scored by either team
At the start of the second half of play
At the beginning of overtime play
Prior to the restart of play following an injured player being removed from the field (either team may substitute)
A player receiving a caution (yellow card) may remain on the field.
Any player, coach, assistant coach, or registered team official receiving a sendoff (red card) will automatically be suspended from their next tournament game. The send off report will be forwarded to the Tournament Director who will review the circumstances and determine if any additional suspension will be added.
CYSA procedure section
Sendoff reports are forwarded to the District Commissioner for every player or coach who is sent off, whether the suspension has been completed or not. Any additional disciplinary action over and above that assessed by the Tournament Committee shall be at the discretion of the player’s and/or coach’s District or CYSA disciplinary committees.
10.
Awards
Team Trophies will be awarded to each team placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Trophies will also be awarded to each player on those teams. In trying to keep costs to a minimum, NO participation pins will be given
Teams withdrawing after
acceptance may forfeit their entry fees. Any team withdrawing must do so in
writing sent return receipt requested and postmarked no later than
Good sportsmanship will prevail at all times. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, parents, assistant coaches, team officials, and spectators affiliated with their team.
Any injuries shall be reported to the tournament director or field marshal so that an accident report form can be completed. In the case of a serious injury, 911 will be called if requested by the parent, coach, or referee. Tournament headquarters will be notified of the medical emergency.
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is expressly prohibited at any of the fields. Any team (including player, coaches, parents and affiliated spectators) found violating this rule will automatically cause the associated team to forfeit all games played.
Games may be shortened or cancelled due to inclement weather.
The Tournament Committee will review any problems that are not specifically covered and reserves the right to establish policy as deemed necessary. The decisions of the Committee will be final and there will be no appeals.
The Tournament Committee shall consist of the Tournament Director, Referee Coordinator, and designated Hometown Soccer League board member(s)