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Chapter 1: General Guidelines for All AASCA Events
SECTION 1. STUDENT PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY
Students registered as full time scholars from seventh through twelfth grade, and up to 19 years of age at an AASCA member school will be eligible to participate in AASCA events. Schools not holding current AASCA membership may not participate in any AASCA event. For middle school events, registered students in middle school will be allowed to participate (not less than 6th and not exceeding 8th grade). If a student turns twenty before or during the event, he/she may not participate. For individual sporting events, as opposed to team sporting events, the student’s age on the first day of the competition is used to calculate the category. All student participants must be in good conduct and academic standing according to the guidelines established by each member school.
SECTION 2. FEES AND REGISTRATION
2.1. Fee Structure:
Soccer: $900 per team
2.2. Registration:
● Each school that registers for an AASCA event must do so a minimum of thirty days prior to the event. Payment in full must be made upon registration and is non-refundable within thirty days of the event. No school may register more than one team per gender. The student roster will be provided to the host school, along with payment, and will be signed by the general director. Athletic directors must use the registration form approved in the athletic directors’ meeting of April 1, 2017.
Tournament Format (girls)
14 teams:
Option 2: 4 groups of 3, 3, 4 and 4. Top 2 teams in each group advance to an 8-team tournament (Gold). Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals for places 1-8. The other 6 teams play in a 6-team tournament for silver (8-team tournament format). The third place teams from the two groups of 4 receive a bye to the semifinals. Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals for places 9-14. 4-6 games each team. 37 games total.
Tournament Format (boys)
18 teams:
Option 1: 6 groups of 3. #1 teams from each group and the top 2 #2 teams based on “average” advance to an 8-team tournament (Gold Division) to determine places 1-8. Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.
Next 4 #2 teams from each group plus the top #3 team based on “average” play in a 5-team tournament (8-team tournament format) (Silver Division). Top 3 teams receive a bye to the semifinals. Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals for places 9-13. Quarter-final loser plays Bronze Division quarter-final loser in exhibition game for 4th game and finishes 13th.
Last 5 #3 teams play in a 5-team tournament (8-team tournament format) (Bronze Division). Top 3 teams receive a bye to the semifinals. Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals for places 14-18. Quarter-final loser plays Silver Division quarter-final loser in exhibition game for 4th game and finishes 18th. 4-5 games each team. 41 games total.
1.9. Fair Play, Sportsmanship, Protests, and Sanctions
1.9.1. Fair Play
● Games must always be held according to the following rules and regulations of the AASCA schools:
● Each school’s Administrator in Charge is responsible for the actions of the spectators, coaches or players from their respective school.
● Fans and teams are prohibited to use artificial noisemakers such as: drums, trumpets, maracas, whistles, etc.
● Actions of spectators, coaches, or other students that distract the athletes and decrease their performance will not be tolerated.
● Athletes, coaches, and delegates must use appropriate language. ● Athletes, coaches, and delegates must respect the referee’s decisions.
● Spectators are not allowed to be behind or near the basket or goal. May only be in designated spectator areas.
● Spectators and players may not bring country flags onto the premises.
1.9.2. Sportsmanship
● At the beginning and at the end of a game, all the players and
coaches will shake hands. This is a time to wish each other good luck
or thank the opponents for the opportunity to play, regardless of the
outcome.
● There will be a Sportsmanship trophy and medals for players for one
girls and one boys’ team. At the end of each game, the referees and
the field delegates will evaluate both teams based on the assessment
form developed by ADs (available at the appendix section of this
handbook).
● The winners will be the teams that accumulate the highest score in
the case that all teams have played the same number of games;
otherwise it will be determined by ratio (percentage). Example: team
A played 3 games and scored 10 points of a possible 12 (83%) and
team B played 4 games and scored 14 points of possible 16 (88%).
● In case of a tie, the team with the lowest score of technical fouls,
yellow/red cards, etc. wins regardless of the number of total games
played. If this doesn’t break the tie, all the tied teams will receive a
trophy.
● The host AD is responsible for updating and displaying the tally of
the Sportsmanship evaluation of referees and field delegates as often
as possible throughout the day to guarantee transparency of the
most important award of AASCA sports events. Using the Google
Drive and WhatsApp are considered best practices.
1.10. Behavior Guidelines, Disciplinary Measures, Protests, and Sanctions 1.10.1. External Athletic Association Guidelines used by AASCA
Each AASCA sporting event will be played in accordance to AASCA rules and regulations which have been adapted from the following outside associations:
● Soccer: FIFA
1.10.2. Discipline and Appeals Committee
● Made up by the high school principal or the host school administrator in charge and two administrators in charge from other participating schools.
● They will meet only and exclusively upon receiving a game protest form (available on the AASCA webpage) or to review any disciplinary problems
that have occurred within or outside the court/field/etc. in relation to game rules and never to overrule a judge’s call.
● The representatives of the schools involved in any of the issues will not participate in the resolution.
● The recollection of the coaches and the referees will be asked and taken into consideration as necessary.
● All resolutions made by this committee are accepted as final.
1.10.3. Sanctions
● The following additional guidelines and sanctions form part of the rules and regulations of AASCA tournaments, hoping that they will never need to be applied. All athletes, coaches and spectators must conduct themselves with respect, responsibility, and honesty following the AASCA Honor Code.
First Offense: Verbal Warning
● A simple verbal warning will be given to the team, coach, fans and/or group that commit an infraction to the AASCA protocol for the first time. One verbal warning to one of the spectators is enough for the rest of spectators for the same school, and one verbal warning to one of the players or to the coach is enough for the rest of the team.
Second Offense
● Consequences in case of a Second Offense by the Same Group:
● The spectators, coaches or players will be asked to leave the premises. If the situation continues, the game will be played without spectators.
● Any player, coach or assistant coach that is ejected from the game, must automatically leave the athletic venues and will receive a one game
suspension from playing or coaching in the next scheduled game. The penalties may increase depending on the type of the infraction, and after reading the referees report.
1.10.4. Extreme Disciplinary Measures
● In case that a visiting student needs to be sent back to his/ her respective school or country; facing a definite participation suspension in the tournament due to inappropriate behavior, the decision will be made by the General Director of the host school, after obtaining definite facts and evidences.
1.10.5. Protests
● The protest form will only be filled in case of a misinterpretation of the sports rule or if there is a variation in the AASCA protocol.
● Step 1: The coach must ask his athletic director or administrator in
charge to notify one of the referees that the game will be played
under protest.
● Step 2: The protest form (available on the AASCA webpage) must
be completed and handed to the host school administrator or
representative no later than two hours after the game is over.
● Note: Sports videos or any other technological resource will not be
taken into account to defy a judge’s call.
1.11. Awards at Athletic Events
1.11.1. Banner Specifications
● All banners awarded in AASCA competitions must be uniform in size and design. Uniformity of the banners is required for quality and aesthetic
purposes in order for them to look proper when they are displayed at the school.
● Dimensions: 98 cm width x 150 cm height finishing at a point at the bottom.
● Colors: host school colors.
● Logos: must include the tournament and AASCA logos.
● Must list the division and place of finish. Ex: “Gold Division” and “Champions,” “Second Place” and “Third Place.”
● “Boys” and “Girls” are the proper terms to use for the categories. Ex: “Boys Champion” or “Girls Second Place.”
● Must include dates, location and name of host school.
● Materials: Polyester-Oxford or similar. No canvas.
● Printing: sublimated.
● It is recommended to use the company SPADD in Guatemala to make the banners.
1.11.2. Awards for Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball
● A banner will be handed out to each of the teams that finish first, second and third place per gender.
● Unified Tournaments: Since divisions are formed, in the Gold Division the first three places will be awarded with banners. In the Silver Division the first two places, and in the Bronze Division only first place. Six banners per gender. 12 banners total.
● A Certificate of Participation will be given to all the players, coaches, administrators, chaperones and delegates of each team.
● A Sportsmanship Trophy and medals for players will be awarded to one female and one male team that best represent the fair play and
sportsmanship values. The selection will be done through an assessment form with points system done by the referees and the field delegates after the games. If teams play different amounts of games, averages will be used. The trophy will have a maximum height of 20 inches and an approximate value of $100 dollars. The medals with a maximum price of $5 dollars.
● Medals will be awarded to the players, coaches and administrators of the first three placed teams. The medals with a maximum value of $5 dollars.
● Most Valuable Player Award for each team with a medal of a maximum value of $5 dollars each. The criteria to select the players will be: leadership, teamwork, character, service, passion and dedication. Each coach will select one player from his/her own team.
● All Star Team with a medal of a maximum value of $5 dollars each. Two players per team will be chosen for the All Star Team. The following criteria will be used: performance, excellence, sportsmanship and discipline. Each coach will select two players from his/her own team.
SECTION 2: SOCCER
● The tournament will be managed by the AASCA regulations and the FIFA rules, according to the following guidelines. AASCA adopts the new soccer rules approved by FIFA in June 2016. These will be effective starting 2017-2018.
2.1. Number of Players and Playing Time
● Each team may register a maximum of 20 and a minimum of 14 players.
● Coaches are responsible for ensuring that every student plays a reasonable amount of time during the tournament. If this requirement is not followed by a coach, his/her school will take the necessary disciplinary measures.
2.2. Official Game Ball
● The games will be played with a FIFA approved #5 (leather or synthetic leather) ball. The brand and model of the ball that will be used in the tournament must be notified at least one month prior to the event.
2.3. Field Dimensions and Locations
● Every effort should be made to obtain the best facilities possible. AASCA soccer fields should be a minimum of 80 meters long and 45 meters wide. The field dimensions and locations will be reported to the participating schools one month prior to the event.
2.4. Game Time
● Boys and girls teams will play two 30 minute halves with a 10 minutes break in between.
● No extra time will be played in games to decide non-medal places (5th place and down).
● Penalty kicks will be taken directly to determine the winner.
2.5. Players Roster
● Before the beginning of each game, the first referee or the appropriate delegate will receive the team’s roster. In addition to the player’s names
and uniform numbers, the roster must have the names of the coach, the assistant coach and the attending administrator.
2.6. Uniforms
● Each team must have two sets of uniforms, one with the school colors and another one (dark or light) properly numbered from 00 to 99. All players must wear shin guards, high socks, and soccer shoes that according to the referees criteria, present no risk to the opposing players. The player assigned as team captain must wear a badge that identifies him/her as such. The badge must be worn on one the sleeves of his shirt.
● The home teams may choose their uniform color. The team listed at the left side in the games schedule will be considered the local school; consequently the other team must use a different uniform color.
2.7. Point System
● Each team will receive 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 0 points for a loss or a loss by forfeit.
2.8. Tiebreaker procedures
● The following tie breaking options will be used in case of a tie during the qualifying phase.
● Winner of head to head match.
● When 3 or more teams are tied, goal average amongst the tied teams will be used.
● Goals scored amongst the tied teams.
● Least number of red cards throughout the qualifying phase.
● Least number of yellow cards throughout the qualifying phase.
● A coin toss.
● In the case of a tie, during the semifinals and finals, two extra periods of eight minutes each (changing sides after the first period) will be played with no break in between. If the tie persists, 5 penalty shots will be taken by each team. If the tie persists, teams will proceed to alternate shots until there is a winner.
2.9. Substitutions
● Reentry of players is allowed.
● Substitutions can be done in any situation as long as the ball is in not in play.
2.10. Special Rule for Female Players
● The players are allowed to receive the ball with their arms crossed or parallel to their chest, as long as the arms and elbows are against the torso.
2.11. Special Hydration Rule for Large Schools
● In games scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. a three-minute water break will occur at the 15th minute of each half. The three minute water break will be added to regulation time.
2.12. Card Accumulation during the length of the Tournament
● The accumulation of two yellow cards received in different games will result in a suspension for the next game.
● The ejection of a player (by direct red card or accumulation of two yellow cards) will result in a suspension for the next game.
● The ejection of a player due to a fight or aggression to an opponent will result in expulsion from the tournament.
● If an ineligible player participates in a game, the game will count as a loss with a score of 2-0.
2.13. Special Weather Conditions
● In case of rain or any other unpredictable situations that does not allow the beginning or conclusion or a game, due to time constraints, it cannot be rescheduled. However it is necessary to have a game result which will be determined as follows:
● If the game is cancelled before the conclusion of the first half, the
score will be eliminated and penalty shots will be taken according to
the FIFA rules.
● The winner will be awarded a 2-0 win for the statistic records. The
goals scored by the penalty shots will not count to determine the
highest scorer. The 2-0 score will count in case of a tie-break situation. ● If the game was canceled after the conclusion of the first half, the
score at that time will be considered the final score of the match.
2.14. Statistics
● The FIFA statistics format will be used. The Statistics Committee will record the daily game results on both divisions. A copy will be given or sent electronically to all the coaches and ADs on the evening and/or the next morning of each competition day with the following information:
● Scored goals
● Accumulation of yellow and red cards
● Suspended games
● Partial teams standings
● Partial standing on the sportsmanship award
2.15. Penalty Kicks in Elimination Games
● In case of PKs in elimination games the coach can choose 11 players from the whole team including those who were not on the field at the end of the game. Only these 11 players can kick PKs. It should be noted however that any player serving a suspension following a red card or accumulation of two yellow card in the previous game would not be allowed to take a penalty. Equally this would also apply to any player being ejected in the actual game ending in a penalty shoot-out.
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