Rules


FOUR SEASONS SPORTS COMPLEX, HAMPSTEAD, MD AND SUPER SPORTS INDOOR ARENA ELDERSBURG, MD			FEBRUARY 20, 2006 "PRESIDENTS' DAY" BOYS AND GIRLS TEAMS AGES 7-8 THRU 13-14 FEBRUARY 25, 2006 HIGH SCHOOL SHOOT-OUT BOYS AND GIRLS U16 THRU U18 RULES & REGULATIONS

I. In General
1.	All teams must register within their correct age division and competition level. Teams that misrepresent themselves will be forfeited out of all trophy competition.
2.	Where applicable, advertised early registration discounts will only be accepted up until the date indicated.
3.	All teams must have their completed roster submitted prior to their first game. There are no drops or adds after the roster has been received. Teams that do not have a roster on file prior to the competition will be subject to disqualification from trophy competition.
4.	There are no refunds after the advertised early registration date. Any team that withdraws from the tournament after that date will not receive a refund.
5.	If the tournament is canceled in whole or shortened in part for any reason, including inclement weather or any other "Act of God," no refunds will be given.
6.	The Tournament organizers and the Four Seasons Sports Complex will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team, club or organization if the tournament is postponed or canceled in whole or in part. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the operation of the tournament and its judgment is final.
7.	No team will be registered or bracketed into the Tournament until all fees and appropriate registration has been received.

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING RULES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICIALS
ON SITE. WE URGE YOU TO CONSULT THE OFFICIALS BEFORE YOUR GAME.

GENERAL RULES

DURATION

All games will be 24 minutes in length.

TIME OUTS

Each team is allowed one 30-second time out (the clock will stop).
No time outs will be allowed during the final 2 minutes of the game.

INJURIES

The clock will run during injuries except at the discretion of the referee.

ROSTER

Roster size is unlimited, however, only 12 individual trophies per team will
be awarded. Rosters must be turned in prior to your first game. High
School level teams will need to bring several additional copies of their
roster including players' uniform numbers.

AGE
DETERMINATION

Age as of January 1, 2006. Coaches must be prepared to present
age verification of any player on their roster at any time during
the tournament: i.e. photo id, birth certificate copy, etc.

High School players, as mandated by rule, must play in the 15-18 Age
Brackets regardless of age eligibility.

COMPETITION SIZE

All teams will compete with six field players and a goalkeeper.
Teams may start with a minimum of 4 players and a keeper.

IN-PLAY BALLS

Balls played off any part of the net dividing the two fields are in play.
Also, balls played off the vertical surfaces of the green tarps on the
side walls are in play.

OUT-OF-PLAY BALLS

Balls which hit above the team bench areas, above the rebound
surface of the goal, or which hit any part of the superstructure are
NOT in play.

SOCCER GOALS

If the ball enters a soccer goal and is uncontested, play will continue.
A contested ball will be whistled dead and play will be restarted.

4-GOAL FREE CLEAR

If the difference in the score is 4 goals or greater, the losing team
gets possession of the ball after each goal, regardless of which team
has scored.

TIEBREAKER

For ties at the end of "Pool Play," the following procedure will be used to break the tie:

a. Most Wins

b. Head to Head Competition

c. Fewer Goals Allowed

d. Goal Differential (Max. 3 per Game) Goals scored minus goals allowed.

e. Coin Toss

GIRLS RULES

Full team stick checks will be conducted prior to the game and on request.

A minimum of two players and the goalkeeper must remain behind the
restraining line at all times.

9-10 AGE GROUP

Only stick checking below the waist is permitted.

A minimum of two (2) passes must be made prior to a shot on goal.
The goalie's clear is considered a pass.

No triple teaming.

11-12 AGE GROUP

Stick checking is permitted.

A minimum of two (2) passes must be made prior to a shot on goal.
The goalie's clear is considered a pass.

No triple teaming.

13-14 & 15-17
AGE GROUPS

Strict USWLA rules.

High School players, by rule, must play in the 15-18 Age Brackets
regardless of age eligibility.

BOYS RULES

RESTRAINING LINE

A minimum of two players and the goalkeeper must remain behind the
mid-line of the field at all times.

LONG STICKS

One long stick will be allowed.

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING RULES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICIALS ON SITE. WE URGE YOU TO CONSULT THE OFFICIALS BEFORE YOUR GAME. GENERAL RULES
DURATION	All games will be 24 minutes in length.
TIME OUTS	Each team is allowed one 30-second time out (the clock will stop). No time outs will be allowed during the final 2 minutes of the game.
INJURIES	The clock will run during injuries except at the discretion of the referee.
ROSTER	Roster size is unlimited, however, only 12 individual trophies per team will be awarded. Rosters must be turned in prior to your first game. High School level teams will need to bring several additional copies of their roster including players' uniform numbers.
AGE DETERMINATION	Age as of January 1, 2006. Coaches must be prepared to present age verification of any player on their roster at any time during the tournament: i.e. photo id, birth certificate copy, etc. High School players, as mandated by rule, must play in the 15-18 Age Brackets regardless of age eligibility.
COMPETITION SIZE	All teams will compete with six field players and a goalkeeper. Teams may start with a minimum of 4 players and a keeper.
IN-PLAY BALLS	Balls played off any part of the net dividing the two fields are in play. Also, balls played off the vertical surfaces of the green tarps on the side walls are in play.
OUT-OF-PLAY BALLS	Balls which hit above the team bench areas, above the rebound surface of the goal, or which hit any part of the superstructure are NOT in play.
SOCCER GOALS	If the ball enters a soccer goal and is uncontested, play will continue. A contested ball will be whistled dead and play will be restarted.
4-GOAL FREE CLEAR	If the difference in the score is 4 goals or greater, the losing team gets possession of the ball after each goal, regardless of which team has scored.
TIEBREAKER	For ties at the end of "Pool Play," the following procedure will be used to break the tie: a. Most Wins b. Head to Head Competition c. Fewer Goals Allowed d. Goal Differential (Max. 3 per Game) Goals scored minus goals allowed. e. Coin Toss
	GIRLS RULES Full team stick checks will be conducted prior to the game and on request. A minimum of two players and the goalkeeper must remain behind the restraining line at all times.
9-10 AGE GROUP	Only stick checking below the waist is permitted. A minimum of two (2) passes must be made prior to a shot on goal. The goalie's clear is considered a pass. No triple teaming.
11-12 AGE GROUP	Stick checking is permitted. A minimum of two (2) passes must be made prior to a shot on goal. The goalie's clear is considered a pass. No triple teaming.
13-14 & 15-17 AGE GROUPS	Strict USWLA rules. High School players, by rule, must play in the 15-18 Age Brackets regardless of age eligibility.
	BOYS RULES
RESTRAINING LINE	A minimum of two players and the goalkeeper must remain behind the mid-line of the field at all times.
LONG STICKS	One long stick will be allowed.