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2008
SHOWCASE RULES
GENERAL
All Tournament matches will be played in accordance with "The Laws of the Game" as issued by FIFA/USYSA
except as modified in these "Tournament Rules."
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
This is a USYSA/VYSA sanctioned tournament for club and
tournament (maximum 5 USYSA carded guest players) teams.
Each team shall be allowed a maximum of 18
players. Teams must be USYSA, USSF, FIFA affiliated, in good standing
with their state association, and players possess 2007-2008
player passes. Teams affiliated with AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer
or Super Y League are also welcome. Teams will be evaluated on
their individual team records. National, state or league
select teams are not eligible. Out of state teams must
provide permission to travel forms approved by their state
associations. Teams affiliated with AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer or Super Y
League DO NOT have to have a Permission To Travel Form.
However, VYSA Sanctioned tournaments request a letter
from the teams “other” affiliated member that the team and
its players and team officials are in good standing.
Region
1 Policy Regarding Application To Host A Tournament
1.
Region I has established the following policy
concerning permission to travel when attending USYSA
sanctioned tournaments in Region I. The purpose of this policy is to make it as simple as
possible for the US Youth Soccer Region I teams to travel to
tournaments within Region I.
2.
The new policy states that any USYS State Association
teams within Region I that is accepted into a tournament in
Region I do not need permission to travel papers. Permission
to Travel is not required in friendly games within Region 1.
Note is to be taken on the two (2) states that have an
exception to this policy (Connecticut & New Jersey).
3.
National State Associations in Region I:
a.
*Connecticut Jr Soccer Assn - Must provide Permission
to Travel
b.
Delaware Youth Soccer Assn
c.
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Assn
d.
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Assn
e.
Soccer Maine
f. Maryland Youth Soccer Assn
g.
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Assn
h.
New Hampshire Soccer Assn
i.
*New Jersey Youth Soccer Assn – Must provide
Permission to Travel
j. New York State West Youth Soccer Assn
k.
Pennsylvania West State Soccer Assn
l. Soccer Rhode Island
m.
Vermont Soccer Assn
n.
Virginia Youth
Soccer Assn
o.
West Virginia
Soccer Assn
Registration
Mandatory team registration will take place at the
registration tent at the field complex (one) hour
before your first game.
Teams
must present valid USYSA Player Passes, Certified State
Rosters, Medical Release Forms and Permission to Travel Forms
(if required per above). Teams may not play without having
registered under penalty of forfeiture of games.
REFEREES
A three-person referee system will be employed at all times.
Officials will be USSF certified and in good standing. If
there is only one referee present for a preliminary match at
the scheduled start time, the referee present shall commence
the match using volunteer linesmen. Should the missing
referee(s) arrive at the field, he/she shall enter the match
at an appropriate time and the volunteers shall be relieved of
their duties.
PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Shoes must meet FIFA specifications and shin guards must be
worn during play. In the event of a uniform color conflict,
the home team shall change. For the purposes of this showcase
the VCCL member teams shall be considered the home team. No
jewelry may be worn by any player during a match (earrings,
watches, necklaces)
DURATION OF MATCHES
The duration of halves is 45 minutes. The interval between
halves shall be five (5) minutes. The referee is the official
timekeeper of the match. No overtime for matches ending
in ties. The ties will stand.
BALL SIZE
Size 5
TEAM/SPECTATOR FIELD POSITIONS
Coaches and players shall stand on opposite sides of the field
from parents and spectators. No coaching shall be permitted
within 18 yards of the goal line, from behind the goal line or
from the parent/spectator sideline.
Parents and spectators from both teams shall stand on the same
side of the field. The behavior of the parents and fans
remains the responsibility of the coach. The referee and the
Field Marshall are authorized to remove any spectator whose
behavior, in their opinion, interferes with the play of the
game. All spectators will remain behind spectator lines, as
designated.
WARNINGS & EJECTIONS
If a player is ejected from a match (red card by the referee)
that player must sit out the remainder of that match plus
his/her team's next tournament match. This being a college
showcase event, players ejected can be substituted, thus
allowing teams to play at full strength. Two yellow cards constitute a red card and
ejection, however offending player can be substituted also.
Coaches
that receive a red card or two yellow cards in the same match
are subject to the same penalties outlined above for players.
Any coach ejected from a match will not be allowed in the
general vicinity of the field (as defined by the referee) for
the remainder of that match and the team's next match.
No team or club official may enter the field of play,
regardless of the circumstances, unless that person has been
given permission by the referee.
Red cards issued after the end of regulation play or as a
result of physical assault are subject to review by the
Tournament Rules Committee and a more strenuous penalty, that
is not subject to appeal, may be issued. Should the infraction
be sufficiently serious law enforcement authorities may be
summoned. All infractions shall be reported to the host
association (VYSA) for relay to the team's state association
following the tournament. In accordance with USSF Policy
531-9, red cards for assault, abuse, or like offenses shall be
reported immediately.
PROTESTS
No protests shall be allowed.
FORFEITS
Teams may not play any games without having registered first
or the game will be forfeited.
A forfeit shall be awarded if a team is not present and
prepared to play within five (5) minutes of the scheduled
commencement time. A ten (10) minute allowance shall be made
for Semi-final and Final matches. A team that cannot field
seven (7) players at the scheduled commencement time shall
forfeit the match.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Either team shall have unlimited substitutions subject to the
following conditions and upon approval of the referee:
Prior to throw-in by the team in possession.
Prior to a goal kick by either team.
After a goal.
Throw-in by the team in possession.
Halftime or the beginning of an overtime period.
After a yellow card for the carded player.
Any time approval is granted by the referee (as in the case of
injury for the injured player only). Note: When this occurs,
the opponent may substitute a like number.
For a player that has been cautioned. Note: The opponent may
substitute a like number.
TOURNAMENT STANDINGS/TIE BREAKERS
No Tournament Standings are recorded. Results will be
posted on the website upon completion of the Showcase
TOURNAMENT OVERTIME
All preliminary matches tied will remain a tie.
INCLEMENT
WEATHER
Regardless of weather conditions, coaches and their teams
must appear at their respective field site, prepared to play
as scheduled. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of
the match. Only the referee or Tournament Director may cancel
or postpone a match.
In the case of severe weather, in their discretion, the
referees or Tournament Director may either cancel or
discontinue a match, relocate and/or reschedule a match or
reduce the scheduled duration of a match by 50%.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the Tournament Director, the Williamsburg Soccer Club,
Tournament Sponsors or coaches of host teams are responsible
for any expenses incurred by any team if the tournament is
canceled in whole or in part due to inclement weather, adverse
field conditions or circumstances beyond the Tournament’s
control, nor will any refunds be made.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to decide all
matters relative to the Tournament and his decisions are
final. All decisions of the referee are final and binding.
TEAM CONTACTS
Each team, upon arrival in Williamsburg, shall provide the
name of the hotel/motel, room and telephone number of the
coach, assistant coach or team representative at Tournament
Registration so contact may be made by Tournament Officials in
the event conditions require it. Teams shall ensure that the
point-of-contact information provided is for a team official
that is reasonably accessible during non-game hours.
PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS
In the event of a problem, or if a team has a question
about the tournament, they should first check with the Field
Marshall at the field headquarters at the respective field.
The Field Marshall will check periodically with Tournament
Headquarters and can resolve most problems. The Tournament
Director will ultimately decide all issues not resolved at the
field location. Decisions of the Tournament Director are
final.
For more information,
please contact
the Virginia Legacy Soccer Club at:
Pat McStay
Tournament Director
Virginia Legacy Soccer Club
5700 Warhill Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-1947
tourney@valegacysoccer.com
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