Rules
California Cup 2012
Game Procedures and RulesAll games will be played by FIFA rules modified by US Youth Soccer and CYSA-South. All teams will be scheduled for at least 3 games. Check your team's schedule and the list of fields and maps. It is possible you may be playing on more than one venue. Player Passes (ID'S) will be required of all teams for spot inspection in case of challenge. All games will be considered final and no protests will be allowed. COMPETITION FORMAT Duration of preliminary games and semi-final games:
All preliminary games and semi-final games will have a 5-minute half time. Championship Games are as follows:
There will be 10-minute halftimes in Championship Games. STANDINGS Teams shall be awarded points based on a 10-point system described below:
Win = 6 points Goals Scored = 1 point each to a maximum of 3 per game Red Card = -1 Point No shutout bonus shall be awarded for a 0-0 tie. Teams shall be awarded the bonus points for goals scored without regard to the outcome of the game. That is, the losing team will receive points for goals scored, and 0 points for the loss.
WILD CARD SELECTION For brackets with wild cards, wild cards will be selected from the second place teams who have accumulated the most points. Ties on points will be broken in accordance with the rules listed below. If WC comes from bracket A, then Winner A will play Winner C, and Winner B will play WC TIES PRELIMINARY GAMES In the event that two or more teams are tied in points at the end of the preliminary games, the following tiebreakers shall be applied in order given until a winner is determined. While following this criteria, never revert back to the top of the list even after a team has been eliminated from the tiebreaker.
SEMI-FINAL GAMES
All championship games ending in a tie will go directly to “Kicks from the Penalty Spot” as outlined in the FIFA Laws of the Game. All championship games ending in a tie will go directly to “Kicks from the Penalty Spot” as outlined in the FIFA Laws of the Game. AWARDS Winner will be presented with the California Cup Team Award and individual player medallions will be presented to both teams at the completion of the championship game. GAME PROCEDURES
1. All teams shall consist of at least (7) players. UNDER 9, 10 PROCEDURES
1. Shall play with a maximum of eight (8) players, including the goalie, on the field. Minimum of five (5) players.
PLAYER SUBSTITUTION Substitution by a team shall be unlimited:
Substitution shall be made at midfield within (10) yards of the halfway line. The substitute player shall not enter the field of play until allowed by the referee and the player substituted has left the field of play. Excessive substitutions resulting in confusion or delay of game are discouraged and will not be allowed by the referee. PLAYER SAFETY No player will be allowed to play with an injury which could be aggravated by playing or which, in the opinion of the referee, constitutes a danger to themselves or others. Cal South 2.5.2 “Endorse FIFA Law IV and current USSF Guides” FIFA Law IV states, “ A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewelry) “. The determination of whether a player may play or not will be made by the referee in accordance with FIFA Law IV Shin guards are mandatory for all players. Sportsmanship and Standard of PlayA committee has been established to handle all disciplinary matters pertaining to this tournament. The following is a brief outline of what will be expected of all players and coaches who participate in this year's tournament. If you need any assistance, contact the Field Marshal at your field.
All yellow card, red card ejections, and other disciplinary actions involving players, coaches, spectators or team will be reported to the appropriate state association(s). Special Rules In the event of an unusual event that results in a significant loss of game time, the lost game time may be rescheduled at the discretion of the Tournament Co-Directors. The rescheduling of the lost game time is subject to field availability. An example of an unusual event would be a major injury to a player, which prevented the use of the playing field. The Tournament defines a significant loss of game time as more than half of the game. An accumulation of time delays due to minor/moderate injuries to several players would not constitute an unusual event nor will these delays be considered lost game time. An accumulation of time delays resulting from the normal course of a game will not be considered lost game time. Tournament Directory/Site Manager may shorten games as necessary to make sure all matches scheduled on a given field are played. For example, a field running behind schedule due to an injury may have all remaining games shortened by few minutes each game so that each game gets played. Tournament Director or referee may suspend any match or tournament in consideration of safety to players or damage to fields in event of inclement whether under any circumstances. Partial refunds for cancelled or suspended games will be considered by Tournament Committee and determined in full accordance with CYSA-S guidelines or rules and regulations. No refund will be allowed due to forfeit of any game by any team accepted to tournament. The Tournament Director has the authority to make decisions on any matters not specifically covered by these rules & regulations. |
