CYSA-S DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER CUP PLAYING RULES

1. Commissioner’s Cup Tournament shall be played under F.I.F.A. Laws except as modified by Cal South for youth competitions and/or District 3 Commissioner’s Cup Tournament Committee (Inter-City Board of Directors) as noted herein.

2. The Tournament Committee can make decisions relating to the interpretation of the Tournament Rules. The Tournament Committee shall resolve any situation not covered by these Rules.

3. Recreational Teams invited to participate in the District 3 Commissioner’s Cup Tournament shall include only the players rostered to the team as of the sixth (6th) league match. No loaned or borrowed players are allowed to participate.

4. PLAYER CARDS: Cal South approved laminated player passes with the player’s photo will be required of all players at the start of each game. A signed medical release form will be required for all players. Forms to be provided to the referee upon request. Failure to provide form may result in a forfeit. PLAYERS WITHOUT MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS MUST NOT PLAY.

5. LICENSED COACH/MANAGER: There must be a USYS licensed coach at each game. The coach must have an Administrator’s Pass (laminated card). A team without a carded official will forfeit. Note: An administrator, with a valid pass from the same league, may coach the team.

6. REFEREES: No protests will be accepted. The referee’s decision is final.

7. All players must wear shin guards completely covered by their socks during games. NO SHIN GUARDS – NO PLAY!

8. No player will be allowed to play with an injury which could be aggravated by playing or which, in the opinion of the referee, constitutes a danger to others.

9. All coaches have the complete responsibility for the conduct of their players, parents, bench, friends, and spectators at all times. If, in the opinion of the game officials, a game must be terminated for misconduct of players, parents, bench, friends, or spectators, the offending team may be suspended from further play and forfeit all remaining games.

10. Both teams will be responsible for setting up and taking down nets and goals.

11. EACH TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THEIR SIDE LINE IS CLEAR OF ALL TRASH AT THE END OF THEIR GAMES.

12. The consumption or use of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden at all venues. Smoking is not permitted on any school grounds.

13. The roster or game card must be filled out and signed by a league representative prior to the first game. The card is the only record of your games and is the sole responsibility of the coach.

14. At the end of each game a team administrator/coach must sign the game card. The score indicated on the game card cannot be disputed.

15. Home team is listed first. Home team is responsible to change jerseys in case of color conflict, has choice of side lines, and will supply the game ball. Teams must be on opposite sides of the field.

16. All games will begin on time. A forfeit will be declared if a team cannot field a minimum of seven (7) players within ten (10) minutes of start time, minimum of six (6) players for small sided teams.

17. POOL PLAY: Pool Play shall be as indicated below. Games may end in a tie.

A. LENGTH OF GAMES will be as follows: Division 1 (U19) = 45 minute halves (may be shortened if two games per day) Division 2 (U16) = 40 minute halves (may be shortened if two games per day) Division 3 (U14) = 35 minute halves (may be shortened if two games per day) Division 4 (U12) = 30 minute halves (may be shortened if two games per day) Division 5 (U10) = 25 minute halves (may be shortened if two games per day) Division 5 (U9) = 25 minute halves (may be shortened if two games per day)

B. POOL PLAY POINTS: The Winner of each bracket is the one with the most points. Points will be awarded as follows: a. Six (6) points for each Win b. Three (3) points for each Tie c. Zero (0) points for a Loss d. One (1) point for each goal scored up to a maximum of three (3) per match. e. One (1) point for a Shut Out (a 0-0 tie not considered a Shut Out). f. Forfeits shall be recorded as 1-0 and eight (8) points awarded to the opponent. g. One (1) point will be deducted for each coach or player ejected (red carded). h. A team may receive negative points for a match.

C. POINT TOTAL TIES: In cases of bracket ties, the following shall apply: a. Head to Head Competition (only if all teams tied have played each other) b. Goals against (least goals allowed) c. Shut-out wins d. Subtract one (1) point for each yellow card e. Penalty Kicks per FIFA Rules.

18. QUARTER-FINALS AND SEMI-FINALS-FINALS (Championship Game): Length of games shall be regulation length. In case of tie, two 10-minute overtime periods (golden goal) will be played. If still tied, FIFA Penalty Kicks will determine winner.

19. SUBSTITUTIONS: Shall be unlimited and players must enter from the center of the field only. Substitutions can be made, with the consent of the referee, at the following times only (including overtimes): a. Prior to throw-in by team possessing the ball. b. Prior to throw-in (reciprocal if team in possession substitutes). c. Prior to goal kick by either team. d. After a goal by either team. e. After an injury to either team, when the referee stops play. f. Prior to the start of either overtime period. g. On a caution (yellow card), the cautioned player must be substituted.

20. EJECTIONS: Coaches MUST substitute yellow carded players at the time the referee shows the yellow card to the player and before restarting the game. No other substitutions will be permitted at that time. Player may return at the next allowed substitution. A player receiving a second yellow card in a game shall be expelled from that game, shall not be replaced in that game, and shall not be permitted to play in the next game. A player given a straight red card in a game shall be expelled from the game, shall not be replaced in that game and shall not be permitted to play in the next game, as a minimum. The Tournament Committee may give a further suspension for violent conduct.

21. ANY PLAYER, COACH, OR TEAM MEMBER USING FOUL AND/OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE AND/OR CONDUCT MUST BE PUNISHED WITH A RED CARD (EJECTION/SEND OFF).

22. Violation of Cal South Rules or the Rules herein may be reviewed by the Tournament Committee. If necessary, violations may be referred to the Cal South Protest and Appeals Committee.

23. In case of inclement weather or field conditions, or an unusual event, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to modify all tournament rules in order to safely and fairly end the tournament successfully. Contingency Plans may include: Plan A: All games will be played as scheduled. Plan B: Shortened length of games. Plan C: Decide games with FIFA Penalty Kicks (kicks from the mark). Plan D: Cancel all games.

24. In case of rain, or muddy field conditions following a rain, please call the League’s phone line or check their web-sites to get last minute changes to game times or closures. ASA 714-828-2912 Anaheimsoccer.org BSA 714-671-4437 breasoccer.org CHSA 714-765-5242 chsasoccer.org FRYSC 714-526-3772 frysc.org JUSA 714-986-1015 or 993-1101 or 996-1283 jusa.org OJSC 714-771-6572 ojsc.org WAYS 562-945-7774 eteamz.com/ways/.

25. THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL MAKE ANY OTHER RULES OR DECISIONS NOT COVERED HERE.