RULES OF PLAY
FIFA Laws of the Game shall apply as modified by USYSA and USYSNV as described
herein.
ELIGIBILITY
All properly registered teams in good standing and which comply with the Rules
and By-law’s of the AYSO, USYSA, NYSA and US Club Soccer are eligible to compete
in the 2008 Downtown Junior Cup. Teams must
be registered to an under 8 boys or girls team through under 10 boys or girl’s
team. Eligible players are those players whose names appear on the team’s
official application.
REGISTRATION
Check-in for teams will be will be on Friday, May 9, 2008 from 5:30pm
to 8:30pm. Check-In will at a location that will be anounced at a future time. A map can be found under FIELDS. A map of the location can
be seen at www.downtownjuniorcup.com
under FEILDS. Tournament headquarters during game times will be at Craigin Park, phone number (702) 556-9001.
It is mandatory that a representative from each team
attend the check in. All teams will provide the following at check-in. (Failure
to provide the needed paperwork for each player could prevent players from participating
in the tournament.)
U.S. Teams
* Copy of the roster submitted to the downtownjuniorcup.com web site during tournament
registration.
* Travel Papers (if applicable)
* Guest Player Forms (up to [5] per team )
* Laminated 2007/2008 Player/Coach Passes
* Medical Releases (White copy of 2007/2008 registration form)
SCHEDULE
All teams are guaranteed at least three (3) matches (weather permitting). Championship
finalists will be determined by Tournament Scoring of first three (3) matches. All
matches will be played at Craigin Park (Hyde Park Middle School) located at the corner of
Charleston and Hinson, and the Vegas Verdes School on Oakey just west of Valley View. Check
www.downtownjuniorcup.com for
field locations. The Tournament Committee will determine divisions/brackets.
FIELDS
Vegas Verdes U8 Boys and Girls Feilds 1-2 grass
Craigin Fields U9 - U10 Boys and Gilrs grass
EQUIPMENT
U8 Teams will play with a size (3) bal, U9 and U10 teams will play with a size (4) balll. All players are required to wear shin
guards! No jewelry may be worn in competition. Players shall wear approved cleats.
All players must wear numbered uniforms with no duplicated numbers on a team.
Players not in compliance will be CAUTIONED (yellow carded) and sent off the
field until the requirement is met. Casts-No hard casts are permitted; soft
casts may be permitted with approval of Referee.
HOME AND VISITING TEAM
The home team is listed first on the schedule and must change jerseys in the
event of a color conflict . All subs will wait in it to be brought onto the
field. at centerline. Home side of field is North or West side. Home team is listed first.
It is the Head coach's responsibility to make sure both sides of the field are
cleaned up after each match. No alcoholic beverages,,Pets, illegal drugs or
glass containers will be allowed on or near the tournament fields or anywhere
in the City of Las Vegas Parks. Fans will occupy
the same side of the field as their teams.
COACHING
All Head coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their other coaches,
team officials, players, and spectators at all times.
Head coach is responsible for picking up players passes after each match from
the Field Marshals, and signing game card.
DURATION OF MATCHES:
(2)20 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime.
Championship Matches will consist of:
U8 - U10 (2) 20 minute halves, if tied (2) 5 minute periods with GOLDEN GOAL, if still tied FIFA penalty kicks to determine Champion.
TOURNAMENT SCORING
Teams shall be awarded points for match results as follows:
A. (6) points for each win. (0) points for each loss.
(3) points for each tie. (1) point deducted for each red card received.
(1) point for each shutout. (1) point deducted for each forfeit.
(1) point for each goal scored, up to (3) maximum, regardless of win or loss.
B. For a forfeited match, the winner will be credited with a 1-0 win and awarded (8) points (six for the win, one for the goal and one for the shut-out). A team abandoned by another team during a match will be awarded at least (8) points. The results of that match shall be based on the score at the time of the abandonment. No points for team abandoning the match.
C. No points will be awarded if neither team shows up.
D. Any team leaving the field prior to determination of a winner shall forfeit the match.
E. A match is considered official upon completion of one half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half with final results based on the score at termination.
F. Final standings for the pool will be determined by the total number of points accumulated during pool play.
SCORE REPORTING
Tournament Director and or Tournament committee are responsible for reporting
scores and posting them on the scoreboards. Referees turn in game cards to field
marshals and marshals turn in cards to committee at Craigin Park. Official
score is kept at headquarters (Craign Park) An official team
representative shall sign and approve game cards after each match.
TIE BREAKING WITHIN A POOL
Ties in pool standings will be broken by employing a tie breaker. If more than
two teams are involved in the tie, the first team to move ahead of the remaining
teams will be awarded the highest place, and the tiebreakers continued until
all ties are broken.
A. Head to head (if all teams played each other).
B. Least goals allowed.
C. Largest goal differential (max. of plus or minus (3) per match).
D. Most goals scored (maximum of (3) per match).
E. Kicks from the Penalty Spot in accordance with the procedure outlined in
the FIFA Laws of the Game (site and time at the discretion of Tournament Director
or held (1/2) hour prior to and at the site of the Championship match. (11)
players from a team must be ready to participate within (5) minutes of appointed
time or else that team will forfeit its opportunity to prevail in the tie breaker.)
TIE BREAKING IN FINAL MATCHES
If the score is still tied at the conclusion of play in any Championship Match, two 5 minute extra time period shall b played. The extra time periods shall be GOLDEN GOAL periods, in which the game shall end upon any team scoring a goal. If after the extra time periods the game is still tied. Kicks from the Penalty Spots in accordance with the procedure outlined in the FIFA Laws of the Game will be taken until a winner is determined. No quarter final or semi-final match shall end in a tie. Only the players on the field at the conclusion of regulation play may participate. (Center Referee will gather all the players on the field at the end of regulation play and not allow them to go to their respective sidelines. They are the only players who will shoot the PK’s.)
PRE-MATCH CHECK IN
Teams must check-in with the Field Marshal at the Field Marshal
tent (30) minutes prior to the time their match is scheduled to begin.
At this time, player equipment will be inspected, player passes turned over
to the Field Marshal, match cards checked and any other necessary instructions
given.
The Field Marshals are at the matches to assist you with anything you might
need and to handle the administrative concerns of the matches. They do
not have any authority over any decision normally made by a referee.
The Field Marshals will hold the player passes for both teams in their possession
during the match; no exceptions.
FORFEITURES
Teams failing to check in (15) minutes prior to their scheduled kick off time
or failing to report ready to play within (5) minutes of scheduled kick-off
time will forfeit their match. All teams must have a minimum of (7) players
present to start the match. Teams that forfeit during pool play may continue
on in pool play but not in semi or final matches.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Unlimited substitution will be allowed in all age groups, with the Center Referee’s permission, and only at the following
times: (Players will check in with the Sideline Referee, who will raise a flag,
and then stand/kneel at the mid field line [in sub box, if painted] until Center
Referee signals them to enter the field and only after the player they are to
replace has left the field.
* Prior to throw-in by the team in possession.
* Prior to a goal kick by either team.
* On a Yellow card, cautioned player must leave field until next stoppage.
* At half time.
* After an injury on either team when Center Referee stops play.
• After a goal is scored by either team.
INJURY
Referees will be instructed not to add time to a match
except under the most extenuating circumstances. However, all preliminary matches
will be terminated not less then (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of
the next match.
EJECTIONS/DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
USYSNV rules prohibit any coach, team official or player ejected from a match,
or suspended by the proper authority, to be within sight or hearing distance
of the field of play during his/her suspension. A coach, team official or player
receiving two cautions (yellow cards) in a single match is considered to have
been given an ejection (red card) for the purposes of deducting points for the
tournament competition. A player who has been ejected (sent off), shall not
be replaced.
A coach, team official or player who has been ejected for VIOLENT
CONDUCT shall not be allowed to participate in the next TWO
scheduled matches (subject to review by the tournament committee). Any coach,
team official or player who assaults a referee will be expelled from the tournament.
FIGHTING will not be tolerated for any reason. Coaches, team officials, players
or spectators sent off for fighting (striking or attempting to strike another
coach, team official, player or spectator) will not be allowed to participate
in any further tournament matches. Coaches, team officials, players or spectators
who enter the field of play for any reason, in the event of a fight, will be
ejected from the tournament. If the coaches, team officials, players or spectators
cannot be identified, the entire team will be removed from the tournament. No
refunds will be made to any team that is removed from the tournament for fighting.
The coach/team official shall forfeit the carded coach’s, team official’s
or player’s pass to the Center Referee who will give the pass and the
match report to the Field Marshal. The coach, team official or player in question
shall be ineligible until the pass is returned to said coach, team official
or player by the Tournament Committee.
Any coach or team official that is coaching more than one team in the tournament
and is suspended on one team, is automatically suspended from any other team
or teams until the suspension has been served.
If, in the opinion of the Center Referee, a match must be terminated for misconduct,
the offending team forfeits that match and will be suspended from further play
in all remaining matches which would be forfeits. Previous points earned and
any right to a refund, awards or other consideration will be forfeited. In
addition, the home league and State Association will be contacted.
Any verbal abuse directed at committee members, referees or other volunteers
will also result in suspension and ejection.
Referees have complete authority during all matches and will not
allow abusive or profane language, threats of any kind or any style of play
that detracts from the Game of Soccer.
ALTERNATE MATCH SCHEDULING
The Tournament Committee has the authority to alter the schedule, move matches
to the next day or move match sites for the good of the tournament.
INCLEMENT WEATHER OR UNEXPECTED TERMINATION OF PLAY
Matches will be played in all weather conditions, unless the Center Referee
or Tournament Director determines the conditions are dangerous and/or life threatening
as per FIFA/USYSA/USYSNV regulations. The Tournament Committee will do every
thing in their control to make sure all matches are played, but if it is out
of their control, the standings at that time will be final. No refunds will
be given!
Contingency Plan:
Plan A: All matches will be played as scheduled.
Plan B: Shorten all first round matches to (10) minute halves.
Plan C: Plan B plus shorten all second round matches the same.
Plan D: Plan C plus shorten all third round matches the same.
Plan E: In the event the fields become totally unplayable or the weather becomes
a hazardous condition, it may be necessary to decide some matches with FIFA
penalty kicks.
DISPUTES
The Tournament Committee shall settle all disputes and their decision shall
be final. NO protests will be allowed.
AWARDS
At the conclusion of the final matches in each age group, first
(1st) and Second (2nd) place teams will receive individual
player/coach awards. First place team in each age group will receive a Junior
Cup Trophy.
The Tournament Committee is the final authority in ALL
matters!
Revised 04-30-08