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U8 Tournament Rules

U8 play - 2x20 minutes | 5-min. halftime | Size 3 ball | Numbers of players- 5v5 |

Field size: Length: 50 yds long – 40 yds wide – 8 player maximum roster -

Goal Kicks from within penalty area line.

 Substitutions: Any stoppage by either team.  

Any attempt of throw in is accepted.  No offside  No direct or penalty kicks;

6-yards clearance for indirect kicks.

1. TEAM CHECK-IN -In addition to being checked at the Tournament Check-in, all player passes will be checked against the players at least 30 minutes prior to each match at the field by the field marshall. Please go to the field marshall tent at least 30 minutes before each game with your players and have the player passes ready.  You will need to go back to the field marshall to collect your passes after each game. (U8 will not need documents or cards but must go to tent to be checked in before game).
 
U8 teams are required to have a minimum of 4 players to begin a game. All players must be deemed safe to play by the referee or assistant referee. (Shin guards covered, no rings or sharp objects, hard casts or jewelry, proper cleats or footwear)

·      Medical ID necklaces can be worn if taped to chest. Medical ID bracelets can be worn if taped to wrist. 

·      All players must also have a unique number on his/her jersey and all jerseys must match in color.  Jersey number must match number listed on roster.

·      The home team must ensure they have a change of jersey color if the referee asks for a change due to color conflict. The home team is the first team listed (on the left) on the schedule.

2. All throw-ins must be done correctly (teams will be given 2 chances and then the throw in will be switched to the other team).

3. Penalty kicks will NOT be allowed.

4. All major and technical fouls will be enforced, resulting in indirect free-kick as appropriate.

5. Offsides will NOT be enforced.

6. Either team may substitute on their own throw in or either team’s goal kick. A team may substitute on the other teams throw in if the other team is also making a substitution. Teams may also substitute before a kick-off, after a goal is scored, and any time there is a stoppage for injury.

7. Goal kicks for U8 will be taken from anywhere in the penalty area.  

8. Discipline – All player or coach ejections will comply with the US Club Soccer Disciplinary Rules. These are available at www.usclubsoccer.org

Note: A disciplinary Committee is in place to expeditiously hear and act upon discipline matters and questions on rule interpretations should they occur. Under no circumstances may a referee’s decision, issuance of a red or yellow card, or a coach or team staff ejection be reviewed or overturned

Please email the tournament director at [email protected] for information regards suspension length and referee match report

Please remember - THIS IS YOUTH SOCCER.  WE ASK THAT EVERYONE CONDUCT THEMSELVES ACCORDINGLY, MAKING THIS A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR YOUTH PLAYERS. 

9. Referees, while respecting the Laws of the Game, will do their best to keep the game flowing, simple, fun, and most importantly, safe for the players.

10. Coaches will be absolutely responsible for the behavior of their parents on the sidelines.  Referees will reserve the right to eject coaches or terminate games in which parents and spectators are unable to control negative behavior directed towards referees, players, or other spectators of the game. 

11. The event is a tournament play date so no standings will be kept 

SPECTATORS

a) Spectators must remain between the spectator-defined areas.     

At Robertson Turf Fields,  ALL spectators must stay OFF the TURF. This is for players and coaches only. Spectators are only allowed on the bleachers or outside of the fence on the spectator side.

b) Spectators must sit on the opposite side of the field as their team. Both teams’ players and coaches will be on the same side.

c) No tents are allowed beyond or inside the technical area line on teams’ side. No exposed stakes, ropes, or strings are allowed within 10 yards of the playing fields. The Tournament Directors may require that tents or other items or spectators be moved, at their discretion.

No tents or team flags are allowed on at the Robertson Turf Fields.  Team benches are ok at BOTH fields.

d) No firearms or alcoholic beverages allowed at any field.

e) Spectators can cheer, encourage, and support players BUT in absolutely no case can they discourage, distract, or comment on opposing players or teams. If a field marshall or tournament committee member feels the need to give a warning, or ask a spectator to leave, they can do so.

f) If a referee asks a spectator to leave the fields, they must do so immediately. If they do not cooperate, the local authorities will be called. 

g) Parents or guardians are responsible for other family members, their behavior, and safety.

Disclaimer

The Tournament Director, Committee, Event Sponsors, and/or Livermore Fusion Soccer Club will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team or club, in whole or in part, if the tournament is canceled, nor will any refunds be made. The Tournament Director and Committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament, and its judgment is final.

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