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Rules for the 2007 Matt Dudon Memorial Cup
ELIGIBILITY:
This tournament is open to currently registered USSF league or association teams composed of no more than 18 players. All teams must be currently registered with their State, National, or Provincial association and all US Soccer player passes must be furnished for each tournament contestant.
A maximum of four guest players may be added to the official league or association roster for a maximum of 18 players per roster. For under 11 teams the maximum is 14 players and they will play 8 vs 8. For under 8, 9 and 10 the maximum number is 10 players and they will play 6 vs 6.
No player shall be allowed to register with more than one team or switch to another team during the tournament.
"Travel permission forms" must be filed by all teams outside of the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association to be eligible to compete in the Matt Dudon Memorial Cup.
AGE:
All teams will determine age of players as of August 1st. For example all players born on or after August 1st, 1992 are considered under 14.
Festival players (trapped U14) are allowed to participate in our tournament as long as they are not guest players.
LAWS OF THE GAME:
International Rules (FIFA/USSF) apply with the following exception:
A. Substitutes must be at the mid-field line. Substitutions may be made with the consent of the referee.
1. After a goal by either team.
2. Before any goal kick by either team.
3. Before a throw-in in your favor.
4. At the beginning of any period of play.
5. After an injury, by either team, when the referee stops play.
6. After a caution, the cautioned player may be substituted.
B. Ties after preliminary rounds will be determined as described under "Tie-Breakers" in these rules.
SCORES:
Scores will be posted as quickly as possible. Coaches should report any discrepancies to Headquarters prior to their next game. If wild cards need to be determined, coaches need to report their score immediately after their Sunday morning games. Wild cards will be determined at the site as indicated on that division's schedule.
GAME FORMAT:
Setup is as follows:
Age Division; Preliminary Games; Final Games; Ball Size
Under 13-14; 60 minutes; 70 minutes; Ball Size-5
Under 12 ; 60 minutes; 60 minutes; Ball Size-4
Under 11 ; 60 minutes; 60 minutes; Ball Size-4
Under 08-10; 50 minutes; 50 minutes; Ball Size-4
FORFEITS:
Failure to complete a match, or a team leaving the field during play, will result in forfeiture. No team that has forfeited a game will be declared a group or wild card winner. The team winning by forfeit will be awarded the average number of goals they score in their other games, rounded down to the nearest integer, (with a minimum score of 1-0). The opponent's score will be zero. This score will be the official score in case goal differential is necessary. The Tournament officials reserve the right to decide all matters concerning a forfeit
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIFA POLICY:
1. There shall be no dissent between players and/or coaches and the referee. Questioning a referee's call is considered dissent. All coaches are urged to solicit the support of their fans in monitoring and enforcing this policy.
2. Any player or coach ejected from a game will be ineligible to participate in the next (a minimum of one game) scheduled game. No substitution will be allowed for the ejected player.
PLAYER EQUIPMENT:
1. Shin guards are mandatory and must be covered by a sock.
2. Shirt/jerseys will be tucked into players shorts at all times.
3. In the event of a color conflict, the home team (first team listed on schedule) will change color.
STANDINGS:
Each team will be awarded three points for a win, one point for a tie, and no points for a loss. The group winner will be the team with the most points. In the event of ties in the group standing, the following procedure will determine the group winner:
1. Team with the most wins (if tied go to step 2).
2. Winner of the game played between the tied teams. (If three or more teams are tied for the group lead, Step 2 is by-passed, go to Step 3)
3. Highest number of total NET goals (goal differential). Maximum goal differential per game is three (3). (i.e. For a score of 4-1, goal differential is 3 for the winner and -3 for the loser. For a score of 6-2, goal differential is also 3 and -3 as above).
4. Fewer total goals allowed (gross).
5. Penalty kicks (FIFA laws of the game). If both teams advance, the Tournament Director will decide the opponents at the next level of play.
The selection of a wild card team, if required, shall be determined by:
1. Non-group winner with the most total points.
2. Non-group winner with the most wins.
3. Winner of the game, if applicable, played between the tied teams.
4. Goal Differential (See #3 in Standings Paragraph above)
5. Fewer total goals allowed (gross).
6. Penalty kicks (FIFA laws of the game, see definition below). If both teams advance, the Tournament Co-Director will decide the opponents at the next level of play.
(Placement of the Wild Card teams is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee)
TIE BREAKERS FINAL GAMES:
Two ten minute overtime periods for all age groups. If the game is still tied after 20 minutes then penalty kicks will prevail.
PENALTY KICK ELIMINATION:
Only players on the field at the end of the second overtime period are eligible for penalty kicks. Coin flip will determine who will go first (visiting team calls). Five penalty kickers per team. The most goals scored after five kicks for each team wins the game. If the score remains tied, teams will alternate shooters until there is an unmatched goal between the teams.
After all eligible players on the field of play have taken kicks, teams will start with their first kickers again and in the same order.
PROTESTS:
Protests must be presented in writing to the tournament site Headquarters (one will be located at each site) within 30 minutes of completion of the game and must be accompanied by a fee of $100 in cash. Referee judgment will NOT be a basis for protest. Coaches wishing to file a protest shall notify the referee of this intention as soon as possible but not later than 5 minutes after the conclusion of the game in question. The Protest Committee's decision is final.
WEATHER:
1. Due to circumstances or conditions beyond its control, the Tournament Committee will not be responsible for loss of any funds due to the cancellation of all, or any part, of this Tournament.
2. Should inclement weather or field conditions prevent the completion of matches during the tournament, the following procedure will be utilized to determine the final places of teams within a bracket:
3. Fewer than two matches have been completed by any team within an age division
a. All teams within the age division will be evaluated based on the first match. The team with the best record will be deemed the Champion. b. The team with the second best record will be the runner-up.
4. Fewer than three matches have been completed by any team within an age division: Teams within a group (i.e. A & B) will be evaluated based on the first two matches. The team with the best record in each group will be deemed the winner of that group.
a. The team with the best record will be deemed the Champion. The team with the second best record will be the runner-up.
5. All teams within an age division have completed three matches Same as "b" above, however, teams within a group will be evaluated based on the first three matches.
6. In the event of ties in the team records, the criteria detailed in the STANDINGS section of the rules, in hierarchical order, will determine the winner.
7. If the weather or field conditions are such that penalty kicks cannot be performed, a coin flip will be used to determine the winner. The first team listed in the age brackets will call the toss.
GENERAL:
1. Coaches are required to bring player cards and medical release forms to every game.
2. If a game is temporarily suspended due to weather problems, field conditions, or other situations beyond the tournament's control, each team (coach) involved must check with their site's tournament headquarters. Have players go their cars during a weather delay. No one will be allowed on the fields until the weather conditions are favorable to resume.
3. The tournament director's interpretation of the foregoing rules/regulations shall be final.
4. The tournament director reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the Matt Dudon Memorial Cup.
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