TOURNAMENT INFO
TOURNAMENT DATE: MAY 17 SATURDAY
RAINOUT/RESCHEDULE DATE: MAY 18 SUNDAY
REGISTRATION LINK: CLICK HERE
TOURNAMENT LOCATION: 9400 W PALMETTP PARK ROAD BOCA RATON FL 33428
ENTRANCE FEE & REGISTRATION DEADLINE
ON OR BEFORE APRIL 20 ($200 per team)
AFTER APRIL 20 OR BEFORE MAY 4 ($230 per team)
AFTER MAY 4 ($250 per team)
Registration is not final or guaranteed until entrance fee is paid in full
MODIFIED TOURNAMENT RULES OF PLAY
Duration of Games
2 x 15 minutes
Point System
Win - 1 point
Lose - 0 points
Games that are tied after regulation will be decided by penalty kicks (sudden death). No games will end in a draw regardless of stage of the tournament.
Point System
Win - 1 point
Lose - 0 points
Advancement to Playoffs
Route 1 - Most Points
Route 2 - Head to Head
Route 3 - Goal Difference
Route 4 - Penalty Kicks
Referee Fee
Included in the registration fee
Indirect Freekick
Kickoff, kick ins, goal kicks, & corner kicks are considered indirect free kicks. Goals cannot be scored directly from an indirect free kick.
No Slide Tackles
Contact - Direct Free kick
No Contact - Indirect Free kick
Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper can handle the ball in any live game scenario as long as the ball is inside the penalty area. There is no restriction for passes to the goalkeeper.
The goalkeeper may distribute the ball with hands on goal kicks and free kicks inside the defending penalty area.
Goalkeepers CANNOT punt or drop kick the ball. The restart is an indirect free kick at the center circle.
Only the goalkeeper may take a goal kick or free kick from inside the defending penalty area. From the defending penalty area the ball cannot be distributed beyond the halfway line. This includes goalkeepers and field players.
Roster Maximum
10 players per team
2 coaches per team
Ball Size
Size 3 U7-U8
Size 4 U9-U12
Size 5 U13-U16
All registered teams recieve a free game ball
Age Groups
To avoid any confusion, no heading is allowed for any age groups.
Miscellaneous
No Offsides.
No Jewelry.
Shin Guards are mandatory.
Kick ins replace Throw Ins.
Substitutions are on the fly as long as they do not interfere with the run of play.
Goals can only be scored in the attacking half of the field.
Jersey # is not mandatory.
Power Play
Players who receive a yellow card must sit out for two minutes. The power play is finished if a goal is scored by either team.
In the event of inclement weather or any abnormal delays the tournament director reserves the right to shorten game times and advancement to the playoffs in order to complete the event.
The tournament director reserves the right to issue a 0-3 forfeit to teams that are late for a game.
The tournament director has the final say on all matters.
SITUATIONS THAT THESE RULES DO NOT ADDRESS ARE THE DECISION OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR.