•
Each team will play a minimum of 3
games.
• All age groups will be divided
into mini-groups of 3, 4 or 5
teams.
• After round-robin play, the TOP
teams will go to the final.
• HSC reserves the right to combine
age groups if there is not a
sufficient number of teams in any
category. The coaches or team
manager of any teams involved will
be contacted prior to the tournament
for their approval.
• HSC will be using all licensed
referees for a three-man system for
age groups U12 - U18.
• The Protest Committee will rule on
all protests. All protests must be
submitted in writing immediately
after the game. Protest can be filed
with our tournament organizer along
with $100 fee. If the protest is
upheld, the protest fee will be
returned.
GAME PROCEDURES
•
Both teams should be on the opposing
sideline of spectators.
• Home Team has kick-off and Away
Team choice of side.
• In case of jerseys color conflict
the Home Team changes jerseys.
• Teams are ready to play at game
time or at referees’ request.
• Team forfeits its match if late
more than 10 minutes after scheduled
game time.
• U12-U14: A minimum of 7 players is
required to start the game. A
forfeited game is a 3x0 score.
• Substitutions shall be unlimited
in all age groups. Both teams can
sub in any stoppage with exception
of corner kicks.
• The Referee will not stop his/her
watch for substitutions, only for
serious injury or time wasting.
• In the event that adverse
conditions, not limited to weather,
necessitate rescheduling,
curtailment, or cancellation of
games, the tournament directors
shall have absolute authority to
make these changes to best serve the
interests of the tournament as a
whole, keeping in mind the need to
successfully identify winners within
a certain time period.
• In round robin play, a point
system will be used to determine
placement within the division.
• Point system: 3 points for a WIN,
1 point for a TIE, 0 points for a
LOSS, 3 points for Forfeit. One
point for a shutout. One point foe
each goal up to three goals
• Standings in each group will be
determined by or in the event of a
tie when deciding a group, winner or
wild card, the following will be the
tie breaker:
A. Points
B. Head to head games
C. Net goal differential (goals
scored – goals against. Up to 3
goals per game).
D. Goals for
E. Goals against
F. Coin toss
• The Tournament Director will make
all determinations of teams
advancing.
• In playoffs games, if the game is
tied at the end of regulation time,
games will be decided by penalty
kicks according to FIFA rules. Only
players on the field at the end of
regulation may participate in the
penalty kicks.
GAME DURATION
•
U8 & U9: 2 x 20 minutes (6v6)
• U10 & U11: 2 x 20 minutes (8v8)
• U12 – U14: 2 x 25 minutes
BALL SIZES
•
U8: Size 3
•
U9 - U12: Size 4
• U13 - U14: Size 5
