Tournament Rules

1. Team Check-In:
Coaches should be at fields at least 45 minutes prior to their first scheduled match, in order to check in and confirm game times and field assignments.

2. FIFA Laws:
All FIFA laws will apply, except for those exceptions contained herein, as well as for a few State rules that apply to modifications for U-10 and U-11 concerning substitution and goal kicks.

3. Match Playing Times (running time):
U-10: 6v6;  one 30-minute period (**)
U-11 and U-12: 8v8;  one 30-minute period (**)
U-13 & U-14:  11v11;  one 30-minute period (**)

(**) Every half-hour, a horn will sound indicating the end of the current match and the beginning of the next match. In order to maximize the playing time for your scheduled matches, please have your teams warmed up and ready to take the field as quickly as possible upon the sound of the horn. In addition, prior to taking the field, please assure that all players have their shin guards, proper footwear, no jewelry, and no splints or hard casts (referees will have the final say).

4. Yellow/Red Cards:
Any player receiving a red card will not be eligible to participate in the remainder of the game in play.

A second yellow card in any one game will result in the issuance of a red card. A red card may be issued immediately, if, in the opinion of the referee, any player commits a serious foul.
At the discretion of the Tournament Committee or the referee, a deliberate, serious foul or any violent conduct by a player may result in ineligibility of that player for the remainder of the tournament.

5. Sidelines:
Coaches, substitute players, and spectators are required to remain 2 yards behind the touchlines. Teams will be on one side of the field and spectators on the opposite side.

6. Equipment:
The Field Marshall will assure a proper size game ball is present at the start of each game.

7. Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions are allowed, with the consent of the referee:

a. Prior to your team’s throw-in*; (* Prior to either team’s throw in for U-10 and U-11)
b. Prior to a goal kick by either team;
c. After an injury (if the injured player leaves the field of play);
d. After a goal is scored.

8. Sportsmanship:
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of the parents and fans of their teams. For any sportsmanship problems concerning the spectators, the referee will solicit the assistance of the Field Marshall and direct the offender(s) to leave the immediate area of the playing field. If the offender(s) fail(s) to leave the area as directed, the referee, at his or her discretion, may terminate the game.

9. Cancellation/Refunds:
Any team that is accepted into the tournament and later withdraws will forfeit the entry fee.

No refund will be made in the event of cancellation or shortening of any matches due to inclement weather.

If an entire day of the tournament is cancelled due to inclement weather, and cannot be rescheduled during the weekend, each team will be refunded all but a $25 administrative fee.