Tournament Rules
Registration
Teams must check-in at the mandatory registration one
hour prior to their first game, and 30 minutes prior to each
following game. Failure to check-in may result in a forfeit.
Current laminated USYSA player cards will be required of all CYSA-S
players and must be available for inspection at the initial check-in
and at the start of each game. All teams traveling from outside CYSA-S
must meet the proper travel guidelines and be approved by the
Tournament Committee as per the sanctioning of the tournament. All
proper player loan forms must be filled in, signed, and presented at
the initial mandatory check-in. Medical Release forms will be
required at each check-in and must be kept on hand at all times by
the team administrator.
A copy of the TVSA Hawks USYS Application to Host a Tournament is available upon
request for players from teams outside CYSA-S needing travel authorization.
The tournament Director has final say in regards to safety
conditions and equipment. All players must wear shin guards.
Further instruction and clarification may be communicated by email
in a timely manner.
Refunds
There will be no refunds given after the stated application deadline. Prior
to the application deadline, refunds will be given minus a $75.00 administrative
fee. If any or all of the tournament is canceled due to inclement weather,
teams will be issued partial refunds as determined by the tournament committee.
Rosters
U-11 through U-14 may roster up to 18 players with a
maximum of five guest/loan players.
U-8 (9B) through U-10 may roster up to 14 players with a maximum of
five guest/loan players.
Rules of Play
All games will be played under FIFA rules with USYSA and CYSA-S
adjustments for youth competition. The following additions and
clarifications apply:
Game Format:
U11-U14: Two 30 minute periods with 5 minute half time. 8 minute
overtime period in Tournament Championship games with a 2 minute
break.
U8-U10: Two 25 minute periods with 5 minute halftime. 5 minute
overtime period in Tournament Championship games with a 1 minute
break.
There will be no stoppage of time except in extreme injury.
U13-U14 use a size 5 ball.
U8 (9B) – U12 use a size 4 ball.
Substitutions
Substitutions are unlimited but require the Referee’s
permission.
Home Team
The Home Team is required to submit a game ball if the
tournament fails to do so. The Home Team is required to switch jersey colors
in the event of a conflict as determined by the Referee. No two teams shall
use the same side of the field for coaches, players, and supporters. The
Home team may choose which side of the field from which to play. No
spectators may interfere with the Referee crew, Coaches, or Players from the
sideline or behind the goal. Coaches are responsible for their sidelines and
spectators.
Cautions and Ejections
CYSA-S rules apply to all cautions and ejections. Any
assault on a Referee by a player, coach, or spectator will result in a
minimum of being expelled from the tournament and it’s locations during
operations of the tournament.
Protests and Disputes
No protests are allowed.
Determining Winners
Teams will be awarded points for games in the
preliminary round:
3 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss
Ties in points in the preliminary rounds shall use
the following tiebreaker rules in order:
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The winner in head-to-head competition
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Goal differential (goals scored minus goals
allowed to a maximum differential of 4 per game)
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Least goals allowed
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Most goals scored
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Shut-out wins (forfeits not counting)
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FIFA kicks from the penalty mark
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If there is a tie between three or more teams
for advancement after steps 1-5 have been followed, then step 6. will be
decided by the Tournament Committee.
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If Semi-Final and Championship games are tied at
the end of the regulation time, the game will be decided by FIFA kicks from
the penalty mark.
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Results from a second day weather disruption
will be decided by Tournament Committee.
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