24th Annual Mansfield Liederkranz Adam Schuster Memorial Tournament
1. Divisons Travel A Bracket (for Division A and Division 1 travel teams) Travel B Bracket (for Division B and Division 2 travel teams) Recreational Bracket
2. Eligibility (all FIFA rules apply except as shown)
Players are eligible for the following age group Under 8 Birth Year 2009 Under 9 Birth Year 2008 Under 10 Birth Year 2007 Under 11 Birth Year 2006 Under 12 Birth Year 2005 Under 13 Birth Year 2004 Under 14 Birth Year 2003 Under 15 Birth Year 2002
Only One Player Rostered per team in each age group
No han 2 carded players on U8-U10 teams, 3 carded players U11-12, and 5 players on U13-U14 teams for a recreational teams.
Up to 18 players may be on a roster on any team ages U13, and U14. Up to 14 players may be on a roster on any team ages U11 and U12. Up to 12 players may be on a roster on any team ages U8, U9 and U10.
3. Guest Players
a) A maximum of 2 guest players for U8-10, 3 guest players for U11-12, and 4 guest players for U13-14 are permitted on each team. NO EXCEPTIONS!
b) Guest players must be from the same USSF org. as the team requesting the guest players.
c) Guest players for OYSAN must be from OYSAN or have Out of State permission to play from OYSAN. The appropriate paperwork must be completed and presented at check-in or the player in question will not be permitted to play in the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS!
4. Team Check-In Registration and Procedures All teams must be checked in by tournament personnel at mandatory check-in Friday night, Oct. 28th, 2016 5-9p All documentation must be presented as follows:
Roster waiver form - Completed and signed by coaches and player parents (2 copies)
Player passes (travel teams) or Birth Certificates for recreational teams for every player
Team home league Fall Roster-(1copy)
Medical Release Forms for every player. Forms must be signed by coach and parents. Forms will be carried by a team representative and must be available at the field for each game.
Each coach must supply proof of their completion for concussion training and risk management.
Full payment of tournament fees must be received by the tournament committee PRIOR to team check-in or the team will not be permitted to play in the tournament. All documentation must be presented at the time of check-in as required or the team will not be permitted to play in the tournament. (No refunds after confirmation of the schedules).
5. Non-US Youth Soccer State Association Teams and Players Teams not affiliated with a US Youth Soccer Association must comply with the above guidelines and provide the necessary documentation as noted below. a) Teams must provide proof of insurance from their member organization. b) Teams must provide valid team roster at registration and the roster cannot change during the tournament. c) All travel players must have a laminated player pass with picture and date of birth.
THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE GUIDELINES.
Group standings will be determined on the following basis. 3 points for a win 1 point for a tie 0 points for a loss
6. Uniform Rule All teams must provide an alternate jersey. In the event of a conflict of jersey colors, the first team listed on the schedule (home team) will change uniforms. All players must have uniforms with individual numbers listed on the shirt. (no two uniforms will have the same number).
All players must wear shin guards with socks pulled over the shin guards. Player's shirts are to be tucked into their shorts. No metal cleats permitted. All equipment is subject to approval by the referee.
7. Game Playing Time
Divisions U8, U9, U10, U11, U12 will play two halves of 25 minutes each. Divisions U13 and U15will play two halves of 30 minutes each.
Final round games, at the discretion of the referee may be shortened due to time constraints. (all overtime periods will be one 5 (Golden Goal) minute halves).
If a winner is not produced penalty kicks will follow. The tournament director and/or referee will have the authority to end any game due to darkness. This is for the safety of all participants.
8. Laws of the Game/Substitutions All games shall be played in accordance with FIFA Laws, except specifically noted by these rules.
* Substitutions may only be made with the referee's permission and are to enter the game at the center line on the bench side of the field.
* Before a throw-in by either team as long as the team with possession is subbing too.
Otherwise, the team without possession cannot substitutes unless the team throwing the ball into play is subbing also. This is to prevent teams from stalling.
*Before a goal kick by either team.
*After a goal is scored by either team
*At half time
*Any time in case of an injury (one for one)
9. Age Group Requirements/Adjustments
* U8- Size 3 ball Game format, 4v4
* U9-Size 4 ball; Game format, 7v7
* U10-Size 4 ball; Game format, 7v7
* U11-Size 4 ball; Game format, 9v9
* U12-Size 4 ball; Game format, 9v9
U13-Size 5 ball; Game format, 11 v 11
*U14- 15 size 5 ball Game format 11v11
10. Forfeits
A maximum 5-minute grace period will be allowed after scheduled kick-off time before a game is awarded to an opponent. Teams failing to field the maximum number of players listed below will forfeit the game.
Teams are expected to be ready to start the game on time, possibly with no warm-up time. Failure to complete a match, or a team leaving the playing field of play, will result in forfeit. No team that has forfeited a game will be declared a group winner. If a team forfeits any game, the non-forfeiting team will be awarded 3 points, and the game shall be scored as a 4-0 win in favor of the non-forfeiting team. This score will be the official score in case ofa goal differential is necessary tiebreaker U8, U9, and U10-5 minimum, U11 and U12-7 minimum, U13 andU14,-15 8 minimum
Conduct Players and coaches are expected to conduct themselves within the spirit of the Law, as well as the letter of the Law. Displays of temper dissent by word or action against the opponent or referee, and retaliation of fouls are cause for ejection from the game. Players or coaches receiving a red or two yellow cards will not be permitted to participate in the next scheduled game. Spectators may be asked to leave by the referee or tournament director.
12. Protests
Referee decisions are final and are not subject to protest.
13. Referees ALL DECISIONS OF THE REFEREE ARE FINAL AND BINDING.
14. Inclement Weather
Regardless of weather conditions, coaches and their teams MUST appear on the field of play, ready to play as scheduled. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of the game. Only referees and/or the Tournament Directors MAY reduce the length of the game by 50%.
Games interrupted in the first half: a) If time permits, play to completion. b) If time permits, play to completion of at least the first half and record the score as complete. c) If the first half cannot be completed, the game will be called a scoreless tie and each team will be awarded one point.
Games interrupted after the first half: a) If time permits, play to completion. b) If time does not permit, the game will be called complete and the score at the time of the interruption recorded.
In any event, games shall not be played past the scheduled start time of the next game due to weather delays.
15. General rules
The Tournament Committee and the Liederkranz Soccer Club will not be responsible for:
Any expenses incurred by any team or club if the tournament is canceled in whole or part. No refunds will be made to any participating teams if the tournament directors for any reason cancel a portion of the tournament in its entirety once tournament play has began unless the guaranteed minimum of 3 games is unable to be played. In which case, a refund of 1/3 the team's entrance fee per un-played game will be issued to the affected team or teams. The tournament will refund a team's entry fee in its entirety if it unable to provide an appropriate age bracket in which to compete. If indeed the weekend is a total washout due to weather conditions, each team will only receive the total amount that the team submitted, meaning the team will NOT receive a refund amount for more than what they paid to enter the tournament based on the amount per game refunded. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the tournament and its judgments are final.
Alcoholic beverages are to be confined to inside the social club or the patio area of the social club.
Serious misconduct of coaches, parents or anyone associated with the team can result in disqualification of the team from the tournament. No refunds will be given after confirmation of the team's acceptance.
16. Awards First and second place individual awards will be presented in each U-9 through U-14 age group to the Winners and Runner-up in each division. "Participation Awards" will be presented to each player on every U-8 team. Competition in the U-8 divisions will be conducted with no playoffs or championships. We will offer a bragging rights game for U8. No awards for placement (1st and 2nd) will be presented in this age group.
17. Semi-Final and Championship Games-TIES
Ties- For Semi-final and championship games, the teams will be given a 5-minute rest period following regulation play and immediately proceed with a maximum of one 5-minute sudden death (golden goal) overtime period. If the teams are still tied at the end of the overtime period, the FIFA penalty kick procedure will be used to determine a winner. Only the players on the field at the end of the overtime period are eligible for penalty kicks.
18. Special Rules for U8 The pass back rule is not in effect for this age bracket No PENALTY kicks No off-sides No intentional slide-tackling The WILL BE: goal kicks, corner kicks and throw-ins
19. Special Rules for U9-U10 Break out line in affect Offsides
Penalty kicks only if it is a goal scoring opportunity
20. All team officials must be in compliance with the Ohio Bill 143 - "RETURN- TO-PLAY" law. All rostered staff member (coaches, asst coaches, director of coaching, and team managers) must have a current concussion certification from the Nation Federation of State Highschool Associations (NFHS) Training course.