FIFA, USYSA, & CYSA-SOUTH RULES APPLY

It is the understanding of this tournament committee that all teams, including all players, coaches, spectators, and officials, will participate in the spirit of FAIR PLAY and will conduct themselves in accordance with the Tournament Rules. Age Groups Will Based On 2008-09 Season (All U10 teams ages 08-09 will be playing 11 vs. 11)

Protests:
No protests will be allowed during this tournament. The decision of the Referee, Field Marshall, and the Tournament Director shall be final. All games will be considered final.

Credentials:
Laminated 08-09 USYSA player ID cards will be accepted. All Teams MUST have Laminated player cards with picture, and 08-09 CYSA Registration Forms/Medical release forms. Birth certificates must be available upon request.

Medical Release:
All players must have signed medical release forms.

Player's Equipment:
The referee has the final determination as to the safety of each players equipment. All players are required to use shin guards.

Check-In:
Teams shall check-in at the MANDATORY REGISTRATION pursuant to application and acceptance notifications. Mandatory check-in is the Friday prior to the first day of tournament play. Failure to check-in may result in disqualification from the tournament. Each team that is traveling from outside of San Diego County must stay within our approved tournament hotels as listed in the Hotels section online.

Conduct:
All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, bench, friends and spectators at all time. Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one's own team) is permitted provided:
• No mechanical devices are used,
• The tone of voice is instructive and not derogatory,
• Each coach or substitute remains within 10 yards of either side of the halfway line,
• No coach, substitute of spectator makes derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other coaches, players, substitutes or spectators,
• No coach, substitute of spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.

Cautions & Ejections:
A player or coach receiving two (2) yellow cards in a single game is considered to have received an ejection (red card). Ejected players may not be replaced in the current game and shall serve a minimum of one game suspension at their next game played. For flagrant violations, longer suspension may be enforced based on mandatory review of the Tournament Director.

Suspended Games:
If, in the opinion of game officials, a game must be terminated due to misconduct of players, bench or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play and forfeit all points and position previously earned. Additionally, the home league and state association will be contacted as appropriate.

Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions are allowed in all ages group. However, teams may only substitute with the referee's permission.

Substitutes must wait on the sideline (off of the field of play) until the field player has left the field of play and/or the referee has indicated the substitute may enter the field of play.

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, all preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game

Forfeitures & Byes:
Games not played will be classified as "Forfeits & Byes". Teams failing to report ready to play within Five (5) minutes of scheduled kick-off time forfeit that game. Forfeits & Byes will be scored 1-0 and the winner will be awarded 3 points for a win.

Playing Times:
Play will be based on halves as specified below:

• All teams will be scheduled for a minimum of 3 games,
• All Preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game regardless of the amount of time played in each half up to that point,
• A game is "complete" upon completion of one half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half with final results based on the score at termination,
• A preliminary game can end in a tie,
• Semi-Finals & Finals Games ending in a tie will go directly to FIFA penalty kicks to determine a winner,
• Half-time will be exactly five (5) minutes, unless games are behind schedule which will be determined by the Tournament Director. Please help officials with this request.

Tournament Points System:
3 Points for each Win
1 Point for each tie
0 Point for each Loss

Tie Breakers:
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined as follows:

1. The winner of head to head competition,
   
2. Most total wins,
   
3. Goal differential,
   
4. Fewest goals against,
   
5. Most goals scored,
   
6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 4, FIFA penalty kicks will be taken to determine the winner.

Acts of God:
Rain or other weather conditions during the tournament shall not delay play unless the referee determines the field to be unsafe for play. In the event of such a delay or postponement, games will be rescheduled if at all possible. If games cannot be rescheduled or played due to rain or other circumstances, refer to the refund policy below.

Refund Policy:

1. Cancellation by the tornament of all matches = 100% refund less $100.00 administrative fee,
   
2. One match played = 50% refund after $100.00 administrative fee,
   
3. Two matches played = 30% refund after $100.00 administrative fee,
   
4. Three matches played = 0% refund. A match is defined as 50% (half time) completed.
   
5. All Refunds will be processed promptly the week following the tournament.
   
6. No refunds for DROP OUTS after June 10th, 2009.
7. Team drop outs Prior to June 10th, 2009, will need to pay $50.00 administartion fee/processing fee