Wolfpack Invitational Rules of Participation
 

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and pets of any kind are not allowed at any playing venue. (These are facility rules.)

GENERAL RULES

1) Unless otherwise noted below, FIFA "Laws of the Game" and USYSA, CYSA-S playing rules will be used.

2) All games will be considered final and no protests will be allowed.

3) All teams will be scheduled for three games, with running time. The clock will start the scheduled kickoff time.

4) The length of U-8 - U-10 games will be 40 minutes with a 5-minute half time.

5) The length of U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14 games will be 50 minutes with a 5-minute half time.

6) The length of the U-15, U-16, U-17, U-19 games will be 60 minutes with a 5-minute half time.

7) All CYSA-S teams must have a licensed coach and carded administrator at every game. Non CYSA-S teams must have all paper work, etc necessary according to their Organizations Rules of participation.

SCORING SYSTEM

The 10 point scoring system will be used.

  • Win = 6 points
  • Tie = 3 points
  • Loss = 0 points
  • One point a shutout.
  • One point for each goal scored, not to exceed (3) goals per game.
  • One point each team for a (0-0) tie.
  • A forfeit win will be scored 1-0. Teams which forfeit any game in pool will have all of its games played scored as 0-3 losses.


TIE BREAKER

If there are two teams tied in points at the end of the preliminary rounds, the following tie-breaker procedures will be implemented to determine a winner:

  • Winner of head to head competition.
  • Total goals against.(Three per game max.)
  • Total goals scored. (No maximimum)
  • FIFA penalty kicks
  • Any game that determines if a team moves on to the next round cannot end in a tie and will be decided by FIFA penalty kicks.
  • All Championship games that end in a tie will be decided by FIFA penalty kicks.


GAME PROCEDURES

All teams must provide properly laminated league, state passes or necessary loan and/or travel papers.

  • A team shall consist of at least (8)players.
  • Player cards may be checked and rosters verified before each game.
  • Maximum of eighteen (18) players on the roster.
  • Unlimited loan players as long as the entire team has the same ID card issued from the same organization.
  • All loan players must have the proper documents.
  • Home team will have the choice of sides.
  • Home team shall provide the game ball.
  • Home team will start the game with ball.
  • Home team shall change jerseys if conflict of colors.
  • All players must wear shin guards.


SUBSTITUTIONS

Unlimited substitutions will be allowed under the following guidelines:

  • At the referees discretion


DISCIPLINE

Any player or coach that is ejected from the playing area will be suspended for the next game. Depending on the severity for the reason of the ejection, the player or coach may be suspended for the remainder of the tournament.

Three points will be deducted for each ejection that is recorded.

AWARDS

Each participating player and coach will receive a Tournament pin.

Tournament medals will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams in each flight.

REFUNDS

• Teams dropping prior to being email their official emailed of acceptance will receive a 100% refund.

• Teams dropping after the acceptance will receive a partial refund if a replacement team is on the waiting list or one is located.