Rules for Halloween Havoc 2008

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Team Participation

This tournament is open to all accepted and registered teams. All participating teams and players must be currently registered with their local USYSA affiliated organizations.

Team composition:

Team rosters are limited to a total of 14 players for U11& U12teams, 18 players for U13, U14 & U15 teams. Players may play for only one team in the tournament. Players must play on their primary team if the team is in the tournament. Three (3) guest players with proper documentation will be allowed on a team. Players may not guest on a team if they are on the roster - primary or secondary player - of any other team in the tournament.

Check In

Local Teams (Omaha. Council Bluffs Metro Area) must check in at the Marriott Springhill Suites 3216 Plaza View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA on Thursday night from 6-9 pm. Out of town teams must check In at least one (1) hour prior to the scheduled start of their first game at their field Headquarters Tent. Games Will start as early as 5:30 pm on Friday October 24th for local teams. Main Tournament headquarters Tent will be located at the Council Bluffs Recreational Complex Field. Teams playing first game at YMCA/CBFC Field will check in at the YMCA/CBFC Fields Headquarters Tent. Referees/Field Marshal's will check player passes throughout the tournament.

Required at Check in:

Copy of official state USYSA roster(copy will be kept by tournament)

Copy of travel papers-required for all out of state teams,(copy will be kept by tournament)

Guest player foms NO more than 3 guest players allowed (copy kept by tournament)

Current player passes complete with signature, pictures, and laminated. Player passes will be validated and returned to coaches.

Medical release forms

Laws of the Game

The tournament shall be played in accordance with the laws of the game as written by FIFA, observed by USSF, and modified for youth by the USYSA. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to make temporary modifications if special circumstances dictate for the good of the tournament.

Tournament Committee

The tournament committee shall consist of the Tournament Director(s), Director(s) of Officials, and designated members of CBFC. All issues and concerns relating to the tournament shall be directed to the Tournament Committee. All tournament decisions are the responsibility of the Tournament Committee. The decisions of the Tournament Committee are final. No protest of game out comes will be considered. All referee decisions are final.

Length of Games and Bali Size -Including Semi-.finals and Finals

Overtime will be played only in quarterfinal, and final games. Overtime will consist of two (2) five (5) minutes sudden death periods. If a tie remains, penalty kicks will determine the winner, per US SF rules.

The Tournament Director(s) reserves the right to shorten game times in order to keep the tournament on schedule. In the event of inclement weather, the Tournament Committee shall have the authority to change the above format as follows: (1) relocate and/or reschedule any games (2) shorten game times, (3) cancel games in preliminary rounds which have no bearing on group winners, (4) modify rules for tiebreakers in case all games are not played in full. If games are stopped : because of inclement weather after the preliminary rounds, the two top point teams in each division will be winners.

Round-Play Points

Unless otherwise notified, all preliminary games count when assessing points earned (include cross-over games)

• Six (6) points for a win

• Three (3) points for a tie

• Zero (0) points for a loss

• Goal Points - One (1) point will be given up to a total of three (3) points per game. If the game ends 2-1, the winning team receives 8 points; the losing team receives ,1 point

• One (1) point for a shutout (a 0-0 tie is 4 points, 3 for the tie, 1 for the shutout)

• Red card or coach ejection - Minus one (-1) point

Teams with the most points advance to single elimination play (quarter-finals, semi-finals, or finals)

Tie Breakers

In case of a tie in points, the following tiebreakers will be used:

• Head to Head - Winner of head to head competition

• Goal Difference - Goals scored (+) minus goals allowed (-) to a maximum of three (3) per game (positive or negative)

• Team without a red card

• Shutouts - Team with the most shutouts

• Coin flip

Refunds/Cancellations

Teams not accepted will receive a full refund. Teams that withdraw after the entry deadline forfeit their entry fee. After the tournament starts, if games are cancelled or shortened due to inclement weather, other acts of God, or other factors beyond the tournament control, there shall be no refunds of entry fees. If a team backs out before the tournament starts, each team in that bracket will receive a win, 2-0. There is no refund for games not played.

Forfeited Games

Any team quitting and/or leaving the field of play prior to the conclusion of a game shall forfeit the game. Teams will be allowed a ten (10) minute grace period for the scheduled kickoff time before they forfeit the game. The watch of the Center Referee is the official time. The game will be recorded 1-0 for the winner and 0-3 for the loser. If a team forfeits a game, that team will not be allowed to advance out of their bracket to final round play.

Home Team

The home team will be listed first on the schedule. Home team will provide the game ball.

Uniforms and Equipment

Players must have matching uniforms with numbers on the backs of the shirts. Each player shall have a different number. In the event team colors conflict, the home team is responsible for changing. In semi-final and final games, the loser of a coin toss will change.

Shin guards are mandatory equipment. Slide shorts' can be worn if they match the color of the team shorts. Knee braces and orthopedic appliances can be worn if all hard surfaces, hinges, and edges are appropriately padded. Casts will be permitted and must have a minimum of 2 inches soft padding. All players' equipment is subject to referee approval.

Protests

The Tournament Committee will not authorize and/or accept any protests. All decisions by the referee in charge are final.

Substitutions/Ejection

Unlimited substitutions following current USYSA suggested guidelines would be used throughout the tournament. Substitution will not be allowed for a player ordered from the field by the referee for misconduct (red card).

Yellow Card

A cautioned (yellow card) player must be substituted for immediately after the caution is administered. The opposing team does not have a substitution opportunity at this time. The cautioned player may remain on the field if his-her team does not have any substitutes. The cautioned player may re-enter the field at his/her team's next substitution opportunity.

Red Card

Any player or coach ejected shall not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game. All ejected players and their coach will report to the Tournament Headquarters immediately following the game in which the ejection occurred. If a team receives two ejections, that team will be ejected from the tournament. Tournament officials reserve the right to extend the disqualification based upon the nature of the offense.

Team Conduct

Coaches and other officials are subject to all rules pertaining to misconduct, including cautions, ejections, and standard suspension. Any other individuals who may be reasonably construed as being associated with a team such as relatives and spectators shall also be subject to the jurisdiction and authority of the Association. Any coach or team official shall be held responsible for the actions of any individual(s) at any match that, in the opinion of the referee, Is a supporter of that team.

ABUSIVE LANGUAGE AND/OR ACTIONS BY PLAYERS. COACHES, ANDIOR SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. The referee has the power to verbally warn, caution, or send off the team coach for the conduct of the spectators.

Official Standings

Official standings will be posted at the Tournament Headquarters. It is the responsibility of the coaches to check these standings to determine semi-final/final qualifiers.

THE COUNCIL BLUFFS FUTBOL CLUB (CBFC); COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA PARK AND RECREATION; USYSA; TOURNAMENT SPONSORS' OR ANY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, AGNET OR EMPLOYEE OF THESE, SHALL . NOT BE REPSONIBLE FOR ANY EXPNESE INCURRED BY ANY TEAM IF THE EVENT IS CANCELED IN WHOLE OR IN PART OR FOR ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOURNAMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY LOSS IN CONNCECTION WITH TRAVELING TO, PARTICIPATING IN, OR TRAVELING HOME FROM THE TOURNAMENT. EACH TEAM, PLAYER, COACH, OR FAN SHALL PARTICIPATE AT HIS/HER OWN RISK

The Director's or Committee's Interpretation of the foregoing rules and regulations, as applied to any situation, shall be final.

TEAMS MAY NOT USE THE GOAL AREAS FOR WARM-UP OR PRACTICE

Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and pets are NOT allowed at the Council Bluffs Recreational Complex. Violations may result in the forfeiture of that match