2010
RULES
OF COMPETITION
Mako Soccer tournament
Tournament
Headquarters
Players Sports Marketing
407-320-1891
www.PlayersSportsMarketing.com
The rules of this tournament shall be
in accordance with USYSA and FYSA except as modified and approved herein.
1. Team
Eligibility - This tournament shall be open to all teams comprised of
properly registered youth players in age groups 9 & Under through 19 &
Under, provided such team entering is in good standing with its state youth
association or governing body. Competition will be provided for girls and boys
teams.
USYSA teams and other youth
association teams must be
certified by their governing bodies. It shall be the responsibility of the
State Youth Association or the appropriate official designated by each
governing body to certify the eligibility of competition teams and to provide
such teams with a certified copy of the team roster.
For this tournament the
maximum number of guest players allowed on a team shall be four (4).
2. Player
Eligibility - Players must be legally registered through their association
in accordance with those registration requirements. State association/USYSA player passes or other
governing body passes must be current and valid indicating player name, number and date of birth.
The maximum number of
players on any one team shall be:
12 for U9 -U10 teams;
14 for U11-U12 teams;
18 for U13-U16 teams:
22 for u17+ teams
Players may play on only
one team during the tournament. No
switching of teams will be allowed.
Competition in single age
groups will be provided for girls and boys.
3. Age
Classification - For this tournament, age classification is as follows:
U9 – U19
4. Game
Schedule
A. Team pairing shall be done by a seeding
process where possible. Field of play,
times of play and referee/linesman selection shall be accomplished by random
draw with adjustment only to assure equity.
Teams will not be required to play more than two matches per day and
will not be forced to play back-to-back games.
B. Referees shall be assigned by an approved
assigner, in accordance with FYSA and FSR assignment procedure. No non-registered referee shall be
assigned.
The assignor has
represented to us that there will be an adequate number of USSF registered
referees available during the tournament dates to cover the scheduled
tournament games.
C. The District Commissioner, Assistant
District Commissioner and the Tournament and Games Representative will be
invited to the aforementioned activities.
5. Pre-game Procedure
A. Credentials checks shall be conducted
at team registration/check-in and at the field prior to each game to insure
that all players are properly registered, and to insure that all players are
properly rostered with their team, and that all are
participating in accordance with representations set forth on the Permission to
Host Tournament Form. Referees shall
check off players participating in the game on a copy of the roster furnished
by the coach. This roster is to be
retained for attachment to the game report.
B. The referee will assemble his
assistants for pre-game instruction and review of tournament rules.
Referees will handle teams
in accordance with guidelines set forth on the USYSA Permission to Host
Tournament Form.
The referee or assistant
will check player equipment in accordance with tournament rules and USYSA/FYSA
rules concerning player equipment.
In no event will a referee
allow a player to participate who has not been verified by the Tournament
Credentials Committee.
A player who arrives at
the playing field after the pre-game procedure, may enter the game once the
game official(s) verify the player is eligible and with the permission of the
center referee.
NOTE: Only at this
pre-game procedure may a player be challenged by an opposing
Manager/Coach. A late arriving player
may be challenged at the time he is allowed to participate by the center
official.
6. Laws
of the Game - Except where modified herein, rules of play shall be F.I.F.A.
"Laws of the Game".
Competition sanctioned by this Association shall abide by the "Laws
of the Game", along with any modifications or regulations of the
Association. Players under 12 years of
age must play soccer under the auspices of USYSA and FYSA in accordance with
the rules of Development Player Program - modified playing rules.
Law
I - THE FIELD OF PLAY - The field of play may be
reduced to the following minimum dimensions:
AGE GROUP FIELD
(YDS.) GOALS (FT)
12 & Under 50 X 80 6
x 18
10 & Under 35 x 50 6
x 18
In all other age groups,
the minimum field dimensions, goal size and field
markings shall be in accordance with LAW I.
Law II - THE BALL - The
size of the ball will be as follows:
AGE GROUP SIZE
13+ #5
12 & Under #4
Law
III - THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS
13U and Up On
the field at any one time: Eleven (11) players
12U and 11U On the field at any one time: Eight (8)
players, one of whom shall be the goalkeeper.
10U
and 9U On
the field at any one time: Six (6) players, one of whom shall be the
goalkeeper.
SUBSTITUTIONS -
Substitutions shall be unlimited.
Substitutions may be made only from the center line and upon proper
notification of the referee through referee assistants and with the referee
a)
Prior to a throw-in by your team.
b)
Prior to a goal kick by either
team.
c)
After a goal by either team.
d)
At the beginning of the second
half or overtime periods.
e)
At the referee’s discretion in the
event of an injury.
f)
At
the referee’s discretion following the issuance of a caution.
Law
IV - PLAYERS EQUIPMENT: Players equipment shall meet these additional
requirements,
regardless of the rules of their home state
associations:
1) All players in every age group will be
required to wear protective shin guards.
2) Teams will wear uniforms with matching
design and color with minimum six-inch numbers on the backs. No two players from the same team may be on
the field at the same time while wearing identical uniform numbers.
3) In the event of similar team uniform
colors, the team designated as the home team (TEAM 1) will be required to
change to a color accepted by the referee.
4) Goalkeeper
5) Metal hair clips and jewelry are
prohibited.
6) Orthopedic
casts are not permitted; however, soft braces can be worn with written
approval from a doctor, and judgment as to safety is at the discretion of the
referee. A player may be removed
from the game if at any time the referee determines a player is using or
attempting to use the brace to injure another player.
Law
V - REFEREES – The referee shall complete and submit the completed game report
to the
Field
Marshall or Tournament Director
The game report shall include the player”s
names, player pass numbers, team names and team codes of all players issued red
and/or yellow cards and details of any other matters involving any improper or
unsporting conduct of a team, its players, coaches or supporters. In the event the assigned referee fails to
appear, the team managers/coaches must agree on a suitable alternative. The game will be played as scheduled and will
be deemed official.
Law VI -REFEREE ASSISTANT - Two
referee assistants will be used for all 11&under and older
matches. In the event one or both of the assigned
referee assistants fail to appear, the referee
will select
suitable alternate. The game will be
played as scheduled and be deemed official.
Law
VII - DURATION OF THE GAME -
The duration of the game will be as follows:
AGE GROUP GAME
(MIN) *OVERTIME PERIODS (MIN)
19 & Under 2 X 35 = 70 2 X 5 = 10
17 & Under 2 X 35 = 70 2 X 5 = 10
16 & Under 2 X 35 = 70 2 X 5 = 10
15 & Under 2 X 35 = 70 2 X 5 = 10
14 & Under 2 X 35 = 70 2 X 5 = 10
13 & Under 2 X 35 = 70 2 X 5 = 10
12 & Under 2 X 30 = 60 None**
11 & Under 2 X 30 = 60 None**
10 & Under 2 X 25 = 50 None **
9
& Under 2 x 25 = 50 None **
*In group play, ties will
stand. Overtime periods will be used
only for deciding winners in quarterfinal, semi-final
and final rounds. Over-time periods will
be played to completion.
**There will be no over-time periods
for 12U games or younger. In
quarterfinal, semifinal, or final rounds, if the game is tied at the end of
regulation time, the game will be decided by going directly to penalty
kicks. NOTE: Teams may be requested to move to a special
Penalty Kick area so that the next scheduled game may continue.
Law
XI Offsides
U9
and U10 None
7. Control
of Sideline Conduct - Players, reserve players, managers, coaches,
assistant coaches, and fans are expected to conduct themselves within the
letter and spirit of "The Laws of The Game". The Tournament Committee has the authority
and responsibility to remove any person(s) from the tournament for abuses to
good conduct, in addition to any specific disciplinary action brought about by
other authority. In addition to the
rules of good manners, the following rules will apply in this tournament:
a) The Tournament Director will designate
one sideline for the sole use of players listed on the game rosters, and the
registered Managers/Coaches from each team, with one team occupying one side of
the halfway line and the other team the other.
Each team's bench area will be from no less than five (5) yards from the
halfway line to no more than twenty (20) yards from the halfway line. While the game is in progress, the
Manager/Coaches and reserve players must remain in their respective bench areas
and not roam the sidelines.
b) The Tournament Director will designate
the opposite sideline for spectators and fans.
c) All spectators and fans shall remain a
minimum of six (6) feet from the touchline.
d) No spectators of fans shall be allowed
to view the game from behind the goal areas.
e) Managers/Coaches
shall be responsible for the behavior of their fans.
8.
Discipline Committee - The Discipline Committee shall be selected
by the Tournament Director and consist of three (3) members. The committee members will be selected prior
to the tournament and announced at the pre-tournament coaches meeting. The Discipline Committee will review and rule
on all reports of unacceptable behavior and conduct by players,
Managers/Coaches, Assistant Coaches, referees, spectators, etc. Notwithstanding rulings of this committee:
A. A player or coach ejected will have a
minimum of one (1) game suspension, regardless of the cause of the
ejection.
Punitive measures as described in
FYSA Guidelines and Policies will be used to determine minimum disciplinary
actions. When Discipline/Sanctions are
imposed, they must meet the required minimums in accordance with FYSA -502 rule and/or USSF. The Disciplining body must evaluate the
incident as to intent, severity and past misconduct to
determine the appropriate disciplines/sanctions. More severe disciplines/sanctions shall be
imposed for multiple red cards during a season and for misconduct directed
towards officials or administrators
B. Depending on the severity of the
unacceptable conduct, the Discipline Committee may recommend suspension of up
to the duration of the tournament or further disciplinary action by the
appropriate governing state or national organization.
C. The issuance of all red and yellow
cards and other matters involving the conduct of a team, its players, coaches or supporters will be recorded and this information
shall be reported immediately to the FYSA and the home club/league of the
player, coach, team or supporters involved.
Any matters involving a referee assault shall be handled in accordance
with USSF Rule 1108 and shall immediately be referred to FYSA.
D. The home state association and the home
club/league of the player, coach, team and supporters shall, except in the case
of referee assault, have the responsibility for imposing, should the
circumstances warrant, additional sanctions within their jurisdictions, with
regard to any matters arising from the tournament.
9. Post-Game
Procedure - We ask that as a mutual courtesy, both teams congratulate each
other for a game well played.
a) Referees will insure the return of all
player passes to the respective Manager/Coach.
Referees will retain one copy of each roster and attach it to the game
report.
b)
Referees will complete the Referee
Game Report and deliver it to the Site Director immediately following
completion of the game. The referee will deliver an ejected player
c) Manager/Coach of both teams will insure
that their sideline area is clean and all trash is in containers.
10. Determination
of Group Play Winners - In group play, there will be no overtime
periods. Standings in a group will be
determined by:
FIRST: Game Points
Points
will be earned as follows: 5
points for a win with a shut-out
4
points for a win
2
points for a tie
0
points for a loss
SECOND:
Head-to-Head competition, or if no
clear winner;
THIRD: Net goal
differential with a maximum of three (3) goals differential per game, or if no
clear winner: Thus a
team winning 3-0 or 10-0 would receive the maximum of three (3) bonus points.
If no clear winner;
FOURTH:
Lowest number of goals allowed.
If no clear winner;
LAST: Penalty kicks will be taken in
accordance with FIFA "Taking of Kicks From the
Penalty Mark".
In the event of a tie among three (3) or more teams, the
elimination procedure begins with Step 10 - Third noted above. If two (2) teams
remain, the tie shall be broken by repeating the above elimination procedures
beginning with Step 10 – second.
11.
Determination of Quarterfinal, Semifinal and Final Game Winners - In head to head competition, if the
game is not decided after regulation time, overtime will be played. If still there is no decision after
completion of overtime, penalty kicks will be taken in accordance with FIFA
"Taking of Kicks From the Penalty
Mark".
The only
exception to this rule is in the 12 & Under group,
which are not allowed to participate in overtime periods.
NOTE: Teams may be asked to move to a designated
Penalty kick area to permit the next scheduled game to proceed.
12. Forfeits
- A team shall be allowed a ten (10) minute grace period from the scheduled
match time before awarding the game to their opponents. A team "walking off" the field
during the game shall be considered to have forfeited. No team that has forfeited a game shall be
eligible for semifinal or final games.
(The only exception would be a team unable to make their first match due
to travel restrictions, providing they have made prior notification.) A team
that forfeits shall have a game score of 3-0 awarded to their opponent and
awarded 5 points. If both teams fail to
appear they shall both be charged with a loss and charged three (3) goals scored.
Referees who are
responsible for the late start of a game without proper cause or having failed
to notify or gain permission for absence from the proper authority, will be
subject to disciplinary action, and may be called upon to explain their actions
to the SRA or appropriate designee.
13. Protests
- No Protests will be accepted.
14. External
Conditions, Weather, Etc. - In the event unusual conditions necessitate
rescheduling, curtailment, shortening game time, or cancellation of games, the
Tournament Committee shall have absolute authority to make these changes to
best serve the interests of the tournament as a whole, keeping in mind the need
to successfully identify winners by a certain time period. Games that have been started, and
subsequently suspended due to inclement weather, will be deemed complete if one
half of play has been completed and they cannot be restarted prior to the start
time of the next scheduled game on that field.
15. Championship
Final Ceremony - Following the completion of each championship game, the
two teams will present themselves to the awards area where:
a) Each runner-up team player will receive
an award.
b)
Each
winning team player will receive an award.
16. General:
a.
The
Tournament Director, Committee, FYSA, Tournament Sponsors
and/or Mako soccer club will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by
any team due to the cancellation in part or in whole of this tournament.
b.
If
not enough teams are realized within a specific age bracket, the Tournament
Committee shall notify the participants no less than two (2) weeks prior to the
start of the tournament and be given the option to play up or receive a full
refund.
c.
The
Tournament Director’s, Committee's, Mako Soccer club, and FYSA's interpretation
of the foregoing rules and regulations shall be final.
d.
The
Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide on all tournament matters.
e.
The
Tournament Committee has the responsibility to uphold any previous suspension
imposed by FYSA/USYSA.
f.
The
Tournament Committee agrees to have a copy of tournament rules available at all
game sites.