| 2007 Norcross Nike Cup Rules |
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| Written by pmak@bellsouth.net | |
| Wednesday, 10 October 2007 | |
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2007 Norcross Nike Cup Tournament Rules
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE Teams are required to register on Friday, December 1st, 2007 between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM at the Hilton Atlanta NE, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092-3402.
The following documents shall be required for each team to be properly registered for the tournament:
State Association Certified Team Roster – 2 Copies Guest Players’ Form – 2 Copies Tournament Roster and Release Form Permission or Notification of Travel for out-of-state teams only 2007/2008 Player Passes, with photo, signed, stamped and laminated Coach Pass for each coach or manager that will be on the sideline with team Individual Medical Release for each player Team Emergency Contact Form After being properly registered, each team representative will be given a team packet that includes a Team Verification Card, which will be used for the pre-game procedure for each tournament and a game schedule for that team’s respective bracket.
TOURNAMENT GAMES COMMITTEE (TGC) The Tournament Games Committee shall consist of a Director, Venue Coordinator, Referee Assignor, and the Norcross Soccer Academy EDOC. The TGC shall ensure that the tournament progresses as planned in a fair and proper manner. Some of the TGC’s responsibilities are included in these rules.
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS Pinckneyville Park – Norcross, GA
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Tournament Director is Tony Annan. The phone number is 770-840-9286.
FIELD STATUS HOTLINE Field Status Hotline number is 770-840-7696.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND SCOREKEEPING Teams shall be grouped in brackets by age level and competitive parity as much as possible by the TGC. There shall be 3-10 teams in each bracket with challenge games in round robin format followed by semi-final (if necessary) and championship games.
Refer to the modification shown below to the Laws of the Game for Law VII in the event of a game that is tied at the end of regulation time. IMPORTANT: There will be no protests.
Bracket winners for the challenge games which are used to determine semi-finalist or finalist shall be determined by the following point system:
ITEM POINTS FORFEIT 3 WIN 3 TIE 1 LOSS 0 SHUTOUT 1
In the event that two teams in the bracket have an equal number of points, the following TIEBREAKER rules apply:
1. Head-to-Head Competition 2. Fewest Goals Allowed 3. Goals Scored 4. FIFA Penalty Kicks
FORFEITS
Tournament teams must have a minimum of seven players to start a match and a minimum of seven players to finish the match. The match starting time is the forfeit time. If a team forfeits but still has a enough points to advance, they will be allowed to advance.
TEAM ELIGIBILITY
This tournament is primarily for Select Programs teams. Any team comprised of properly registered your players as defined by the rules of the USYSA in an age group indicated on the tournament approval form shall be eligible to play in this tournament, provided such team is in good standing with its youth association.
It shall be the responsibility of each state association to certify the eligibility of its competing team by providing a certified copy of the roster. In addition, an out of state team is required to have a "Permission to Travel" form from its state association.
Foreign teams must have written permissions and verification from USSY/USYSA and their federation indicating authorization to participate in the tournament.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
The Norcross Nike Cup is open to boys’ and girls’ teams in the U-12 through U-19 age groups. Players must be legally registered with their team in accordance with their state and national registration requirements including a current player pass complete with photo ID. A player may only play for one team in the tournament. Player and Coach pass shall be presented during initial registration and must be available for each game.
Up to 3 guest players are allowed per team if they are necessary to fill out a team. If teams of different ages or classifications are combined into one bracket, guest players can be the same age or classification as other participating teams. Guest players must be USYSA registered players and must have Player Pass.
TOURNAMENT AND MATCH SCHEDULES All tournament teams are guaranteed a minimum of three matches and a maximum of four matches (two matches Saturday and one or two matches on Sunday). IMPORTANT: If inclement weather arises, match guarantees are void.
TOURNAMENT REFEREES
All Tournament Referees and assistant referees must be USSF certified.
LAWS OF THE GAME
Games shall be played in accordance with the FIFA "Laws of the Game" except as modified below:
LAW I - THE FIELD OF PLAY All field dimensions shall be in accordance with the Georgia Youth Soccer Association (GYSA) Rules & Regulations.
LAW II – THE BALL U-12 – Size 4 U-13 & Above – Size 5
LAW III – NUMBERS OF PLAYERS Each team shall play with 11 players, the minimum of 7 to start or continue the game. Unlimited substitutions shall be allowed with permission by the referee at the following times: Prior to throw-in by the substituting team (other team cannot substitute) Prior to goal kick After a goal After an injury, when referee stops play At half time At the beginning of an overtime period After a caution LAW IV – PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Bars of leather or rubber may be word across soles of the shoes as long as they are at least ½ inch wide. Studs are permitted on the soles of the shoes but must be rounded, at least ½ inch in diameter and not more than ¾ inches long. Studs molded as par of the sole must have at least 10 on a sole and have a minimum diameter of 3/8 inch. (A) All players of the same team shall wear the same color uniforms, including shirt and shorts or pants. If partially visible undergarments are worn, such as thermal shorts, they must be the same color as the dominant color of the over garment. They will be individually numbered and legible, and the numbers must correspond to those shown on the referee report form. The goalkeeper’s shirt does not have to have a number on it. (B) Players shall not play with a cast nor with a cast that has been wrapped.(C) The referee shall determine if there is a conflict of team colors. In the event of conflict of team colors, the home team shall be required to change to an alternative shirt. Playing without shirts shall not be allowed. The home team is the first team listed on the tournament game schedule.(D) Any screw-in cleat that is broken or damaged in any way so as to expose any internal structure or present surface deformations with sharp edges or projections that might endanger any player coming in contact with it is prohibited and must be removed and/or replaced before that player is allowed to play.(E) All players must wear shinguards.
LAW V – REFEREES No modifications. All tournament referees must be USSF certified.
LAW VI – ASSISTANT REFEREE No modifications. All tournament assistant referees must be USSF certified.
LAW VII – DURATION OF THE GAME
DIVISION TIME OF EACH PERIOD 14 & Below 30 Minutes 15 & Above 30 Minutes
Overtime periods will be used to decide winners of semi-finals or championship games or they will be decided by FIFA Penalty Kicks if the game is still tied after the overtime period. Only players that were in the game at the end of the overtime period will be allowed to take penalty kicks. In challenge rounds, there will be no overtime periods and ties will stand. Overtime periods will be as follows:
GAME TYPE OVERTIME PERIOD Semi-Final Two 5 Minute Halves Both Overtime Halves Will Be Played In Their Entirety Championship Two 10 Minute Halves Both Overtime Halves Will Be Played In Their Entirety
LAW VIII – THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY (A) Teams shall be prepared to start each game at the scheduled time, provided and earlier game did not postpone the starting time of the following games, referees are available and weather permitting. A team not prepared to start play (i.e. at least minimum number of players available) shall forfeit the game.(B) Each team shall be represented at the field of play by a coach or assistant coach for the duration of the games. A team not so represented shall forfeit the game.
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