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Rules for the 2008 Mead Cup Soccer Tournament
MEAD CUP SOCCER TOURNAMENT
UPDATED JULY 5, 2008 (v2.2)
Tournament Headquarters
Dayton Marriott
1414 S. Patterson Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45409
Phone 937.449.5588 Kathy Barenbrugge
Fax 937.223.7858
Tournament Director: Dan Monahan
PO Box 41607
Centerville, OH 45441
937-885-7816
Registration and Team Eligibility
Registration Check-In: Dayton Marriott, Friday Aug 29, 2008, 5:30pm-9:00pm.
Coaches must bring Travel permits (if outside OSYSA), signed tournament waiver of liability form, approved roster, coach and player passes and guest player roster and passes (as applicable).
All games will be played at three sites in Dayton, Beavercreek and Centerville, Ohio. All Semi- and Final Matches are played at ANKENEY Soccer Complex in Beavercreek. The Tournament will be played on August 30 – September 1, 2008.
Coaches should bring coach and player passes and approved roster to every game.
A. TEAMS FROM THE UNITED STATES – For teams from the United States:
1. The Players must present picture identification cards issued by the team’s Federation Organization Member (USYS, AYSO, USClub other)
2. Teams must provide proof of approval of the team’s participation from the team’s Federation Organization Member.
3. Teams from outside the State Association where the tournament is located must provide proof of permission to travel.
B. FOREIGN TEAMS – For a team coming from a CONCACAF nation:
1. Players must present passports at registration or, if from a nation that the United States does not require a passport, proof of entry into the United States that is required by the United States.
2. Teams are required to have and present player picture identification cards.
3. Tournament rules must require that the team have a completed form from its Provincial or National Association approving the team’s participation in the tournament.
Player Age and Eligibility
Boys
U-14/U15 born after 7.31.1993*
U-13 born after 7.31.1995
U-12 born after 7.31.1996
U-11 born after 7.31.1997
U-10 born after 7.31.1998
U-09 born after 7.31.1999
U-08 born after 7.31.2000
Girls
U-14/U15 born after 7.31.1993*
U-13 born after 7.31.1995
U-12 born after 7.31.1996
U-11 born after 7.31.1997
U-10 born after 7.31.1998
U-09 born after 7.31.1999
U-08 born after 7.31.2000
*Division listed as U14/U15 to accommodate “festival” players (also known as “orphaned” or “trapped” players). No more than four players that qualify as U-15 players are allowed on one team.
Festival (aka “orphaned” or “trapped”) players are allowed to participate in our tournament as long as they are not guest players. A festival player is one who is currently in the 8th grade, yet has a birthday where she/he turns 14 before Aug 1st.
U-8 through U-10 teams will play 6v6. An 8v8 U10 division(s) will be established if there is enough interest. U-11 teams will play 8v8. U12 teams will have the option of playing either 8v8 or 11v11. U-13 and U-14 teams will play 11v11. The tournament will create two to three playing divisions based on the number and quality of the accepted teams for each gender and age group. The top division is known as “Five Star” division.
Team rosters are limited to 18 players for teams playing the 11v11 format. Team rosters are limited to 14 players for teams playing the 8v8 format. Team rosters are limited to 12 players for teams playing the 6v6 format. The Roster submitted at Tournament Registration will be the official Roster for the Tournament and may not be altered. A player may only play for one team during the tournament.
Three (3) guest players will be allowed per team. Guest player Rosters (yours or ours) should be validated by your state association/country federation (if required by your association). Prior to the start of each game the Field Marshal shall check that each team have 1.) current Federation player and coaches passes and 2.) approved team and guest rosters ( if applicable).
Teams
Home team is determined by the tournament scheduler. The first team listed in the tournament program (and website) is the home team. A maximum of 3 carded coaches are permitted on the coaches’ side of the field. Coaches will remain within 20 yards of the centerline on their half of the field, on the side opposite of both team's spectators. Field marshals will communicate which side is the coaches’ side if questions arise.
The home team will be responsible for using an alternate color uniform if necessary, and shall supply a suitable game ball (as determined by the Referee) unless the referee is able to supply a game ball.
Spectators are not permitted behind the goals.
Player Credentials and Uniforms
1. Player picture identification cards are to be present and available at all matches.
2. Identification cards are required to be checked by the field marshal prior to each match.
3. Player’s uniforms shall have unique numbers.
Laws of the Game
All matches must be played in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game, except as specifically modified as follows in the tournament rules:
a. Substitution Time: Unlimited substitutions for all age groups will be allowed with the consent of the Referee;
1. before a throw-in in your favor. The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in possession substitutes players, the opposing team may also substitute any number of players at the same time.
2. before a goal-kick.
3. after a score by either team.
4. at half time.
5. After an injury, by either team, when the referee stops play.
6. After a caution, one for one by both teams, if the cautioned player is substituted.
b. Games will consist of two halves of equal length. U-8 through U-10 teams play 25 minutes each half and U-11 through U-14's play 30 minutes each half. The Directors reserve the right to adjust game length for conditions beyond their control. See Weather/Reschedule section below.
c. The game clock will not be stopped because of injury to any player, except if deemed necessary by the referee. Due to the time allowed for the completion of all games, the clock should run continuously.
d. It is the intent of the MEAD CUP to provide a three person, diagonal system of control, for all 8v8 and 11v11 tournament matches; however, if deemed necessary, matches may be conducted with club linesmen. Note: 6v6 games will utilize a one person referee system. Offside rule will not be enforced in the 6v6 games unless the referee determines the offside position is obvious and intentional. Specifically:
If the Referee determines that the offside infraction was Intentional and Obvious, he/she may signal for an indirect free kick for the defending team.
The intent is to ignore offside. However if a coach is encouraging a player to remain in the opposing penalty area, shield a goalie or gain advantage by abusing FIFA & USSF Law 11 then the Offside infraction can be called. The Referee’s decision is final.
e For 6v6 matches: an indirect kick is awarded to the opposing team at the center spot on the halfway line if a goalkeeper punts or drop-kicks the ball in the air from his/her penalty area into the opponents penalty area.
f. A coach may coach more than one team during the tournament. The tournament makes reasonable attempts to avoid scheduling conflicts; however, we cannot guarantee a game conflict will not occur especially in event of multiple teams coached by the same coach making it to the final rounds.
Player Equipment
Hard casts are not permitted; soft casts will only be allowed upon approval of the game referee.
Shin guards are required.
No jewelry of any kind will be permitted
Tournament Format
For most age groups/divisions the Tournament format calls for three preliminary round games (round robin) with Semi-Final and Final Matches in each division. Some divisions may have quarter final matches depending on the number of teams in the division. Some divisions will play a four-game round-robin format.
A wild card team will not be assigned to play the winner of its own group in a quarterfinal or semifinal match. Example; if the wild card team comes from the A group the wild card won’t be scheduled to play the A group winner.
Individual and Team trophies will be awarded for 1st and 2nd places. Semi-Final participants will receive individual medals. All U-8 and U-9 teams will receive participation awards.
Match Schedules
Each team will play a minimum of 3 games. A maximum of 2 matches will be played on any one day.
Referees
Referees will be USSF certified.
Match Delays (ex: Lightning delays game)
If the Site Manager determines that the fields should be cleared, 3 long blasts on an air horn will signal that everyone should go to their cars. A signal of 3 short blasts will indicate that you may return to the fields.
Games shall be considered completed if the first half has concluded and play is stopped by either the Field Referee or the Tournament Directors. The score at the stoppage of play will be the final game score. If the first half has not been completed and the game is stopped, every effort will be made to complete the game, or play to complete at least the first half and record the score as final. If the game is cancelled before it starts every effort will be made to reschedule the game.
Note: if necessary, game lengths may be shortened to accommodate scheduling requirements. It is the responsibility of each coach to check Tournament Headquarters for reschedule information.
For more information regarding schedule changes: or at: www.meadcupsoccer.com
However, in the event that rescheduling is not possible, and game cancellation creates a situation where teams within the division are unable to play an equal number of qualifying games, the group winner will be determined on the basis of awarding the average tournament points earned in the other games, to the teams that were unable to complete an official game, followed by the tie breaking procedure if necessary. The team with the highest average points will be declared the winner of the group. In the event there is a tie which cannot be resolved by point averaging, the advancing team will be determined by a coin toss, or penalty kicks, per FIFA as directed by the Tournament Directors.
Forfeits
The score of a forfeited game shall be recorded as 2-0 in favor of the team not forfeiting, if; 1) the game has not commenced, or 2) the game has commenced and the non-forfeiting team has less than a 2-goal lead at the time of cessation. If the non-forfeiting team has more than a 2-goal lead at the time of cessation, the score shall stand. Forfeiture will be declared for a failure to begin play within fifteen (15) minutes of game time. Failure to complete a match or a team leaving the field during play may result in forfeiture. In no case will a team which has forfeited a game be declared a group winner or wild card. A minimum of 7 players are required to start an 11v11 match. A minimum of 5 players are required to start an 8v8 match. A minimum of 4 players are required to start a 6v6 match.
Match and Score Reporting
Coaches from both teams and a game referee will sign the game card certifying the final score which will then be delivered by the Field Marshal to the HQ tent at each site. Site scorer will be responsible for updating scores into website at www.meadcupsoccer.com and updating the score board. Posted scores will reflect a maximum goal difference of 4. Bracket standings, leading to championship play, will be determined based on the Standings and Tie-Breakers explanation (see section below).
Standings and Tie-breakers
Three points will be awarded for a win, one point for a tie and zero points for a loss.
In the event of ties in point standings, the following sequence will be used:
a. Points earned from matches won or tied.
b. Result of head to head game (2 teams only)
c. Goal difference: Total net score for tournament games. Net score = goals scored, less goals scored against. A maximum differential of 4 goals per game will account for this purpose.
d. Fewest goals allowed.
e. Most goals scored (maximum of 4 goals per game will count for this purpose)
f. If two teams are tied, “Kicks from the Penalty Mark” procedure as outlined in the Laws of the game will be used to determine a winner.
g. If three or more teams are tied: Advancing team(s) to be determined by coin flip. Winner of coin flip is the first team to be the lone “head” or “tail” (example, if all teams flip “heads” another round will commence until there is one team that flips “heads” and all others flip “tails” or vice versa). Same coin flip procedure will be used in subsequent rounds if it is necessary to determine additional winners.
In the event of ties at the end of championship round games, winners will be determined as follows:
1. Two mandatory ten-minute overtime periods will be played to completion.
2. Penalty kick elimination as above. Only players on the field at the end of the second overtime are eligible for penalty kicks from the penalty mark.
Protests and Disputes
Protests by any team must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Directors within 30 minutes of completion of the game. The referees' judgment is NOT an acceptable basis for protesting the outcome of a game. $100 in cash fee must accompany the protest and will be returned only if the protest is upheld.
Final Rulings
The final interpreter of the foregoing rules and regulations, and any matters not provided for in these rules will be the Tournament Directors, whose decisions shall be final.
Conduct and Discipline
Disciplinary action taken against a coach will be levied in the next game in which he/she coaches the team playing at the time of the original infraction, or to the next game coached if the violation occurred during the last game for that team. If additional behavior problems occur, the Directors reserve the right to levy additional discipline up to and including expulsion from the Tournament.
Not permitted at our tournament includes: pets, alcoholic beverages, smoking, and verbal abuse.
All participants in the MEAD CUP are expected to maintain high standards of conduct during their stay in the Dayton area. These standards are expected of players, referees, families and other guests in the hotels and motels; keeping noise in the hallways to a minimum, refraining from kicking soccer balls inside any of the buildings, and being respectful of the property of others. Should it come to the attention of the Tournament Directors that a person (or persons) has failed to observe these guidelines; the Director reserves the right to take remedial action. Said action, depending upon the circumstances, may range from a warning, a reduction in points in the standings, or banning that team and/or all teams in its club from future participation in the tournament.
There shall be no dissent between players and/or coaches and the referee. Questioning a referee is considered dissent. All coaches are responsible for the actions of their spectators, specifically verbal abuse of referees. Such abuse will not be tolerated! Violation may result in forfeiture of the game and/or expulsion from further play.
Any player or coach ejected from a game will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game. The player/coach pass is to be turned in to the referee headquarters immediately following the initial suspension game. If dismissed in the last game, an incident report will be filed with the appropriate state association and disciplinary action will be assessed by that association. A complete report of disciplinary action(s) taken against a player, coach or team is provided to the sanctioning organization at the conclusion of the tournament.
Any player or coach who receives an accumulation of three (3) yellow cards must sit out the next game.
Spectators may be ejected from the park for improper conduct at the discretion of the tournament officials. Persons ejected due to any of the above situations must leave the site immediately.
Artificial noise makers are not permitted.
No pets are allowed at any of the tournament sites.
Awards
All U-8 and U-9 players will receive a participation award. All U-08 through U-14 first and second place teams will be awarded both team and individual trophies in each Division after the final game at the Finals site. Semifinalists that do not advance will receive individual medals, immediately following their game.
Cancellations
If the Tournament is cancelled due to events beyond the control of the Tournament Committee, the Tournament will not be required to make any financial remuneration.
Game Balls
Tournament will be supplying game balls. If for some reason an official game ball is not available the home team will supply a FIFA-approved game ball.
U-8 thru U-12 will play games with a size 4 ball.
U-13 thru U-14 will play games with a size 5 ball.
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