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Tournament Registration
REFER TO FULL DETAILS ON SEPARATE CHECK-IN FLYER POSTED ON WEBSITE
Tournament Headquarters
Tempe Sports Complex (Map on Fields at www.prossoccer.org)
Credentials
At the mandatory registration teams must provide the required credentials All U.S. teams must
provide a team roster with player jersey numbers, laminated USYSA, AYSO, US CLUB SOCCER
player identification cards (player passes), signed travel papers and medical release forms for all
players. Out of state medical release forms must be notarized when required by their state’s
association.
Equipment checks will be done at the check-in tent on each field.
International teams must provide a certified team roster with player jersey numbers, player
picture identification cards, signed travel papers, medical release forms, and passports for all
players.
Rosters
Teams may register a maximum of 18 players (14 for U8-U11). A U12-U19 team may add up to 6
loan players but any team utilizing loan players is limited to a maximum of 18 players as well. A
U8-U11 may add up to 4 loan players but any team utilizing loan players is limited to a
maximum of 14 players as well. Proper player loan forms will be required at registration along
with other required credentials. Teams may play “up” in age group.
Awards
Team trophies and medals will be given to the 1st and 2nd place teams in each flight.
Tournament pins will be given to all team participants.
Pre-Game Check-in
Prior to the start of each scheduled game, each team must check-in at the complex director’s tent
with picture player cards. The team will be checked in to play and the game started as scheduled.
A team that has not checked in within 10 minutes of a scheduled kick-off will be considered to
have forfeited the game. ??
Home Team
The home team will be the team which appears first on the game schedule. The home team will
supply the game ball. The game ball is subject to referee approval. The home team will be
required to switch to an alternate jersey if the referee declares a color conflict. If the home team
cannot supply an alternate jersey, the home team will forfeit the game.
Teams shall not occupy the same side of the field. The home team will select which side of the
field they will sit on. All spectators and players shall remain at least three feet from the
touchline. No persons are permitted behind the goals.
Player Equipment
Casts or orthopedic devices (e.g. knee braces) are permitted provided that it is padded to the
referee’s satisfaction. The referee will remove the player, if in their opinion; the player is acting
irresponsibly with the cast or orthopedic device. All players are required to wear shirts (tucked in
throughout the game, no duplicate numbers), shorts, socks, shin guards (age appropriate, provide
a reasonable degree of protection, made of suitable material and completely covered by the socks)
and appropriate footwear (no metal studs, sharp point, etc.). Each player must be wearing the
number on the official team roster. Players not wearing their “official” numbers are subject to
having their teams removed from the tournament. Any player guilty of switching jerseys to avoid
disciplinary action (e.g. second caution) will be expelled from the tournament. No jewelry of any
kind is allowed to be worn. This includes soft cloth, rubber or string wrist bracelets. Sweatbands
are acceptable. Hair control devices with hard parts (bobby pins, berets, etc.) are not allowed.
Medical/religious metals must be taped to the body if worn.
Finals
A semifinal or final game ending in a tie after regulation play will be continued by playing two
equal overtime halves (NOT golden goal). If after two overtime halves a tie still exists, kicks from
the penalty mark will be used to determine the winner.
Injury
Delays of the game due to injury will result in appropriate time being added to the full game
time, based on the judgment of the referees. However, all preliminary games will be terminated
not less than five minutes prior to the start of the next scheduled game.
Substitution
Unlimited substitutions will be allowed in all age groups. However, teams may only substitute
with the referee’s permission, from the midline, and only at the following times (including
overtimes):
- Prior to a throw-in by the team in possession
- Prior to a goal kick, by either team
- After a goal, by either team
- After an injury on either team when the referee stops play
- At half-time
- On a caution, only the cautioned player may be substituted at that time
Coaching
All coaches have the total responsibility for the conduct or their players, substitutes, parents and
spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one’s own team on points
of strategy and position) is permitted, with adherence to the following guidelines:
- No mechanical or electronic devices are used
- Each coach, substitute or player, is to remain within the technical area (10 yards either side of
the halfway line or midfield line), on their own half of the midline and three feet in back of the
touchline
- The coach, substitutes and/or player are not allowed to make derogatory remarks or gestures to
the referees, other players or spectators
- The coach, substitutes and/or player cannot use profanity
- The coach, substitutes and/or players are not allowed to incite, in any manner, disruptive
behavior of any kind
Ejections (Send-offs)
A player who has been ejected (sent off) shall not be replaced. A player or coach who has been
ejected shall not return for that game and shall not be allowed to participate in at least the next
scheduled game. A player or coach who is ejected for violent conduct or serious foul play may not
be allowed to participate in the next two scheduled games. Anyone involved in fighting or who
assaults a referee will be expelled from the tournament. One point shall be deducted from the
team’s total points for each red card received during that game (to include negative numbers.)
This will be harsh with a 3 point system for winners.
Suspended Games
If in the opinion of the officials, a game must be terminated for misconduct of players,
substitutes, coaches, and/or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play
and forfeit that game and all remaining tournament games. All previous points earned remain as
played. The team in violation will be reported to their home league and state association.
Determination of Winners
Teams will be awarded points based on the following criteria (3 - point scoring system):
Win 3 points
Tie 1 points
Loss 0 points
Red Card - 1 point per card (see ejection/send-off section)
In the event of a tie in points at the end of bracket play, the winner for advancement to a
semifinal or final game will be determined by the following criteria:
1. Winner in head-to-head competition
2. Goal Differential
3. Most goals scored
4. Fewest Goals Allowed
5. Penalty Shootout
If a tie still exists after steps 1-4, the two teams will compete in kicks from the penalty mark to
determine which team will advance. The kicks will take place 15 minutes prior to the scheduled
start of the semifinal or final match. The maximum goals for calculating numbers 2-4 above is 5
goals for or against in each match.
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In every soccer tournament, there are complex issues that need to be resolved. The Tournament
Director will be able to make decisions for the good of the game. All decisions made by the
Tournament Director will be considered final.
Conduct of Spectators
Animals, alcoholic beverages, fighting, foul language or verbal abuse is NOT permitted. No
smoking within 20 yards of sidelines. Anyone in violation of these rules will be asked to leave the
premises. Further violations by any one person could result in a match forfeit for their team.
Some fields require additional restrictions. Observe all posted signs and information sent to
teams and/or posted on the website.
Hotel Accommodations:
All out of area teams requiring hotel stays are required to stay in a hotel listed on our website
which has been approved by our tournament committee. Any team found violating this policy will
be disqualified from the tournament without a refund. The name of the hotel the team is staying
in must be entered into the hotel section on Got Soccer when registering. Registration will be
confirmed with hotels before approving applications..
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds once your application has been approved.