West Coast FC Classic

Rules of Competition

2008

The West Coast Futbol Club would like to take this opportunity to welcome the players, coaches, referees, parents and friends to our tournament.  In the next few paragraphs, we would like to explain to each of you the special information and rules of our tournament.

 

  • General

This Class 1 tournament is open to all boys' & girls' teams under 9 - 19 from CYSA-S and USYSA National Affiliates.  The application deadline is June 15, 2008.  Qualifying applications will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.  We will be notifying teams on July 15, 2008. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application.  Decisions are final.

  • Roster

The roster limit is a maximum of eighteen (18) players (14 maximum in U8 & U10).  A maximum of three (3) loan players is allowed.  All players must have a laminated Player Pass from their state or national association.  A medical release form is also required.  Any player without both of these documents will not be allowed to play.  Travel papers are required outside of CYSA-S.

 

  • Tournament Check-In

Coaches or Team Administrators must attend their assigned mandatory check-in on Friday night, August 17, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. All rosters, medical release forms, and player ID cards will be verified at check-in.  Completed game cards and assigned team roster must be submitted at this time. Also, travel papers for teams outside of Cal South are required.  If you're playing with US Soccer Cards, you will not need travel papers, just a roster.

 

  • Game Check-In

Teams must be at their assigned fields at least thirty (30) minutes before their scheduled game times for check-in.  The Team Manager or Coach must check-in at the Field Marshal tent at this time to collect their match report.  The “No Shin Guard, No Play” rule will be strictly enforced.  A player wearing an orthopedic cast or hard brace will not be allowed to play, no exceptions.  Also, baseball cleats (those that contain a toe cleat) will not be allowed.  Some fields are "turf" and have certain rules.  Please refer to "fields" on the website. All players must have appropriate jerseys, with unique numbers prominently displayed on the backs.  The player ID cards of two teams will be collected and verified.

 

  • Home Teams

The first team listed on the playing schedules is the designated home team.  The two teams competing in a game must locate themselves on opposite sides of the field.  The home team shall have the first choice of location.  Teams shall include players, substitutes, coaches, and spectators.  The home team will provide the game ball.  The designated away team will have the privilege of calling the coin toss.  If the referee determines there is a conflict in jersey colors of the two teams, the home team is required to change to another color jersey.  Any home team required to change a to another jersey that fails to provide the means to do so, will be in violation of the rules and forfeit for that game.

  • Forfeits

Any team that fails to have seven (7) eligible players on the field at the scheduled game time, in appropriate uniform, will forfeit the game.  There will be no grace period.  The tournament committee will credit a score of 1-to-0 (3 points) to the team that was present, ready to play.

 

  • Game Cards

The Team Manager shall present the game card to the referee before the start of each game.  Referees will enter goals scored the half-time score, and the final score of the match.  Referees will also record any misconduct (jersey #, first and last name of any player, coach or spectator ejected or cautioned), and return the cards to the Field Marshal.  See #10, Misconduct and Yellow Cards.

  • Rules of Play

Games will be played according to FIFA Laws of the Game, except as modified by these Tournament Rules of Competition.  Table 1 summarizes the significant differences.  All final games will be regulation length.

 

  •  Substitutions

Free substitution is allowed (with the consent of the referee) at the following times:

    • Before a possession throw-in
    • Before any goal-kick
    • Before any kick-off
    • For an injured player

In addition, when the game is stopped for a caution, the cautioned player may be substituted.

  •  Misconduct, Red and Yellow Cards

Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their team (including coaches, players, and spectators) and may be cautioned or ejected for their misconduct.  Any player or coach ejected will not be permitted to participate for the remainder of that game and their team’s next scheduled game.  At the discretion of the tournament committee, ejected players/coaches may be suspended from participation for the remainder of the tournament.  A red card will result in the deduction of 1 point from the team’s total number of points in the standings.  The Field Marshal shall immediately report all red cards to the Head Field Marshal and the Tournament Director.  The Field Marshal must collect a completed “USYSA Referee’s Report” form from the referee for each red card issued. 

 

  • Termination

If the referee due to weather, field conditions or misconduct terminates a game, the Tournament Committee will decide the impact of this termination on the tournament standings.

*It is recognized and understood upon entering the West Coast Futbol Classic Tournament that adverse weather is an Act of God.  Further, entrance to this tournament requires acceptance of all decisions regarding use of facilities (therefore, potentially, the outcome of competition) by the Tournament Committee as final without objection, appeal or compensation whatsoever.  If deemed necessary and feasible, games may be re-scheduled for play Monday, August 20, 2007.

  • Refund Policy

You may request a refund up until schedules are posted.  No exceptions. If games are cancelled due to weather conditions, we will refund $100 back to each team.

 

  •  Protest

The West Coast Futbol Classic Soccer Tournament Committee will accept no protest.

  •  Point System & Team Standings
    • Three points shall be awarded for each win
    • One point shall be awarded for each tie
    • Zero points shall be awarded for each loss
    • If a team in- group play forfeits, all scores in that group will revert to 1-0 scores.  Points accumulated during Saturday’s games and Sunday morning games are to determine the seeding for the semi-finals. 
  • Groups of 16:

           Semi Winner A vs Winner B

           Winner C vs Winner D

  • Groups of 12

           Winner of A vs Wildcard

           Winner of B vs Winner C

           * If Wildcard comes out of A, winner of A vs B, winner c vs wildcard

  • Groups of 8

           Winner of A vs Winner B, straight to final

  • Groups of 6

           Winner A vs 2nd B

           Winner of B vs 2nd of A

           3rd A vs 3rd B for 3rd guarenteed game

          

  •  Tiebreaker

 Five levels of tie breaking will be employed to resolve ties in standings.

    • Head to Head competition; in case of three way tie, head to head is never used and move directly to tie number 2
    • Goal Differential, (goals scored minus goals allowed to a maximum differential of four per game)
    • Goals scored maximum of four goals per game
    • Goals allowed, maximum of four goals per game
    • F.I.F.A. kicks from penalty spot
    • Semi Finals: straight to PKs
    • Championship games tied after regulation will go straight to PKs

 

  • Championship Awards

First and second place awards (medals) will be given to the players of the top two teams in each division. First place team will also receive a Championship T-shirt.

    • Note: Each player and coach will receive a WCFC tournament pin and a program.
  • Match Times

 

Age Under       Born On/After                   Game Length          Finals                Ball Size

19                        8/1/88                                70                        70                       5

17                        8/1/90                                70                        70                       5

16                        8/1/91                                70                        70                       5

15                        8/1/92                                70                        70                       5

14                        8/1/93                                50                        50                       5

13                        8/1/94                                50                        50                       5

12                        8/1/95                                50                        50                       4

11                        8/1/96                                50                        50                       4

10                        8/1/97                                50                        50                       4

 9                         8/1/98                                50                        50                       4

 8                         8/1/99                                50                        50                       4

 

Our best wishes to all the teams participating and may you

enjoy and play your games in the true Spirit of Soccer!