South Bay Soccer Association

Tournament Rules and Regulations

South Bay Shootout Dec. 15-16, 2007

This tournament will adhere to the rules set forth by FIFA and the

California Youth Association – South (CYSA-S), except as stated below:

Home Team: Home team listed first, must change uniforms if conflict occurs. Each team must provide a game ball for each match. Teams must be located on opposite sides of the field. Home team will locate on west side of field, and, or north as appropriate.

    Risk Management:

Team management may consist of no more than;  one head coach, one assistant coach, and one administrator.     Coaching or technincal direction shall only be done by those so badged.       They are responsible for the conduct of their parents and spectators on their sidelines.  Failure to adhere to these rules may result in a team forfeit.   
Player and Administrator badges must be laminated and include picture and signature.

    Protests: Referee’s decision is final. All games are final; no protests will be accepted

    Forfeits: All games will begin on time, and any team not ready to participate will be considered in default and will forfeit the game.  Game starts shall delay no more that 5 minutes beyond the scheduled start.

    Misconduct: All players, coaches and parents will be expected to demonstrate good sportsman like conduct throughout the tournament. Any individual receiving a RED CARD will be suspended for the remainder of that game and will be ineligible for the following game. The referee will retain the individual’s card and surrender it to the Tournament Director. Two YELLOW CARDS in one game will be treated as a RED CARD.   Violent conduct ejection will result in the individual being suspended from participating in the remainder of the tournament.   In addition the player card for that individual receiving a violent conduct ejection will be submitted to the State governing body.     A two (2)-point penalty will be deducted from the team’s scoring total for each red card ejection to a player, coach or sideline.  Tournament ruling allows referees to give yellow and/or red cards to coaches, managers and spectators as appropriate.

    Equipment: Shin guards are MANDATORY during tournament play, head gear is optional.   Shirt sleeves are to be worn down, no tucking, taping, or ties allowed.

    Substitutions: Unlimited substitution allowed at the discretion of the Referee as follows:

Substitutes are to leave and enter the field at the midfield, oncoming player must wait to enter until the offgoing player is off of the field of play or as signaled by the referee.
    1. Prior to a throw-in, team in possession.
    2. Prior to a goal kick, by either team.
    3. After a goal is scored and before the kick off, by either team.
    4. Injury, if play is stopped, at the referee's discretion.
Scoring:

WIN 6 points

TIE 3 points

SHUTOUT 1 point (0-0 is a shutout)

FORFEIT 8 points

GOAL SCORED 1 point (max. 3 points per game)

LOSS 0 point

LESS TWO POINTS per red card

Tie Breaker Procedures: In the event of a tie in determining playoff opponents the following tiebreaker system will be used:

    1. Head to head
    2. Fewest goals allowed
    3. Fewest penalty points received
    4. Goals scored
Playoff Tiebreakers: Tie games will stand in preliminary rounds.

In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time in a playoff game,

the following system will be used:

FIFA penalty kicks will be employed to determine the winner.
Game Length: Exceptions to any game times listed below will be at the discretion of the Tournament Director

Division -- Preliminary matches,   Championship match

U10 -- Two 25 minute halves,    Two 30 minute halves

U12 -- Two 25 minute halves,    Two 30 minute halves

U14 -- Two 30 minute halves,    Two 35 minute halves
 
 

Registration: Registration must be completed at Los Osos Middle School fields prior to your first game.   The registration table will be available Saturday, 12/15/07, from 7:00 am - 12:00 noon.   CYSA player cards or proof of age (birth certificate) must be presented at the time of registration to verify player eligibility. 
Player and Administrator badges must be laminated and include picture and signature.   Players may play on only one team in one age division.
Coach and at least one administrator must display their badges while their team is on the field, Coach and administrator cards may be maintained on the player ring retained by the referee.   Failure to properly display may result in a forfeit.  Only those in an administrative position may provide technical direction to the team.   Technical direction is limited to 10 yards either side of the mid-field line.  

Check-in Procedures: All teams must check in one hour before the time of their first scheduled game with the field marshal assigned to their playing field.

Special Notes:

  1. A player receiving two red cards or three yellow cards will be ejected from the tournament.
  2. The tournament director will resolve any situation not covered in these rules.
  3. Please pick up all trash. No dogs allowed at any field location.
AWARDS:
  1. All players receive a pin for participation.
  2. First, second and third place teams will receive awards.
  3. A maximum of 16 individual awards will be presented to each winning team.