a. All Adult members must obtain Risk Management clearance, and also complete the Core SafeSport Training by the earlier of 1) prior to regular contact with a Minor Participant; or 2) within the first 45 days of the Covered Adult taking on the role giving them access to Minor Participants. The SafeSport Trained requirement is considered valid for one year and a SafeSport Refresher course is available on the Safesport.org website, in order for Covered Adults to maintain their SafeSport Certification. 

3. Concussion Policy
a. All coaches must be able to provide the CDC Heads-Up Concussion certificate or the NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate.

4. Team Rosters
a. Team rosters from the 2025-2026 seasonal year will be accepted for the tournament.
b. Team roster will not be accepted with a total number of players above the following;
i. 7v7  (12 players)
ii. 9v9  (15 players)
iii. 11v11 (20 players)
c. No guest players allowed.
d. No player may play or be rostered on more than one team.
e. Players will receive a wrist band upon check in. They must wear this wrist band for the duration of the tournament to be eligible to play. If a player loses their wrist band, they must provide all registration documents to receive a replacement.

5. Substitutions
a. Players must be present at the mid line prior to the ball going out of bounds to be eligible to enter the game.
b. The referee has the authority to refuse any substitution.
c. Either team can substitute on any goal kick, at the half, or after a goal has been scored.
d. A team can substitute on their throw-in. They may also substitute players on the opponents throw-in only if their opponent is substituting as well.
e. In the event of an injury, a player(s) may be substituted for the injured player(s) with the opponent receiving the same number of player substitutions at that time.

6. Formats of Play
U8 (8 yrs. Old and younger) U9 (9 yrs. Old and younger) U10 (10 yrs. Old & younger) U11 (11 yrs. Old & younger) U12 (12 yrs. Old & Younger) U13 and Older
Field Size Ranges (Yards) Length 25-35
Ball Size 3 4 4 4 4 5
Players 7v7 (GK), 7v7 (GK), 7v7 (GK), 9v9 (GK), 9v9 (GK), 11v11 (GK)Game Time (Minutes) 2X25 2x25 2x25 2x30 2x30 2x35
Offside Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

7. Game Time
a. The game time will not be stopped for any reason, including an injury to any player.
b. Due to the time allowed for completion of all games, the clock runs continuously.
c. There is no extra time added to any period unless there is penalty kick awarded before the end of the specified time.
i. If the GK saves the ball or the ball comes off the goal post back into play the game is over.

8. Division Rankings
a. Points awarded are as follows: Win=3, Tie=1, Loss=0
b. Division Tie Breakers:
i. Head to Head
ii. Most Wins
iii. Goal Differential (max of 4 goals per game) ex. If a team wins by 7 goals, they will only receive 4 goals when calculating division winner.
iv. Least goals allowed
v. Penalty Kick shootout per FIFA laws
c. Play-off Ties
i. If two teams are tied at the end of regulation time in a playoff game, two five-minute overtime periods will be played. The full amount of time will be played regardless of scoring.
ii. If a game is tied after overtime, penalty kicks will be administered per FIFA laws.

9. Forfeits
a. A maximum of 5 minutes will be given to have the appropriate number of players to start the game. After 5 minutes, the team not able to start the game will receive a forfeit for the game and the score shall be recorded as 4-0.
b. If a game is forfeited after play has begun, the actual score will only apply to the advantage of the team winning by forfeit.
c. Minimum number of players to start a game:
i. 7v7 - 4
ii. 9v9 - 5
iii. 11v11 - 7

10. Ejections
a. Any player, coach, assistant coach, manager, etc. that is ejected (Red Card) will be suspended for the remainder of that game and the following game.
b. Any player, coach, assistant coach, manager, etc. that receives a second suspension will sit out for the remainder of the tournament.
c. Any player or coach that does not fulfill their red card suspension in the tournament, must sit out the appropriate number of games beginning with their next league game.
d. Cautions and ejections will be reported to the corresponding league.

11. Score Keeping
a. Both teams are responsible for turning in score cards signed by the referee.

12. Awards
a. Teams in all divisions will receive awards for the championship teams and the runner up.

13. Home Teams
a. In the case of conflicting uniform colors, the home team shall change their uniform to the referee|||s approval.
b. All games shall start with the home team choosing goal to attack and the visiting team receiving kick-off. All championship games will be started with a coin flip with choice of side going to the winner of the coin flip.

14. Birth Year Registration Policy
a. For the 2025-2026 Season the Tournament Offers the following age groups:
i. 8U (Born 2018)
ii. 9U (Born 2017)
iii. 10U (Born 2016)
iv. 11U (Born 2015)
v. 12U (Born 2014)
vi. 13U (Born 2013)

15. Inclement Weather Policy
a. The tournament will follow US Soccer's position statement that indicates when lightening is seen, the tournament will count the time until thunder is heard. If this time is thirty (30) seconds or less, seek shelter. Wait thirty (30) minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before resuming activities.
b. Regardless of weather conditions coaches and their teams must appear on the field of play, ready to play. Only referees and/or tournament committee may cancel or postpone a game.
c. In the event of severe weather, the tournament committee has the authority to change the duration of the games or any other function of the tournament.
d. Should a game|||s progress be terminated due to weather conditions after 20 minutes of play, the game will be considered official and the score at that time will stand.
e. Due to circumstances or conditions beyond control, the tournament committee will not be responsible for any refunds.

16. Elimination of Heading Policy
a. All players age 10 and younger, regardless of what age group they play in, may not head the ball.
b. A header by these players shall result in an indirect free kick awarded to the opponent at the spot of the infraction. If the header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick shall be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred.

17. Refund Policy
a. In the event the Tournament Committee cancels the tournament any day prior to the first day of the tournament, the tournament fee will be refunded. Otherwise, the tournament reserves the right to not refund fees.

18. Protests
a. No protests or appeals will be allowed. The ruling of the referee stands.

19. Medical Insurance
a. It is required that teams show proof of medical insurance to the Tournament when requested.

20. Unmanned Aircraft System (Drones)
a. The use of non-approved unmanned aircraft systems (e.g. drones) is strictly prohibited at any/all tournament games.
b. The use of unmanned aircraft systems may be approved by the tournament for a specified promotional activity given that the request is submitted in writing to the tournament in advance.
c. Any person in violation of this policy shall be immediately removed from the field, facility and/or event.

21. Spectators
a. Coaches are responsible for the spectators that accompany his or her team.
b. Spectators will occupy the side of the field opposite of the side in which the teams are located.
c. No artificial noisemakers of any kind are permitted. The Tournament Director has the final decision in case of any discrepancies.
d. If it becomes evident that the spectator(s) become unruly and cannot be controlled, the field sidelines will be cleared of all spectators. If spectators refuse to leave the field of play, the game will be suspended and perhaps forfeited upon an investigation by the Tournament Director.
e. If a game must be replayed because of a spectator|||s behavior, no spectators will be permitted at the game site of the replayed game.
f. A coach and/or team may be assessed a fine as a result of unacceptable spectator behavior or referee abuse.
g. The Tournament Director reserves the right to remove any spectator from the fields or facility whose behavior is deemed inappropriate and/or whose presence imposes a threat to any participant of the tournament.

22. Athletic Trainers/Health Care Professionals (HCP)
a. An adequate number of Health Care Professionals (HCP) will be present for the tournament.

23. Spirit of the Game
a. If the Tournament Director determines that a particular action by a team or any of its members or spectators is deemed unacceptable for any reason, the team may be disqualified, sanctioned, and/or face forfeiture of one or more games.
b. In the event that any team is suspected of forfeiting a game with the design or purpose of controlling the advancement of any team from its own bracket or any other bracket, the Tournament Director may require such an advancing team to play another qualifying game against the next highest ranking team that would otherwise be eligible to advance

24. General
a. There is no alcohol, tobacco, pets or firearms of any type allowed on the tournament grounds. This includes all playing fields, and all venues. Where applicable, local rules and regulations apply (including local school rules). Lost and stolen items are the sole responsibility of the individual and the tournament will not be liable.

25. Notice of Amendments
a. The tournament rules are subject to change with or without notice.