The Whole Enchilada Soccer Classic 2004
Rules
Prior to the start of each game, each team must present player cards and a team roster to the assigned referee so that the team may be checked in to play and the game started as scheduled. Failure of a team to report within 10 minutes of a scheduled kick-off will be considered to have forfeited the game. No jewelry will be allowed. Piercings must be removed - they cannot be taped.
FIFA Laws: FIFA Laws of the Game shall apply as modified by USYSA and NMYSA as described herein.
Preliminary Games
In order to keep the games on schedule, the referees at the discretion of the tournament director may reduce the length of the game at their discretion before the game starts by reducing the halves by equal parts. A preliminary game can end in a tie.
At High Noon Fields, only the players and coaches are to be allowed on the players' side. All spectators must be on the other side of the field. At Burn Fields spectators must position themselves away from the players and coaches. For all U10 games at Picacho Middle School, players and coaches will remain on one side of field while spectators will remain on the opposite side of the field.
If a final game ends in a tie at the end of regulation play, the winner will be determined by playing two equal overtime halves. If after two overtime halves a tie still exists, FIFA kicks from the mark will take place immediately
13-14 35 minutes 10 minutes (2) 5
11-12 30 minutes 5 minutes (2) 4
10 25 minutes 5 minutes (2) 4
Each Team must provide a
game ball for each game approved by the referee.
Exactly 5 minutes
The Home Team will be the team, which appears first on the game schedule. The Home Team will be required to switch to an alternate jersey to accommodate a color conflict as declared by the referee. If the home team cannot supply an alternate jersey, the Home Team will forfeit the game.
All
substitution rules will at the discretion of LAW 5 (the referee), according to
the Laws of the Game.
Each team will play all the other teams in their division. The teams that complete these preliminary games in the First and Second place will play each other for the Championship. The Third and Fourth place teams will play for Third Place.
Each team will play all the other teams in their division. The champion will be determined based on total points.
Consists of two (2) brackets of three (3) teams each. Each team will play the other two teams in their bracket. The teams with the least points in each bracket will play a consolation game. The team with the most points of Bracket A will play the 2nd place team in Bracket B. The team with the most points of Bracket B will play the 2nd place team in Bracket A. The winners of these two games will play for the Championship. The losers of these two games play for Third.
Consists of one (1) bracket of three (3) teams and one (1) bracket of (4) teams. Each team will play the other teams in their bracket. The third place team in each bracket will play a consolation game. The second place team in each bracket will play for third place and the first place teams in each bracket will play for the Championship.
Consists of two (2) brackets of four (4) teams each. Each team will play the other teams within their bracket for a total of three (3) preliminary games. The team with the most points of Bracket A will play the team with the most points in Bracket B for the Championship. Second place in each bracket will play for third place.
Consists of three (3) brackets of three (3) teams each. Each team will play the other two teams in their bracket. After preliminary games, all nine (9) teams will be ranked from most points to least points as 1st points through 9th points (tie-breaker rules apply). The 1st points team will advance to the championship game. A semi-final will be played by 2nd points team and 3rd points team. The winner of this semi-final will play 1st points team in the championship game. Teams 4-9 will play the following games: 4th points team vs 5th points team, 6th points team vs 7th points team and 8th points team vs 9th points team.
Points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
Win 3 points
Tie 1 points
Loss 0 points
0-0 Tie Game 1 point for each team
In the event of a tie in points at the end of bracket play, the winner for advancement to a championship game will be determined by the following criteria:
If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 5, the two teams will have a FIFA shoot out with FIFA kicks from the mark. This will take place fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the quarter or semi-final match.
Forfeits and byes will be recorded on teams for the following discrepancies:
The winners by default will be awarded three (3) points for the win.
The loosing team will receive a score of zero (0) for the match.
Coaches will be held responsible for the conduct of their team’s players, parents, and supporters. Misconduct on the part of any will be reported to the home state and club associations. Two (2) Cautions (yellow cards) in a single game is equal an Ejection (red card). An ejected player shall not be replaced. An ejected player or coach will not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game. If ejected for violent conduct or serious foul play, a player or coach will not be allowed to participate in the next two games and may be ejected from the tournament. Two points will be deducted for each red card issued to either a player or coach. Any player or coach involved in fighting or who assaults a referee will be expelled from the tournament.
The High Noon Soccer League and The Whole Enchilada Soccer Classic have imposed a ZERO Tolerance Policy. If in the opinion of game officials, a game must be terminated for misconduct of players, coaches, or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play and forfeit that game and possibly all remaining tournament games. All previous points earned will remain as played. Additionally, the team who is in violation, their Home Leagues and State Associations will be notified as appropriate.
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 referee. However, all preliminaries will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the start of the next scheduled game.
The Tournament Director or designee shall settle all disputes. Once all information is reviewed and a decision made, that decision is final and will not be discussed or reviewed any further.