Substitutions on possession of the ball only (ball throw in, goal kick, after goal scored, or at halftime – in between quarters, not on corner kicks, penalty kicks)
Ball Sizes
U8 – Size 3
U10 – Size 4
U12 – Size 4
Game officials (referees) are Godly and his or her decisions are final….period.
2. Game Conduct and Play
No foul language will be tolerated
No slide tackles will be permitted! (Players will be red-carded for any slide tackle and will sit out for the remainder of the game plus the next game.)
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players and sideline spectators.
Referees do have the authority to dismiss coaches, players, and spectators for conduct that they determine is inappropriate. (Players that are red-carded must sit out the remainder of that game plus the next game)
Please use good judgment and remember that this is a fun tournament for all!
3. Scoring System:
Win = 6 Points
Loss = 0 Points
Tie = 3 Points
1 Point for each goal (3 points maximum)
1 Point for a shut out
Maximum of 10 points per game
Top two teams in each division play in championship game. Team with third most points wins third place.
The tie breaking procedures are the following, in order:
Most wins
Result of a head to head competition
Goal differential (Number of goals scored minus the number of goals given)
Total goals scored
Total goals scored against
A coin toss conducted by the tournament director
In the event of a forfeit, the forfeiting team will be assumed to have lost 0 to 3, and the winning team will be credited with the points accordingly.
Only in a Championship game if a tie occurs, there will be 2-5 minute overtime periods, followed by a shootout if needed.
