***** No refunds will be given for
cancellation due to weather conditions. *****
Teams have the option of online check-in (must be completed prior to May 2) or they can check in at the Sleep Inn in Princeton, WV from 5:00-8:00 on Friday May 2. No teams will be permitted to check-in on Saturday May 3, 2014.
Coaches are required to have player passcards, medical release forms, permission to travel, and rosters present at all games. Rosters and player passcards must be available for refs during all games.
PMCCC-East River Soccer Classic Tournament Rules
LAWS OF THE GAME:
All matches shall be played in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game except where interpretations
are provided for Youth Matches within USYSA, WVSA and/or these rules.
FEES:
Tournament fees, per team, will be as follows:
U10 - $225
U11-U12 - $250
U13-U14 - $275
U15-U18- $300
ELIGIBILITY:
Competition is open to classic and challenge teams with no more than 22 rostered players for
U16-U19, no more than 18 rostered players for U13-U15 and no more than 14
rostered players for U11-U12. U10 roster size is 12. Teams and players must be
registered and in good standing with USYSA. Teams must have the following:
A.A valid state match roster stamped by their USYSA
registrar listing all players participating in the tournament. EXCEPTION: See
Guest Players.
B.Valid USYSA players pass for each player on the
roster.
C.A signed Medical Liability Release Form.
D.Players may play only with the single team with
which they are registered for this tournament.
GUEST
PLAYERS:
A maximum of three
(3) guest players allowed, not exceeding current USYSA roster accept for
academy teams. Guest players must meet requirements of B, C, and D above, plus
have the appropriate state guest player roster stamped and signed by their
USYSA registrar.
PLAYER
EQUIPMENT:
A.All players shall conform to Law 4 of FIFA Rules.
Exception: Inclement weather. Long
sleeve shirts may be worn under the jersey. NO LONG PANTS MAY BE WORN EXCEPT BY
THE GOALKEEPER.
B.Where jersey color conflicts, the designated home
team (listed first on the schedule) shall change. Visiting teams are requested
to help resolve conflicts.
INCLEMENT
WEATHER:
A.The tournament committee reserves the right to
reduce, cancel, reschedule, or relocate games due to weather or field
conditions beyond our control. PLEASE CHECK THE WEATHER LINE!
B.All teams must be present and on the field, ready
to play matches at scheduled times. Failure to do so will constitute a forfeit.
C.The tournament committee, association, sponsors,
and referees will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team,
club or person taking part due to cancellations of this tournament in part or
whole.
FORFEITS:
A.A five minute grace period will be allowed from
scheduled kick-off time before the game is awarded to an opponent.
B.Any team that forfeits a match may not
participate in any semi-finals or final matches. Forfeiting team will have a
three (3) point deduction from their match points. The team with the next
highest point total shall advance. In cases of a forfeit, the score shall be
recorded as a 3-0 loss and 3 points will be awarded to the opposing team, no
shutout points awarded.
C.The Tournament Director reserves the right to
make the final decisions relative to forfeits.
AGE DIVISIONS AND DURATION OF PLAY:
-U10 2/25 MINUTE HALVES
-U11-U12 2/30 MINUTE HALVES
-U13-U14 2/35 MINUTE HALVES
-U15-U18 2/40 MINUTE HALVES
There will be a 5 minute half-time for all games!
The tournament committee reserves the right to combine age division. The tournament
committee will strive for fairness and competitive equality relative to the two above provisions. Soccer in College www.soccerincollege.com ranking nationally, will determine the cut off points for each division.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A.Substitutions shall conform to the USYSA and/or WVSA
youth match rulings.
B.Substitutes must be at the center-line before calling for substitution. No sub may enter the field of play until waived on by the referee.
PLAYING FORMAT: THREE MATCHES GUARANTEED
A.Each participating team is guaranteed to play inthree games (minimum). The scheduled times, structure of the games and format
of pairings are to be determined solely at the discretion of the Tournament
Director and/or the ERSA Club President.
SCORING RULES:
Winners of brackets or advancement to Semi-Final and Finals will be determined by the following
point system:
A.3 points for a win.
B.1 point for a tie.
C.0 points for a loss.
In the event of a tie based on points, bracket winners and/or runner-ups will be determined, progressively, as follows:
a)Head-to-Head competition
b) goal differential with a maximum of 3 goals per game
c)least goals allowed
d) most shut outs
e) kicks from the penalty mark.
In the event of a bye or forfeit, tie breaking rules b), c), and d) will be based on the games actually played among common opponents. Any team that forfeits a game CANNOT advance to the semi-final or final game, nor be champions on points.
Resolving Ties in the Championship and Semi-Finals only all other games end in a win, loss or tie.
2- 5 minute overtime periods. If teams are still tied following 2-5 minute overtimes read below. Entire overtime must be played no golden goal.
FIFA PENALTY KICK RULES:
A.All eligible players may participate.
B.10 players and 1 goalkeeper shall be selected and
sent to referee. The FIFA rule of “reduce to equate” will govern in the event
that one team is playing a man down at the end of regulation or overtime. A
list will be marked on the roster with the kicking order labeled 1 thru 11. All
selected players shall remain in the center circle.
C.The referees shall determine which goal will be
used.
D.The team winning the coin toss will choose to
kick 1st or 2nd.
E.Each team takes 5 attempts alternating turns. The
team scoring the most goals wins. If still tied teams shall alternate the
taking of kicks in sudden death. No player may kick a second time until all
players including goalkeeper have kicked once. The rotation remains the same.
F.In case of an injury or red card, the goalkeeper
may be replaced by any eligible player.
FINAL(CHAMPIONSHIP GAME) RULES:
Winners of the brackets who advance to the Final or Championship Game shall:
1.Play full time.
2. If tied, play 2 x 5 minute halves (no golden goal).
3. If still tied, FIFA penalty kicks (see above).
GENERAL RULES:
Each team (coaches,players) shall occupy one side of the field with parents and spectators on the other side. Spectators are to sit on opposite side of field from teams bench. The center line divides the spectators. Everyone shall be between the 18 yard lines (technical area) and remain 2 yards back from the touch lines. No one will be allowed behind the goal line. Home team shall furnish the game ball with visiting team ball as back up.
CONDUCT:
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of spectators with their team. Any player or coach sent off from a game may not participate in the team’s next tournament game or any other games during the tournament. Any player sent off for fighting or any spectators send off shall be banned from all tournament play venues for the remainder of the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS!
PROTESTS:
No protest will be entertained concerning the interpretations of the Laws of the Game by the referee. Any other protest must be submitted within one hour from the end of the match. The written protest must be accompanied by $200.00 in cash. The cash will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. The Tournament Director’s decisions are final and are not subject to appeal. Scoring Issues should be reported immediately to the Tournament Director for re- verification by the Referee Assignor. All scores will be verified and signed off on by the winning coach.
FIELD MARSHALS:
If you have any questions before, during or after games, please contact a field marshal on duty at your field. Field Marshals will be wearing appropriate identification.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
All decisions by the Tournament Director are final and are not subject to appeal. To contact theTournament Director, please visit Tournament Headquarters and they locate the Director for you.