CLARKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB TOURNAMENT RULES

 

Registration:

All teams must be registered at the Rockland Community College Field House at least 30 minutes prior to the team’s first game.

Teams will be permitted to register up to 15 players for U-11 through U-18 teams and Adult teams; up to  12 players are permitted for U-9 and U-10 teams; and up to 10 players are permitted for U-8 teams.  Only registered team players with the USSF (or like) passes or other suitable proof of age are allowed to participate.  Teams U-8  will be 5v5 plus a goalie, teams U-9 and U-10 will be 6v6 plus a goalie, teams U-11 through U-13 will be 8v8 plus a goalie and U-14 and older will be 7v7 plus a goalie.

The tournament will be held regardless of the weather, there will be no refunds for non-appearance due to inclement weather.

Match Rules:

The duration of the games for Day Sessions will be 17 minutes running time with one minute  between games.  Format (Round Robin or Play-Off) will depend on the number of teams entered in bracket.

Substitutions will be unlimited and may be made on goal kicks, injury, your own throw-in, after goals, or at any other time subject to the approval of the referee.

Corner kicks will be taken.

There will be no offside.

Free kicks will be per FIFA rules with the opposing team at least 7 yards from the ball.  Penalty kicks will be taken from a point of 25 feet away from the goal.

An indirect free kick will be awarded if a goalkeeper’s punt or throw, or a goal kick, crosses midfield without first bouncing or touching a player from either team.  An indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team if the ball hits the ceiling or light fixture.  Such free kicks will be taken from the center line.

Throw-ins will be taken for balls which touch the curtain or cross the touch line.

In the event of a conflict of colors, the first team listed on the schedule will change shirts.

Decisions of the referees and Tournament Officials will be final and not subject to appeal.

Players must wear sneakers which do not leave marks on the playing surface.  Every team must have two sets of jerseys.

Each team participating in the tournament will do so at  its own risk and agree to accept responsibilities for injuries.  Rockland Community College, the Clarkstown Sports Club, USSF, USYSA specifically disclaim  responsibility for any injuries taking place during the Tournament.

All non-participants and spectators will be expected to observe the games in progress from the second level balcony.  Participants in the next game scheduled will remain on the second level  balcony until advised to prepare to play.  Teams should enter the area behind the field of play three minutes prior to their scheduled game time.

Ejected players or coaches may not participate for the remainder of the Tournament.  A team may replace an ejected player in the next game.

Ten or fifteen individual  awards, plus one team trophy will be awarded for first and second place in each class.  Additional awards may be purchased at cost.

Group standing will be determined based on match points (3 for a win, 1 for tie, 0 for a loss), with the following tie breakers: ) head-to-head competition (does not  apply in three-way tie); b) most wins; C) bonus points;  3 maximum per game based on goal differential (a 5-0 score or an 8-5 score both result in 3 bonus  points); and d)  penalty kicks for first and second place only).  Sudden death—no repeat shooters until entire roster is used.

Miscellaneous:

*  There will be a $2.00 per person donation at the door for everyone except players and Head Coaches.  A Tournament  program guide and schedule will be available.

*  There will be a refreshment stand (coffee, donuts, hot dogs, soda, etc.) in operation throughout the day.  There will be a cashier’s table near the refreshment stand to purchase tickets to pay for food.  Buy tickets in bulk early to avoid lines.  Refunds for excess tickets will be available at the end of each session.

*Trash receptacles will be available     throughout the facility.  We would appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the facility the Rockland Community College has made  availability to us.  It makes a nicer environment for the Tournament, and lets the college administration know that the soccer community appreciates using the facility. 

*Coaches are advised to supervise their players and fans at all times.  USE OF SOCCER BALLS IS ONLY PERMITTED ON THE PLAYING FIELD.

*  There is no time between games for warm-ups, therefore, teams should not bring soccer  balls down on the field house floor.

*  Chairs are not permitted in the mezzanine walkway around the playing field at Rockland Community College by order of the Fire Marshals.  Chairs may be used in the lobby area as long as clear paths are left for exits.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but support the marshals ruling to keep the facility safe for everyone.