District 5 2009-2010
Tournament Rules
Dear Players, Coaches, Referees, League Administrators and Parents,
Attached please find the revised rules for this year's Tournament Season. Please take time to review them and become familiar with them.
No alcoholic beverages, dogs, mechanical or other noisemakers are allowed at any District 5 Tournament.
If a team does not show for any scheduled game or does not notify the Tournament Director at least 5 days in advance, the coach, players, and league will be subject to disciplinary action by the District Commissioner.
If you have questions before the beginning of Cup Play, please contact your league president for clarification. Once play has begun, the field marshals and the Tournament Director should be your first point of contact.
All coaches must have a USYS member pass indicating approved risk management (finger printing clearance) and coaching level. All coaches in divisions U10, U12, and U14 must have a Youth Module III coaching license or higher. All coaches in Division U18 must have an ‘E’ license or higher.
Another important point: Please try to keep the games in proper prospective. While all of us want to be successful, let's not forget that it's supposed to be fun. Verbal abuse or assault to referees or tournament officials will be adjudicated vigorously.
TEAM ENTRIES
A. Teams entered into play in the Commissioner’s Cup shall consist only of first and second place teams within the District 5 recreational play of their respective leagues. In the event that the first or second place team is unable to participate, subsequent teams may be sent to fill in any available playing slots within the tournament as approved by the Director of Tournaments and the District Commissioner. Those teams entered in Commissioner's Cup may not have any more than three (3) retained players by the Coach. The balance of the team shall be picked by a balanced draw. A league may enter up to 2 teams in each age group. To the extent possible, first place league teams will be entered into a "Gold" bracket while second place league teams will be entered into a "Silver" bracket. The above rules may be modified by the Director of Tournaments and District Commissioner to ensure an appropriate number of team entries.
B. Teams must be assembled and activated in CORRIS by October 1 to be eligible for District 5 cup play; teams may still however participate in their league competition if they do not meet this requirement.
C. Players must be place on an active team roster by October 1 to be eligible for District 5 cup play; players may still however participate in league play if this requirement is not met.
D. Teams entered into play in the President's Cup and U18 Open Cup shall consist of outstanding players (All Stars) in their respective age groups and divisions as selected by the individual leagues. Girls playing in coed are ineligible for girls all-star divisions.
E. Team limitations for both the Commissioner's Cup and President's Cup shall be two (2) coaches per team or as approved by the League Presidents and the following breakdown by age groups:
v U18 - 18 players
v U14 - 15 players
v U12 – 15 players
v U1O - 12 players
F. In keeping with the idea that educated coaches will always keep the players best interest at heart, that winning at all costs is not to be desired, and that our players play the game to have fun, ALL COACHES (HEAD COACHES AND ASSISTANTS) ENTERED INTO THESE TOURNAMENTS MUST HAVE a USYS member pass at all games.
COMPETITION
A. There are no protests.
B. The format of the tournament will be the "World Cup" style with teams competing in even brackets to the extent possible. A ten point system will be used for the preliminary games. There will be no overtime or shoot-outs in the preliminary round. Win = 6 points, Tie = 3 point, Loss = 0 point, 1 point per goal is awarded up to 3 goals, and 1 point for shut out.
C. Every player participating in any District 5 tournament must play at least 50% of the game as monitored by the team, participating league officials, or match officials. Teams that violate the 50% rule will forfeit the game and may be subject to additional disciplinary action.
D. Coaches and Assistant Coaches are required to have a USYS member pass at all games as well as medical release forms with original signatures. All coaches in divisions U10, U12, and U14 must have a Youth Module III coaching license or higher. All coaches in Division U18 must have an ‘E’ license or higher.
E. Leagues, Coaches and Teams will now be held responsible for their actions and the actions of their sidelines.
Each Team will now be allowed only 2 Licensed and Risk Managed Coaches, we will no longer allow parents, team moms or board members to step in for teams that have had their administrator ejected.
F. The Head Coach and his/her Assistant will have badges that must be worn at all times during each match. Should the administrator be ejected he/she will relinquish their badge to the official at that time and may receive it back for their next eligible game from the scorers table.
G. All coaches are to remain within 10 yards of the centerline and 3 yards back of the touchline. Coaches will be held responsible for the conduct of their sidelines (Cal South §3.3.l). Coaches are expected to remain in control of their sidelines and to demonstrate sound sportsmanship. A player, parent, or spectator ejected from a game must leave that game and will not be able to participate nor attend the team's next game. Further disciplinary action may be taken by the District Commissioner or CalSouth PAD (Protest Appeals and Discipline) Committee.
H. If any coach is ejected during a game and the team has no assistant coach with a coaching license, the team must forfeit that game. Any coach ejected from a game will not be eligible to participate nor attend their next game in any division the coach may normally participate in. This includes tournament to tournament and multiple team participation. Further disciplinary action may be taken by the District Commissioner or CalSouth PAD (Protest Appeals and Discipline) Committee.
I. All players must dress uniformly with easily readable jersey numbers. Sweats under the uniform may be allowed for inclement weather and need to be neutral in color. Metal studs on cleats are only allowed in the U18 age division, and are not allowed in any other age group.
J. All preliminary, quarter-final, and semi-final games will be as follows:
v Under 10: 10 min quarters, 5 minute break between halves, running clock at quarter
v Under 12: 12.5 minute quarters, 5 minute break between halves, running clock at quarter
v Under 14: 12.5 minute quarters, 5 minute break between halves, running clock at quarter
v Under 18: 30 minute halves, 5 minute break
K. In the event that teams are tied in points at the end of the preliminary round, the tie-breakers shall be as follows:
v Head to head competition (exception: does not apply if more than two teams are tied or if the teams have not played each other)
v Number of goals allowed
v Number of goals scored
v FIFA Shoot out
L. Home teams are listed first on the schedule. Each team shall supply a game ball for each match. Should there be a color conflict as determined by the referees, the home team will be required to change jerseys or wear bibs. Home teams have the choice of sidelines. Teams should be on opposite sided of the field.
M. All teams will present their players and player passes to the tournament check-in facilities 2 hours prior to their first game of the tournament and then to the referees prior to each game along with the team's game card.
N. All teams will arrive at least 30 minutes before game time at their assigned field for pre-game instructions. A team has 15 minutes from game time before a forfeit is awarded to the other team with a score of 2-0, with the points being recorded as 8-0.
O. Substitutions: U1Os, U12s & U14s shall be made on the quarter. The referee shall maintain a running clock during quarter. Facilitate substitutions by reminding parents and players that the quarter break is not a rest period or water break. The game will resume when a reasonable amount of time for substitutions has passed as indicated by the referee. If the referee deems that the coach is intentionally delaying the game, the coach may receive a warning for unsporting behavior.
P. The U-18 Open Cup Tournament will have free substitutions. These may take place at the following occurrences.
v Any dead ball situation, at the discretion of the center referee.
Q. After a yellow card is issued, the player must leave the field and may be substituted. The player may re-enter the field with permission of the referee officials.
R. When a coach is asked to come on the field for an injured player, that player must come off the field. The player may return that same quarter as allowed by the referee.
S. Coaches are solely responsible for the accuracy of team game cards and must sign the match report indicating that everything is correct.
T. Any team accumulating a third red card during the course of the tournament will forfeit that team's remaining games in the tournament. For purposes of this rule:
v The game during which the third red card was issued will be played to completion unless terminated by the Referee, District Commissioner or the DC's designee.
v The accumulation of red cards will be for cards issued to players and/or coaches.
U. Championship Game Overtime Procedures: When ending in a tie the following will apply:
v U10 Division: 2 10-minute overtime periods ‘Golden Goal’. 1st quarter played with 8 players, 2nd quarter one player is removed. 3rd quarter one additional player removed. 4th quarter one additional player removed. Players picked to play in overtime will not be substituted except for injury. Any red cards issued will result in team playing short for remainder of the game. 50 % play rule does not apply to overtime. If still tied: FIFA Shoot Out.
v U12 & U14 Divisions: 2 10-minute overtime periods ‘Golden Goal’. 1st quarter played with 11 players, 2nd quarter two players are removed. 3rd quarter two additional players are removed. 4th quarter two additional players are removed. Players picked to play in overtime will not be substituted except for injury. Any red cards issued will result in team playing short for remainder of the game. 50 % play rule does not apply to overtime. If still tied: FIFA Shoot Out.
v U18 Division: 2 12-minute overtime periods ‘Golden Goal’. 1st quarter played with 11 players, 2nd quarter two players are removed. 3rd quarter two additional players are removed. 4th quarter two additional players are removed. Players picked to play in overtime will not be substituted except for injury. Any red cards issued will result in team playing short for remainder of the game. 50 % play rule does not apply to overtime. If still tied: FIFA Shoot Out.
Kicks from the Penalty Mark
A. Taking kicks from the penalty mark is a method of determining the winning team where competition rules require there to be a winning team after a match has been drawn.
B. Procedure
v The referee chooses the goal at which the kicks will be taken. No coaches or parents are allowed on the field until the end of the game.
v The referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss has the choice of which team kicks first.
v The referee keeps a record of the kicks being taken.
v Subject to the conditions explained below, both teams take five kicks.
v The teams alternate taking kicks.
v If, before both teams have taken five kicks, one has scored more goals than the other could score, even if it were to complete its five kicks, no more kicks are taken.
v If, after both teams have taken five kicks, both have scored the same number of goals, or have not scored any goals, kicks continue to be taken in the same order until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks.
v A goalkeeper who is injured while kicks are being taken from the penalty mark and is unable to continue as goalkeeper may be replaced by a named substitute provided his team has not used the maximum number of substitutes permitted under the competition rules.
v With the exception of the foregoing case, only players who are on the field of play at the end of the match, which includes extra time where appropriate, are allowed to take kicks from the penalty mark.
v Each kick is taken by a different player and all eligible players must take a kick before any player can take a second kick.
v An eligible player may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken.
REFEREES
A. Within the limits of the availability of certified referees, a three-man system will be used or lacking the required referees, the use of club linesmen.
B. All referees will be in proper uniform when working a game and will wear an alternative shirt when not. Cold weather gear may be worn with black being the neutral color.
C. The referee must review the player identification cards against the team roster/game card prior to each game. The referee must compare pictures on the USYS player pass to the players checking in.
D. All referees must arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled game time and field to give pre game instructions.
E. All referees will turn in all match reports after each game. The match reports must be signed by both coaches and referee teams before being turned in. If there were any problems with the game (i.e., ejection's), a complete report must be turned-in in writing after the game to the tournament booth. Referees will not "take back" ejection's for cautions once issued.
F. All leagues are responsible for providing a 3 three-man referee team for all tournament play whether teams from that league have or have not been eliminated from the tournament. Failure of a league to notify the District Referee Coordinator of a potential shortage of referees at least 5 days prior to the tournament may result in disciplinary actions by the District Commissioner.
G. Field and goal size will comply with USYS guidelines.