2010 Rules of Competition
North Valley Soccer Club welcomes the players, coaches, referees, parents, friends, and family to our tournament. Following are special information and rules for our tournament. [NOTE: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and pets of any kind are not allowed at Reach 11 Sports Complex. These are facility rules.]
This tournament is open to Boys and Girls teams in age brackets Under 8 through Under 19 from AYSA and USYSA National Affiliates. Qualified applications were accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application. Decisions are final.
The roster limit is a maximum of eighteen (18) players for U12 through U19 and fourteen (14) players for U8 through U11. Up to three (3) loan players are allowed for U8 through U11 teams and five (5) for U12 through U19 teams. All players must have a laminated Player Pass from their state association unless prior written permission is given to check-in players on the basis of an official AYSA roster. A medical release form is also required, but need only be notarized for out-of-state players. Any player without both of these documents will not be allowed to play. Loan papers are required for all loan players.
Teams must check-in their credentials at the tournament headquarters a minimum of sixty (60) minutes prior to the start of their first scheduled game. Team rosters (official AYSA rosters), coach and player passes (unless previously arranged in writing to use official AYSA roster in lieu of passes), and medical release forms must be verified at check-in. Travel papers for out-of-state teams are required at check-in (with the exception of US Club registered teams).
The team manager or coach must check-in their players at the tournament headquarters tent a minimum of thirty (30) minutes before their scheduled game times. Players will be matched to player passes (or the official AYSA roster) and the passes retained by the tournament staff. Player equipment will also be inspected at this time. The correct color jersey must be worn properly (tucked in, and not carried, by the appropriate player). Players must wear shin guards of an appropriate size. Players shall not play wearing an orthopedic cast or hard brace. (Soft casts or casts with sufficient padding will be permitted at the discretion of the referee officiating that particular game). Players shall not play with lose, dangerous, or metal cleats. Players from the same team must be similarly attired (except for the keeper) and each jersey must have a unique number visibly displayed.
The first team listed on the playing schedules is the Home team. Teams (including players, coaches, and fans) must sit on opposite sides of the field. The Home team has first choice of sides. The Away team calls the coin toss. If the referee determines that there is a conflict in jersey colors between the two teams, the Home team is required to change to a jersey of a non-conflicting color as approved by the referee officiating that particular game. If no game ball is on the field, the Home team shall supply a game ball that meets the approval of the referee officiating the game.
Coaches and substitute players must remain in the technical area on the appropriate side of the field during the game and all spectators must remain at least two (2) yards away from the field of play.
Any U12 through U19 team that fails to have seven (7) eligible players and at least one eligible coach or team official on the field at the scheduled game time, in appropriate uniform, will forfeit the game. Any U8 through U11 team that fails to have five (5) such players and one such coach or team official on the field at the scheduled game time will forfeit the game. There is no grace period unless the game is delayed due to referee or field unavailability. Then, teams must have the minimum eligible players and minimum eligible coach/team officials on the field at the time when the referee is ready to begin the match. A score of 1-0 will be recorded against a team that forfeits a match.
The referee shall confirm the identify of the teams listed on the game card for the match prior to the start of each game. Referees will record match results on the game card and for any red cards, referees will also record the violation, time, player name, team, and jersey number. Ejection of a coach or spectator shall also be noted with a brief description of events including names and team affiliations. Referees will also submit a send off report and the player pass will be pulled. The referee shall give the winning team coach/team manager the game card to be returned to the headquarters tent so that scores may be reported, referees paid, and any disciplinary procedures implemented.
Games will be played according to FIFA Laws of the Game, except as modified herein, by these Rules of Competition.
Unlimited substitution will be allowed (with the consent of the referee) at the following times:
- Before a throw-in by the team with possession of the ball,
- Before a goal-kick by either team,
- Before a kick-off by either team,
- For an injured player by the team with the injured player.
In addition, when the game is stopped for a caution, the cautioned player may be substituted at the coach’s discretion.
DO NOT REMOVE A PLAYER FROM THE FIELD IF THE PLAYER HAS A BROKEN BONE, NECK INJURY, BACK INJURY, OR HEAD INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CALL PARAMEDICS. MAKE THE PLAYER AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE AND WAIT FOR EXPERT MEDICAL HELP. NO PLAYER SUFFERING A LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS FOLLOWING A HEAD INJURY MAY RETURN TO PLAY WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. SEE AYSA HEAD INJURY GUIDELINES.
- Misconduct - Red Cards & Ejections
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their team (including assistant coaches/team managers, players, and their friends/family). Coaches may be cautioned or ejected for the misconduct of their teams and fans. Also, the referee may eject a disruptive assistant coach, parent or any other spectator. The referee will suspend play until the ejected individual leaves the area. A player or coach ejected will not be permitted to participate for the remainder of that game and, at minimum, their team’s next scheduled game. At the discretion of the tournament committee, ejected players/coaches may be suspended from participation for the remainder of the tournament. A red card will result in the deduction of one point from the team’s total number of points in the standings. The nearest Field Marshal shall immediately report all red cards and ejections to the Tournament Director and Referee Assignor. The referee must complete the “Referee Send-Off Report” form for each red card issued and submit it to the Tournament Director before leaving the complex for the day.
A referee may terminate a game if the participants and spectators cannot be controlled. A referee may terminate a game if no rostered coach or team official remains with a team during a match. A referee or the Tournament Director may terminate games due to weather or field conditions. In the event of any termination, the Tournament Committee will decide the impact of this termination on the tournament standings.
It is recognized and understood upon entering the Arizona Inaugural Cup Tournament that inclement weather is beyond the control of the Tournament Committee and the decision to continue play is at the sole discretion of that Committee. The decision as to what modifcations will be made to the tournament format as a result of inclement weather will be is final without objection, appeal or compensation whatsoever. No games will be rescheduled.
If the Tournament is canceled due to inclement weather prior to the start of competition, teams will be issued partial refunds as determined by the Tournament Committee, after a reasonable amount has been deducted for incurred tournament costs.
Teams may be bracketed one division higher to complete brackets where neccessary. All teams will be scheduled for a minimum of three (3) games.
The Arizona Inaugural Cup Tournament Committee will accept no protests.
- Point System in Group Play (no overtime in group play)
- Three points shall be awarded for each win
- One point shall be awarded for each tie
- Zero points shall be awarded for each loss
If two teams are tied in points, the following tie-breaking procedures, in this order, will be implemented to determine a winner.
1) Head to head result (except in a 3-way tie, go to step 2)
2) Net goal differential (maximum of 4 goals per game)
3) Most goals scored (maximum of 4 goals per game)
4) Least goals allowed (no maximum)
5) FIFA Kicks from the Penalty Mark (at a time determined by the Tournament Committee)
- Determination of Winner in Semi-Final and Final rounds
- Semi-Finals tied after regulation will go straight to PKs
- Finals tied after regulation will go straight to PKs
First and second place medals will be given to the rosterd players of the top two teams in each division. [NOTE: Each rostered player and coach will receive an Arizona Inaugural Cup tournament pin.]
Age Group Length of Halves Length of Half-Time Game Length Ball Size
U08 20 minute halves 5 45 3
U09-10 25 minute halves 5 55 4
U11-12 25 minute halves 5 55 4
U13-14 30 minute halves 5 65 5
U15-16 35 minute halves 5 75 5
U17-19 40 minute halves 5 85 5
Good luck to all the teams participating!
