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2003 Sports Fest Tournament Rules

Team/Team Rosters:

·         Teams shall consist of 10 players from the team roster.

·         Each team will compete with 7 field players and no goalkeeper.

·         The team must have at least 3 female players on the field at all times.

·         People not listed on the team roster are not allowed to play on the team.  If this occurs, the team will forfeit the game where the substitution occurred.  If this happens a second time, the team will be eliminated from the tournament.

·         Once the tournament has started, players will not be allowed, under any circumstances to switch teams (all rosters are final).

·         Each team is to have only one team Captain.  Captain's responsiblities:

-   To ensure that all players on his/her team are on the official roster and have the corresponding wrist bands (to be given) before stepping onto the playing field.

-   To ensure that all players are physically and mentally prepared to play at the scheduled times and to get his/her team on the field they are scheduled to play at.

-   To ensure the proper attire/equipment is worn or used by the team players.

-   The team captain is responsible for the overall conduct of his/her team, including the team coaches and spectators.  Poor sportsmanship will result in an automatic forfeit.

-   The team captain is the only representative of the team when addressing the officials.  Only the captain may speak for the team when addressing an official concerning calls or decisions.  Corresponding warning may be given to any other person/player, besides the captain, who address the officials on any certain call.

Equipment:

·         All players are required to wear molded soccer shoes or tennis shoes.  Football, Baseball, Softball or Golf shoes are not allowed.  Any shoes with aluminum studs are prohibited (screw-in studs of any kind).  There will be a cleat-check before the start of each game.

·         All players are required to have the given team identification wristband at all times.  Players not wearing the bands will not be allowed to play in their next scheduled games.

·         All players are strongly encouraged to wear shin guards.

• Jewelry (chains, bracelets, earrings) must be removed or taped before the start of the game.

The Game:

·         Each team is guaranteed to pay a minimum of three “regular” games, not including the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and finals

·         The clock is a central running clock for all games and therefore does not stop.  Each official will also keep track of the time and may stop game play at his/her discretion. 

Regular Games

·         Each “regular” game consists of two 20-minute halves, with a 5-minute half time.

·         Scoring will be based on Win, Loss, and Tie record points for each team:

-         Win = 3 points

-         Loss = 0 points

-         Tie =1 points

·         The top eight teams will advance to the quarterfinals based on the point system specified.  In case of a tie in points, advancement will depend on goal differential.

            Quarterfinals

·         Quarterfinals will be single elimination games consisting of 15-minute halves, with a 5-minute overtime in case of a tie, and penalty kicks if there is still a tie after over time. 

·         The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals based on single elimination in quarterfinals.

            Semi-finals/Finals*

·         Semi-finals and Finals are single elimination games consisting of 15-minute halves, with a 5-minute overtime in case of a tie, and penalty kicks if there is still a tie after over time.

·         The top two teams advance to the Finals to play for 1^st and 2^nd place and the bottom two teams advance to the Finals to play for 3^rd and 4^th place. * 

·         Substitutions can occur under there conditions:

-      only for same gender

-         unlimited (as many times as desired per team)

-         “on the fly” (without asking for the official’s permission-anytime) 

·         Warnings / Expulsions:

-         Slide tackles are strictly prohibited.  Any player who intentionally attempts a slide tackle will be charged with a foul and be removed from the rest of the rest of the tournament. It is up to the discretion of the official whether or not the player will receive a verbal warning, yellow, or red card, depending on the severity of the foul or inappropriate action.

-         Verbal Warnings: Warnings that will be given to any player no more than once per game as a result of any inappropriate behavior.

-         Yellow Cards: Any offense done intentionally with attempt of harming any other player or any other inappropriate behavior.  Any player who receives a yellow card will be removed from the game for a 3-mintue period, to be kept track of by the sideline official.  

*Time permitting: if there is not enough time, the semi-finals will be the Finals, having the top two teams playing for 1^st and 2^nd and the bottom two teams playing for 3^rd and 4^th based on overall points. 

     -   Red Cards: Any offense done intentionally more than once with attempt of harming  

         any other player or nay other repeated inappropriate behavior will result with a

         yellow card.  Any player who receives a red card will be removed from the 

         remainder of the game or tournament.  The following acts are prohibited and result

         in automatic disqualification from the match.  These rules are in effect to protect all

         players, officials, and staff.

-    Disrespectfully addressing or intentionally having contact with the game

   official.

      -   Using profanity, insulting, or vulgar language or gestures.

      -   Taunting or fighting

     -   Two yellow cards given to the same player in any given game. 

·         Details:

-          No throw ins – only kick-ins

-          Goal kicks taken from the goal line

-          Direct/indirect kick walls at 8 yards from ball.

-          Kick-off direct and ball must advance forward.

-          Penalties awarded by intentional hand-balls or fouls to be taken from the center of the field (without a wall defending team). 

·         Forfeits:

-          A forfeit will occur if the team is not ready to play within 5 minutes of their

scheduled game star time.

-          A forfeit will occur if a team uses an illegal player (i.e. not on the official roster).

-          Poor sportsmanship may also result in a forfeit. 

·         General suggestions:

-          Please keep in mind that although this tournament is for fun, it is essential that we all participate as one unit to make it flow smoothly.  By this, we kindly ask that each team be on time so that the games can run on a timely basis as scheduled. 

-          We also ask each school to be responsible for their own mess that they may create.

-          Last but not least, don’t forget a change of clothes and extra energy for the Latin Dance Party that will be held.