SUSC Spring Invitational Rules and Guidelines

Download a .pdf copy of the tournament rules here.
All tournament games will be played in accordance with the laws of the game unless modified herein.

Ball Size:

U11 and U12	Size 4
U13 and U14	Size 5

Game Length:

Age Group	Format	Game Length
U11 and U12	8v8	2 x 30 min halves (5 min halftime)
U13, and U14	11v11	2 x 35 min halves (5 min halftime)

Rosters and Player Passes
A certified US Club or USYSA roster shall be submitted to tournament officials prior to first gmae and may be checked by field marshals or referees prior to each game.

Number of Players
Each team may be composed of a maximum of 20 players (11v11) and 16 players (8v8) for this event and rosters are limited to four guest players.

SUSC Event "Club Pass"
Any team travelling to the SUSC event with more than one team may choose to move a player up for any game throughout the event.  However, no player is allowed to play in more than four games at the event.  The player and coach must have permission from their club director and subsequently from the tournament director before writing the player onto the game roster and presenting his or her player pass of the same club during pre-game check-in.

Substitutions:
Substitutions are unlimited but may only be made with the referee’s permission at the following times:
   A.  Prior to a throw-in by the team in possession.
   B.  Prior to a goal kick by either team.
   C.  After a goal is scored by either team.
   D.  For injured player if play is stopped.
   E.  At half time.
   F.  A player recieving a caution (yellow card) MAY be substituted for at that time.

Field Size:
All 8v8 games will be played on a 70 yd x 50 yd field.  The penalty area will be marked by a blue half-circle approximately 10 yds in radius.  11v11 games will be played on a 120 yd x 70 yd field with regular field markings.

Fair Play:
SUSC wishes to create an environment that prioritizes sportsmanship and fair play throughout the weekend and therefore will award the team in each age group whose coaches, players, and parents exemplify this behavior.  At the conclusion of the event, the field marshals committee with input from the referees will select "Fair Play Award" winners to be posted on the SUSC website.

Team Awards:
At the conclusion of the event one team from each age group will be selected for playing the most entertaining, attractive and skillful style of soccer. In the spirit of our clubs proud relationship and long time sponsorship with Nike along with their recent marketing campaign leading up to the 2006 World Cup, this award will be called “Joga Bonito”. This nomination will also be posted on the SUSC website at the conclusion of the event.

Results/Standings:
Results will be recorded after every game by the SUSC Field Marshall’s and posted on the SUSC website. All teams will play three games. There will be no semi-finals or final matches.