Rules of play: (FIFA, USYSA, & CYSA-SOUTH RULES APPLY)
It is the understanding of this tournament committee that all teams, including all players, coaches, spectators, and officials, will participate in the spirit of FAIR PLAY and will conduct themselves in accordance with the Tournament Rules.

Protests:
No protests will be allowed during this tournament. The decision of the Referee, Field Marshal, and the Tournament Director shall be final.

Credentials:
Laminated USYSA player ID cards (players signature and photo), medical release forms will be required. {Laminated USYSA player cards 2008-09, or Temporary '08-'09 player cards will be acceptable.}. All teams must provide a team roster. Birth certificates must be available upon request.

Players Equipment:
The referee has the final determination as to the safety of each players equipment. All players are required to use shin guards. No rings, chains, watches, casts or metal objects may be worn.

Check- In:
Teams shall check-in at the MANDATORY REGISTRATION pursuant to application and acceptance notifications. Mandatory check-in is for OLDER TEAMS (U14 - U19) Friday August 1st, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and for YOUNGER TEAMS (U-8 thru U-13) Friday August 8th, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Failure to check-in may result in disqualification from the tournament. Note: Players need not be present.

The Check In will be held at Coronado Community Center (Abalone Room) (1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA  92118) on Coronado Island.

Directions to Coronado Community Center from the Bridge:

• Turn Left onto Orange Ave. (Drive 1.6 miles)
• Turn Left onto Avenida delas Arenas
• Turn Right on to Strand Way
• Coronado Community Center is onthe left (Enter the main entrance - signs will be posted)

For a map click HERE.

Conduct:
All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, bench, friends and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one's own team) is permitted provided:
· No mechanical devices are used;
· The tone of voice is instructive and not derogatory;
· Each coach or substitute remains within 10 yards of either side of the halfway line;
No coach, substitute of spectator makes derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other coaches, players, substitutes or spectators; No coach, substitute of spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.

Cautions & Ejections:
A player or coach receiving two (2) yellow cards in a single game is considered to have received an ejection (red card). Ejected players may not be replaced in the current game and shall serve a minimum of one game suspension at their next game played. For flagrant violations, longer suspension may be enforced based on mandatory review of the Tournament Director.

Suspended Games:
If, in the opinion of game officials, a game must be terminated due to misconduct of players, bench or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play and forfeit all points and position previously earned. Additionally, the home league and state association will be contacted as appropriate.

Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions allowed in all age groups. However, teams may substitute only with the referee's permission. Substitutes must wait on the sideline (off of the field of play) until the field player has left the field of play and/or the referee has indicated the substitute may enter the field of play. Substitutions are allowed only at the following times:
· Prior to throw-in in your favor.
· Prior to a goal kick by either team.
· After a goal by either team.
· After the referee stops play for an injury, a coach may substitute for the injured player only.
· During half-time.
· On a caution, only the cautioned player may be substituted at that time.

Wild Card Teams:
Wild Card teams advancing to quarter or semi-finals will not play the champion from their own bracket unless they meet again in the finals. Schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

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.

Home Team:
The home team appears first on the game schedule. The Home Team will supply game ball, unless supplied by the tournament. The game ball is subject to referee approval. The home team will be required to switch to an alternate jersey if color conflict is declared by the referee. The home team will have the selection of the touch line from which they will play. In event of restricted space on one or both touch lines, teams may play from the same touch line subject to the discretion of the Field Marshal.

Game Check-in:
Prior to the start of each scheduled game, each team must present to the referee the teams' player cards so that the team may be checked in to play and the game started at its scheduled time. Failure of a team to report within five minutes of a scheduled kick off will be considered a forfeited game.

Forfeitures & Byes:
Games not played will be classified as "Forfeits & Byes". Teams failing to report to pre-game check-in will forfeit the game(s). Teams failing to report ready to play within Five (5) minutes of scheduled kick-off time forfeit that game. Forfeits & Byes will be scored 1-0 and the winner will be awarded 8 points (6 for the win, 1 for the goal, 1 for the shutout).

Playing Times:
Play will be based on halves as specified below:

 

Age Bracket	Prelims	Semi Finals	Finals	Ball Size
U-17/18/19	30 Min.	35 Min.	40 Min.	5
U-16	30 Min.	35 Min.	40 Min.	5
U-15	30 Min.	35 Min.	40 Min.	5
U-14	30 Min.	30 Min.	35 Min.	5
U-13	30 Min.	30 Min.	35 Min.	5
U-12	25 Min.	30 Min.	30 Min.	4
U-11	25 Min.	30 Min.	30 Min.	4
U-10	25 Min.	25 Min.	25 Min.	4
U-9	20 Min.	20 Min.	20 Min.	4
U-8	20 Min.	20 Min.	20 Min.	4

All Preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game regardless of the amount of time played in each half up to that point.A game is "complete" 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.A preliminary game can end in a tie.

Championship games and semifinal games ending in a tie, after regulation time, will go immediately to F.I.F.A. kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner.

Roster Size:
U8 - U10, 14 Players including Guest Players (max. 5).
U11 - U19, 18 Players including Guest Players (max. 5).

Half-time:
Half-time will be exactly five (5) minutes.

Tournament Points System:
6 Points For each Win
3 Points For each Tie
0 Point For each Loss
1 Point For each Goal Scored ( Maximum of 3 per game)
1 Point For each Shut-out

MINUS 1 POINT FOR EACH PLAYER OR COACH EJECTED
Note: 0-0 tie will be scored 4 points for team (3 for tie, 1 for shutout).

Tie Breakers:
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined as follows:
1. The winner in head to head competition.
2. Fewest goals against.
3. Most goals for.
4. Most total wins.
5. Most shut outs.
6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 5, F.I.F.A. penalty kicks will be taken.

Acts of God:
Rain or other weather conditions during the tournament shall not delay play unless the Referee determines the field to be unsafe for play. In the event of canceling the tournament due to rain or natural causes all teams will receive a refund. The refund policy is as follows:

Refund Policy:

1. Cancellation of all matches = 100% refund less $100 administrative fee.

2. One match played = 60% refund less $100 administrative fee.

3. Two games played = 40% refund less $100 administrative fee.

4. Three games played = 0% refund.

Note: All refunds will be processed the week following the tournament.