REGION IV Mountain Pacific Championships

2017 FORMAT AND RULES

11U AND 12U BOYS AND GIRLS

Excluding 12U State Champion Bracket

Check In:Teams will register a minimum of 90 minutes prior to their first game on the first date of the tournament at Galway Downs. Tournament Game cards with printed rosters will be provided at registration check in. The roster will be pulled from your application one day prior to the event. Modifications to the roster may be made up until the day before prior to your first game.

  1. Current laminated player cards will be required of all players as proof of age and must be available for inspection at initial check-in and at the start of each game.
  2. USYSA teams in Region IVwill notneed Travel Papers. All USYSA teams outside of Region IV states WILL need approved travel papers which must include a roster listing all players authorized to travel by the team’s State Association. Any player not listed on the Travel Papers, including any amendments, properly executed by the team’s State Association will not be allowed to play in the tournament.
  3. Medical release forms will be required for all players at initial check-in. Teams will be required to keep medical releases on hand at all times.
  4. Players may only be rostered to one team.

REFUNDS:There will be no refunds given after the stated application deadline. Prior to the application deadline, refunds will be made less a $50 administrative fee PLUS any credit card transaction fees incurred.

ROSTERS: Teams may register a maximum of Eighteen (18) players for 11U thru 12U age groups, acontinuity of roster of 5 players is required.

SCHEDULES: The Region IV Event Committee is responsible for developing the scheduling of all matches during the event.

STAY-TO-PLAY POLICY: Traveling teams are required to follow the current Region’s STAY-TO-PLAY policy while participating in the event.

RULES OF PLAY

All games will be played under FIFA rules with USYSA adjustments for youth competition with the following additions and clarifications:

GAME FORMAT: Both 11U and 12U will play in a 9v9 format (no 11v11 divisions). Each team will play a minimum of 3 games. Size 4 balls will be used for both 11U and 12U.

Age Group / Game Length / Halftime / Number of Players / Overtime Periods for Quarterfinal, Semi-final and Championship Matches
11U Years Old and Younger / Two 30 min. halves / 10 min. / 8 Field Players and 1 goalkeeper / Two5 min. halves
12U Years Old and Younger / Two 30 min. halves / 10 min. / 8 Field Players and 1 goalkeeper / Two 5min. halves

There will be no stoppage time for injuries; there is a running clock for all games. Half time for all games will be 10 minutes. In the event of an unusual event that results in a significant loss of game time, the lost game time may be added at the discretion of the Referee and/or EVENT COMMITTEE.

  • Preliminary: A game is "complete" upon completion of one half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half with final results based on the score at the time the game is called. Preliminary games can end in a tie.

OVERTIME PERIODS:(For Quarterfinal, Semifinal, and Championship Games Only)

If a game is tied at the end of regulation play, two complete overtime periods of 5 minuteswill be played. If a game is still tied at the end of the prescribed overtime play, FIFA “Kicks from the Penalty Mark” rules will apply in order to determine the winner using the 9 players on the field at the conclusion of the second overtime and following the FIFA Laws of the Game.

GAME BALLS:

All games will be played using size #4 balls. The home team is responsible for providing the match ball unless provided by the competition.

CONCUSSION PROTOCAL:

US Soccer, US Youth Soccer Concussion Procedure and Protocol will be followed including the following:

Deliberate heading is not allowed in 11U games. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If the deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred. Deliberate heading is a discretionary call of the referee and can’t be protested.

Heading is allowed in the 12U group.

TOURNAMENT COMPETITION

REFEREE DECISIONS:The decisions of the Referee are final.

DETERMINING WINNERS: Teams will be awarded points on the following basis:

  • Six (3) points for each Win (Including Forfeits)
  • Two (1) points for each Tie
  • Zero (0) points for each Loss

TIEBREAKERS: In the event where two or more teams have accumulated an equal number of points within any group and are tied on the basis of points earned at the conclusion of preliminary play, the team’s placement will be determined in accordance with the following sequential criteria. Tiebreakers will be considered in order until the tie is broken, then restarted to break the remaining tie. This tie-breaking procedure shall be used if necessary to determine 1st and 2nd place standings within a flight, as well as determining the best 3rd place teams:

  1. The winner in head to head competition
  2. Winner of the most games
  3. Cumulative goal differential between goals scored and goals allowed in all games played within the team’s flight. Maximum difference allowed is four(4) goals per game.
  4. Least goals allowed in all games played within the team’s flight.
  5. Kicks from the penalty mark at a time determined by the Event Committee

If more than two teams are tied at the end of the preliminary round, the tie-breaking criteria will be used in the order shown, beginning at #2, to either advance or eliminate one team. The remaining teams will then be compared, beginning with #2 to determine the final placement.

GAME DAY CHECK-IN: At least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of each scheduled game, a team representative must present the team’s player cards to the Referee at the field of play so the team may be checked in to play and the game started as scheduled. Each team manager or representative will be required to initial the game card area for that game. The Referee has the final say on the determination of safety and suitability of each player’s equipment, including the wearing of a hard brace and/or hard cast. Shin guards are mandatory for all players.

HOME TEAM – VISITING TEAM: The Home Team will be the team which appears first on the game schedule. The Home Team will provide a size 4 game ball unless provided by the competition.

Home team listed first in the schedule will wear light colored jerseys and socks. Visiting team listed second will wear dark colored jersey and socks. The Referee may use his/her discretionary judgment to resolve jersey or sock color conflicts. The Home Team will have the selection of bench with the spectators must mirror them on the opposite side of the field.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions shall be unlimited and made with the permission of the Referee and can occur at any stoppage of play.

COACHING:All Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, substitutes, team officials and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one's own team on points of strategy and position) is permitted, provided:

  • No mechanical devices are used;
  • The tone of the voice is instructive and not derogatory;
  • Each coach or substitute remains within 10 yards on either side of the halfway line;
  • No coach, substitute, or spectator makes derogatory remarks or gestures to the Referees, other coaches, players, substitutes, or spectators;
  • No coach, substitute, team official, or spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS:A player, coachor team officialreceiving two cautions (yellow cards) in a single game is considered to have dismissed/sent off(red card) for the purposes of awarding point for the Tournament competition.A player who has been dismissed/sent off will not be replaced. A player, coach or team officialwho has been dismissed/sent off will not be permitted to return for that game and must leave the field of play and will not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game. A player,coach or team official who is dismissed/sent off for violent conduct or serious foul play will not be allowed to participate in the next two scheduled games. Any player or coach who assaults a Referee will be expelled from the Tournament. A team will be disqualified from the Tournament if any player or coach fails to comply with the provisions of this section. All red cards are reported to the EVENT COMMITTEE. Cards for dismissed/sent off players, coaches or team officials will be available from the Field Marshal after they have satisfied their suspension.

SUSPENDED AND TERMINATED GAMES:If in the opinion of the Referee a game must be suspended, the game may be resumed, but is subject to being ended not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game. If in the opinion of the Referee, a game must be terminated for misconduct of players, substitutes, coaches, team officials or spectators; the offending team may be suspended from further play and will forfeit that game and all remaining games. All previous points earned remain as played. Additionally, the home league and State Association will be contacted as appropriate.

PROTESTS/DISPUTES:No protests will be allowed and all games will be considered final. The EVENT COMMITTEE will resolve any situation not explicitly covered by the tournament rules. Disputes relating to the interpretation of these tournament rules will be resolved with the Field Marshal and Administrators/Coaches/Team Official that are registered with the involved team(s). Individuals may not represent a team if not registered as an Administrator/Coach/Team Official with the involved team(s).

FORFEITS/BYES:All teams who forfeit will have the game(s) scored as a 0-1 loss. The winner will be awarded three (3) points. If, at the discretion of the EVENT COMMITTEE, a forfeit provides an unfair advantage, the EVENT COMMITTEE may make an adjustment in the bracket. Teams forfeiting their first game will be assumed to forfeit all of their games unless they contact the EVENT COMMITTEE at least 3 hours prior to their subsequent games. Teams will forfeit for any of the following reasons:

  • Teams fail to check in at the required location, ready to play five minutes before the scheduled kick off time
  • Home team fails to produce an alternate color jersey if referee determines there is a color conflict
  • Teams fail to produce laminated player passes and/or coach’s pass
  • Teams fail to report to the field with the minimum number of players required to start the game (7 for 11U-12U)
  • Coach is ejected and fails to leave the field when directed to do so
  • Coach is ejected and there is no other coach or administrator available
  • Game is suspended due to the misconduct of players, coaches, administrators, parents or spectators. There will be no refunds to teams who forfeit their own games.

FIELD SAFETY/INCLEMENT WEATHER:

In the event that inclement weather affects the competition, the Event Committee reserves the right to make all decisions concerning this competition. The decisions of the Committee are final, not subject to appeal.

If the EVENT COMMITTEE rules that during the preliminary round penalty kicks will be taken due to inclement weather or field conditions, the following rain rules will apply:

  • Each team will take a maximum of five (5) penalty kicks.
  • At the end of five (5) kicks the game will be scored as a 1-0 win for the team that has scored more penalty kicks, or a 0-0 tie if both teams are tied in penalty kicks at the end of five (5) kicks

If regular games have been played in the bracket and the EVENT COMMITTEE has determined that other games go to penalty kicks due to inclement weather or field conditions, the regular games scores will revert to 1-0 wins or a 0-0 ties.

There will be no refunds or reimbursements of the tournament application fee for shortened or cancellation of games

CONDUCT: All players, coaches, team officials and spectators are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanlike conduct and behave in a responsible manner. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, team officials, substitutes, and spectators at all times. Inappropriate conduct and irresponsible behavior by your team’s spectators can jeopardize your coach and/or team. If a Referee terminates a game due to misconduct of players, coaches, team officials or spectators, the offending team will forfeit. The offending player, spectator, coach, team official or team may be banned from further participation in the tournament. At no time are any alcoholic beverages allowed at the tournament sites. Pets are not allowed on any of the fields. This is a smoke-free environment; no smoking is allowed at any of the fields. After each game, please pick up the trash on your sideline and place it in one of the provided receptacles. Please help us keep the games on time by immediately collecting your things and clearing your sideline after your game. This will allow the next team to move into position and prepare for the start of their game.

GALWAY DOWNS RULES:All participants and spectators must strictly adhere to Complex rules:

  1. You must adhere to the U.S. Youth Soccer Code of Conduct
  2. No pets, firearms, weapons, drugs or alcohol allowed.
  3. No bbq / open flames.
  4. No bikes / skateboards / hover boards
  5. There is a $10 charge for parking.
  6. RV parking is allowed at $35 per day for dry camping and $85 per day for full hookups (subject to limited availability).
  7. Overnight parking is allowed for RV’s and prearranged camping groups.
  8. Parking lot speed limit is 10 MPH!
  9. Out of respect for our neighbors, there is no parking on Los Caballos Road, Pauba Road or Los Corralitos Road – Violators will be towed.
  10. Please follow parking attendant directions for everyone’s safety.

All participants and spectators that violate the above rules will be removed from premises and not be allowed to return.

TOURNAMENT PLAY

THIRTY-TWO TEAM DIVISIONS.Each Division will consist of eight (8) Brackets of four (4) teams. Each team will play the other within its Bracket for a total of three (3) preliminary games with the top team in each Bracket advancing to the Quarter Finals. Game 1: Winner A will play Winner D, Game Two: Winner C will play Winner B; Game 3: Winner E will play Winner H, and Game Four: Winner F will play Winner G. The Semi-Final games will be played as the winner of Game 1 (1A/1D) against the winner of Game 2 (1C/1B); and the winner of Game 3 (1E/1H) against the winner of Game 4 (1F/1G). Semi-Final winners will meet for the Championship.

TWENTY-FOUR TEAM DIVISIONS.Each Division will consist of six (6) Brackets of four (4) teams. Each team will play the other within its Bracket for a total of three (3) preliminary games with the top team in each Bracket along with two (2) Wildcard Teams advancing to the Quarter Finals. The Wildcard Teams will be the next two (2) highest points (after bracket winners) in all six (6) brackets. Game 1: Winner A will play Wildcard #2, Game Two: Winner C will play Winner B; Game 3: Winner E will play Wildcard #1, and Game 4: Winner F will play Winner D. If Wildcard is from same bracket then Surf Cup will adjust Quarter Final games so bracket Winner does not play Wildcard from same bracket. The Semi-Final games will be played as the winner of Game 1 (1A/WC2) against the winner of Game 2 (1C/1B); and the winner of Game 3 (1E/WC1) against the winner of Game 4 (1F/1D). Semi-Final winners will meet for the Championship.

TWENTY TEAM DIVISIONS.Each Division will consist of five (5) Brackets of four (4) teams. Each team will play the other within its Bracket for a total of three (3) preliminary games with the top team in each Bracket along with three (3) Wildcard Teams advancing to the Quarter Finals. The Wildcard Teams will be the next three (3) highest points (after bracket winners) in all five (5) brackets. Game 1: Winner A will play Wildcard #3, Game Two: Winner B will play Winner D; Game 3: Winner C will play Wildcard #2, and Game Four: Winner E will play Wildcard #1. If Wildcard is from same bracket then Surf Cup will adjust Quarter Final games so bracket Winner does not play Wildcard from same bracket. The Semi-Final games will be played as the winner of Game 1 (1A/WC3) against the winner of Game 2 (1B/1D); and the winner of Game 3 (1C/WC2) against the winner of Game 4 (1E/WC1). Semi-Final winners will meet for the Championship.

SIXTEEN TEAM DIVISIONS.(The typical division.) Each Division will consist of four (4) Brackets of four (4) teams. Each team will play the others within its Bracket for a total of three (3) preliminary games with the top two teams in each Bracket advancing to the Quarter Finals (using the system described in Determining Winners). Winner A will play Second D, Winner B will play Second C, Winner C will play Second B, and the Winner D will play Second A. Semi-Final games will be played as the winner of Game 1 (1A/2D) against the winner of Game 2 (1B/2C), and the winner of Game 3 (1C/2B) against the winner of Game 4 (1D/2A). The Semi-Final winners will meet for the Championship.