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2016 Adidas Invitational Tournament Rules

RULES OF PLAY – Adidas Invitational

U11 – U12: play - 2x25 minutes | 5-min. halftime | size 4 ball | Numbers of players- 9v9 Field size: Length: 80+ yds long – 55+ yds wide – 16 player rosters – Up to 3 guest players only - Three referees

U13 – U14 – U15: play - 2x30 minutes | 5-min. halftime | size 5 ball | Numbers of players- 11v11 Field size: Length: 100+ yds long – 70+ yds wide – 18 player rosters -  Up to 3 guest players only -Three referees

1. Teams must be checked in and ready to play within THIRTY (30) minutes of the scheduled time of a game with the minimum number of players required.  Teams are required to have a minimum of 7 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, no hard casts or jewelry, proper cleats or footwear, etc).

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. No re-throws.

3. Penalty kicks will be allowed.

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

5. Offside will 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 team’s 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. Discipline – All player or coach ejections will comply with the US Club Soccer Disciplinary Rules. These are available at www.usclubsoccer.org. Any player or coach will automatically miss the next game if ejected. The suspension could be more, depending on the referee report and tournament’s disciplinary committee’s findings.

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, however.

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Teams will receive 3 points for a WIN, 1 point each for a TIE, and 0 points for a LOSS. No bonus points are awarded for number of goals scored or holding a clean sheet (shutout).

11. Those teams in a division format will win the tournament by accumulating the most points over their 4 (four) games. Those in a typical tournament format will play the bracket games and then play-off games if required.

In the event of a tie, bracket winners, and/ or any teams with the same points in either format, will be determined as follows:

a)    Head-to-Head competition
b)    Goal difference (only 4 goals scored or conceded will be counted per game)
c)    Most shutouts
d)    Most goals scored (only a goal difference of 4 goals scored will be counted per game, Example: 6-0 will only count as 4-0 and 6-2 will count as 6-2 as the difference is 4)
e)    FIFA Penalty kicks (immediate sudden death starting with the first kickers, both teams get at least one kick, whoever wins coin toss will kick first)
f)      If a team has already left the fields due to whatever reason, a coin flip decides the winner.

In the event of a forfeit, tie-breaking rules will be based on games actually played within the group or league format. Any team that forfeits a game will NOT advance to a final or consolation. They will play in the 4th place consolation game if one should occur. They also can NOT win the league-format competition.

In a tournament format group, finals will be played until a winner is found. If a tie results at the end of regular play, then teams will be given a 5 minute rest period before proceeding to play two 5 minute overtime halves. There will be no break in-between halves during this overtime. There is no “golden goal” winner.

If teams are still tied at the end of overtime, then the winner will be determined using FIFA penalty kicks.

Penalty kicks:

Prior to starting the FIFA Penalty Kicks, the referee must ensure that each team has the same number of eligible players in the center circle. If one team finished the game with fewer players, the other team can add player/players to the team, so that both teams have the same numbers of players.

a) All participating players will meet at the center of the field. A coin toss will determine who kicks first.
b) The referee will decide which goal will be used.
c) With teams alternating, each team will take 5 kicks. The team scoring the most goals will be declared the winner.
e) If the teams remain tied, the remaining players will kick until a winner is determined.
f) Each team may select any of their participating players to serve as goalkeeper (from players on the field at the end of overtime play). In the event that the goalkeeper becomes injured, a player not currently on the field may replace him/her.

13. Referees will be USSF certified. The referee shall keep a record of the game and keep the official time on the field at all times.

AWARDS

1st place winners will receive a team trophy and players will also receive individual winner’s medals.

2nd place will receive 2nd place medals.

Participants – all players and coaches will receive a tournament pin

SPECTATORS

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

At Robertson Park Turf Fields, ALL spectators must stay OFF the TURF. Only players and coaches are allowed on the turf. Spectators may sit on the bleachers or outside of the fence on the spectator side.

LARPD Rules and Regulations must also be followed.

b) Spectators must sit on the opposite side of the field as their team or on the bleachers. NOT within 15 yards of any goal. Signs at the field will specify these boundaries. 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 team flags are allowed on any of the team Turf fields.                  

Team benches are ok at BOTH fields.

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

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 marshal 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.

h) No dogs allowed inside the turf facilities only around. Dogs are allowed at Kellman Park.

Disclaimer

The Tournament Director, Committee, Event Sponsors, LARPD 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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