Rules
RULES

APPLICATION

The registration deadline for applications is June 1, 2019.  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 Management Group and mail to PO BOX 609, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693.

 

 

Divisions
Boys & Girls born on or after January 1, of the year specified:

2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

 

Classification 

This is a Class I and III Tournament open to USYSA & US Club Soccer affiliated teams, sanctioned through CYSA-South.

 

Eligibility

Boys and girls teams must be affiliated with USYSA or US Club Soccer. Each team must produce valid laminated player identification cards or equivalent national association identification. All teams must comply with USYSA or US Soccer Club travel procedures. We do accept AYSO credentials.

 

Guest Players
Unlimited loan players are permitted.

 

Format

2011 & 2010 Divisions will play 7 v 7

2009 & 2008 Divisions will play 9 v 9

2007             Divisions will play 11 v 11

 

Small Sided Fields

2011 thru 2010 Divisions:
Build out lines.

Punting is NOT allowed.

No Heading allowed.

 

2008 Division:
Heading is allowed

 

Roster Size

2011 & 2010: 14 player max roster

2009 & 2008: 16 player max roster

2007: 18 player max roster

 

 

Protests
All decisions of the Tournament Director, Tournament Operation Manager, Field Marshals, and Referees are final.  NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED. Only the Tournament Director can make decisions relating to the interpretation of the Tournament Rules. Disputes relating to the interpretation of these rules will be resolved with the administrator/coach that are registered with the involved team(s). Individuals may not represent a team if not registered as an administrator/coach with the involved team(s).

 

Team Registration

Team credentials: player cards, medical release form (registration forms) and the team roster are required to be verified by the Tournament Committee before your first scheduled game.

 

Game Cards
A completed Game Card from each team is required before each match, including Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals.

 

Flight Determination
Choosing teams for the specific flights for each division will be determined by the Tournament Committee. Not every division will have more than one flight. Flight requests will be taken into consideration but they are not a guaranteed. 

 

Player Equipment

The referee’s decision is final concerning whether a player will be permitted to play with their existing equipment and physical condition (knee braces, cast, etc.)

 

Match Times for Pool Play, Quarter-finals & Semi-Finals

2011, 2010:             25 minute halves (With Build out Lines)

2009, 2008:             30 minute halves

2007:                       35 minute halves

 

Award Ceremonies

Both, the Champion and Finalist will receive awards and are both expected to participate in the Award Ceremonies. Any team who does not comply will be reported to the their State Association, League, Club Board of Directors and Club Director of Coaching. We promote good sportsmanship at our event whether you win or lose.

 

Injury Time

There will be no time allowance for injuries. The in-charge referee cannot extend the specified game time without the consent of a Tournament Committee Representative.

 

Tournament Scoring System
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 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 4 in any individual game) minus total all goals counting against (maximum 4 in any individual game)

· Goals Scored, total goals counting for (maximum 4 in any individual game)

· Goals Allowed, total goals counting against (maximum 4 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)

 

Forfeits/Team Disqualifications

If a team forfeits due to a no show or not having enough players during the preliminary round, the following will apply “Forfeit one-forfeit all”. If a team forfeits in a later round, only that match will be forfeited. If a team doesn’t have their player cards present by the end of the match, only that match will be forfeited. Games will be recorded as a 1-0 victory for the opposing team. Any team that forfeits will be reported to their State Association.

 

Match Preparation

Teams will present themselves at the field to the Field Marshal for check-in 30 minutes prior to game time. All matches will have a 5 minutes grace period to appear with at least 5 players (2010 thru 2005) to avoid a forfeit. The home team is the first team listed in the schedule, has choice of field side, must provide the game ball, and must change jerseys in the event of a referee determined color conflict with the opposing team. Teams and spectators must be on opposite sides of the field or as instructed by tournament officials with teams being on one side and spectators on the other.

 

Substitution

Substitution will be allowed during natural stoppage of the match at the referee’s discretion. All divisions, free substitution and re-entry will be allowed.

 

Player/Coach Conduct

Any player receiving a double yellow / red card or coach receiving an ejection shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of that match, plus the following match. If a player or coach is ejected for assault, then the player or coach shall be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament and their player or administrator card will be turned over to their respective State Association.

 

 

Team/Spectator Conduct

Coaches have total responsibility for their players and spectators at all times. If the referee must terminate a game for misconduct of players or spectators, the offending team may be disqualified from further tournament participation. The forfeiture rule will be imposed and no refunds will be given to the offending team.

 

2 Yard Sideline Rule

All spectators must always be at least 2 yards away from the sideline. This rule will be enforced by the Referee Field Coordinator and Tournament Officials.

 

Withdrawal from the Tournament 

Any team withdrawing before April 30, 2018, will receive a full refund minus $100 processing fee. Any team withdrawing after the April 30, 2018 , will not be entitled to a refund.

 

Inclement Weather or Unexpected Termination of Play

In the event of inclement weather, which the Tournament Committee deems as being unsafe for the players and/or the fields for competition to continue; or the unexpected termination of the match, the following system for determining the winner will be implemented:

 

Matches that are at the half time break or in the second half of play will have the score stand.

 

Matches that are less than 20 minutes into the first half will be deemed not to have been played.

 

Matches for a given day may be postponed and played the following day, if fields are available.

 

Matches may be shortened in order to play all assigned matches. If all assigned matches are unable to be played, awards will be made based on a point system to be determined by the Tournament Committee.

 

Note: that it may also be necessary to change match locations in the event the assigned fields are unavailable for play, for any reason.

 

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 $200.00 administrative fee, One match played – 60% after $200.00 administrative fee, Two matches played – 40% after $200 administrative fee, Three matches played – No Refund

 

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