2010
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.

Divisions:

-11 vs 11 Adult CO-ED, open to all ages over 18.

*All teams are required to have a minimum of three female players on the field all the time, no Exceptions.  In the case of a injury or a red card, teams can play with less than three female players, but they can't be replaced by male players.

-11 vs 11 Women, open to all ages over 18.
-11 vs 11 Men, open to all ages over 18.

Roster

-A maximum of 22 players are allowed to be on the roster. There is no limit for female players to be on the roster.
-Roster forms will be sent by e-mail to the team's managers on May 18.  There also will be available during the check-in.
-All players must wear a numbered Jersey.

Protests:

No protests will be allowed during this tournament. The decision of the Referee, Field Marshall, and the Tournament Director shall be final. All games will be considered final.

Liability Release:

All players must have signed the Liability Release form located on the registration page and present it during the check-in.

Player's Equipment:

The referee has the final determination as to the safety of each players equipment, including the usage of rings, chains, watches, casts, metal objects, jewelry or headbands. All players are required to use shin guards.

Check-In:

Mandatory check-in has to be done at least 30 minutes before the first game. Failure to check-in may result in disqualification from the tournament.

Conduct:

All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, bench, friends and spectators at all time. Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one's own team) is permitted if:

   * No mechanical devices are used,
   * The tone of voice is instructive and not derogatory,
   * Each coach or substitute remains within  2 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 of 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.

Substitutions:

Unlimited substitutions are allowed in all age groups. Teams may substitute at any game stoppage of play 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.

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

Forfeitures & Byes:

Games not played will be classified as "Forfeits & Byes". 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 3 points for a win.

Playing Times:

All games will have two halves of 25 minutes each including semi-finals. The final game will have  two halves of 30 minutes each.
All teams will be scheduled for a minimum of 3 games,
• 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 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,
• Semi-Finals & Final Games ending in a tie will go directly to FIFA penalty kicks to determine a winner,
• Half-time will be exactly five (5) minutes, unless games are behind schedule which will be determined by the Tournament Director. Please help officials with this request.

Tournament Points System:

   3 Points for each Win
   1 Point for each tie
   0 Point for each Loss

Tie Breakers:

In the event of a tie on points after the 3 preliminary games, the winner of each group will be determined as follows:

  1. The winner of head to head competition,
  2. Most total wins,
  3. Fewest goals against,
  4. Goal differential,
  5. Most goals scored,
  6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 4, FIFA penalty kicks will be taken to determine the winner.
  7. Third place will be awarded to the best loser of semifinals, following the same steps mentioned above.

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 such a delay or postponement, games will be rescheduled if at all possible.



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