In preliminary games ties will stand. If a championship or consolation game is tied at the end of regulation play, 2-5 minute overtime periods will be played. If still tied at the completion of the overtime periods the game will be decided by Kicks from the Mark as per FIFA laws of the game. At the discretion of the Tournament Committee overtime periods may be shortened or eliminated if the game has been significantly delayed at the start. The length of any game may be shortened to shorter but equal halves if the Tournament Committee deems it necessary due to field conditions, weather, or darkness.
4. Mandatory Rest Periods
Teams must be given a minimum rest period of 2 hours between games. The rest period will commence when a team’s match ends and will end when the team’s subsequent match begins. All games will be allowed a 5 minute rest
period between halves.
5. Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions are allowed with referee approval in the following situations:
Prior to a throw in for one’s own team
Prior to a goal kick by either team
Prior to the restart of the game following a goal being scored by either team
Prior to the restart of the game for the second half
Prior to the beginning of an overtime period
Prior to the restart of the game following an injured player being removed from the field (either team may sub)
Prior to the restart of the game following a player being cautioned, the referee will give the coach the choice of substituting the cautioned player. (The player could re-enter at his/her team’s next substitution opportunity.)
6. Ejections:
Any player, coach, assistant coach, or registered team official who is sent off will automatically be suspended from their team’s next game. The send off report will be forwarded to the Tournament Director and Tournament Disciplinary Committee. Section 4:08 of the CYSA Bylaws will be used to assess the minimum mandatory penalties. Additional penalties may be imposed. Send-off reports and member passes, which must retained if the penalty has not been served in its entirety, will be forwarded to the team’s District Commissioner. Any additional disciplinary action over and above that assessed by the Tournament Committee will be at the discretion of the member’s District or CYSA disciplinary committees.
7. Scoring System:
Maximum number of points obtainable per game is 10.
6 Points for a win.
3 Points for a tie.
1 Bonus point for a shutout.
1 Point per goal (Maximum 3 points per game).
1 Point deducted for red cards.
Forfeited games will be scored as 2 to 0 (9 points) in favor of the team that did not forfeit. In the case a team withdrawing at the last minute or not showing, all preliminary games for that team will be scored as a forfeit.
8. Tie Breaking Procedure:
In case of a tie in tournament points following the completion of preliminary games, the advancing team will be determined based on the following criteria in the order specified:
A. Head to Head competition – team that won the head to head competition between the teams that are tied will advance (should there be a tie in tournament points between three or more teams, the tie-breaking procedure begins with #B below.)
B. When and if only two teams remain tied at any point while using this procedure, the order of tie breaking will recommence at #A above
C. Team with the fewest losses advances
D. Team with fewest goals allowed advances
E. Team with the highest goal differential advances (goals scored by a team minus goals allowed by a team, not to exceed a differential of 4 goals in any one match)
F. Team with most goals scored advances (not to exceed 3 goals counted for any one match)
G. Kicks from the marks per FIFA rules. The team with the most successful kicks advances
ALL GAME RESULTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FINAL AND NO PROTEST OF THEIR OUTCOME IS ALLOWED
9. Format:
Minimum 3 games for each team in tournament (forfeited games will count in game minimum.)
10. Start Times and Forfeitures:
Teams must be at the Field Marshal tent 45 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of each game in order to be checked in by tournament officials. Games will be started within 5 minutes of the designated start time. If a team has not taken the field with a minimum of 7 players within the 5 minute grace period, the game will be forfeited to the team that has taken the field with at least 7 players. If neither team takes the field within the 5 minute grace period, no points will be awarded to either team and the game will be declared a double forfeit.
The referee and/or Tournament Committee may terminate a game and award a forfeit if a team leaves the field during the game without the approval of the referee, the referee abandons a match due to excessive violent conduct and/or misconduct by the players, coaches or fans, or a team is deemed to be in gross violation of US Youth Soccer, CYSA, or rules of this tournament.
11. Home Team:
The team listed first on the game schedule is the home team and shall occupy the East or South side of the field. Conflicts in jersey color will be resolved by the home team being required to change jerseys. The referee will determine if there is a conflict in jersey colors or keeper jersey colors.
The game card and the game balls will be provided by the tournament.
12. Sportsmanship and Conduct:
Good sportsmanship is expected of all teams, officials and fans. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, staff, parents, and affiliated spectators.
13. Weather Conditions:
If deemed necessary by the Tournament Committee games may be shortened or cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.
14. Prohibitions:
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is expressly prohibited at any of the sport fields or complexes. Any team (including players, coaches, parents and affiliated spectators) found violating these rules will automatically forfeit all games played, face possible expulsion from the tournament, and will not be invited to any future tournaments hosted by this league.
Dogs are prohibited at this tournament.
Use of tobacco products is prohibited at this tournament. Use of tobacco products on the grounds of any public school facility is a violation of California State Law.
Referees will be instructed to abandon a game if, after being asked to do so, any person affiliated with the team refuses to remove a dog, from the area of the soccer field or if after being asked to do so, any person affiliated with the team refuses to cease the use of tobacco products in the area of the soccer field.
All Portable Shelters (EZ ups, tents, etc.) must be secured with either stakes or sandbags.
15. Tournament Committee:
The tournament committee shall consist of the Tournament Director and any other pre-designated Tournament Officials.
THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ESTABLISH POLICY AS DEEMED NECESSARY IN REGARD TO PROBLEMS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED. THE DECISIONS OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE ARE FINAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO APPEAL.
