Revised: 4/9/13

Continental Youth Tournament Regulations 2013

1.All clubs must complete the Official Team Information Sheet, no later than June 1st, 2013 for each team, they are entering in the CYC Tournament.

2.PLAYER ROSTER

Any male or female player is allowed to play on a maximum of 3 Rosters. AT LEAST one of those rosters must be a Hurling or Camogie team. Players not playing Hurling or Camogie are limited to a maximum of 2 Rosters. (See example below)

This rule does not apply to Premier Teams.

For example:

(i) A U10 Male player may play on an U10 Boys Football team, U10 Hurling team and either a U12 Boys Football Team OR U12 Hurling Team.

(ii) A U10 Female player may play on a U10 Girls Football Team, U10 Camogie Team and either a U10 Boys Football team OR U12 Girls Football Team OR U12 Camogie Team

3.TEAM ROSTERS:

  1. Must be completed online on no later than June 30th, 2013.Any additions or changes will be at the Steering Committee’s discretion.
  2. All rosters (teams) must be graded by A,B,C or Developing Cities, status will be determined by the Steering Committee no later than one week after the registration deadline. If a club is entering two teams within the same age group the club must e-mail the CYC registrar to allow the additional team to be set up on the CYC website.
  3. A Developing City/Club is defined as a Club who has not traveled or participated in a previous CYC competition. Such club or clubs from the DevelopingCity will only be allowed to compete in their assigned division. No individual players will be allowed to play up in the A, B or C divisions.
  4. The deadline for player registration is JUNE 30.
  5. If a player is on more than one team, (i.e. football & hurling), that player must be named on both team rosters. All players must be named on the roster of any team they intend toplay with.
  6. Only players named on the team panel will be allowed to play.

If a club has A, B and Cteams within the same age group, players cannot play on more than one team in the group. “A” players are not allowed to play on the “B” or C teams, “B” players are not allowed to play on the “A” or C teams and C players are not allowed to play on A or B teams.

  1. All team rosters will be posted on the website no later than 14 days prior to competition.

If there are non-club players on a team list, they must declare their home club. Only players declared on team rosters will be eligible to compete for that team.

  1. 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

4. 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.

5.AMALGAMATED TEAMS:

A.No Amalgamations for U8-U10 A and B Divisions. Amalgamated Teams that want to compete in the C and Developing Cities Division, will be reviewed and approvedat the discretion of the Steering Committee.

B.It is the intent that an amalgamated team can have no more than 4 subs on the panel.

C.Amalgamated teams must be approved by the Steering Committee

D.The name of the amalgamated team must be submitted to the Steering Committeefor approval.

E.A review of all amalgamated teams roster will be made and a final decisionwill be sent back to the clubs involved.

F.If the request has been approved it is the responsibility of the amalgamated club registrar to register all players and print the player profile sheet.

G.It is every clubs responsibility to find a team for extra players if needed; this will not be done by the Steering Committee.

H.Due to the 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 the schedule or delay of game.

6. FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE:

A.If after June 1st, 2013, any registered team that fails to participate in the tournament the penalty will be a $500 fine per club that fails to compete.

7.PLAYER REGISTRATION:

A.Every child participating in the tournament will have to appear before a registration committee to be registered.

B.Where possible teams will be assigned times and locations at the hotels for registration.Teams will line up in alphabetical order with their coach or club representative and must have their profile book with them, no exceptions.

C.Individual players at the registration locations will have to wait until the assigned teams have been registered.

D.If, on the morning of the tournament, players need to be registered they must report to the registration tent at least one hour prior to their first game and will line up in alphabetical order with their coach or club representative and must have their profile book with them, no exceptions.

E.Approved players will be given a colored wristband that reflects their age group. The wrist bands must be worn by the player for the entire weekend. Should a wristband break the player must go to the registration tent to receive a replacement.

F.NO PLAYER IS ALLOWED TO PLAY WITHOUT A WRISTBAND, the referees & field marshals will ensure the wearing of wrist bands.

8.COACH REGISTRATION / BACKGROUND CHECK

The CYC Steering Committee has taken important steps to ensure the highest level of player safety within our tournament. One of these steps is the implementation of a standardized approach to background screening for our coaches and assistant coaches. ALL COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES MUST COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK.

  1. Each coach and assistant coach will be required to complete a background check through NationalCenter for Safety Initiatives website. This includes acomprehensive background screening, using the Center’s Check it Twice product and issuance of a simple “Red Light/Green Light” clearance report in accordance with the Recommended Guidelines published by the National Council of Youth Sports. This is part of a national movement towards the standardization of safety programs for youth-serving organizations in this country. This process is convenient, secure and confidential.
  2. The cost of the background check is $23.75. This background check is good for 2 years. It is the responsibility of the coach and assistant coach to pay this fee by credit card.
  3. The NACB and NY Minor Board have their own background check sites. A separate email will be sent out to clubs with detailed instructions. Canada does not have access to this site.
  4. Canadian coaches and assistant coaches must submit to a police background check in their local region. Since there is no expiration date for these background checks; the Canadian Minor Board Secretary will need to verify all background checks yearly and provide a list with names that have been cleared for the year.
  5. Coaches and Assistant Coaches who do not complete a background check will NOT be issued a Coaches Lanyard at the CYC and will not be allowed to coach or be on the field during the tournament. No Exceptions
  6. Deadline to complete your background check is June 30, 2013.
  7. Coaches and Assistant Coaches must report to the registration tent in person, with identification, to receive their Coaches Lanyard and wristband.. Coaches and Assistant Coaches will be required to wear a wristband for the duration of the tournament. Should a wristband or lanyard be lost or damaged the coach or assistant coach must go to the registration tent and receive another one.

The lanyard and wristband must be displayed every day,NO EXCEPTIONS

  1. NO COACH OR ASSISTANT COACH WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE SIDELINE IF THEY DO NOT HAVE THEIR LANYARD AND WRISTBAND ON THEM, THE REFEREES AND FIELD MARSHALS WILL ENSURE THE WEARING OF SUCH ITEMS

9.NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM: FOOTBALL

  • U8 and U 10 will be 7 a side. It is recommended that teams include no more than 11 players on a roster
  • U12, U14, U16, & U18 will be 13 a side.
  • International CountyTeams: 15 a side with unlimited subs
  1. U8 and U10 will play full compliment of players.
  2. In U12, U14, U16, U18 competitions, the numbers of players required to participate may be reduce to no lower than 11, where one team does not have the full roster of players available. The other team must reduce its player numbers accordingly.
  3. If a team has less than the above stated numbers, the game can still be played but the game will be forfeited.
  4. All games will start and end with the same number of players. Example if a game starts with 11 players it must end with 11 players regardless if additional players become available after the start of game.

Exceptions: If during the game players are lost due to injury or suspension.

  1. In U8 and U10 Competitions the minimum number of players, from the respective age group, required to register a team is 7.

Example: To register a U10 team in a Football competition a team’s roster will have to contain a minimum of seven players from the U10 age group only, to be considered ‘Stand Alone’. Additional players from younger age groups may be added after this minimum is met

  1. In U12 through to the U18 Competition the minimum number of players required to register a team is 13, however 11 of those players must be from the respective age group. Example:1l players from the U12 group only are needed to register a U12 team before playing any U10 players up.
  2. When a club is entering teams in multiple Divisions in the same age group, players are only allowed to play on one team.Exampleif a player is rostered on a U10 A team he or she cannot play on a U10 B, C or Developing City Team.The Steering Committee reserves the right to review the number of player’s rosteredonany team.
  3. U12 through U18 only:In the event that a team has 12 or 13 players they will be allowed to maintain 1 sub on the bench. Both teams must start with the same number of players and must be no less than the minimum number (11) of players required. Teams with only 11 players in total must play at 11 a side or forfeit the game. If during play, a team loses a player(s) due to injury, and does not have players to replace them, the other team is not required to match playing numbers.

9. NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM: HURLING

  • U8 and U 10 will be 7 a side. It is recommended that teams include no more than 11 players on a roster
  • U12, U14, U16, & U18 will be 13 a side.
  • International CountyTeams: 15 a side with unlimited subs
  1. U8 and U10 will play full complement of players.
  2. In U12, U14, U16, U18 competitions, the numbers of players required to participate may be reduce to no lower than 9, where one team does not have the full roster of players available. The other team must reduce its player numbers accordingly.
  3. If a team has less than the above stated numbers, the game can still be played but the game will be forfeited.
  4. All games will start and end with the same number of players. Example if a game starts with 11 players it must end with 11 players regardless if additional players are available after the start of game. Exceptions: If during the game players are lost due to injury or suspension.
  5. In U8 and U10 Competitions the minimum number of players from the respective age group required to register a team is 7.

Example To register a U10 team in a Hurling competition a Team’s Roster will have to contain a minimum of seven players from the U10 age group to be considered ‘Stand Alone’. Additional players from younger age groups may be added.

  1. In U12 through to the U18 Competition the minimum number of players required to register a team is 13, however 9 of those players must be from the respective age group. Example:9 players from the U12 group only are needed to register a U12 team before playing any U10 players up.
  2. When a club is entering teams in multiple Divisions in the same age group, players are only allowed to play on one team. Example if a player is rostered on a U10 A team he or she cannot play on a U10 B, C or Developing City Team). The Steering Committee reserves the right to review the number of player’s rostered on any team.
  3. U12 through U18 only: In the event that a team has 12 or 13 players they will be allowed to maintain 1 sub on the bench. Both teams must start with the same number of players and must be no less than the minimum number (9) of players required. Teams with only 9 players in total must play at 9 a side or forfeit the game. If during play a team loses a player(s) due to injury, and do not have players to replace them the other team is not required to match playing numbers.

11. 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

●Mouth guards will be mandatory for Boys and Girls Football.

12. CYC UNDERAGE PLAYING RULES

  1. Kick/Puck Outs:

U8, U10: Boys and Girls Football / Hurling -from the small square.

U12: Boys Football/ Hurling - kick outs / puck out from the hand from the 13m line

U12 :Girls Football - kick out’s from the hand from the 20m line

U14 : Boys Football/Hurling - kick out’s/puck out’s out of the hand from the small square

U14, U16, U18: Hurling & Camogie - Follow same rules as adults

U14, U16, U18: Ladies Football - kick outs off the hand or off the ground from within the small square.

U16, U18: Boys Football - Follow same rules as adults.

  1. 45’s /65’s

When the ball is played over the end line and outside the goalposts by the team defending that end, a free kick / puck should be awarded to the opposing team from:

U8,U10 :Boys and Girls football / hurling - from the mid field area, out of hand or off the ground

U12 : Boys / Girls football -45m line taken out of the hand

U12 : Hurling - 45m line taken out of hand

U14, U16, U18: Football - 45m line taken of the ground

U14, U16, U18: Ladies - 45m line taken of the ground

U14, U16, U18: Hurling - 65m line taken of the ground

U14, U16, U18: Camogie - 45m line taken of the ground

  1. U8,U10,U12: No penalties. 14 yard free in front of goal.
  2. U8, U10 Camogie: Adopt Camogie Go Games model i.e. playing in zones and rotating players is the responsibility of the coaches to insure maximum ball contact for all players.
  3. Square ball rule is in effect for all ages.
  4. 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.
  5. In case of minor injury, injured player will be attended to on side line.
  6. Referee must ensure that game ends on schedule.

13. Juvenile Suspensions – Special Rules

(i) See T.0 Official Guide Part 1 Chapter 7, 7.6 Enforcement of Rules / Arbitration

(1)Except as provided in (2) below, Juvenile Players participating in Under 18 or younger Grade Competitions shall be subject to penalties for misconduct at Games Infractions on the same basis as under the General Rules above, except that the minimum Time Suspension shall in each case be one half of that otherwise applicable.

(2) For misconduct at Games in a National Under-Age R7.5 T.On (for Under 18 or younger Grade) played off in one day or over consecutive days, Time Suspensions as provided for in (3) above shall be substituted with Suspension from playing in the next ensuing Game(s) in the Competition, with one Game Suspension for every two weeks or part thereof Time

Suspension. Where the Player’s Team’s involvement in the Competition ends before the Game Suspension is exhausted, the remaining portion of the Suspension shall be re-substituted with two weeks for every Game.

(4) Where a Club is suspended, the Suspension shall not apply to its Juvenile (Under 18 and younger) Section unless specifically included by the Council or Committee-in-Charge.

Reduction of Suspensions and other Penalties (p) A Council or Committee which imposes a Suspension or other Penalty which is more than the minimum provided for, shall have the power on one subsequent occasion to reduce the penalty imposed on application

of the Unit or member affected, subject as follows:

(1) It is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the said Council or Committee that the Penalty imposed is unduly harsh;

(2) The Council or Committee may not reduce the Penalty below the minimum provided for in Rule or Bye-law;

(3) This Rule shall not authorize any Council or Committee to exonerate the penalized Unit or member, or treat it or him as having committed any different Infraction; and

(4) If the original Suspension or other Penalty was varied on an Appeal, the Review Application must be made to the Appellate Committee concerned.

(ii) Team / Player conduct

A. If there is a red card issued the referee will hold that player’s profile sheet and turn it in with the referee’s report.

B.The teams shall take the field no later than the time specified.

C.Team that delays starting of game by 5 minutes shall forfeit the game. The referee will be the official timekeeper.

14. COMPETITION

1.In competition three (3) points will be awarded for a win and one (1) point for a draw

2. If a Club is fielding a boys and girls team in the competition, the girls must play with the girl’s team (no exceptions).

3.U8, U10, U12, & U14 girls can participate on boy’s teams.

4.All team shall wear their official club colours. If there is a clash of colours, there will be a coin toss, the losing team will change colours.

5.Team officials are not allowed to encroach on to the field of play without the permission of the referee. All teams will only be allowed 3 team officials on the sideline of the pitch at any given time.

15.DRAWS IN PLAYOFFS