2014 TOURNAMENT PACKAGE

WELCOME
The Northwestern High School Trojans and the City of Rock Hill welcome you to the Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex for the inaugural Bryan Ostrower High School Soccer Showcase. This threeday event is being held to showcase some of the best high school soccer talent that the State of South Carolina (and beyond) has to offer. But in addition to the soccer, it is also being held to raise awareness for brain cancer and brain cancer research. The tournament is being held in memory of a former Trojan soccer player and highly respected soccer official, Bryan Ostrower. Bryan was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2010 and passed away on March 7th 2011. Bryan was a loving husband to Alison and a father to three beautiful children; Evan (8), Collin (6) and Hopelyn (3). In recognition of Brain Cancer awareness, the Trojans will forego their traditional Purple and Gold uniforms for Gray (the official color of Brain Cancer awareness) in one of the weekends matches. In addition, Northwestern High School will be donating $500 in honor of Bryan to the Duke University brain tumor center. On Saturday, March 1st, Manchester Meadowsy will be hosting a Walk for Brain Cancer at 1:30pm. All members of the public are invited to show support for the fight against cancer. The planning and execution of this weekends events required the support of many individuals; however, special recognition goes to Buffalo Wild Wings, Stanno USA, Comfort Suites and the City of Rock Hill.

2014 PARTICIPATING TEAMS

Northwestern High School (Host School) Andrew Jackson High School Clover High School Collins Hill High School Dorman High School Gaffney High School Indian Land High School Irmo High School Lugoff-Elgin High School River Bluff High School Rock Hill High School Spartanburg High School Rock Hill, SC Kershaw, SC Clover, SC Suwanee, GA Spartanburg, SC Gaffney, SC Fort Mill, SC Columbia, SC Lugoff, SC Lexington, SC Rock Hill, SC Spartanburg, SC Trojans Volunteers Blue Eagles Eagles Cavaliers Indians Warriors Yellow Jackets Demons Gators Bearcats Vikings

2014 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

POOLS

Group A" Northwestern HS Dorman HS Collins Hill HS Indian Land HS

Group B" Clover HS Irmo HS Spartanburg HS Andrew Jackson HS

Group C" Rock Hill HS Lugoff-Elgin HS River Bluff HS Gaffney HS

Friday, February 28, 2014, PM Session Carlisle Field - 3:30 PM - Irmo HS vs. Spartanburg HS Carlisle Field - 5:00 PM - River Bluff HS vs. Gaffney HS Brannan Field - 5:15 PM - Indian Land HS vs. Collins Hill HS Carlisle Field - 6:30 PM - Rock Hill HS vs. Lugoff-Elgin HS Brannan Field - 6:45 PM - Northwestern HS (girls) vs. Collins Hill HS (girls) Carlisle Field 8: 00 PM - Clover HS vs. Andrew Jackson HS Brannan Field - 8:15 PM - Northwestern HS vs. Dorman HS Saturday, March 1, 2014, AM Session Carlisle Field - 9:00 AM - Clover HS (girls) vs. Collins Hill HS (girls) Brannan Field - 9:15 AM - Rock Hill HS vs. River Bluff HS Carlisle Field - 10:30 AM - Clover HS vs. Spartanburg HS Brannan Field-10:45 AM - Indian Land HS vs. Dorman HS Carlisle Field - 12:00 NOON - Irmo HS vs. Andrew Jackson HS Brannan Field - 12:15 PM - Gaffney HS vs. Lugoff-Elgin HS

Saturday, March 1, 2014, "Brain Cancer Walk" Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex - 1:30 PM Saturday, March 1, 2014, PM Session Carlisle Field-3:00pm - Dorman HS vs. Collins Hill HS Brannan Field-3:00pm -Rock Hill HS vs. Gaffney HS Carlisle Field - 4:30 PM - Clover HS vs. Irmo HS Brannan Field - 4:45 PM - River Bluff HS vs. Lugoff-Elgin HS Carlisle Field - 6:00 PM - Andrew Jackson HS vs. Spartanburg HS Brannan Field - 6:15 PM - Northwestern HS vs. Indian Land HS Sunday, March 2, 2014, AM Session, Semi Finals Carlisle Field - 9:30 AM - 1st Place Team in Group B vs. Wildcard Team Brannan Field - 9:45 AM - 1st Place Team in Group A" vs. 1st Place Team in Group C Carlisle Field - 11:00 AM - #5 Seed vs. #6 Seed Brannan Field-11:15 AM - #7 Seed vs. #8 Seed Carlisle Field - 12:30 PM - #9 Seed vs. #10 Seed Sunday, March 2, 2014, PM Session, Finalist Game Carlisle Field - 2:00 PM - Finalist of 9:30 AM Game vs. Finalist of 9:45 Game Sunday, March 2, 2014, PM Session, Championship Game Brannan Field - 2:15 PM - Winner of 9:30 AM Game vs. Winner of 9:45 AM Game

2014 TOURNAMENT RULES

Points System Points are scored as follows;
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a win nets three the winner (3) points, a tie nets both teams one (1) point and a loss nets the loser no points (0)

Bonus Points
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Each Winner will receive one (1) bonus point per goal differential up to three (3) bonus points based on goal differential. Bonus points will only be awarded to the winner in each game.

Rankings At the conclusion of round robin play, each team will be ranked based on points earned from wins and ties. Any situation in which two (2) or more teams have the same number of points the tie will be broken by using the following criteria in the order listed, one (1) after another as needed;
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head to head competition, bonus points up to three (3) points per game based on goal differential, fewest goals allowed, most shutouts and shootout from the penalty mark.

If more than two (2) teams are involved in a tie, the above criteria will be followed in order (omitting head to head competition) until all ties are broken. If these criteria are not enough to break a tie, the Kane Gaskill will have absolute discretion to break the tie by any method he deems appropriate. There is no tie breaker related to most goals scored. No team will gain an advantage by running up the match score beyond a three (3) goal differential. Forfeit Match Scores In round robin matches, a forfeit will be reported as 1-0 score for ranking purposes. In circumstances in which a forfeited match is involved with determination of advancement in the tournament, all tiebreaking criteria involving bonus points, most shut outs, or fewest goals allowed will be determined on a per match average, excluding the results of the forfeited match. A team, which has forfeited a match, will NOT advance or be declared a finalist. Tie Matches All tied matches in round robin play will stand.

Group Matches All group matches will be two (2) thirty (30) minute halves and a five (5) minute half time period. Finalist Match The finalist match to determine third (3rd) and fourth (4th) place will consist of two (2) thirty (30) minute halves. If tied during regulation a coin toss by Kane Gaskill in the presence of Blair Moore and Sheila Welborn will determine choice of goals to defend. Teams will go straight to penalty kicks to determine final standings after group play. NO OVERTIME will be played. Championship Match The championship match to determine first (1st) and second (2nd) place will consist of two (2) thirty (30) minute halves. Teams will go straight to penalty kicks to determine final standings after group play. NO OVERTIME will be played. Shoot-out Procedure for Finalist and Championship Match
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All players on the field at the end of regulation may participate. Referee will decide the goal to be used for the shootout. Team winning the referees coin toss may elect to kick 1st or 2nd. Alternating shots will be taken from the mark.

All-Tournament Team Each head coach will be allotted slots as follows to vote for All-Tournament Team. Coaches will nominate his own players.
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1st place team will name the MVP and four (4) of their own players for all-tournament selections. 2nd place team will name four (4) of their own players for all-tournament selections. 3rd place team through 6th place team will name three (3) of their own players for alltournament selections. 7th place team through 10th place team will name two (2) of their own players for alltournament selections. 11th place team and the 12th place team will name one (1) of their own players for alltournament selection.

Reminders

All teams are encouraged to participate (but certainly not required) in the "Brain Cancer Walk for one (1) lap on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 1:30 PM. There will be a ten (10) minutes warm-up period between games. All matches will be two (2), thirty (30) minute halves and a five (5) minute half time period. Team listed first on the schedule will always be the home team. Home teams playing on Sunday will be decided by points, teams with the most points will be the home team. If two (2) teams are tied in points, home team will be decided by flip of the coin. Kane Gaskill will flip the coin in the presence of the two (2) teams involved, Blair Moore and Sheila Welborn. Georgia State High School Athletic Association will not allow Collins Hill HS to play more than two (2) games in one (1) weekend. Collins Hill HS (GA) will forfeit to Northwestern HS on Saturday, March 1, 2014 in the AM Session. Collins Hill HS (GA) will automatically finish in 12th place. The 11th seed team will not play on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the AM Session, Semi Finals. The 11th place team will be reimbursed $62.50 for their share of the entry fee for Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the AM Session, Semi Finals. If Wildcard is from Group B", then the first place team in Group A" will play Wildcard; and the first place team in Group B will play the first place team in Group C.

FAQs

Where is the tournament taking place? All games for the Bryan Ostrower High School Soccer Showcase will be held on the turf fields at the City of Rock Hills Manchester Meadows Soccer Facility. The Facility Address is:

Manchester Meadows 337 E. Mt. Gallant Road Rock Hill, SC 29732

Will trainers be provided? Yes, 2 trainers will be on-site while games are being held.

Will water be provided? Yes, water will be provided for fielded teams and referees.

What is the cost for attendance? Adult Admission is $5.00 per game or $15.00 for a weekend pass for all games. Student game admission is $3.00

How is Jersey color determined? When selecting game jerseys, the Home team should wear their White or light colored jersey. The Away team should wear their Dark jersey. If there is a conflict with similar colors, the Away team will change uniforms.

Is there a charge for parking? No, there is no charge for parking at Manchester Meadows; however, for park safety and security, the City of Rock Hill does not allow for cars to be left at the facility overnight. CARS LEFT AT MANCHESTER MEADOWS AFTER THE FACILITY CLOSES MAY BE TOWED.