Tournament Rules
RULES OF PLAY:
1. The rules of play shall be the FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME as modified by USYSA and UYSA, except as specifically stated in these rules and approved by UYSA.
2. The Tournament Committee for the good of the game shall interpret any rule not addressed.
3. There will be No Protests.
TEAMS, PLAYERS AND COACHES
1. Teams will be divided into flights and brackets by age and gender. All teams must be properly registered with US Youth Soccer, a USSF affiliated organization (i.e. US Club Soccer, AYSO), or an appropriate national organization.
2. All teams must complete an in-person check in prior to their first game. Teams must submit official rosters, as outlined in the Tournament Check-In Policy (available at www. impactunited.com) Rosters are set at team check-in and no amendments to the roster will be allowed after check-in. Any team playing an illegal or non-rostered player will forfeit that game and all games of the tournament without a refund of registration fee.
3. It is strongly advised that every team have more than one licensed, registered coach on their team roster. Any team playing a game without a rostered coach present and eligible will forfeit that game.
4. Each team must present a copy of their certified tournament roster to the Field Referee at each game played, which will be kept by the Field Referee during the match. The certified tournament roster will include an official Tournament Discipline Record and Concussion Management Record on the back.
5. Players may play for only one team during the tournament (no double rostering).
6. All players, including guest players, must have the appropriate medical release form, player identification (see PCEC Check-In Policy), and appropriate guest player form.
STRUCTURE OF GAMES
DETERMINING WINNERS: Teams will be awarded points in pool play as follows:
3 points for each win
1 point for each tie
1 point for each shut-out
1 point for each goal scored up to a maximum of 3 per game
TIE-BREAKERS:
In the event of a tie at the end of pool play, the winner will be determined in the order as follows:
1. Winner in head-to-head competition
2. Fewest goals allowed
3. Most goals for
4. Most total wins
5. Most shutouts
6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 5, FIFA Kicks from the Penalty Mark will be taken. In the event of a three-way tie at the end of bracket play, the winner for advancement to the final game will be the winner of Penalty kicks
In the event of a tie at the end of semi finals/playoffs and finals, the winner will be determined in the order as follows:
1. 2x 5 minute over time halves (no golden goal, meaning the first goal does not end the game)
2. PK shootout
GAME TIME CHECK IN: The field monitor or referee will check in each team with player cards or certified rosters 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of each game. Failure of a team to report within 5 minutes of a scheduled game will be considered a forfeit by that team.
SUBSTITUTIONS: The tournament follows the UYSA Substitution Policy, including unlimited substitution allowed in all age groups with the referee’s permission.
PLAYING CONDITIONS: Games may be temporarily suspended, shortened, rescheduled or cancelled when fields are in unplayable condition due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events. The immediate responsibility of game stoppage will rest with the Field Referee and/or Field Marshal.
1. Suspended Games – If a game is temporarily suspended due to weather conditions, play will restart per the Laws of the Game. If a referee has deemed it necessary to suspend a game for any reason, the game may be resumed but is subject to end no later than five minutes prior to the next scheduled game. So long as one full half is played, there is no recourse if the game is not played to the full-allotted time.
2. Cancelled Games – Games will be considered complete if at least one full half has been completed, and the score at the time play is stopped will be the final score. The decision of game cancellation will be up to the Tournament Rules Committee and there will be no refunds for cancelled games. If game cancellation takes place in a playoff game, for any reason other than misconduct, and the score was tied at the time of stoppage, the two teams will proceed to the Taking of Kicks from the Penalty Mark to determine a winner at a time and place dictated by the Tournament Director or the Tournament Scheduler.
3. Rescheduled Games – Any and all game times and places are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. The Tournament Director and the Tournament Scheduler will make decisions on how to reschedule games, and reserve the right to alter the tournament format to do so.
The most up-to-date schedules will be posted on the Tournament Website and every effort will be made to contact coaches and managers by text. Teams should ensure that they have provided the tournament committee with current cell phone information capable of receiving texts.
PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT: It will be at the referee’s discretion to allow a player wearing an orthopedic cast or hard brace. Shin guards are mandatory for all players.
COACHING: All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, substitutes, friends, and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines (giving directions to one’s own team on points of strategy and position) is permitted provided:
1. No mechanical devices are used.
2. The tone of voice is instructive and not derogatory.
3. No coach, player, or spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.
4. Each team must have at least one registered assistant coach in case of schedule conflicts or disciplinary action.
CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS: A player who has been ejected shall not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game. Any player or coach who assaults a referee or tournament official will be expelled from the tournament. The tournament committee will eject players, coaches, or spectators from the tournament for any inappropriate behavior.
INJURY AND/OR DELAY: Any conditions resulting in delays of the game may cause shortening of the game in order to maintain the tournament schedule.
HOME TEAM: The home team will be the team listed first on the game schedule. The home team is responsible for providing two game balls. The home team will be required to switch to alternating jerseys to accommodate a color conflict as declared by the referee. All teams must have alternate jerseys.
FORFEITS AND BYES: A team that fails to report ready to play within 5 minutes of the scheduled kick-off time will forfeit the game. A forfeit will be scored as a 1-0 game. The other team will be awarded 8 points.
SCORE CARDS: At the end of each game, the team coach or assistant coach must sign the game card. The score indicated on the game card cannot be disputed after it is turned over to the field monitor or referee. Please pay attention to what you are signing.
PROTESTS: No protests will be allowed or considered.
DISPUTES: The Tournament Director or his designee will settle all disputes and all decision shall be final.