The Monument Cup will be following all current COVID guidance from the state, EEA and Monument Mountain High School.
RULES OF THE GAME
Monument 3v3 Soccer Cup is for anyone who loves the game. Play is open to boys and girls U10, U12 and U14. The tournament provides each team three games with four teams in each division advancing to semifinals and finals.
Player Registration:
Four is the maximum number of players on a team, three field players at a time. Players may only play on one team per division. There are no goalkeepers. Rosters cannot be changed once play has started.
Field Dimensions:
U10: Approx. 22x30 yards
U12: Approx. 25x35 yards
U14: Approx. 30x40 yards
Goal Box:
The goal box is 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep. Players are not allowed to touch the ball in the box. The goals are 6 feet by 4 feet.
Goal Scoring:
A goal may be scored only from a touch within the team's offensive half of the field.
Uniforms:
All players must wear jerseys/ shirts during play. Players usually design their own creative t-shirts for the tournament with a team name and design on the shirt. If two teams have matching colors, one team will wear pinnies provided by the high school. Referees and/or Field Coordinators will designate which team is which at the beginning of each match.
Game Duration:
The game consists of two 12 minute halves separated by a 2 minute half-time period or the first team to lead by 10 goals, whichever comes first.
No time-outs!
Penalty Kicks:
It is a direct kick taken from the middle of the half-field line.
Kick-Ins:
All are indirect and the ball is kicked into play from the sidelines rather than thrown in.
No Offsides in 3 v 3 Soccer
No Slide Tackling in 3 v 3 Soccer
No Casts
Shin guards are Mandatory
All Participants must show MYSA card or Birth Certificate at time of Registration or as requested by the Tournament Director.
Weather Policy:
In case of adverse weather or unplayable field conditions, the Tournament Director reserves the right to delay play, reduce game time and/ or cancel games.