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           Taylor Creek Classic Tournament Rules

1. RULES

Rules of the Taylor Creek Classic shall be the 'Laws of the Game' as published by FIFA with those modifications as stated
herein.

A. Substitution may be made, with the consent of the referee;
1. Before a throw-in – either team.

2. Before a goal-kick.

3. After a score by either team.

4. At half time.

5. After an injury, by either team, when the referee stops play.

6. After a caution, one for one by both teams, if the cautioned player is substituted.

B. The game clock will not be stopped because of injury to any player, except if deemed necessary by the referee.
Due to the time allowed for the completion of all games, the clock should run continuously.

2. TEAM AND PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

A. Team rosters will be limited to (18) players for ages U-12 and above and (14) for U-8, U-9, U-10, and U-11.  
Age group bracketing will be per the USSF/USYSA age guidelines effective September 1,1991. Three (3) guest
players will be allowed per team.  Teams that play 8v8 in the regular season that are playing 11v11 in the
tournament will be allowed to expand their roster using guest players to a maximum of 18 players. A player may only
play for one team during the Tournament. Prior to the start of each game the Field Marshall may check that each
team has the following; current USSF player and coaches passes, Medical Release Forms, and approved guest
roster (if applicable).

B. The home team will be responsible for using an alternate color uniform if necessary, and shall supply a suitable
game ball (as determined by the Referee).

3. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

A. All participants in the Taylor Creek Classic will be expected to maintain high standards of conduct during the
tournament. These standards are expected of players, referees, and spectators.

B. There shall be no dissent between players and/or coaches and the referee. Questioning a referee is considered
dissent. All coaches are responsible for the actions of his or her spectators, specifically verbal abuse of referees.
Such abuse will not be tolerated. Violation may result in forfeiture of the game and/or expulsion from further play.

C. Any player or coach ejected from a game will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game. The
player/coach pass is to be turned in to the referee headquarters immediately following the initial suspension game,
If dismissed in the last game, card will be returned and the state association will be notified of the red card.

D. Any player or coach who receives an accumulation of two (2) yellow cards must sit out the next game.

E. All coaches will remain within 20 yards of the centerline on their half of the field, on the side opposite of both team's
spectators.

F. Spectators may be ejected from the park for improper conduct, at the discretion of the tournament officials.

4. DURATION OF GAME

A. Preliminary and Championship games will consist of the following:

U-10 & under: Two(2) 25 minute halves

U-11 & U-12: Two(2) 30 minute halves

U-13 & u-14: Two(2) 35 minute halves

U-15 & up: Two(2) 40 minute halves               

B. The directors reserve the right to adjust the game length for conditions beyond their control.

5. THE BALL

A. The game ball shall be provided by the home team. Size of the game ball shall be:

U-12 & under: Size #4

U-13 & above: Size #5

6. SCORING

A. Scoring summaries can be obtained on the following web page:
http://www.tcyosports.org/TCClassicScheduleResults.html

B. At the end of the game, the Referees and each coach are to sign the official game envelope certifying final score
and turn in to Field Marshall.

C. Bracket standings leading to championship play, will be determined on the following basis:

1. Points

Win = 3 points

Tie = 1 point

Loss = 0 points

a. The score of a forfeited game shall be recorded as 5-0 in favor of the team not forfeiting, if;

       1. The game has not commenced, or 2) the game has commenced and the non-forfeiting team
           has less than a 2-goal lead at the time of cessation. If the non-forfeiting team has more than a
           2- goal lead at the time of cessation, the score shall stand. Forfeiture will be declared for a
           failure to begin play within fifteen (15) minutes of game time. Failure to complete a match or a
           team leaving the field during play may result in forfeiture. In no case will a team which has
           forfeited a game be declared a group winner or wild card.

(In the event of ties in point standings, the following sequence will be used:)

2. Result of head to head game (2 teams only)

3. Highest total net score for tournament games. Net score = goals scored, less goals scored against. A
maximum differential of 4 goals per game will account for this purpose.

4. Fewest goals allowed.

5. Total goals scored for all games (no max)

6. Penalty kick elimination: FIFA rules.

a. In the event of ties at the end of championship round game, winner will be determined as follows:

1. Two ten-minute overtime periods will be played, both mandatory.

2. Penalty kick elimination as above. Only players on the field at the end of the second overtime are
   eligible for penalty kicks.

7. AWARDS

A. First and second place team and individual trophies will be awarded after the final game.

8. WEATHER/RESCHEDULES

A. Games shall be considered completed if the first half has concluded and play is stopped by either the Field
Referee or the Tournament Directors. The score at the stoppage of play will be the final game score. If the first half
has not been completed and the game is stopped, every effort will be made to complete the game, or play to
complete at least the first half and record the score as final. If the game is canceled before it starts every effort will
be made to reschedule the game.

1. If necessary, game lengths may be shortened to accommodate scheduling requirements. It is the
responsibility of each coach to check Tournament Headquarters for reschedule information.

2. However, in the event that rescheduling is not possible, and game cancellation creates a situation where
teams within the division are unable to play an equal number of qualifying games, the group winner will be
determined on the basis of average tournament points for games played (including the tie breaking
procedure). The team with the highest average points will be declared the winner of the group. In the event
there is a tie which cannot be resolved by point averaging, the advancing team will be determined by penalty
kicks, per FIFA as directed by the Tournament Directors.

9. CANCELLATIONS

A. If the Tournament is canceled due to events beyond the control of the Tournament Committee, the Tournament will
not be required to make any financial reimbursement.

10. PROTESTS


11. FINAL RULINGS

A. The final interpreter of the foregoing rules and regulations, and also any matters not provided for in these rules will
be the Tournament Directors, whose decisions shall be final.