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CYSA SANCTIONED
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION AND RULES
1. Tournament Information:
2. Tournament Director Information:
3. Fees:
4. Guest Player Policy:
5. Application Information and Deadline:
6. Selection Process:
7. Refund Policy:
8. CYSA Withdrawal policy:
9. Locations:
10. Credentials Requirements:
11. Mandatory Credentials Check-In
12. Length of Games (list each age group):
13. Mandatory Rest Periods
14. Substitutions:
15. Send Offs:
16. Scoring System:
17. Tie Breaking Procedure:
18. Format:
19. Preliminary play (check all that apply):
20. Awards:
21. Start Times and Forfeitures:
22. Home Team:
23. Sportsmanship and Conduct:
24. Injuries and Medical Assistance:
25. Weather Conditions:
26. Tournament Cancellation
27. Housing and Hotel Information:
28. Prohibitions:
29. Tournament Committee:
CYSA SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
INFORMATION AND RULES
1. Tournament Information:
Name of Tournament: 25th Annual Rose City Invitational
Name of Hosting League: Santa Rosa Youth Soccer League
Date of Tournament: September 5-6, 2009
Number of Teams: Sixty-four (64)
Age Group(s), Division(s) and Gender(s): Division 3 - U12 Boys/Girls, U14 Boys/Girls, U16 Boys/Girls, U19 Boys/Girls
Approved to host teams from: CYSA and US Youth Soccer State Associations
Tournament Website Address: www.rosecityinvitational.com
2. Tournament Director Information:
Name: Teagan Parks and Matt Rhodes
Mailing Address: 122 Calistoga Road #145 - Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Phone Number: 707.293.4042 Fax Number: None
E-Mail Address: rosecitydirector@yahoo.com
3. Fees:
$400.00 per team
Check should be made payable to: Rose City Invitational (SRYSL)
The entry fee check must be submitted to the team’s District Tournament Coordinator at the time the team application form (CYSA form 2603) is submitted for approval. Out of state and international teams must submit the entry fees at the time the team application form (CYSA form 2603 OS) is submitted to the tournament director.
4. Guest Player Policy:
No guest players will be accepted in this tournament.
5. Application Information and Deadline:
Tournament application deadline: July 11th, 2009
Teams applying after the deadline may be considered only if there are any existing vacancies and if no timely applicants are rejected in order to accommodate a late application. The tournament director will not consider applications if they do not contain the appropriate DTC stamp, if incomplete or if not accompanied by entry fees.
In the instance that the tournament fills all brackets prior to the application deadline, the tournament reserves the right to declare that it is full and closed to applications.
Notification of team acceptance or rejection will be sent to every timely applicant by July 25th, 2008.
A refund of the team’s entry fee will be included in notices sent to rejected teams.
6. Selection Process (check all that apply)
XXX First come first served
XXX Random selection of timely applicants
XXX Selection based on team’s win-loss record
XXX Selection based on geographic considerations that will provide opportunities for a variety of districts and/or states
7. Refund Policy (check all that apply):
No refunds after team has been formally accepted. (Acceptance Letter mailed, or Acceptance Email sent, to team contact and/or notice of acceptance posted at tournament website www.rosecityinvitational.com)
8. CYSA Withdrawal policy:
Any team withdrawing from the tournament must do so by a written notice sent certified mail, return receipt requested and postmarked no later than 14 days prior to the tournament start date. Failure to do so may result in a minimum $300 team penalty assessed by CYSA as well as forfeiture of tournament entry fees)
9. Locations:
Headquarters Location: Trione Fields/Schopflin Park: 4400 Old Redwood Highway - Santa Rosa, CA
List all playing sites: Place-to-Play, Trione Fields, Galvin Park, Slater Middle School, Schopflin Park, Rincon Valley Park
10. Credentials Requirements:
Only credentials for the 2009-2010 season will be accepted in this tournament.
For CYSA and US Youth Soccer Teams:
The following credentials must be presented at the mandatory team credentials check-in:
A. An official team roster, including any applicable player add forms, player release forms, player transfer forms, and adult add forms stamped and signed by the appropriate league, district and/or state registrar or officials.
B. US Youth Soccer member passes from the same seasonal year for each player properly signed and stamped and approved by all required league, district and/or state registrar or officials.
C. A US Youth Soccer membership form with the medical release and hold harmless declarations signed in original ink by the parent or guardian (or by the player in the instance where the player is 18 years of age) for each player and guest player.
D. Each team must have at least one properly credentialed adult present on the sidelines of each match.
E. In addition to being checked at the pre-tournament credentials check-in, all members’ passes will be checked prior to the beginning of each match.
11. Mandatory Credentials Check-In:
Each team is required to have their team credentials checked in at a mandatory pre-tournament check in.
Check in will be held at:
Location: Flamingo Resort Hotel - 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Date: September 4th, 2009 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Teams failing to attend the mandatory check-in without prior approval of the tournament director will forfeit their games
12. Length of Games (list each age group):
Age Group Preliminary Games Consolation and
Championship Games
U-12 50 minutes 50 minutes
U-14 60 minutes 60 minutes
U-16 70 minutes 70 minutes
U-19 70 minutes 70 minutes
In preliminary games ties will stand. If a championship or consolation game is tied at the end of regulation play, two 5-minute overtime periods will be played. If still tied at the completion of the overtime periods, the game will be decided by penalty kicks as per FIFA laws of the game. At the discretion of the Tournament Committee, overtime periods may be shortened or eliminated if the game has been significantly delayed at the start. The length of any game may be shortened to shorter but equal halves if the Tournament Committee deems it necessary due to field conditions, weather or darkness.
Suspended and Terminated Games: If in the opinion of tournament officials a game must be suspended (for reason); the game may be resumed, but is subject to being ended not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game. If in the opinion of tournament officials, a game must be terminated for misconduct of players, bench coaches, or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play and forfeits that game and all remaining games. All previous points earned remain as played. Additionally, the home league and State Association will be contacted as appropriate.
If a game is terminated due to problems associated with the fields, including lighting for a night game, or due to the serious injury of a player (see the next section entitled "INJURY") the resumption of play for that game will be at the discretion of the tournament officials. Tournament officials may at their option conclude the game, require completion of the game or utilize penalty kicks to determine the winner of the game depending upon the circumstances and taking into account the potential effect of the game results on the standings of the teams.
Injury: Delays of the game will only be allowed for an injury requireing professional medical attention and the inability to remove the injured player from the field until and while the medical attention is being provided to the player. The delay will not result in time being added to the full game time. However, all preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game. The failure to complete any game due to a serious injury requiring suspension of the game play shall be controlled by the preceding section, "SUSPENDED AND TERMINATED GAMES."
Any injuries must be reported to a tournament official so that an accident report form can be completed. A tournament official will call 911 for an injury upon a coach or parent request.
13. Mandatory Rest Periods:
Teams and players must be given a minimum rest period of two hours between games. The rest period will commence when a team’s or player’s match ends and will end when the team’s or player’s subsequent match begins.
14. Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions are allowed with referee approval in the following situations:
Prior to a throw in for one’s own team.
Prior to a goal kick by either team.
Prior to the restart of the game following a goal being scored by either team.
Prior to the restart of the game for the second half.
Prior to the beginning of an overtime period.
Prior to the restart of the game following an injured player being removed from the field (either team may sub).
Prior to the restart of the game following a player being cautioned, the referee will give the coach the choice of substituting the cautioned player. (The player could re-enter at his/her team’s next substitution opportunity.)
15. Ejections:
Any player, coach, assistant coach or registered team official who is sent off will automatically be suspended from their next game. The send off report will be forwarded to the Tournament Director and Tournament Disciplinary Committee. Section 4:08 of the CYSA Bylaws will be used to assess the minimum mandatory penalties. Additional penalties may be imposed. Send-off reports and member passes, which must be retained if the penalty has not been served in its entirety, will be forwarded to the team’s District Commissioner. Any additional disciplinary action over and above that assessed by the Tournament Committee will be at the discretion of the member’s District or CYSA disciplinary committees.
A player or coach who is ejected for violent conduct or serious foul play will automatically be suspended from their next TWO scheduled games for a player and FOUR games for a coach or team official. The send off report will be forwarded to the Tournament Director and Tournament Disciplinary Committee. Section 4:08 of the CYSA Bylaws will be used to assess the minimum mandatory penalties. Additional penalties may be imposed. Send-off reports and member passes, which must be retained if the penalty has not been served in its entirety, will be forwarded to the team’s District Commissioner. Any additional disciplinary action over and above that assessed by the Tournament Committee will be at the discretion of the member’s District or CYSA disciplinary committees.
Any player or coach who assaults a referee will be expelled from the tournament. Additionally, the home league and State Association will be contacted as appropriate. A team will be disqualified from the tournament if any player or coach fails to comply with the provisions of this section.
16. Scoring System:
Maximum number of points allowable per game: 10
6 Points for a win:
3 Points for a tie:
1 Bonus point for shutout win
0 Bonus points for 0-0 ties
1 Point per goal (maximum of 3 points)
-2 Points deducted for red cards
-1 Points deducted for excessive goal differential
(Points will be deducted when winning team scores 7 or more goals than their opponent in any one match.)
(Example: A team scoring 9-0 would have 3 points deducted from their 10 Points earned for the win.
Forfeits:
Forfeited games will be scored as 1-0 (8 Points) in favor of the team that did not forfeit.
Teams failing to report ready to play within five minutes of the scheduled kick off time will forfeit.
Home Teams unable to supply alternate jerseys or teams failing to check in at the mandatory registration or for taking actions which cause a game to be terminated will forfeit.
17. Tie Breaking Procedure:
In case of a tie in tournament points following the completion of preliminary games, the advancing team will be determined based on the following criteria in the order specified:
A. Head to Head competition – team that won the head to head competition between the teams that are tied will advance (should there be a tie in tournament points between three or more teams, the tie-breaking procedure begins with #B below).
B. When and if only two teams remain tied at any point while using this procedure, the order of tie breaking will recommence at #A above.
C. Goal differential - team with the highest goal differential advances (goals scored by a team minus goals allowed by a team, not to exceed a differential of 4 goals in any one match)
D. Team with fewest goals allowed advances
E. Team with most goals scored advances (not to exceed 4 goals counted for any one match)
F. Team with fewest send-offs advances
G. Kicks from the penalty spot as per FIFA rules. The team with the most successful kicks advances
ALL GAME RESULTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FINAL AND NO PROTEST OF THEIR OUTCOME IS ALLOWED.
18. Format:
Eight (8) teams per flight will be upheld whenever possible, but the tournament director reserves the right to adjust flight formats as needed.
Each age group/gender will consist of four, five, six or eight team divisions. Each team will play a minimum of three (3) games with the possibility of four (4) games should the team advance beyond the preliminary round. Forfeited games will count in the game minimum. The tournament committee will seed all teams upon acceptance and prepare schedules accordingly.
Four Team Divisions:
Each four team division will consist of one (1) flight of four teams. Each team will play the others within it's flight for a total of three (3) preliminary games. The team with the highest number of points will play the team with the second highest number of points in the Finals.
Five Team Divisions:
Each five team division will consist of one (1) flight of five (5) teams. Each team will play the others within it's flight for a total of four (4) games. The team with the highest number of points will be declared the champion. The teams with the second and third highest points will be placed in the second and third positions. All teams in teh five team divisions will be guaranteed four games.
Six Team Divisions:
Each six team division will consist consist of two (2) flights of three (3) teams. Each team will play the others within it's flight for a total of two (2) preliminary games. The team with the highest points in Group A will play the team with the second highest points in Group B in the Semi-Finals. The team with the second highest points in Group A will play the team with the highest points in Group B in the other Semi-Final. The teams with the third highest points in both Group A and Group B will play a consolation game for 5th and 6th place. The winners of the Semi-Final games will play for the Championship. The losers of the Semi-Final games will play for 3rd and 4th place.
Eight Team Divisions:
Each eight team division will consist of two (2) flights with four (4) teams. Each team will play the others within it's flight for a total of three (3) preliminary games. The team with the highest points in Group A will play the team with the highest points in Group B for the Championship. The team with the second highest points in Group A will play the team with the second highest points in Group B for 3rd and 4th place.
19. Preliminary play:
Each team in the flight may play all other teams in their flight.
Each team may play teams from within their own flight as well as cross-over games into opposing flight.
20. Awards:
Type of Awards: Medals will be provided for players and coaches (2 per team) for teams placing 1st through 4th per division size guidelines. A team trophy will be provided for the coach for teams placing 1st through 4th per division size guidelines.
Awards will be given in these categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Divisions with eight (8) teams will receive awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place.
Divisions with five (5) or six (6) teams will receive awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Divisions with four (4) teams will receive awards for 1st and 2nd place.
Participation pins will be given to each player and coaches (2 per team).
Programs will be given to each team (total of 15 per team).
Divisions with 8 teams will receive awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Divisions with 5 or 6 teams will receive awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Divisions with 4 teams will receive awars for 1st and 2nd.
21. Start Times and Forfeitures:
Teams must be at the field thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of their game in order to be checked in by referees or appointed tournament officials. Games will be started within five (5) minutes of the designated start time. If a team has not taken the field with a minimum of seven (7) players within the five (5) minute grace period, the game will be forfeited to the team that has taken the field with at least seven (7) players. If neither team takes the field within the five (5) minute grace period, no points will be awarded to either team and the game will be declared a double forfeit.
The referee and/or Tournament Committee may terminate a game and award a forfeit if a team leaves the field during the game without the approval of the referee, the referee abandons a match due to excessive violent conduct and/or misconduct by the players, coaches or fans, or a team is deemed to be in gross violation of US Youth Soccer, CYSA, or rules of this tournament.
22. Home Team:
The team listed first on the game schedule is the home team and shall have their choice of the side of the field.
All teams are responsible for bringing an alternate set of jerseys.
Conflicts in jersey color will be resolved by the home team being required to change jerseys.
The referee will determine if there is a conflict in jersey colors or keeper jersey colors.
The home team will be responsible for providing the game card and the game ball.
23. Sportsmanship and Conduct:
Good sportsmanship is expected of all teams, officials and fans. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, staff, parents and affiliated spectators.
24. Injuries and Medical Assistance:
Any injuries must be reported to a tournament official so that an accident report form can be completed. A tournament official will call 911 for an injury at the coach’s or parent’s request.
25. Weather Conditions:
If deemed necessary by the Tournament Committee, games may be shortened or cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.
26. Tournament Cancellation:
If the tournament must be cancelled due to inclement weather, acts of civil disobedience, war, destruction of facilities or other circumstances deemed by the CYSA State Tournament Committee to be beyond the control of the hosting league, the tournament may retain up to 30% of the entry fee once the tournament’s expenses are verified and approved by the CYSA Tournament Committee Chairman. Refunds of no less than 70% of the team’s entry fee will be postmarked and mailed to the teams within 45 days of the approved tournament date.
27. Housing and Hotel Information:
Housing will not be provided. The individual teams must arrange hotel accommodations. A list of local hotels will be provided to accepted teams upon request.
28. Prohibitions:
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is expressly prohibited at any of the sport fields or complexes. Any team (including players, coaches, parents and affiliated spectators) found violating these rules will automatically forfeit all games played, face possible expulsion from the tournament and will not be invited to any future tournaments hosted by this league.
Dogs are prohibited at this tournament.
Use of tobacco products is prohibited at this tournament. Use of tobacco products on the grounds of any public school facility is a violation of California State Law.
Referees will be instructed to abandon a game if, after being asked to do so, any person affiliated with the team refuses to remove a dog from the area of the soccer field, or if after being asked to do so, any person affiliated with the team refuses to cease the use of tobacco products in the area of the soccer field.
All Portable Shelters (EZ ups, tents, etc.) must be secured with either stakes or sandbags.
29. Tournament Committee:
The tournament committee shall consist of the Tournament Directors and any other pre-designated Tournament Officials.
THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ESTABLISH POLICY AS DEEMED NECESSARY IN REGARD TO PROBLEMS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TOURNAMENT RULES FILED WITH CYSA AND THE TOURNAMENT PROGRAM, THE TOURNAMENT RULES FILED WITH CYSA WILL PREVAIL.
THE DECISIONS OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE ARE NOT SUBJECT TO APPEAL.
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