July 11-14, 2007

1. Number of Games:
    a. Each team will play a minimum of three (3) games.

2. Rules:
    a. Rules will be played under FIFA and USYSA adjustments for youthcompetition.
    b. USYSA player passes or wristbands will be required at all games.
    c. Rules regarding conduct of all spectators, coaches, and players will
        be in accordance with FIFA rules and regulations.
    d. Any player or coach given a red card will not be permitted to
        participate in the remainder of the game and the next scheduled
        game. The referee will be instructed to retain player pass of any red
        carded player/coach and it will be returned to the coach by the
        tournament committee.
    e. Ejections will be forwarded to team’s state association.
    f. Shin guards must be worn by each player.
    g. NO PROTEST CAN OR WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

3. USYSA Substitution Rules:
    a. Substitutions are unlimited and as follows:
      1. Prior to your team’s throw in.
      2. Prior to a goal kick either way.
      3. After a goal is scored by either team.
      4. Injury if play is stopped, one for one.

4. Regulation Time:
    a. U- 9, 10, - 20 minute halves, no overtime for regulation play.
    b. U-11, - 25 minute halves, no overtime for regulation
    c. U-12, 13, 14, - 30 minute halves, no overtime for regulation play.
    d. U-15, 16, 17, 18,- 35 minute halves, no overtime for regulation play.

5. QuarterFinals:
    Same as regulation play. If tied at end of regulation play, if tied, go
    directly to penalty kicks perFIFA rules.

6. Semi-Finals:
    a. U-9, 10, - 25 minute halves. If tied at end of regulation play, 2
        five minute overtime periods; if still tied, penalty kicks per rules
    b. U-11, 12, 13, 14, - 30 minute halves. If tied at end of regulation
        play, 2 five minute overtime         periods; If still tied , penalty kicks per FIFA rules.
    c. U- 15, 16, - 35 minute halves, If tied at end of regulation play, 2
        five minute overtime periods; If still tied, penalty kicks per FIFA rules.
    d. U-17, 18 - 40 minute halves, If tied at end of regualtion play, 2
        five minute overtime periods; If still tied, penalty kicks per FIFA rules.

7. Finals:
    a . U-9, 10 25 minute halves, if tied at end of regulation play, 2 five
        minute overtime periods; If still tied, penalty kick per FIFA rules.
    b. U- 11, 12,- 30 minute halves, if tied at end of regulation play, 2
        five minute overtime periods; If still tied, penalty kick per FIFA rules.
    c. U-13, 14,- 35 minute halves, if tied at end of regulation play, 2
        five minute overtime periods; If still tied, penalty kick per FIFA rules.
    d . U- 15, 16,- 40 minute halves, if tied at end of regulation play, 2
        five minute overtime periods; If still tied, penalty kick per FIFA rules.
    e. U-17, 18- 45 minute halves, if tied at end of regulation play, 2 ten
        minute overtime periods; If still tied, penalty kick per FIFA rules.

8. Scoring Tabulation will be kept as follows:
    a. Three (3) points for win.
    b. One (1) point for a tie.
    c. Zero (0) points for a loss.
    d. Should any team forfeit, all the opposing teams in that bracket shall be awarded Three (3) points (Score 1-0).

9. Scoring System to determine bracket winner:
    If necessary, the following tie breaker rules will be used to determine the order of team advancement
    to the quarter-finals or semifinal round.
    1. Head-to head results
    2.. Least goals allowed in all games played within the team’s bracket.
    3. Cumulative goal differential between goals scored and goals allowed
        in all games played within the team’s flight. Maximum difference
        allowed is four (4) goals per game.
    4. Winner of most games.
    5. If tie still exists, the team with the most shut-outs will be determined the winner.
    6. Finally, penalty kicks per FIFA rules will be used if tie still exists between the two teams, to determine the winner.
      This tie-breaking procedure shall be used if necessary to determine 1st and 2nd     place standing within bracket. If more than two (2) teams         are tied at the end     of the preliminary round, the tiebreaker criteria listed will be used in order     shown, beginning at #2 to advance one         team. The remaining teams will then be     compared, beginning again with criteria # 1 to determine the ultimate placement.

10. Scoring System to determine wildcard
    1. Highest 2nd place cumulative points in all brackets.
    2. Least goals allowed
    3. If tie exists, goal differential will be used (maximum 4 goals per game) to break tie.
    4. Most wins
    5. Most shut-outs
    6. Finally, penalty kicks per FIFA rules will be used if tie still exists between two teams.

11. Award:
    a. Individual awards for first place in all divisions.
    b. Individual awards for second place in all divisions.
    c. Directly following championship game, awards will be made Roy west Park near the bowery.

12. Guest Players and dual registration
    Five guest players are allowed.

13. Check-In:
    a. A team representative is required to present the following information at the
        Check-in: TEAM ROSTER SIGNED BY DISTRICT REGISTRAR AND CURRENT PLAYER PASSES.
    b. A team which has not presented to a tournament official its signed
        roster and passes at the Check-in shall forfeit the first game.
    c. U9 and U10 teams check in with tournament director for passes.

14. Weather:
    a. Any game cancelled during play due to bad weather will be considered final and the score
        will be recorded at that time. This is solely at the tournament director’s discretion and for the safety of the players.
    b. Any games cancelled before play due to weather will be decided by a penalty shootout by both teams, scheduled
        by the tournament director.
    c. No protests will be allowed.