16th Annual
The
Tournament Headquarters are located at:
Meyer Park,
The
Tournament Director is: Chuck
Vallentine (713) 398-6443
A. Team
Check-in – Mandatory registration of teams will be held at the Hilton
Garden Inn (
B.
Check-in requirements –
1.
Teams from the
a. All Players (including guest players) must
present a photo identification card issued by the team’s Federation
Organization Member (STYSA,
USYS, etc.)
b. All Players must have a signed Medical
Release Form. Said forms must be
available for inspection at check-in.
c. All Teams must provide a roster approved by
their Federation Organization Member.
The roster must include the jersey
numbers of all players.
d. Teams from outside the South Texas Youth
Soccer Association (STYSA) must provide proof of permission to travel.
2.
Foreign Teams (For any team coming from a CONCACAF nation)
a. All Players must present passports at
check-in or, if from a nation that the
of entry into the
b. All Players must present a photo identification
card.
c. All Players must have a signed Medical
Release Form. Said forms must be
available for inspection at check-in.
d. All Teams must provide a roster approved by
their Provincial or National Association.
The roster must include the
jersey numbers of all
players.
e. Teams must provide a completed form from
their Provincial or National Association approving the team’s participation in
the tournament.
A. PLAYER
ELIGIBILITY – All players must be registered with USYSA, or in the case of
a foreign team, with their Provincial
or National Association. Current player cards for each player will be
required at check-in. No Card-No Play-No
Exception. A
maximum of eighteen (18) players are
allowed on a roster (including guest players).
A player may play for only one team.
This
tournament is for Boys teams from U11
through U19.
B. DETERMINATION
OF AGE BRACKET – The birth date of the oldest player on the team determines
the age bracket of that
team. An ineligible player will be suspended from
further participation in the tournament.
A team playing an ineligible player
may continue to play. The team WILL be reported to the Host State
Association and the Team’s State/National Association.
C. GUEST
PLAYERS – A maximum of four (4) guest players will be allowed per
team. A player may only play for one
team.
A. HOME
TEAM – The first team listed on the schedule is considered the Home Team.
B. UNIFORMS
– All players must wear numbered jerseys.
Each team must have an alternate color jersey for each player in case
of color conflict. The Home Team, if deemed necessary by the
Referee, will resolve any color conflict.
C. TEAM
AND SPECTATOR LOCATION – Players and Coaches from both teams will occupy
the same side of the field.
Spectators and parents must sit on
the side opposite the players and coaches.
No one is permitted to sit or stand behind the
goals.
D. INSPECTION
– Teams must be at the field no later than 15 minutes prior to match time ready
for inspection by the referee.
A. PLAYER
CARDS – Player photo identification cards, the approved roster, and signed
medical release forms must be present
and available at all matches. Identification cards will be checked by the
referee prior to each match.
B. UNIFORMS
– The jersey number of each player must be the same as the player’s jersey
number on the game card and roster.
If the numbers are not the same, the
referee will not allow the player to participate in the match until the numbers
are the same.
Said player may change his shirt or
the referee can note the change on the game card.
A.
All matches will be played in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game,
except as specifically modified as follows in the
tournament rules:
1.
MATCH LENGTH – U11 through U14 teams will play 30 minute halves;
U15 through U19 teams will play 35 minute
halves. The Tournament Director reserves the right to
adjust game length and schedules due to weather or field conditions.
Ties stand in all bracket games,
including any Round Robin play.
Championship/Consolation games that are tied at
the end of regulation time will
be decided on FIFA Kicks from the Penalty Mark.
2.
SUBSTITUTION TIMES – A player may be substituted with the
permission of the referee at the following times:
a. Prior to a throw-in in your favor.
b. Prior to a goal kick by either team.
c. After a goal by either team.
d. When the referee approves an injury
substitution by one team, the other team may substitute an equal number of
players.
e. At half time.
f. When the referee stops to caution a player,
only that player may be substituted prior to the restart of the game.
g. No player shall leave the field of play
without the consent of the referee.
h. Players shall enter and leave the field at
mid-field.
3.
SUBSTITUTION AGE LIMITS
a. If the age group is 15 and under, free
substitution is allowed.
b. For age groups 16 years and older, free
substitution is allowed providing the tournament is not an official competition
(but
a friendly club tournament)
and the age category does not include matches between national teams of
CONCACAF
member countries. If it does include national teams, then up to
six substitutions are allowed.
B. PLAYER
EQUIPMENT
a. Per FIFA Laws of the Game, the wearing
of shin guards is mandatory. No player
will be allowed to play without shin
guards.
b. Per STYSA rules, no Player may play with a
HARD cast even if it is padded.
c. All other equipment related issues will be
left to the discretion of the referee.
A. TOURNAMENT
FORMAT – For all age groups, first round play will be bracketed. Depending upon the number of teams in
each bracket, the following advancements will occur:
1.
Five team groups will play a round-robin. The team with the highest number of points
after round-robin play will be the
champion. The runner-up is the team with the second
highest number of points.
2.
Six team groups will play across their bracket. Each team in Bracket A will play each team in
Bracket B. The championship
match will be played by the two teams who have earned the highest
points. The consolation match will be
played by the 3rd
and 4th place points
earners.
3.
Eight team groups will play a round-robin within their bracket. The championship match will be played by the
1st in points
in Bracket A and the 1st
in points in Bracket B. The consolation
match will be played by the 2nd in points in Bracket A and
the 2nd in points in
Bracket B.
B. MATCH
SCHEDULES – All teams will play a minimum of 3 games. Two games will be played on Saturday and one
on
Sunday. Championship and Consolation games will be played Sunday afternoon.
C. PROCEDURES
FOR DETERMINING A WINNER - There
will be no overtime periods for bracketed play.
If, at the end of
regulation time, a Championship or Consolation game is tied the winner will be decided by FIFA Kicks from the Penalty Mark.
D. REFEREES
– US Soccer and International qualified Registered Referees will be used for
all tournament matches, and the
tournament shall utilize a three-referee system on all matches.
E. MATCH
DELAYS, SUSPENSIONS, CANCELLATIONS – In case of inclement weather, the Tournament
Directors and Klein
Soccer Club will determine if games
are to be played. Once the game has
started, the decision rests with the referee and Klein
Soccer Club. If any games are canceled, it is up to the
coaches of the teams to check with the Tournament Directors for
rescheduling information. Games shall be considered complete if one
half of the game has elapsed. The score
at the stoppage
of play will be the final
score. If one half has not elapsed and
the game is stopped, the game must be rescheduled if it affects
the outcome of the tournament and if
weather permits. Klein Soccer Club have
the ultimate authority in determining whether
or not the fields are playable. Any decision will be accepted by the
Tournament Committee and acted on accordingly.
A
tournament weather advisory line has
been established. PLEASE HAVE ONLY
ONE MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM
CALL.
THIS WILL INSURE THE LINE IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TEAMS. ALSO, IF THE LINE IS TIED UP,
WE CANNOT UPDATE ANY
INFORMATION.
281-583-4999
F. REFUND
POLICY – A team withdrawing from the tournament after being accepted, shall
forfeit its entry fee. In the event of
inclement weather, the Tournament
Committee has the authority to restructure or cancel the tournament. It will not be
rescheduled for another date and no
refunds will be issued once play has begun.
If the tournament is cancelled prior to the start
of play, a refund less expenses will
be distributed.
A. FORFEITURE
– Each team must be ready to play at the scheduled time or immediately after
the conclusion of the previous
game as determined by the referee, and with the minimum number of players, or the team is subject to forfeiting the match.
B. MINIMUM
NUMBERS – The minimum number of players required to start play is seven
(7).
C. PERMISSION
TO CONTINUE PLAY – Following the forfeiture of a game, a team will be
allowed to continue through
bracketed play, but will not be eligible to receive awards.
D. POINTS
– A forfeit will be scored as a 3-0 win and a total of 9 points will be
awarded.
A. TEAM
STANDINGS – Team standings will be based on the following scoring system:
Win – 6 points, plus 1 point for each
goal scored (maximum of 3 goals)
Tie – 3 points, plus 1 point for each
goal scored (maximum of 3 goals)
Loss – 0 points, plus 1 point for
each goal scored (maximum of 3 goals)
Bonus – 1 point is awarded for a
shutout
Forfeit – Scored as a 3-0 win and a
total of 9 points will be awarded
B. TIE
BREAKERS – In the event of a tie going into the Championship/Consolation
games, placement will be determined as
follows:
Point Total
Head to Head
Goal difference (maximum of 3 per
game)
Goals scored (maximum of 5 per game)
If a tie is still present after these
criteria, FIFA penalty kicks will
determine the winner.
A. REPORTING
– Each team will be responsible for turning in a game report within one
hour after the completion of the match.
The winning coach, or the home team coach in the case of a tie, will turn in the referee’s card (Official Match Report). The
Referee
must sign and record the score on his/her Game Card for the Card to be
official. Each coach is responsible
for
verifying the posted score prior to the team’s next game.
B. PROCEDURE
FOR REPORTING – All game cards must be given to the scorekeeper at the
tournament headquarters tent
within one hour after the completion of the
match. The Official Match Report for
each completed match must be verified (i.e.,
score, cautions, ejections) at the
Scorer’s table immediately after the match by the team coach or manager. The coach must
make any requests for changes in
scores, other than scorekeeper’s errors when posting, to the Tournament
Directors
immediately after the match.
XI. PROTESTS AND DISPUTES
A. PROTESTS – Judgmental decisions made by the Referee cannot be protested. Only protests concerning the laws of the match
will be considered. Protests will be handled in the following manner:
1. Advise the Referee and opposing coach of your intent to file a protest. Play or continue the match.
2. The coach of record shall submit written protest (in English) to the Tournament Directors within one (1) hour of completion
of the match.
3. Submit $200 (US Dollars) cash with the written protest.
4. If the protest is upheld, the fee is refunded.
5. Failure to comply with this procedure will result in the protest not being considered.
6. Decisions by the Tournament Directors are final and may not be appealed.
B. DISPUTES – Disputes for Non-referee decisions will be handled in the following manner:
1. Advise the Tournament Directors of your intent to file a dispute.
2. Submit a written account (in English) of your dispute at the Tournament Headquarter tent.
3. The Tournament Directors will meet with you within one (1) hour following the filing.
C. All protests or disputes will be provided with quick due process.
XII. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
A. TEAM AND SPECTATOR CONDUCT – Misconduct by a team, players, coaches, parents, spectators, supporters or officials
will not be tolerated on or off the field. A team, player, coach, parent, spectator, supporter or official may be withdrawn from
the competition at the discretion of the Tournament Director. In the event that this occurs, a misconduct report will be made to
STYSA
and/or the team’s State or National association. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of
their team and
supporters both on and off the fields.
B. GENERAL RULES – Verbal abuse or harassment of anyone will not be tolerated. Alcohol, firearms, fireworks and glass
containers are not allowed at the park. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.
C. EJECTIONS – Any player or coach who received a red card/ejection during a match is not allowed to play or coach in the next
match.
1. Players receiving an ejection must leave the bench immediately and report to the Tournament Director at the Tournament
Headquarters tent. Coaches receiving an ejection must leave the match immediately and report to the Tournament Director
at the Tournament Headquarter tent. Upon completion of the match the player and/or coach ejected must report to the
scorekeeper at the Tournament Headquarter tent and surrender his Player Card.
2. Players may sit on the bench during their suspension, however, they shall not be in uniform. Coaches shall not return to the
tournament site during the match for which they are serving the one game suspension.
3. After serving the one match suspension the coach may pick up the Card from the scorekeeper at the Tournament Headquarter
tent.
4. Any player or coach who receives a second red card/ejection is suspended from that match AND from further tournament
participation.
5. ANY PLAYER, COACH OR SPECTATOR GUILTY OF
REFEREE ASSAULT WILL BE SUSPENDED
IMMEDIATELY FROM THAT MATCH AND SUSPENDED FROM FURTHER TOURNAMENT
PARTICIPATION. A REPORT WILL BE
MADE TO THE HOST STATE ASSOCIATION AND THE TEAM’S
STATE OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
D. YELLOW CARDS – A player or coach receiving two yellow cards during a match is suspended from that match and
suspended from the next match (one match suspension). Two yellow cards in the same match is a red card and are counted as a
red card. A player or coach accumulating three (3) yellow cards, which did not culminate in a red card, is suspended from the
next match (one match suspension). A player or coach receiving two red cards/ejections will be suspended from further
tournament participation.
E. REPORT OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
1. Disciplinary actions taken during a match will be marked on the game card with the name and jersey number of the player or
the Coach’s name. Serious misconduct will also be reported by the Referee on a Misconduct Report form. All game cards
and Misconduct Reports will be turned in to the Scorekeeper immediately following the match.
2. For United States teams, any incidents of ejections in a final game, any incidents of referee abuse or referee assault or any
other incidents of a serious nature will be reported to the Host State Association and the team’s State Association.
3. For CONCACAF teams, the Tournament Committee will report any incidents of ejections in a final game, any incidents of
referee abuse or referee assault or any other incidents of a serious nature, along with the disciplinary action taken or required
to the
or National Association.
XV. GAME BALLS
A. RESPONSIBLE TEAMS - For bracketed play, the Home Team will provide the Match ball. The ball must be the regulation
size for the applicable age group. The Match ball for Championship/Consolation games will be provided by the Tournament
Committee.
XVI. AWARDS
A. In a 5 team bracket playing a Round Robin, awards will be given for 1st and 2nd place. In all other groups, awards will be given
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. All awards will be presented near the Tournament Headquarters tent immediately following
each Championship or Consolation game.