Revised: 3/15/12
Continental Youth Tournament Regulations 2012
1.All clubs must complete the Official Team Information Sheet, for each team they are entering in the CYC Tournament, they are due no later than June 30th, 2012.
2.TEAM ROSTERS:
A.Must be completed online on no later than June 30th, 2012, no additions or changes will be accepted after that date.
B.All rosters must be by team, A & B status will be determined by the Steering Committee no later than one week after the registration deadline. If your club is entering two teams within the same age group you must e-mail the CYC registrar so the teams can be set up on the CYC website.
C.If you have a player on more than one team, (i.e. football & hurling) that player must be named on both rosters, all players need to be named on the roster that they intend to play with.
D.Only players named on the team panel will be allowed to play.
E.If a club has “A” & “B” teams within the same age group: “A” players are not allowed to play on the “B” team, and “B” players are not allowed to play on the “A” team.
F.All team rosters will be posted on the website no later than 14 days prior to competition.
G.If there are non club players on the team list, they must declare their home club. Only list of players declared on team list will be eligible to compete for that team.
3. PLAYER PROFILE:
A.All registrars must produce a team binder for each team they are entering into the competition.
B.Each coach must have their team binder with them at their designated registration time, and at each and every game over the tournament.
C.The club registrar should also have a master binder with them at the CYC.
D.The team binder must have the official team roster that was submitted online, and a player profile sheet for each player this must be in the binder alphabetically.
4. AMALGAMATED TEAMS:
A.It is the intent that an amalgamated team can have no more than 7 subs on the panel.
B.Amalgamated teams must be approved by the Steering Committee
C.You must also submit what the amalgamated team will be called.
D.A review will be made and a determination sent back to the club.
E.If the request has been approved it is the responsibility of the club registrar to add those players to your roster and print the player profile sheet.
F.It is every clubs responsibility to find a team for extra players if needed, this will not be done by the Steering Committee.
G.Due to complexity of scheduling it is the coach’s responsibility to have sufficient number of players to fulfill game schedule, dual player will not be sufficient reason to change schedule.
5.FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE:
A.If after June 30th, 2012, any registered team that fails to participate in the tournament the penalty will be: $500 fine per team that fails to compete.
6.PLAYER REGISTRATION:
A.Every child participating in the tournament will have to appear before a registration committee one hour prior to the start of the team’s first game, this will be done by team.
B.We will not register individual players, all teams will be assigned times prior to the tournament.
C.Coaches must be at registration tent at their assigned time with their team, the team must be in alphabetical order prior to registration.
D.There will be no pre-registration prior to the tournament.
E.If everything is in order the player will be given a colored wrist band.
F.NO PLAYER IS ALLOWED TO PLAY WITHOUT A WRISTBAND, the referees & field marshals will ensure the wearing of wrist bands.
G.The wrist bands will be worn by the player for the entire weekend.
H.If requested before the start of each game, both teams will line up 30 minutes prior to the start of game at the field marshal tent the field marshal & coaches for both teams will conduct the I.D. check.
I.Coaches must have their registration book with them for the player check.
J.If there is a red card issued or there is a question regarding player eligibility the referee will hold that player’s profile sheet and turn it in with the referee’s report.
K.The teams shall take the field no later than the time specified.
L.Team that delays starting of game by 5 minutes shall forfeit the game.
7.NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM: FOOTBALL
- U8 will be 11 a side
- U10, U12, U14, U16, & U18 will be 13 a side
- International CountyTeams: 15 a side with unlimited subs
- If the U8 team only has 9 players, and the U10, U12, U14, U16, & U18 teams only have 11 players, they can still compete; the other team must reduce its players.
- When a club is entering a team in both the A Division and B Division within the same age group, the team in the A Division should be prepared to play with the maximum players allowed. The Steering Committee reserves the right to review the number of players roster on an A & B team.
- If a team has less than the above stated numbers, the game can still be played but the game will be forfeited.
8. NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM: HURLING/CAMOGIE
- U8 will be 9 a side
- U10, U12, U14, U16, & U18 will be 11 a side
- Teams can play up to 11 a side in U8 and 13 a side in U10, U12, U14 & U18 if it is suitable for both teams.
- International CountyTeams: 15 a side with unlimited subs
- If the U8 team only has 7 players, and the U10, U12, U14, U16, & U18 teams only have 9 players, they can still compete; the other team must reduce its players.
- If a team has less than the above stated numbers, the game can still be played but the game will be forfeited.
9. EQUIPMENT:
Go Games Balls will be used for the following age groups, in football, hurling, camogie and ladies football:
●U8 – 1st Touch
●U10 – Quick Touch
●U12 – Smart Touch
●U14, & Ladies U14, U16, & U18: will use size 4 O’Neill’s ball,
●U16 & U18 : will use size 5 O’Neill’s ball
10. CYC UNDERAGE PLAYING RULES
Kick/Puck Outs:
U8,U10,U12Football: All kick outs from the hand from the 13m line
U8,U10,U12 Ladies: All kick outs from the hand from the 20m line
U8,U10,U12Hurling : All puck outs from the 13m line
U8, U10 Camogie: All puck outs from the 20m line taken off the ground
U14Football: All kick outs from the hand from the 13m line.
U16, U18 Football: Follow same rules as adults.
U14, U16, U18 Hurling & Camogie : Follow same rules as adults.
U14, U16, U18 Ladies: All kick outs off the hand or off the ground from within the small square.
When the ball is played over the end line and outside the goalposts by the team defending that end, a free should be awarded to the opposing team from:
U8,U10,U12 Football: 45m line taken off the hand
U8,U10,U12 Ladies: 45m line taken off the hand
U8,U10,U12 Hurling: 45m line
U8, U10 Camogie: 45m line taken off the ground
U12 Camogie: 45m line
U14, U16, U18 Football: 45m line taken off the ground
U14, U16, U18 Ladies: 45m line taken off the ground
U14, U16, U18 Hurling: 65m line
U14, U16, U18 Camogie: 45m line
U8,U10,U12: No penalty’s.
U8, U10 Camogie: Playing in zones and rotating players is mandatory to insure maximum ball contact for all players
Square ball rule is in effect for all ages.
Unlimited substitutions for all games, when substitution is being made, the player must come on at halfway line during a break in play at the referee’s direction.
In case of minor injury, injured player will be attended to on side line.
Referee must ensure that game ends on schedule.
11. COMPETITION
In competition, two points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw
12.DRAWS:
A.In case of a draw in the semi-finals or finals, two 7-minute periods of extra time will be played. A halftime interval in extra time shall not exceed 2 minutes.
B.A coin toss will determine which way the teams will play.
C.If at the end of extra time a draw still exists the extra time will continue for up to 5 minutes until one team registers a score. If there is no score during that time there will be shoot out to determine winner.
13. TIE BREAKERS:
A.Where two teams (Having won all their games) from the same group tie, teams will play each other to decide who advances.
B.Head to head
C.Score difference (point differential with a maximum 9 points per game.
D.Whoever beats the highest seeded team
E.Whoever scored the most points against the highest seeded team.
F.Steering Committee will decided next tie breaker
G.In the event of only two teams in a competition score aggregate will determine the winner.
14. ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETING:
A player must be a resident of the county they are registered under by
January 1stof the competition year in order to compete in the CYC Tournament.
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!!!!!!
15. HURLING AND CAMOGIE TEAMS:
Hurling & Camogie Teams must have a separate team registration book and roster.
16. QUESTIONING OF PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:
A.If a coach wants to check the eligibility of a player, request must be made to referee/ field marshal during game.
B.The coach must identify the player in question to the referee &field marshal.
C.The referee will ask the player in question his/her name and date of birth and player will sign his/her signature.
D.The referee/ field marshal, coach of each team and player in question will complete verification of player eligibility from player profile sheet at end of game.
E.Player in question is not allowed to leave playing area or change any item of playing gear/clothing until inquiry is complete.
F.Any objection must be lodged no later than 15 minutes after game in question.
17. FORFEITING OF GAMES:
A.If your team is not ready to play 5 minutes after the scheduled start time, the game will be declared a forfeit.
B.Both managers have to agree to forfeit a game as long as it does not affect standings or outcome for another team.
18. TEAM OFFICIALS:
A.There will only be 3 officials allowed per sideline, all coaches must be identifiable by wearing a vest that will be provided by the field marshal. Officials must wear their coaching credentials lanyard and card during the game.
B.Under no circumstances are coaches allowed on to the playing field, coaches will remain in their designated area, violation of this rule: the coach will be ejected, failure to comply will result in a forfeit of game.
C.Coaches & all club officials must have a criminal & sexual background check completed prior to the CYC, this will be done online by each coach, and cost of background check is the coach’s responsibility to pay.
19. SIDELINE CONDUCT OF TEAM OFFICIALS:
A.Coaches are expected to act in an appropriate manor, any inappropriate language or behavior will not be tolerated.
B.If this occurs the coach will be ejected for the entire tournament, and be required to submit a request to the Steering Committee in order to participate in future CYC Tournaments
20. UMPIRES AND LINESMEN:
A.Each team after the completion of their game is required to have 3 experienced officials to officiate the next game on the field they just played on.
B.Officials must be 16 years old, & know the rules of the game. Failure to comply with this will result in a $500 fine, per game.
C.Officials must check in with the Field Marshall giving name & club.
D.The host city will handle the umpires and linesmen for the first games of each day.
21. HOST CITY HOTELS:
All traveling teams are required to book into the designated host city hotels, failure to do so will eliminate the club from competing in the CYC competition, and they will not receive any travel stipend.
22. HEALTH INSURANCE:
Any player participating in the CYC Tournament must have their own health insurance, either covered by their parent or club.
The CYC Tournament will not be responsible for any player’s medical bills.
If you do not have medical coverage or need additional coverage, we are suggesting that look into purchasing travel insurance which is very reasonable.
We thank you for your cooperation with the CYC rules & registration requirements, as always we are always looking for ways to improve our procedures. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mary Ruane at or Ellen Joyce at
CYC Games - Charter 2012
- The CYC Steering Committee – membership will be determined in consultation with the GAA Games Development Committee - will have responsibility for the organization of the CYC Games
- A Host CYC Committee will have the responsibility for the organization the Games within the HostCounty. It will comprise of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Public Relations Officer, Treasurer, Registration Coordinator, Referee’s Coordinator, Grounds/Games/Pitch Supervision Coordinator, Parade Coordinator, Programme Coordinator and – if appropriate - a Schools Visitations Coordinator. It shall report to the CYC SteeringCommittee on a regular basis. The Chairman and Secretary of the CYC Steering Committee will be ex-officio members of the Host Committee in the HostCounty. It shall have the responsibility for providing a full review, including costings, to the CYC Steering Committee within two weeks of the conclusion of CYC Games in the County. Ten percent of CYC Funding to host city will be held until report has been finalized.
- The CYC Games serve to ensure that Gaelic Games and other cultural activities are promoted in a pleasant and enjoyable environment i.e. in a manner, which has regard for the principles & practices set out in the GAA Code of Best Practice for Youth Sport. (Participations in the CYC Games assumes proper acceptance and adherence to the G.A.A. Code of Best Practice for Youth Sport).
- The CYC Games will be organized in a number of Divisions as decided by the CYC Steering Committee.
- The CYC Steering Committee will have the power to grade teams. Its decisions as regards grading and other aspects of the competitions shall be final.
- Eligibility with regard to age groupings, the number of players per team, duration of matches, playing rule modifications, pitch dimensions and the match balls to be used will be determined by the CYC Steering Committee.
- Each competing team shall register with the Secretary of the CYC Steering Committee, on the official registration web site. All details must be available for inspection on request at any venue or time during the competition. Any alteration to the original registration must be made, with the necessary documentation, prior to the first game of the weekend at the nominated registration venues throughout the county. Thereafter no alterations will be accepted. (Please refer to CYC Steering Committee playing regulations # 1 )
- Photographers/film/video operators wishing to record at the CYC Games must seek permission from the Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee. Permission forms will be available in advance of the weekend.
- If a Club is fielding a boys and girls team in the competition, the girls must play with the girl’s team (no exceptions).
- Girls playing in the area governed by the Canadian Board, the New York Board, and the North American County Board who do not have access to a girls at U16 & U18 grade within their governing unit may participate after receiving signed permission from both parent or guardian and team manager or mentor.
- U8, U10, U12, & U14 girls can participate on boys teams.
- Riail 144 T.O. 2007 – Procedures
A Competitions Control Committee (CCC) shall be appointed from within the CYC Steering Committee (who cannot be members of the CHC or CAC). The CCC of the CYC is responsible for the Enforcement of Rules (including hearing Objections and Counter Objections) arising from CYC Games.
A Central Hearings Committee (CHC) shall be appointed and shall adjudicate on all disciplinary matters where a Hearing is requested relating to the enforcement of rules arising from CYC Games
The Central Appeals Committee (CAC) – shall be appointed and shall hear Appeals. Membership shall be confined to people who are not members of the CCC or CHC. (Personnel who are perceived to have a vested interest will be expected to absent themselves from sitting on the CHC or CAC).
That Rules 5, Pages 40 – (Hurling) and 66 - (Football) Playing Rules of Hurling and Football be amended to read as follows:
AGGRESSIVE FOULS (Hurling)
GROSS MISCONDUCT
To engage in Dangerous Play i.e. display reckless disregard for the safety of others or behave in a manner which is prejudicial to the good name of the Association
5.1To strike an opponent with head, arm, elbow, hand or knee
5.2To strike an opponent with a Hurley, with minimal force
5.3To strike an opponent with a Hurley, either with force or causing injury
5.4To strike an opponent with a Hurley, with force
5.5To kick an opponent, with minimal force
5.6To kick an opponent, either with force or causing injury
5.7To stamp, trample or stand on an opponent
5.8To inflict injury recklessly on an opponent by means other than these stated above
5.9To gouge an opponent
5.10To spit on an opponent
5.11To contribute to a melee* in a manner that causes reckless endangerment or behave in any other manner to another person which is prejudicial to the good name of the Association
PENALTY FOR ABOVE FOULS–
(i)Order offender off i.e. the referee shows a Red Card to the player
(ii)Free puck from where foul occurred, except as provided under
Exceptions of Rule 2.2
5.12To commit any of the Fouls listed in Rule 5.1 to 5.11 inclusive against a team-mate
PENALTY –
(i)Order offender off i.e. the referee shows a Red Card to the player
(ii)Throw in the ball where the Foul occurred except as provided under Exception (v) of Rule 2.2
5.13To commit any of the Fouls listed in Rule 5.1 to Rule 5.11 inclusive on an opponent, on the field, prior to the start of the game, at half time or after the game
PENALTY –
Offender shall be treated as ordered off and shall not participate (or further participate) in the game including extra time