Big Island Cup
An AYSO open invitational soccer tournament

RULES AND REGULATIONS

2004 Big Island Cup
AYSO Open Invitational Soccer Tournament
RULES and REGULATIONS

All games shall be conducted in accordance with the current FIFA Laws of the Game and Decisions of the International Board and the AYSO National and Section Rules and Regulations with the exceptions noted below.


I. REGISTRATION

A. The tournament Committee will accept applications from teams in the order received based on the application letter postmark. A team becomes officially entered in the tournament only after payment of the required entry fee and referee deposit fee is made in full. The Tournament Director and/or the Tournament Registrar will make acceptance of the registration application.

B. All teams must be registered on or before, July 3rd, 2004.

C. Teams selected for participation will be notified by letter postmarked no later than July 6th or contacted directly by phone.

D. Entry fee is $350.00 per team. Div. U-10 Fee is $250.00 per team.

E. Teams must submit a check or money order made out to Big Island Cup for fees.

1. AYSO teams must submit a regional check to cover fees.

F. Referee deposit is $150.00 per team. Each team is required to provide a Center Referee and two Assistant Referees who will have no less than three referee assignments throughout the tournament.

G. Age Divisions

1. The boys and girls divisions shall be in two-year groupings as follows:
a. U-10 Under 10 years of age.
b. U-12 Under 12 years of age.
c. U-14 Under 14 years of age.
d. U-16 Under 16 years of age.
e. U-19 Under 19 years of age.

2. The effective date of age determination shall be player's age, as of July 31st, 2003.


II. REFUND POLICY

A. A full refund will be given within 14 days to teams that withdraw prior to 30 days before the tournament. Teams that withdraw less than 30 days before the tournament will receive a full refund, minus a $20 document and postage fee, if a replacement team can be found. If teams have paid additional funds for the purchase of tournament tee shirts, etc., the merchandise will be delivered or a full refund will be given. Regardless of the reasons, in the event the tournament is completely canceled, a full refund of all team moneys paid to Big Island Cup will be returned to the teams.


III. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

A. Regional Commissioners for AYSO teams and League Administrators for club teams are responsible for assuring the eligibility of their players.

B. Player rosters shall be completed in full and signed by their respective Regional Commissioner or League Administrator.

C. You may recruit players from your region, provided that said player is currently registered in that region.

D. Recruitment of a player from outside your region will not be allowed, unless accompanied by a signed release form from said player's respective Regional Commissioner or League Administrator and the recruiting regions Regional Commissioner or League Administrator.

E. Coed teams will play in the boys division.

F. Players are only allowed to play on one team.

G. The Tournament Director and/or Tournament Committee (TC) reserve the right to refuse any player participation in the Tournament.


IV. SCHEDULING

A. All teams shall play a minimum of three (3) games.

B. All groupings shall be conducted by the tournament Scheduler with the concurrence of the TC.

C. All game scheduling shall be completed by the Tournament Scheduler with the goal of establishing fairness and balance in the tournament and shall be approved by the TC. Consideration shall be given when possible to teams who have travel constraints or other commitments.

D. All field assignments will be done with the intent to fit the appropriate division with the appropriate field at the discretion of the TC.

E. Match times will be assigned to accommodate team schedules to the extent possible with the approval of the TC.

F. Schedules will be available after July 10th, 2004.


V. TEAMS

A. Teams rosters shall be limited to the following:

1. U-10, ten players and two coaches
a. 7 v 7 format

2. U-12 and U-14, fifteen players and two coaches
a. 11 v 11 format

3. U-16 and U-19, eighteen players and two coaches
a. 11v11 format

4. Roster changes will not be allowed after July 10, 2003.

5. A minimum of 7 players shall constitute a team for the U-19, U-16, U-14, and U-12 divisions.

6. A minimum of 5 players shall constitute a team for the U-10 division.

B. Teams discovered with an ineligible player or players shall be disqualified from further competition. Previous matches played by the disqualified team will be recorded as a 1-0 win for the opposing team, regardless of the initial result.

C. The Home Team shall have the responsibility of uniform differentiation.

D. The Home Team shall occupy the mauka (uphill) side of the field.

E. The Home Team will be listed first on the game schedule.

F. Properly completed line-up game cards, listed numerically by roster number shall be presented to the Registrar or check-in staff at the tournament head quarter's tent before each game. The game cards shall include the names and numbers of all players, present or not and an explanation for those players who are not in attendance at check-in time.

G. Each player on the team shall wear the same uniform, to consist of a jersey, with a different number, shorts, and socks. The jersey may not be exchanged with another player for the duration of the game.

1. AYSO teams entering the tournament, must have uniforms that conform to the AYSO national rules and regulations.


VI. COMPETITION

A. Coaches (or other team staff) shall not enter the field of play, unless requested by the referee. Coaches, players, team managers, and team trainers must remain in the designated team areas.

B. All games shall start on time. If a team is not on the field of play and ready to start their game within 10 minutes after the scheduled time, the game shall be deemed a forfeit.

1. A forfeit shall be recorded as a 1-0 win in favor of the opposing team.

2. A maximum of eleven (11) players and a minimum of seven (7) players on the field shall constitute a team in the U-19 through U-12 divisions. In U-10, a maximum of seven (7) players and a minimum of five (5) players on the field shall constitute a team.

3. A scheduled game shall not commence nor be continued if one or both teams cannot field the minimum number of eligible players and shall be deemed a forfeit.

a. If a game cannot be started, as a result of both teams being unable to field the minimum amount of eligible players, each team will be assessed as a 0-1 loss.

C. The Tournament is a "POOL PLAY" type of tournament in divisions U12 and older, where each pool will play off the other pools based on pool standings.

D. Standings will be determined by the following point system for each game:

1. 4 points for a win
2. 2 points for a tie 0-0 tie=2 points each
3. 0 points for a loss
4. 1 point for a shut out
5. 1 point for each goal scored (maximum of 3)

E. There will be no overtime periods in pool play. Ties will be counted as such.

F. All Games will count fully toward determining the standings of each pool.

G. If there is a tie in points at the end of pool play, the final pool standings will be decided by using the following tie breakers in the order which they are listed:

1. Head- to -head competition.
2. Goal differential (Goals scored, less goals allowed) with a maximum differential of three (3) goals per game.
3. Least goals allowed.
4. Most goals scored with a maximum of three per game.
5. Sportsmanship points average.
6. Coin flip

H. If a forfeit game exists for any reason, goal differential will not be used to determine a winner. Sportsmanship points will be awarded to teams, who record wins for forfeits, based on the teams average sportsmanship points for pool play. Sportsmanship points will not be awarded to teams who forfeit games.

I. Round Robin pool play, single or double elimination or other types of formats may be used from time to time, depending on the number of teams involved in a division and the time available.

J. If a player is sent off from any game that player shall remove his/herself from the vicinity of the playing field accompanied by an adult, as to not have any further influence on the game. The minimum penalty for such misconduct is that player shall not be permitted to play in the immediate next tournament game for his or her team. This rule also applies to coaches and assistant coaches.

K. There will be no slide tackling in U10 and U12

L. U10 will be a sportsmanship festival. No standings will be kept except for sportsmanship points. Medals will be awarded to the teams with the most sportsmanship points at the conclusion of the last U10 game.

VII. DURATION OF GAMES

A. POOL, QUARTER FINALS & SEMI-FINAL GAMES

1. AGE GROUP GAME LENGTH
a. U-19 2 x 30 min. halves
b. U-16 2 x 30 min. halves
c. U-14 2 x 30 min. halves
d. U-12 2 x 25 min. halves
e. U-10 2 x 20 min. halves

B. FINALS

1. AGE GROUP GAME LENGTH
a. U-19 2 x 45 min. halves
b. U-16 2 x 40 min. halves
c. U-14 2 x 35 min. halves
d. U-12 2 x 30 min. halves

C. Games will be played with CONTINUOUS RUNNING TIME, with appropriate breaks as outlined below. Clock does not stop between breaks, except for half time.

D. All Divisions will have breaks at approximately the halfway point of either half, but only for quick liquid replacement and substitution.


E. Half time breaks shall be a minimum of five (5) minutes with a maximum of ten (10) minutes in duration, as designated by the Referee.

F. In the event any game is canceled for weather, safety concerns or unforeseen circumstances, the Scheduler shall reschedule the game at the earliest possible date and time, schedule permitting.


VIII. SUBSTITUTION

A. All registered players in attendance at the start the game for all division must participate and play at least one half of the game, excluding overtime.

B. Players not present or expected to be absent when the match begins must be identified on the line up card (game card).

C. Any team found not to be following the rules governing substitution may be subjected to forfeit the game.

D. Players substituting must report to a referee or assistant referee.

E. Substitutions will take place at quarter breaks as determined by the referee and at halftime.

1. U16 and U19 finals will have substitution opportunities at eighths
2. With the exception of halftime, the game clock shall remain running and the substitution must take place in an expedient manner.

a. When referee signals, the players must take the field immediately.
b. If in the opinion of the referee, a team wastes time at substitution breaks, the captain of the team will receive a caution.

F. Substituting for an injury:

1. If a player is injured, the coach may provide a substitute player for the injured player, in which case the injured player may not return until the next opportunity to sub. Only the player who is injured is credited with the quarter regardless of the actual time played. The coach may choose to play short, thereby allowing the injured player the return to the game at a stoppage of play. .

G. Proper authorization must be recognized by the referee before an injured player may enter the field of play and continue to play.

H. Late arriving players shall be substituted a follows:

I. If a player arrives during the first quarter, that player must play a minimum of two (2) quarters of the remaining three (3) quarters.

J. Signed line up cards must be completed by the referee; signed and forwarded to the Referee Administrator.

K. Goal Keepers in U10 can play only 1 quarter in the goal. Keepers in U12 can play a maximum of 2 quarters in the goal and must play one quarter on the field.

L. Under no circumstances may substitutions be made:

1. After a send off.
2. After the game has ended in a tie and FIFA penalty kicks will be required to determine a winner.


IX. GAMES ENDING IN A TIE AFTER REGULATION TIME

A. There will be no overtime periods in pool play. Ties will be counted as such.

B. In case of a tie at the end of regulation time in quarter or semi final play, the winner shall be determined as follows:

1. The winner shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark.

a. Each team shall alternately take five (5) penalty kicks at the same goal; each one shall be taken by a different player. The team scoring the most goals shall be declared the winner.
b. If the game is still tied, the taking of kicks shall continue in the same team order, each kick being taken by a different player. This will continue until one team shall score a goal more than the other. This team will be declared the winner.
c. Only players on the field at the termination of the game may take penalty kicks. None of the players may be exempted from taking a kick, if the number of kicks required to be taken equals or exceeds the number of players on the field.
d. If all the players of each team have been used and the game is still tied, then the taking of kicks shall continue in the same order, as used previously. This will continue until one team shall score one goal more than the other in an equal amount of kicks..
e. The goalkeeper may be changed with a teammate on the field at any point before entering the goal area.

C. In case of a tie at the end of regulation time in championship play, the winner shall be determined as follows:

1. Sudden victory overtime periods will be allowed in championship play. Length of overtime periods are:
a. U-12: two (2) eight (8) minute periods.
b. U-14: two (2) nine (9) minute periods.
c. U-16: two (2) nine (9) minute periods.
d. U-19: two (2) nine (9) minute periods.

2. The first score terminates the overtime period. The team that scores first shall be declared the winner.
3. If a tie still exists after both overtime periods, the winner shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark as outlined above. (art. IX; sec. B)


X. PARTICIPANTS SENT FROM THE FIELD

A. All players and coaches sent from the field (red carded) must be reported in writing by the center referee to the Tournament Director immediately, after the finish of the game.

B. The penalty for a player or coaches sent from the field is a minimum one (1) game suspension for the following game. Stronger penalties may be imposed depending on the circumstances.

C. Accumulation of Cautions: Any player who accumulates three cautions during the tournament shall be suspended from play in the match following the third caution. If a player is sent off due to the accumulation of two cautions in a match, that player shall be suspended in the next match.

D. THESE PENALTIES MAY NOT BE APPEALED.


XI. PROTESTS

A. PROTESTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

B. Referees must file a written report for any abusive language or behavior used by players and or coaches toward or against them. Likewise, any spectator who has interfered with the game by word or deed must be reported to the Tournament Director.


XII. COACHES

A. Coaches shall at all times encourage clean competition and good sportsmanship.

B. Coaches shall abide by and uphold the Rules and Regulations of the Tournament.

C. Coaches shall participate in positive coaching that instructs and encourages players during the games. Negative comments and complaints about officials will not be tolerated.

D. Coaches shall remain in their designated team areas during the course of play.


XIII. DISQUALIFICATIONS

A. The Tournament Director may disqualify any team, at any point of the tournament, if a team refuses to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Tournament.


XIV. SPORTSMANSHIP

A. All teams are judged for sportsmanship by the center referee and the assistant referees.

B. All teams will be judged using a sportsmanship tally sheet.

C. Deductions to sportsmanship for cautions and send off:
1. A caution will minus 5 team sportsmanship points
2. A send off will minus 10 team sportsmanship points

D. Additional comments:
1. Alcohol will not be allowed on site.
2. The use of tobacco shall only be in areas away from the fields where it will not affect players practicing or warming up.
3. Respect for the property shall be shown by all that attend.
a. Players must refrain from kicking balls against buildings and fences.
b. The teams shall be responsible for its own trash and use the receptacles on site.

4. The Tournament Staff feels the need to stress sportsmanship. Conduct detrimental to good clean competition will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to taunting and dissent. Dissent by word of mouth or gesture is considered misconduct and the offender should be cautioned for the offense. Likewise, taunting is to be treated the same way. Taunting can be in the form of words, gestures, or orchestrated celebrations. A second caution for infringement of the characteristics of good sportsmanship shall be cause for sending off the offender.
5. It is a coach responsibility to see that the Big Island Cup Rules and Regulations are passed on to players, parents and officials attending with their teams.


XV. INJURIES

A. Injuries to a participant or damage caused by a participant shall be reported to the Tournament Director at the first opportunity to do so. Each injury requiring medical attention shall also be reported to the injured participants Regional Safety Director. It is the responsibility of each injured participants Regional Safety Director to file a timely accident report with the AYSO National Support Center.

B. Any situation or subject not covered by the aforementioned Rules and Regulations will be decided upon by the Tournament Rules Committee consisting of the Director or Assistant Director, Head Referee and Head Coach. Said decisions will be final.


XVI. SPECIAL RULES FOR U-10

A. U-10 will be a goodwill competition without standings.

B. Competition will be seven (7) playing per team at a time - one goalkeeper and six (6) field players.

C. Normal rules will apply including offside. There will be indirect, direct and penalty kicks for appropriate fouls.

D. Goalkeepers may only play in goal for one quarter and must play on the field one quarter per game.

E. Slide tackling will not be allowed.

F. All teams will play 4 games Thursday to Sunday.

XVII. REFEREE PLAN

A. Each team in the tournament shall send, as part of their registration and application to the tournament, a referee deposit of $150.00.

B. Each team in the tournament is required to supply the Big Island Cup with a center referee and two (2) assistant referees. These referees shall be available to officiate all of their team's referee assignments, as designated by the Tournament Referee Administrator.

C. Each team in the tournament shall have one referee assignment per game, that the players are scheduled to play. All teams in the tournament are guaranteed a minimum of three (3) games in the schedule; therefore their team will be responsible for a minimum of three (3) referee assignments. This is to include standby assignments.

D. All three members of the officiating team must check in for each assignment. This is to include standby assignments. This is the first step of our tracking process.

E. All referees should be of the highest caliber, possess the appropriate ability to officiate at their respective divisions and be at least two years older, than the division they are officiating.

F. All games shall be officiated using the diagonal system.

G. Game cards shall be completed by the center referee, signed by each member of the referee team, and delivered to the referee tent. This is the second step of our tracking process.

H. Referee deposit shall be prorated based on the number of assignments fulfilled. Deposits shall be returned no later than 14 days from the last day of the tournament.
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