APPLICATION
The registration deadline for applications is January 5, 2018. In order to be considered for participation, the application must be complete, including payment. No application will be considered without payment. Refunds will be made to all teams not accepted. Entries submitted after the deadline, will be placed on a waitlist and will be considered only to the extent an accepted team drops. For those teams paying by check please make your check payable to Balboa Managment Group and mail to PO BOX 609, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693.
REFUNDS
No refunds will be permitted after the registration deadline.
TEAM CHECK-IN
Same day check-in will be 1-hour prior to your fist game. Only the team manager, or a team representative needs to attend check-in with all necessary credentials. Players do not need to attend the check-in and can remain at their scheduled field.
CREDENTIALS
All U.S. teams must provide valid laminated Player I.D. Cards with photographs, and signed Medical Release Forms. USYSA teams from outside of Region IV must also provide approved Travel Papers which must include a roster listing all players authorized to travel. Proper Player Loan Forms will be required at Registration along with other required credentials, as required by the team’s State Association. U.S. teams registered through US Club Soccer must provide the proper player and staff cards. Travel papers are not required for US Club teams including ECNL teams. International teams must provide a certified Team Roster, League Identification Cards, Medical release forms, Travel Papers, and Passports. In the event an International team does not have League Identification Cards, a photograph of each player should be provided in addition to the passport. All Player Identification Cards for the entire team must have the same registration affiliation.
ROSTERS
Teams may roster up to 30 players per team but only 18 players may be rostered to play in each game. Guest players from other clubs may participate as long as they are properly credentialed. Any player that participates on any team must appear on the online roster prior to check-in. Players, over and above 18 must be crossed on out each game card so that only 18 players are shown participating in each game. No players may be added after check-in. No players can be written on any game card.
RULES OF PLAY
FIFA Laws of the Game will apply as modified by USYSA and Cal South as described herein.
Duration of Games by Halves, and Ball Size is as follows:
Games for 2010 will use an official size #3 ball. Games for 2009-2007 will use an official size #4 ball. Games involving 2006-2000 will be played with an official size #5 ball.
2010, 2009, 2008: 25 minute halves (With Build out Lines)
2007, 2006: 30 minute halves
2005, 2004: 35 minute halves
2003, 2002: 40 minute halves
2001, 2000: 45 minute halves
Games can end in a tie.
Semi Finals games will go to PKS.
Final Games will have two 5 minute overtimes and then PKS.
HALF TIME
Half Time will be 10 minutes
STANDINGS
The following point system will be used to determine 1st in each group and the wildcard selection during preliminary rounds:
· Six (6) points for each win
One (1) point for each goal (up to 3 goal max)
One (1) points for a shutout
Three (3) points for a tie
Zero (0) points for a loss
A forfeit will result in a 1-0 loss for the forfeiting team
At the end of each game, the Coach or Team Administrator must carefully review and sign the score card. Coach or Team Administrator should review Silverlakes Youngers website to verify scores properly recorded and contact Field Marshal and/or Tournament Director immediately of any possible errors. The score card is official match record and may not be changed except under the following circumstances:
SCORE CORRECTIONS
If Coaches/Team Administrators of both teams, meet with Field Marshal and agree to a score correction, the Field Marshal will correct the score and other records accordingly.
If Referee verifies incorrect score was recorded, Field Marshal (with Tournaments Director’s approval) may correct score and other records accordingly.
Scores incorrectly posted on Website shall be investigated by Field Marshall by checking original match record and corrected accordingly.
RED CARD CORRECTIONS
If Referee verifies incorrect player was recorded as receiving Red Card (includes double Yellow), Field Marshal (with Tournament Director’s approval) may correct records accordingly.
TIE BREAKERS and WILD CARDS
For 12 team divisions, the wild card team will be the team that does not win their bracket, with the highest point total of all three brackets. In the event of a tie on point totals for Wild card (or within any Bracket), the following tie breaking system will apply.
· Head to Head (where applicable).
· Goal Differential, total all goals counting for (maximum 7 in any individual game) minus total all goals counting against (maximum 7 in any individual game)
· Goals Scored, total goals counting for (maximum 7 in any individual game)
· Goals Allowed, total goals counting against (maximum 7 in any individual game)
· F.I.F.A. kicks from the penalty mark
(unless otherwise mutually agreed by both Coaches or Team Administrators, scheduled 30 minutes prior to next match at match site—special goal may be used)
GAME CHECK-IN CONDUCT
Teams will present their player and staff cards to the field Marshall prior to the start of each game. Each team must have a representative responsible for collecting the player/staff cards at the end of each game.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Teams may substitute only with the referee’s permission and only at the following times: Substitutions may be made, with the consent of the referee, at any stoppage in play. Showcase teams: Once a player has been substituted they are not able reenter the game until the next half. Tournament Teams: 7v7 and 9v9 have unlimited substitutions and 11v11 will have one reentry per half.
PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT
All players must wear proper soccer shin guards and cleats. Players wearing hard casts will participate at the discretion of the referee.
COACHING
All Coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, guests, 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, or spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.
CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS
A player receiving two cautions (yellow cards) in a single game is considered to have been given an ejection (red card). A player who has been ejected (sent off), will not be replaced. A player who has been ejected will not return for that game and will not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game. A player who is ejected 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 event. A coach who has been ejected (sent off) will be suspended the same as a player ejection.
During game suspension(s) for coaches, there can be NO contact between the team and the coach during the game and the coach must be out of site and sound of the field. Additionally, the coach must not be involved in unacceptable conduct (defined as coaching his/her players by any means or method, or harassment of opponents/players/referees/staff). Failure to adhere to this rule will result an immediate ejection from the tournament for the coach.
INJURY
Delays of the game due to injury will result in appropriate time being added to the full game time, based on the judgment of the referee. However, games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game.
TOURNAMENT COMPETITION
REFEREE DECISIONS
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final. The referee may only change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or, at his/her discretion, on the advice of an assistant referee, provided that he/she has not restarted play.
HOME TEAM
The Home Team will be the team which appears first on the game schedule. The Home Team will be required to switch to alternate jerseys to accommodate a color conflict as declared by the referee. The Home Team will have the selection of the bench they wish to play from.
PROTESTS and DISPUTES
NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED. Game conduct is under the jurisdiction of the referee and the event will not overrule a referee’s decision. All disputes off the field of play will be settled by the Tournament Director or her designee and the decision will be final.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, check the website www.silverlakestournaments.com before reporting to your scheduled field. In the event of inclement weather, matches may be shortened or cancelled at the Tournament Committee’s discretion. Canceled matches due to unsafe playing conditions, will be as follows. As in years past, we will put forth our best effort to get all matches completed. Refunds are: Cancellation of all matches – 100% less $150.00 administrative fee, One match played – 60% after $150.00 administrative fee, Two matches played – 40% after $150 administrative fee, Three matches played – No Refund
By signing this agreement you agree to SilverLakes Registration Agreement.
Click Here for details
Thank You from Silverlakes!