Here are the rules for this year’s Thanksgiving Tournament. Please adhere by the rules set forth by the league.
- Tournament Check-in is on Friday night 11/25/2022 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Clovis Crossfire office located at 55 Shaw Ave Suite 118. (Shaw and Minnewawa Ave). Failure to do so may result in a forfeiture of the first game.
- All teams are required to have GOLDENROD’S & PLAYER PASSES (as issued by the appropriate District Commissioner or Registrar), all ADD/DROP/TRANSFER and ‘Guest players’ forms and MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS (1601’s). Each team is allowed up to 5 ‘guest players’ with appropriate guest player documentation signed and filled out completely.
- Each team is required to check-in at the headquarters tent AT LEAST 30 MINUTES prior to the scheduled start of each game for pregame check-in by the Referee/Field Monitor. Any player not providing the proper player pass will not be allowed to participate in the game. The Referee shall hold all player passes until the conclusion of the game.
- The HOME TEAM is the team listed first on the schedule. HOME TEAM is required to change jerseys in case of a COLOR CONFLICT. Due to space limitations, both teams will be on narrow side of fields, spectators will be on opposite side of field. Only passed players and coaches will be allowed in team area. For all Semi-final, Championship and Consolation games the team with the highest points going into the match will be HOME TEAM.
- GAME CARDS: Will be provided by the tournament.
- GAME BALLS: Will be provided by the HOME Team.
- Tournament rules take priority in all tournament affairs. Areas not covered by Tournament rules, are covered by CYSA rules and FIFA/IFAB rules as modified by Cal North.
- ALL GAMES ARE FINAL as determined by the game Referee. NO PROTESTS ARE ALLOWED. Any complaints or questions that cannot be answered at the field site shall be directed to the Tournament Director and NOT to the game Referee.
- LENGTH OF GAMES.
U8: 4×4 format 2-20 halves, no overtime. NO SCORES OR STANDINGS ARE KEPT FOR U-8’s.
U10: 7v7 format, 2-20 minute halves, no overtime.
U12: 9v9 format, 2-25 minute halves, no overtime.
Overtime: 2-5 minute halves followed by PK’s in semifinals & finals only.
U14-U19: 11v11 format, 2-30 minute halves.
Overtime: 2-5 minute halves followed by PK’s in semifinals & finals only. - POINTS FOR PRELIMINARY GAMES:
Win: 6 points
Tie: 3 points
Loss: 0 points
Shutout: 1 point in addition to the ‘win’
Goals: 1 point (maximum of 3 points per game)
Forfeit: 8 points to opposite team (posted a 1-0 win)
Mercy rule: 1 point deducted for every goal scored beyond +7 goal differential a maximum of 3 point deduction.
Red Card: 1 point deduction for each red card
No points will be awarded if neither team shows for a game. The maximum number of points a team can earn in any one game is 10. Official standings shall be kept at Tournament Headquarters. Unofficial results will be posted at other fields. Play may be suspended once the score reaches a +10 goal differential, at the referee discretion. - TIE BREAKERS are as follows:
A. Winner of Head to Head play
B. Goal Differential
C. Fewest goals allowed
D. Most Goals Scored
E. Fewest number of Red Cards
F. ‘Kicks from the Mark’ - SUBSTITUTIONS are considered ‘free substitution’ in all age groups provided team is in possession of the ball (throw-in). If team with possession subs both teams may substitute. Both teams may substitute during a dead ball situation (goal kicks, goal scored or injury).
- FORFEITS occur when a team does not field the minimum number of players within 5 minutes of the scheduled game time.
- NO ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED
- AWARDS:
A. Individual awards for 1st and 2nd places in all brackets, U10 and up.
B. A team Trophy will be awarded to 1st place, U10 and up.
Trophies will be distributed on-site, immediately following the
Championship game.
C. U8 players will receive participation awards (medals)
