2010 PDA Spring Kickoff
Invitational Tournament
April 10th-11th
Tournament Rules
Tournament Director: Patty
Seitz 908-581-0693
GENERAL
All Tournament matches will
be played in accordance with the “Laws of the Game” as issued by FIFA, unless
modified herein. The following statements of Rules and Regulations
supplement the “Laws of the Game”.
AGE & ELIGIBILITY
Competition is open to
accepted teams composed of no more than 22 players if allowed by sanctioning
body. Players must be born during or after the year indicated by the Age
Division in which they are to compete. Each team must be registered with a
National State Association affiliated with US Youth soccer, or US Club Soccer
and must present an approved and valid Official Sate or US Club soccer roster.
Authorized player passes will be verified and compared to the “official team
roster” at registration. Teams from outside of New Jersey must have a
“Permission to Travel Form” signed by their Association if required. Member
passes and official approved rosters must be present at the field for the
duration of the game.
REGISTRATION AND
CREDENTIALS
A. Registration:
Teams must check in at the mandatory registration. Mandatory registration is
Friday evening preceding the first day of play. Teams will be notified to
the time and location of the mandatory registration. Failure to check in
will result in automatic disqualification {without a refund of the fee} from
the tournament.
B. Credentials: At
the mandatory registration, teams must provide the required credentials.
All U.S. teams must provide laminated USYSA or US Club Soccer Player I.D. Cards
with photographs and signed medical release forms. Teams from outside
NJYSA must also provide approved travel papers, which must include a roster
listing all players authorized to travel. Proper player loan forms will be
required at registration along with other required credentials, as required by
the team’s State Association or US Club Soccer.
C. Rosters: Teams
may have a maximum of eighteen {18} players for U-11 through U-14 and 14 for
U-8 through U-10 for each game. A team may use up to [5} guest players but any
team utilizing guest players is still limited to the eighteen or fourteen
player maximum on game day.
DURATION OF PLAY
The duration of play will
be as shown below. Two (2) equal halves will be played, with a five (5)
minute halftime. There will be a running clock at all times except
halftime. Time will not be added for any reason.
Age Groups
U-14, U-13, U-12, U-11: Two (2) 30-minute halves.
U-8, U-9, and
U-10: Two 25-minute halves
In the event that one team
appears later than the scheduled time for the start of the match, but within
the ten- (10) minute grace period, the match will be played, however, the
remaining time shall be divided into two (2) equal halves.
PLAYER EQUIPMENT
- In the event of a
color conflict, the home team will change. The home team is the team
shown first on the schedule.
- It will be at the
Referee’s discretion to determine the safety and suitability of player
equipment including the wearing of a hard brace or soft cast.
- Shin guards are
mandatory for all players.
BALL SIZE
Size 5 Age
Groups: U-14, U-13
Size 4 Age
Groups: U-12, U-11
Size 4 Age
groups: U-8, U-9, U-10
TOURNAMENT FORMAT FOR 6,
8, 12, 16 TEAM DIVISIONS
Each team will be
scheduled for a minimum of 3 games
Division of 6: Each team will play 2 games within
a 3-team group. The first and second place teams in each group will play
a semi-final match. The third place team will play a consolation
match. The semifinal winners will play for the division championship.
Division of 8: Each team will play 3 games within
a 4-team group. The first place team from each group will play in the
championship match.
Division of 12: Each Division will consist
of three (3) Brackets of four (4) teams. Each team will play the others within
its Bracket for a total of three (3) preliminary games. The winner of Bracket A
will play the Wildcard Team in Semi-final Game 1, and the winners of Brackets B
and C will play in Semi-Final Game 2. The Wildcard Team will be the second
place team with the most game points (including bonus points if needed for
tie-breakers) from any bracket. If the Wildcard Team comes from Bracket A, then
the Winner A will play Winner B, and the Winner C will play the Wildcard. The
Semi-Final winners will meet for the Championship.
Or
each division will consist of 4 brackets of three teams each. Each team will
play the others in their bracket on Saturday. Sunday’s games will be determined
by standings. First in A plays first in D in one semi-final,1st in B
plays 1st in C for other
semi-final. Winners will play in final. Consolation games will take place for
those in second place and third place in each bracket.
Division of 16: Each team will play 3 games within
a 4-team group. The first place team from each group will play in the
semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals play in the championship
match.
Formats may be altered at
the discretion of the tournament committee.
Regardless of the number of
teams there are in a division, there will be no first, second, etc. place, for
U10 and younger teams.
Rules of Play
SUBSTITUTIONS
Free substitution will be
allowed in all age groups. However, teams may substitute only with the
referee’s permission and only at the following times {including overtimes}:
A. After a goal by
either team
B. At the beginning
of the second half.
C. Prior to a goal
kick by either team
D. Throw in your
favor
E. On a caution,
only the cautioned player may be substituted at that time
F. After an injury
on either team when the referee stops play
CONDUCT
Players and coaches are
expected to conduct themselves within the spirit of good sportsmanship.
Players ejected from the match (Red Card) must sit out the remainder of that
match and the following match. No substitutions may be made for the
ejected player during the match in whom the offense has occurred.
- Alcoholic beverages
are not permitted at game sites.
- Artificial
noise-making devices are prohibited.
COACHING
All
Coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players,
substitutes, friends and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines
(giving direction to one's own team on points of strategy and position) is
permitted, provided:
a) No mechanical devices are used;
b) The tone of the voice is instructive and not
derogatory;
c) No coach, substitute, or spectator makes
derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other coaches, players,
substitutes, or spectators;
d) No coach, substitute, or spectator uses
profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.
CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS
a) A player or coach receiving two
cautions (yellow cards) in a single game is considered to have been given an
Ejection (red card) for the purposes of awarding points for the Tournament
competition. A player who has been ejected (sent off), will not be replaced. A
player or coach who has been ejected will not return for that game and will not
be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game.
b) A player or coach who is ejected
for violent conduct or serious foul play will not be allowed to
participate in the next TWO scheduled games.
c) Any player or coach who assaults a
referee will be expelled from the Tournament.
d) For the purpose of this Tournament
a Coach can be carded.
SUSPENDED AND TERMINATED GAMES
If,
in the opinion of game officials, a game must be suspended (for reason), the
game may be resumed, but is subject to being ended not less than five (5) prior
to the scheduled start of the next game. If in the opinion of game officials, a
game must be terminated for misconduct of players, bench coaches, or
spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play and
forfeits that game and all remaining games. All previous points earned remain
as played. Additionally, the home league and State Association will be
contacted as appropriate.
INJURY
Delays of the game due to
injury will result in appropriate time being added to the full game time, based
on the judgment of the referee. However, all preliminary games will be
terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the
next game
PROTESTS
The Referee’s judgment
pursuant to the application of the Laws of the game is final!
NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED
TIES
Ties will stand at the end
of regulation play for all preliminary round matches. In the semifinals
and finals, if at the end of regulation play the game is tied penalty shots
will decide the outcome, as follows:
A. Only the players
on the field at the end of regulation are eligible to participate in the
penalty kicks.
B. The referee shall
decide the goal at which all the kicks shall be taken.
C. The team winning
the coin toss shall kick first.
D. No player may
shoot more than once until all eligible teammates have taken a kick.
E. Each team
takes (5) shots, alternately. The team scoring the most goals wins.
F. If the score is
tied after five shots by each team, the taking of shots continues, alternating,
until one team scores more than the other does
G. Other than the
shooter and the two- (2) goalkeepers, all eligible players must remain in the
center circle while the shots are in progress.
H. Ties will stand
for U10 and younger games. There will be no shootouts or tiebreakers for
U10 and younger.
DETERMINING DIVISIONAL WINNERS AND
WILD CARD TEAMS:
Rules for Advancement: -
Teams will be awarded
points on the following basis:
Six (6) points for each Win
Three (3) points for each Tie
Zero (0) points for each Loss
One (1) point for each goal scored up to a max of three (3) per game.
Losing teams receive points also.
One (1) point for each shutout
Examples:
A 0-0 tie will be scored as 4 points for each team (3 for tie, 1 for shutout)
A 4-2 game will be scored as 9 points for the winning team (6 for win, 3 for
goals) and 2 points to the losing team (2 for goals).
In the event of a tie in points at the end of bracket play; the winner for
advancement to Semi-Final or Finals will be determined as follows:
1. The winner
in head to head competition. (If there is a 3 team tie, proceed to the next tie
breaker)
2. Goal
differential, max of +/-3 per game (Team wins 4-0, only gets +3 GD, losing team
gets -3)
3. Goals For (max 5 goals
per game)
4. Goals Against (max 5
goals per game)
5. Shoot-Outs*
Tournament Scorekeeper and
Tournament Director, acting within the parameters of these rules, will
determine the teams to advance into the final rounds.
U10 and younger teams will
not be ranked according to their performance, nor will scores be posted, in
accordance with NJYS and USYS regulations for U10 and younger teams. U10
and younger teams will not be given points nor will they advance.
Tiebreaker rules do not apply to U10 and younger teams.U-10 and younger may not
play up. Participation awards will be given to all U-10 and below participants.
PLAYOFF ROUNDS:
a) Winners of each division and wild cards,
as determined above, advance into the playoff rounds.
b) If a wild card team MUST be
selected for the playoff rounds, that team will not be assigned to play against
the winner of its own division in the first playoff round.
c. If tied at the end of
regulation,FIFA penalty kicks will determine the outcome-
FORFEITS
A.
A team shall be allowed
a ten minute grace period after the scheduled kickoff time in the preliminary
rounds before the match is awarded to their opponent. A minimum of seven
(7) players constitutes a team, and if seven (7) players are present the match
may not be delayed. If during the course of the match a team falls below
the minimum seven (7) players, the game will be forfeited to their
opponent.
B.
A team that has
forfeited a game may not be decided a group winner or wild card team. If
an apparent group winner forfeits, the group team with the next best record
will be named the group winner.
A
forfeit in the preliminary rounds shall be awarded as three (3) points for
win. For tie breaking purposes, the full three- (3) bonus points will be
awarded
INCLEMENT WEATHER
a) In case of inclement weather or other force
majeure, the Tournament Committee will have the authority to change games as
follows:
b) Relocate or reschedule any game(s).
c) Change the duration of any game(s).
d) Cancel any preliminary game(s).
e) Specific guidelines:
Regardless of the weather
conditions, coaches and their teams must appear on the field of play as
scheduled, ready to play unless notified by a member of the Tournament
Committee. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of the
match. Only the referee or Tournament Committee can cancel or delay a
match.
INCLEMENT WEATHER BEFORE
THE MATCH – PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
Referees and/or Tournament
Committee may reduce the length of the match, and subsequent matches by 50%,
however the halves of the match must be of equal duration. If the match
is cancelled, the Tournament Committee will award a 0-0 tie
INCLEMENT WEATHER BEFORE
THE MATCH – SEMI-FINAL ROUND
If a semi-final match
cannot begin, a shootout will take place to determine the winner. If a
shootout cannot occur, the match will be decided by the flip of a coin
INCLEMENT WEATHER BEFORE
THE MATCH – CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
If the championship match
cannot be played the teams will become Co-Champions. A coin will be
flipped to decide who gets the awards. The team that lost the coin toss
will get the remaining awards. Both teams will gain the title of
tournament Co-Champions.
INCLEMENT WEATHER DURING A
MATCH – PRELIMINARY
The match will be
considered completed and the score will stand if one half has been
completed. If less than one half has been completed, a 0-0 tie will be
awarded by the Tournament Committee.
INCLEMENT WEATHER DURING
THE MATCH – SEMI-FINAL ROUND
The match will be
considered completed and the score will stand if one half has been
completed. If less than one half has been completed, a shootout
will determine the winner. If a shootout cannot occur a flip of a coin
will determine the winner.
INCLEMENT WEATHER DURING A
MATCH – CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The match will be
considered completed and the score will stand if one half has been
completed. If less than one half has been completed, the Tournament
Committee will award a 0-0 tie and both teams will be deemed Co-Champions.
INCLEMENT WEATHER BEFORE
START OF TOURNAMENT
If severe inclement weather
causes the cancellation of the tournament in its entirety, ALL TEAMS WILL
BE Refunded at least 80% of their tournament fee.
GENERAL:
a) Under no circumstances whatsoever will
the Tournament Committee, PDA. USYS, NJYSA or US Club Soccer be responsible for
any expenses incurred by a team.
b) The Tournament Committee's
interpretation of the rules shall be final.
c) The Tournament Committee reserves the
right to decide on all matters pertaining to this Tournament.
d) No items of any kind may be sold at
Tournament Headquarters, the playing fields, or surrounding the event areas for
the duration of the Tournament without the expressed, written approval of the
Tournament Committee. A team found in violation of this rule will not be
declared a division winner or a wild card team. Determination of guilt
will be by the senior Tournament Official present.
e)
You must have a valid New Jersey Driver’s license to operate a golf cart at a
tournament.