Diablo Classic
Date(s): 11/28/2014 - 11/29/2014
General Information
17th Annual Diablo Classic Freshman Tournament - Rules
The objective of this tournament is to provide a competitive and fun event for teams consisting of freshman players, only. Please do not apply if your team includes players in other classes. Accepted teams will be guaranteed four (4) matches.
RULES OF PLAY
CIF High School rules will apply.
Duration of Games & Overtimes, by Halves
Preliminary Finals Overtime
30 Minutes 35 Minutes 10 Minutes
Preliminary Games. All Preliminary Games are “complete” upon completion of one half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half with final results based on the score at the time the game is called. Preliminary games can end in a tie.
Final games tied after regulation will have overtime added. If no goals are scored during two equal overtime periods, the match is decided by Kicks From the Mark, which will immediately follow the overtime.
HALF TIME: Half Time will be exactly five minutes.
COACHING: All Coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, substitutes, friends and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one’s own team on points of strategy and position) is permitted, provided:
* No mechanical devices are used;
* The tone of the voice is instructive and not derogatory;
* Each coach or substitute remains within the technical area;
* No coach, substitute, or spectator makes derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other coaches, players, substitutes, or spectators;
* No coach, substitute, or spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.
CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS: A player receiving two cautions (yellow cards) n a single game is considered to have been given an ejection (red
card). A player who has been ejected (sent off), will not be replaced. A player who has been ejected will not return for that game and will not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game(s). A player who is ejected for violent conduct or serious foul play will not be allowed to participate in the next TWO scheduled games. Any player or coach who assaults a referee will be expelled from the Tournament. A coach who has been ejected (sent off) will be suspended the same as a player ejection. Tournament Points will be deducted for all ejections.
SUSPENDED AND TERMINATED GAMES: If in the opinion of the referee 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 the referee, a game must be terminated for misconduct of players, bench coaches, or spectators; the offending team could be suspended from further play and will forfeit that game and all remaining games. All previous points earned remain as played.
TOURNAMENT COMPETITION
DETERMINING WINNERS: Teams will be awarded points on the following basis:
* Six (6) points for each Win
* Two (2) points for each Tie
* Zero (0) points for each Loss
* One (1) point for each goal scored up to a maximum of three (3) per
game.
* One (1) point for each shutout
* *MINUS ONE (-1) FOR EACH PLAYER OR COACH EJECTED*.
* A 0-0 tie will be scored as 3 points for each team (2 for tie, 1 for
shutout)
In the event of a tie in points at the end of bracket play, the teams to
advance will be determined as follows:
1. The winner in head to head competition.
2. Fewest goals against.
3. Most goals for.
4. Most total wins.
5. Most shut outs.
6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 5, Penalty Kicks From the Mark will be taken fifteen (15) minutes prior to the
scheduled start of the appropriate Final game.
7. If a three-way tie exists within a bracket after steps 1 through 5, a three-way coin flip will be conducted. The teams that tie in the coin flip will compete in Penalty Kicks From the Mark to eliminate one team prior to proceeding to Penalty Kicks From the Mark with the third team. The coin flip and time of the Penalty Kicks will be 30 minutes prior to the Final games.
HOME TEAM: The Home Team will be the team which appears first on the game schedule. The game ball will be supplied by the Tournament. The game ball will be subject to Referee approval. The Home Team will be required to switch to alternate jerseys to accommodate a color conflict as declared by the referee. The Home Team will have the selection of the side of the field they wish to play from. *No two teams will play from the same side of the field.*
FORFEITS: All teams who forfeit will have the game(s) scored a 0-1 loss. The winner will be awarded eight tournament points (six for the win, one for a goal, and one for a shutout). Teams failing to report ready to play within five minutes of the scheduled kick off time will forfeit.
*PROTESTS**: NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED.*
*DISPUTES*: Game conduct is under the jurisdiction of the referee and the tournament will not overrule a referee’s decision. All disputes off the field of play will be settled by the Tournament Director or his designee and the decision will be final.
The objective of this tournament is to provide a competitive and fun event for teams consisting of freshman players, only. Please do not apply if your team includes players in other classes. Accepted teams will be guaranteed four (4) matches.
RULES OF PLAY
CIF High School rules will apply.
Duration of Games & Overtimes, by Halves
Preliminary Finals Overtime
30 Minutes 35 Minutes 10 Minutes
Preliminary Games. All Preliminary Games are “complete” upon completion of one half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half with final results based on the score at the time the game is called. Preliminary games can end in a tie.
Final games tied after regulation will have overtime added. If no goals are scored during two equal overtime periods, the match is decided by Kicks From the Mark, which will immediately follow the overtime.
HALF TIME: Half Time will be exactly five minutes.
COACHING: All Coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, substitutes, friends and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one’s own team on points of strategy and position) is permitted, provided:
* No mechanical devices are used;
* The tone of the voice is instructive and not derogatory;
* Each coach or substitute remains within the technical area;
* No coach, substitute, or spectator makes derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other coaches, players, substitutes, or spectators;
* No coach, substitute, or spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.
CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS: A player receiving two cautions (yellow cards) n a single game is considered to have been given an ejection (red
card). A player who has been ejected (sent off), will not be replaced. A player who has been ejected will not return for that game and will not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game(s). A player who is ejected for violent conduct or serious foul play will not be allowed to participate in the next TWO scheduled games. Any player or coach who assaults a referee will be expelled from the Tournament. A coach who has been ejected (sent off) will be suspended the same as a player ejection. Tournament Points will be deducted for all ejections.
SUSPENDED AND TERMINATED GAMES: If in the opinion of the referee 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 the referee, a game must be terminated for misconduct of players, bench coaches, or spectators; the offending team could be suspended from further play and will forfeit that game and all remaining games. All previous points earned remain as played.
TOURNAMENT COMPETITION
DETERMINING WINNERS: Teams will be awarded points on the following basis:
* Six (6) points for each Win
* Two (2) points for each Tie
* Zero (0) points for each Loss
* One (1) point for each goal scored up to a maximum of three (3) per
game.
* One (1) point for each shutout
* *MINUS ONE (-1) FOR EACH PLAYER OR COACH EJECTED*.
* A 0-0 tie will be scored as 3 points for each team (2 for tie, 1 for
shutout)
In the event of a tie in points at the end of bracket play, the teams to
advance will be determined as follows:
1. The winner in head to head competition.
2. Fewest goals against.
3. Most goals for.
4. Most total wins.
5. Most shut outs.
6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 5, Penalty Kicks From the Mark will be taken fifteen (15) minutes prior to the
scheduled start of the appropriate Final game.
7. If a three-way tie exists within a bracket after steps 1 through 5, a three-way coin flip will be conducted. The teams that tie in the coin flip will compete in Penalty Kicks From the Mark to eliminate one team prior to proceeding to Penalty Kicks From the Mark with the third team. The coin flip and time of the Penalty Kicks will be 30 minutes prior to the Final games.
HOME TEAM: The Home Team will be the team which appears first on the game schedule. The game ball will be supplied by the Tournament. The game ball will be subject to Referee approval. The Home Team will be required to switch to alternate jerseys to accommodate a color conflict as declared by the referee. The Home Team will have the selection of the side of the field they wish to play from. *No two teams will play from the same side of the field.*
FORFEITS: All teams who forfeit will have the game(s) scored a 0-1 loss. The winner will be awarded eight tournament points (six for the win, one for a goal, and one for a shutout). Teams failing to report ready to play within five minutes of the scheduled kick off time will forfeit.
*PROTESTS**: NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED.*
*DISPUTES*: Game conduct is under the jurisdiction of the referee and the tournament will not overrule a referee’s decision. All disputes off the field of play will be settled by the Tournament Director or his designee and the decision will be final.
Venue Information and Directions
Monte Vista High School
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