2024 Appalachian Champions Cup Rules and Guidelines


  ELIGIBILITY:
  1. This tournament is open to currently registered USYSA and US Club teams composed of no more than 
    1. U13 - u16 = 18 players 
    2. U11 - u12 = 16 players  
    3. U8 - u10 = 12 players
  2. All teams must be currently registered with their state, national or provincial association, and all USYSA player passes must be furnished for each tournament contestant at registration. 
  3. A maximum of five guest players may be added to the official state or tournament roster but not to exceed the maximum number allowed per roster as stated above. 
  4. Rosters and guest player forms must be presented at registration. Note: Guest player forms must be signed by State state-approved representative. 
  5. No player shall be allowed to register with more than one team in an age group.  
  6. Any team outside of the West Virginia Soccer Association must have travel permission forms filed out, with the exception of those teams registered with US Soccer.  US Club teams do NOT need permission to travel 
  7. Medical Release forms must be completed, and signed by a parent or guardian. Forms must be presented during on-line check in 
  8. Teams having both boys and girls on their roster will play in the boy's division. 
 
LENGTH OF GAMES:
  • 7v7 = 50 minutes 
  • 9v9 = 60 minutes 
  • 11v11 = 70 minutes    
    • The clock will start at the scheduled game time.
    • 5 minute half times  
MINIMUM # OF PLAYERS TO START A GAME:  
  • u8 - u10 = 5 players, including the goalkeeper 
  • u11 - u16 = minimum of 7 players, including the goalkeeper 
 
SCORING:
  • 3 points for a win
  • 1 point for a tie
  • 0 points for a loss                
 
TIES AFTER ROUND GROUP PLAY.

1)    Head-to-head for two teams.
2)    Goal differential of up to five
3)    Least Goals allowed
4)    Shoot out
5)    In the event where 3 teams are tied in a bracket, goal differential will break the 3 way tie.  After the 3 way tie is broken, head to head will determine the 2 way tie breaker. 

TIES DURING SEMI-FINALS & CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
  • Kicks from the mark will determine the winner
UNIFORM COLORS:
  • Home Team = Wears white or light colors
  • Away team = Wears dark colors
    • In the event of a jersey change, the home team will change
    • The team listed first is the home team.
    • Shin guards are mandatory.  Hard casts or any protruding metal will not be allowed.
 
RULES OF PLAY:
  • Rules of WVSA and FIFA, except where otherwise noted.
  • 7v7 = The referee will call offside 
 
WEATHER, GRACE PERIODS, CHANGES, or TERMINATIONS:
1)    Games canceled due to weather will be made up if possible but will not be cause for reimbursement.  
  • Every effort will be made to play all games, but due to time limitations games could be cancelled or shortened. 
2)    Teams will be given a ten-minute grace period before the tournament director can call a forfeit.  
  • Forfeits will give the winning team 3 points and a goal differential of 5
3)    Due to weather conditions if sweatshirts or long sleeve shirts are worn they must be under the uniform.  
  • This is also true for sweatpants.  Hats may be worn if determined not to be hazardous by the referee.  
4)    It is the responsibility of the team to learn of any schedule changes - either time or field.  
5)    Teams should allow sufficient time to arrive and register promptly.  It is the team’s responsibility to know traffic patterns, problems or detours. 
6)    If a referee terminates a game for reasons other than weather or field conditions, the Tournament Director will decide the result of the game.
    
PROTESTS:    Are not allowed
 
TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, or ILLEGAL DRUG USE:
  • YMCA prohibits the use of tobacco products at youth events.  Please refrain from its use while on touchlines or around the facilities where youth are present. 
  • YMCA prohibits the use of or being under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs at its competitions.
  • Persons suspected of alcohol or illegal drugs, regardless of where the alcohol was consumed or the drug was used. Will be removed from the area of competition.
 
STAY TO PLAY POLICY 
  • All teams further than 70 miles from the tournament venue are required to contact 365 Sports Travel for hotel assistance.  The procedure is in place to ensure all teams receive group discounts and flexible cancellations without penalty

 

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