The George Mitton Memorial Cup Committee would like to take this opportunity to welcome the players, coaches, referees, parents and friends to our 1st Annual Memorial Cup. In the next few paragraphs, we will explain the special information and rules of our tournament.
| GAME LENGTH:
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Game Length: (time per half with 5 minutes between halves) |
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U9 |
U10-U13 |
| Group Play |
20 Min Halves |
25 Min Halves |
| Consolation & Semi-Finals |
20 Min Halves |
25 Min Halves |
| Finals |
Regulation |
Regulation |
In case of a tie in Semi-final or final games, two 5 minute overtime periods will be played and, if necessary, FIFA kicks from the penalty mark will determine the winner. |
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| POINT SYSTEM: |
1. Three points shall be awarded for each win.
2. One point shall be awarded for each tie.
3. Zero points shall be awarded for each loss.
4. If a team in group play forfeits, all scores in that group will revert to 1-0 scores. |
| TIE BREAKER: |
Five levels of tie breaking will be employed to resolve ties in standings:
1. Head to Head competition, (in case of a 3 way tie, head to head is never used and move directly to tie breaker number 2).
2. Goal Differential, (Goals scored minus goals allowed. Up to four goals only will be counted per team for each game).
3. Goals scored, (Up to four goals only will be counted per team for each game).
4. Goals allowed, (Up to four goals only will be counted per team for each game).
5. F.I.F.A. kicks from penalty spot |
| SUBSTITUTION: |
CYSA-S State Cup substitution rules will apply. A player receiving a caution (yellow card) may be substituted for at that time. |
TOURNAMENT
REGULATION: |
1. A player wearing an orthopedic cast or hard brace will not be allowed to play.
2. Player cards will be re-checked before the final matches.
3. Loan Players: Unlimited loan players.
4. Home team is the team listed first. Home team has choice of sideline and must change if the referee determines there is a color conflict of uniforms. |
| DISCIPLINE: |
All players/coaches shown a RED CARD will be suspended for the next game and could be suspended for the remainder of the tournament depending on the severity of the red card. No protests can be made or will be accepted. All games will have a 5 minute grace period; failure to start on time will result in forfeiture. |
| AWARD: |
Each player and coach will receive a Tournament Pin. Awards will be given to the players and coaches of the first and second place teams. |
Our best wishes to all the teams participating and may you enjoy and
play your games in the true Spirit of Soccer!
