Tournament Structure
Adult Tournament (Ages 18 & up eligible to play)
Co-Ed Division
Teams must have a minimum of one female player on the field at all times
7 v 7 – 10 max on roster
Minimum 2 games per team guaranteed
Two 12-minute halves separated by a brief halftime period
Equipment
Game Equipment
All the members of the teams shall wear the same color shirt.
Numbers on the back of the uniform are NOT required.
ALL players are required to wear shin guards.
NO bracelets, earrings, necklaces allowed on players during the game.
Players wearing a cast will not be permitted to play.
Knee braces are okay at the discretion of the referee.
Size 5 Ball for games must be used.
Rules
TOURNAMENT RULES
Indirect Kicks
All dead ball kicks (free kicks, goal kicks) are indirect with exception of corners and penalty kicks.
Co-Ed Teams
Must have one (1) female player on the field at all times.
Tiebreakers
If a Semi Final or Final game is tied at the end of the game, each team will alternate taking three penalty kicks, if the teams are still tied at the end of these kicks, each team will alternate one kick each until there is a winner.
In the event of a tie within a division the following criteria shall be used to determine who advances:
Head to head competition. In the event of a tie among more than 2 teams, this criterion will not be considered.
Most wins.
Greater net goal difference, with a maximum of +4 and a minimum of -4 for any one game.
Least number of goals allowed. There is no limit on the number of goals that will be counted to determine this tiebreaker.
Most goals, with a maximum of 4 per game.
Coin toss.
Players Conduct
Players, coaches, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner, displays of temper, dissent, foul language or degrading remarks against referees or other players or spectators WILL NOT be tolerated and at the discretion of the tournament committee, those players or spectators could be asked to leave the venue.
Players or coaches ejected from a game (Red Card) by the referee must leave sight and sound of the field and shall serve a minimum one game suspension from their next game.
Players receiving a caution (Yellow Card) by the referee will be required to sub-out immediately, and will be allowed to sub back in at the next stoppage of the game.
NO smoking allowed in the venue.
NO pets allowed in the venue.
THERE WILL BE NO PROTESTS ALLOWED.
Forfeits
If a team is not ready to play 5 min. after the scheduled game time the win will be awarded to the opposing team.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, the Tournament Committee will have the authority to change the duration or format of any game.
General
Under no circumstances whatsoever will the Tournament Committee be responsible for any expenses (including entry fee) incurred by any team. This includes a situation where the Tournament or any game is cancelled in whole or part.
The Tournament Committee interpretation of the rules shall be final.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to this tournament.
Unless otherwise stated, Official FIFA rules govern tournament play.
Tournament bracket will be posted on the tournament website.
Rain or shine event.
No refunds due to team forfeit or withdrawal
