Fall Futbol Fest Rules and Regulations
1. GENERAL
INFORMATION
Awards
will be given at the completion of the championship game at the tournament
headquarters or on the field upon which the game was played.
The
tournament committee, and all affiliates of the Fall Futbol Fest, local and
state affiliations will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any
team or family of a team if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part, nor
will any refunds be made.
The
tournament committee and all affiliates of the Fall Futbol Fest, local and
state affiliations will not be responsible for injury to players or spectators
during this tournament.
The
tournament directors have the final authority in the interpretation of the
tournament rules and operation of the tournament.
2. REQUIREMENTS
Each
registered team is allowed a maximum of 18 players (U13 – U18) and 16 players
(U11 – U12) and 14 players (U9 – U10) which includes up to 3 guest
players. All players and coaches,
including guest players, must have and show valid laminated player passes and
state forms. Recreational teams not
having these passes need to contact the tournament director prior to
check-in. Players may only participate
with one team during the tournament.
A
notarized medical release form for each player, a travel form for out of state
teams, four copies of a verified official state roster, completed Economic
Impact Study and laminated player cards for all players and coaches will be
required at check in.
3.
CONDUCT
Teams
and coaches will sit on the opposite side of the field from the
spectators. No spectators allowed on the
player’s side of the field.
Coaches
will only be allowed to coach in the area on their side of the field designated
by the 18 yard line and the midfield line.
Spectators
must be at least 10 feet away from the playing field. No one
will be allowed behind the goals.
Spectators
or participants who refuse to show good sportsmanship may be asked to leave the
playing facility. Ultimately, fan conduct
is the coach’s responsibility.
Any
player or coach ejected from a game will not be allowed to participate in their
teams next scheduled game. Player passes
for these ejected persons will have to be picked up at the tournament
headquarters following the team’s next game.
4.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We
will make every effort to play every game in its entirety; however safety will
be the priority. Only the tournament
directors shall cancel or postpone a match.
A game is considered complete only if the game has reached ½ the
designated playing time before being cancelled.
The tournament directors have the right to shorten or cancel games due
to inclement weather.
The
game schedule for this tournament leaves little time between games. Therefore, game time is forfeit time. All games will be at Tie Breaker Park and are
Central Daylight Time (CDT).
5.
DIVISIONS & POINT SYSTEM
4 Team
Divisions
– Teams will play each other in a round robin format, with two teams with the
most tournament points advancing to championship. Awards are presented to first and second
place.
5 Team
Divisions –.
Teams will play each other in a round robin format, Champion and Runner up
determined by Tournament Points.
6 Team
Divisions –
Top two teams of each group will play in a semi with the two winners advancing
to a championship. Awards presented to
first and second place.
This
system will determine division winners, rankings and seedings where
applicable:
|
Win |
3
Points |
|
Tie |
1
Point |
|
Loss |
0
Points |
If
the above system leaves teams tied in preliminary rounds, the following will be
used as a tie breaker system:
1. Head to head.
2. Net goals for
tournament (net goals are goals scored minus goals allowed, maximum of 8 per
game.)
3. Fewest goals
allowed in tournament
4. Most goals
scored in tournament, maximum of 8 per game
5. Most shutouts
in tournament. Including ties.
6. Penalty
kicks. If required, these kicks will be
taken at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled championship.
*NOTE-
There will be no overtime periods or shootouts in games within a preliminary
match, which end regulation time in a tie.
For quarter-final, semi-final and championship games, a five minute rest
period will be given before play resumes.
During this time, the referee will again toss a coin for kick-off. A five minute “Golden Goal” period will be
played. First team to score wins. After the first scoreless five minute period,
teams will switch sides immediately and begin a second “Golden Goal”
period. If this period leaves the score
tied, penalty kicks will be taken according to FIFA rules. Only players who are on the field at the end
of the second overtime period will be allowed to participate in penalty kicks.
The
first team listed on the schedule will be considered the home team. The
designated home team will wear light colors, and the designated visiting team
will wear dark colors. In the event both
teams have like colored jerseys, the visiting
team must change to an alternate jersey color.
Referees will have the final say on whether jerseys are of conflicting
colors.
There will be no protests in this
tournament. The referee’s decision is
final.
Check
In will be at least 1 hour before a team’s first game. All teams must be checked in by 12:00
Saturday. There will be no Friday Check
in.
The
rules of play shall be the “Laws of the Game” as published by FIFA (Unless
otherwise noted below)
.
1. Substitution- Before a throw-in in your
favor, at the beginning of any period of play, before any goal kick, to replace
an injured player, after a goal by either team, or to replace a cautioned
player. In the event of high
temperatures, referees may elect to allow both teams to substitute on throw
ins.
2. Match length and ball size-
|
U9
– U10 |
2
– 25 minute halves with 5 minute halftime |
Size
4 ball |
|
U11
– U12 |
2
– 30 minute halves with 5 minute halftime |
Size
4 ball |
|
U13
– U18 |
2
– 35 minute halves with 5 minute halftime |
Size
5 ball |
|
U9
– U10 |
Will
play 6 v 6 |
|
U11
– U12 |
Will
play 8 v 8 |
|
U13
– U18 |
Will
play 11 v 11 |
3. Forfeit – Game
time is forfeit time. A minimum of 6
players constitutes a team in all divisions, and only if a team has less than 6
players is a forfeit awarded. If a team
fails to complete a game, the win will be awarded to the opposing team as a
forfeit. Forfeits will be scored 3-0. In the case of bad weather, a game is
considered complete at halftime.
4. Offsides –
Offsides will be in effect for all games
5. Penalty Kicks
– Penalty kicks will be in all divisions.
6. Players must
be eligible for the age division in which they are competing according to USYSA
rules and may play for only one team.
7. Home team will
provide a referee approved game ball.
PLAYER’S UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
Field
players must have two sets of different colored jerseys with numbers on the
back. Goalkeeper’s jerseys must be in
contrast to field players. All players
must wear shin guards. No jewelry. Home team will wear light colors and visiting
team will wear dark colors. Players must
dress uniformly. No casts or hard braces
will be allowed, unless completely covered with padding material. This will be at the referee’s discretion.