Rules for 2009 CSA Dog Days of Summer Tournament

Tournament Headquarters

CSA Dog Days of Summer Tournament

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Tournament Director: Candy Salazar

Registration and Team Eligibility

1. Check-In:

Check in will take place two different nights for your convenience. Each team must check in on one of the two nights. Check in will take place Thursday, August 13,2009 from

6:30-8:00pm and Friday, August 14, 2009 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Holiday Inn Eastgate.

2. Requirements:

Coaches must bring travel permits (if outside OSYSA), signed emergency medical authorization forms, signed tournament

release of liability form, approved roster lists, and player passes.

Coaches should bring player/coach passes and medical release forms to every game.

For teams from the United States:

1. The Players must present picture identification cards issued by the team’s Federation Organization Member (USYS,

AYSO, other)

2. Teams must provide proof of approval of the team’s participation from the team’s Federation Organization Member.

3. Teams from outside the State Association where the tournament is located must provide proof of permission to travel.

4. Teams must be in good standing with their Federation Organization.

For a team coming from a CONCACAF nation:

1. Players must present passports at registration or, if from a nation that the United States does not require a passport,

proof of entry into the United States that is required by the United States.

2. Teams are required to have and present player picture identification cards.

3. Teams must have a completed form from its Provincial or National Association approving the team’s participation in the

tournament.

Player Age and Eligibility

Boys and Girls teams in separate divisions

U-15 born after 7-31-94; U-14 born after 7-31-95; U-13 born after 7-31-96; U-12 born after 7-31-97;

U-11 born after 7-31-98; U-10 born after 7-31-99; U-09 born after 7-31-2000;

U-08 born after 7-31-2001

Age Format Time/Half Time/Half Roster Size Guest Players

U-08 6 v 6 25 min prelim 25 min final 12 2

U-09 6 v 6 25 min prelim 25 min final 12 2

U-10 6 v 6 25 min prelim 25 min final 12 4

U-11 8 v 8 30 min prelim 30 min final 14 4

U-12 8 v 8 30 min prelim 30 min final 14 4

U-13 11 v 11 35min prelim 35 min final 18 4

U-14 11 v 11 35 min prelim 35 min final 18 4

Top division is the GOLD division. Second division is the SILVER division, Third division is the BRONZE division. The Fourth division is Blue and Fifth division is Orange.

Team rosters will be limited to 18 players for U-13, U-14 and U-15 age groups. Team rosters will be limited to 14 players

for U-11 and U-12 age groups and 12 players for U-8, U-9 and U-10 age groups. The Roster submitted at Tournament Check-in will

be the official Roster for the Tournament and may not be altered after check-in. A player may only play for one team.

Four (4) guest players will be allowed per team for U-10 through U-15 age groups. Two (2) guest players will be allowed

per team for U-08 and U-09 age groups. Guest player rosters should be validated by your state association/country

federation (if required by your association). Prior to the start of each game the Field Marshal shall check that each player

and coach has a current Federation pass (if required by your association).

Teams

The first team listed in the game schedule published in the tournament program (and website) is the home team. A

maximum of 3 coaches are permitted on the coaches’ side of the field. All coaches will remain within 20 yards of the

centerline on their half of the field, on the side opposite of both team's spectators. Field marshals will communicate which

side is the coaches’ side if questions arise. Spectators are not permitted behind the goals.

All teams are required to bring two (2) jerseys of different colors. If the referee determines there is a conflict in jersey

colors, the home team (listed first on the game schedule) is required to change to their alternate jersey.

1. Player picture identification cards are to be present and available at all matches.

2. Identification cards must be checked by the field marshal prior to each match.

3. Each player must wear a different number on their jersey.

Laws of the Game

All matches must be played in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game in effect on January 1st of the year that the

tournament is held, except as specifically modified for youth play by USSF and US Youth Soccer with certain amendments

as follows:

1. Substitutions: Substitutes must be at the midfield line. Unlimited substitutions for all age groups will be allowed with the

consent of the referee;

a. before a throw-in in your favor. The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in

possession of the ball for a throw-in substitutes players, the opposing team may substitute any number of players at the

same time.

b. before a goal-kick.

c. after a score by either team.

d. at half time.

e. After an injury, by either team, when the referee stops play.

f. After a caution, one for one by both teams, if the cautioned player is substituted.

2. Match Lengths: Preliminary Games will consist of two halves of equal length. See the chart above for game lengths for

both preliminary and final games for all divisions. No overtime periods will be played in preliminary games. Final games

will consist of two halves of equal length. Overtime periods consisting of two 5-minute periods will be played in their

entirety for finals when regular time ends with a tie score. The Director reserves the right to adjust game length for

conditions beyond his/her control. See Weather/Reschedule section below.

3. The game clock will not be stopped because of injury to any player, except if deemed necessary by the referee. Due to

the time allowed for the completion of all games, the clock should run continuously.

4. It is the intent of the CSA Dog Days of Summer Tournament to provide a three person referee system for all

tournament matches; however, if deemed necessary, matches may be conducted with club linesmen.

5. A coach may coach more than one team during the tournament.

6. Red cards will be administered in accordance with FIFA laws of the game.

7. A player or coach sent off for a second caution will not be allowed to play for the remainder of that game and their next

game.

8. Un-served Red cards and game report will be forwarded to their appropriate State or National organizations.

Game Balls

The home team will supply the game ball for all preliminary matches. CSA Dog Days of Summer Tournament will provide

game balls for all final matches. Balls used must be FIFA Approved. The game ball size for U-08 through U-12 is Size 4

and the game ball size for U-13 and above is Size 5.

Player Equipment

1. Shin guards are mandatory and must be covered by a sock.

2. Shirt/jerseys will be tucked into players shorts at all times.

3. Hard casts, soft casts or braces will only be allowed upon approval of the game referee.

Tournament and Match Schedules

1. Tournament Format: For all age groups the Tournament format calls for three preliminary round games (round robin)

with Final Matches in each division. Some divisions may have Semi-final Matches depending on the number of teams in the

division. A wild card team will not be assigned to play the winner of its own group in a quarter final or semi-final match.

Example; if the wild card team comes from the A group the wild card won’t be scheduled to play the A group winner.

2. Match Schedules: Each team will play a minimum of 3 games. A maximum of 2 matches will be played on any one day.

3. Procedures for Determining a Winner: Coaches and game referee will sign the game card certifying the final score which

will then be delivered to the HQ tent at each site. Site scorekeeper will be responsible for updating scoreboard and website

at www.csadogdays.com. Posted scores will reflect a maximum goal difference of 4.

Forfeits

A team may forfeit a match for any of the following reasons: failure to complete a match, leaving the field during play,

failure of individual players and their parents to comply with all tournament rules (Example, not leaving the field when

lightning is present, failure to comply with the directions of tournament officials). The team winning by forfeit will be

awarded the average number of goals they score in their other games, rounded down to the nearest integer, (with a

minimum score of 1-0). The opponent's score will be zero. This score will be the official score in case goal differential is

necessary. The Tournament officials reserve the right to decide all matters concerning a forfeit. In no case will a team,

which has forfeited a game, be declared a group winner or wild card. If a team arrives more than 10 minutes late for a

match the Tournament Committee, at their discretion, may declare the game to be a forfeit depending upon the situation.

A team failing to field the proper number of players at the scheduled time, or at any time during the match, may forfeit the

game at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

No overtime periods will be played for Preliminary games. Each team will be awarded three points for a win, one point for a

tie, and no points for a loss. In the event of ties in the group standing, the following procedure will determine the group

winner:

1. Team with the most wins (if tied go to step 2).

2. Winner of the game played between the tied teams. (If three or more teams are tied for the group lead, Step 2 is bypassed,

go to Step 3)

3. Highest number of total NET goals (goal differential). Maximum goal differential per game is four (4). (i.e. For a score of

4-1, goal differential is 3 for the winner and -3 for the loser. For a score of 8-2, goal differential is 4 and -4).

4. Fewer total goals allowed (gross).

5. Most goals scored

6. Penalty kicks (FIFA laws of the game). If both teams advance, the Tournament Director will decide the opponents at the

next level of play.

The selection of a wild card team, if required, shall be determined by:

1. Non-group winner with the most total points.

2. Winner of the game, if applicable, played between the tied teams.

3. Goal Differential (See #3 above)

4. Fewer total goals allowed (gross).

5. Coin toss

Wild Card Games

All wild-card games will be played between either two different division winners or 1 division winner and 1 wild-card

entrant. IN NO INSTANCE WILL ANY WILD-CARD TEAM PLAY THE DIVISION WINNER FROM ITS OWN DIVISION DURING

THE WILD CARD GAME. The division winning team that the wild-card team plays during the wild-card game will be the

division winner with the most standings points. If two division winning teams have the same number of standing points,

the tournament director will select which division winner plays the wild-card team in the wild-card game

Penalty Kick Elimination

When Semi-Final and Final matches are still tied after overtime (see overtime times in the Laws of the Game above) the

FIFA laws of the game for Kicks from the{enalty Mark apply. Only players on the field at the end of the second overtime

period are eligible for penalty kicks. Coin flip will determine who will go first (visiting team calls). Five penalty kickers per

team. The most goals scored after five kicks for each team wins the game. If the score remains tied, teams will alternate

shooters until there is an unmatched goal between the teams. After all eligible players on the field of play have taken

kicks; teams will start with their first kickers again. Teams may change the order of kicks in succeeding rounds. Please

note that in accordance with the Laws of the Game the teams can change the order of the kicks in succeeding rounds.

Match and Score Reporting

The Field Marshal is responsible for reporting match results to tournament headquarters. Scores will be posted as quickly

as possible. Coaches should report any discrepancies to Headquarters prior to their next game. Wild cards will be

determined at the site as indicated on that division's schedule.

Protests and Disputes

Protests must be presented in writing to the tournament site Headquarters (one will be located at each site) within 30

minutes of completion of the game and must be accompanied by a fee of $100 in cash. Referee judgment will NOT be a

basis for protest. Coaches wishing to file a protest shall notify the referee of this intention as soon as possible but not later

than 5 minutes after the conclusion of the game in question. The Protest Committee's decision is final.

Conduct and Discipline

1. All participants in the CSA Dog Days of Summer Tournament will be expected to maintain high standards of conduct

during their stay in the Milford/Miami Township area. These standards are expected of players, referees, family members,

and other guests. All participants are expected to comply with park rules, tournament rules and the directions of

tournament volunteers. Failure to comply may result in remedial action ranging from a warning, a reduction in points in

the standings, expulsion from the tournament or banning that team and/or all teams in its club from future participation in

the tournament.

2. There shall be no dissent between players and/or coaches and the referee. Questioning a referee is considered dissent.

All coaches are responsible for the actions of his or her spectators, specifically verbal abuse of referees. Such abuse will

not be tolerated! Violation may result in forfeiture of the game and/or expulsion from further play.

3. Any player or coach ejected from a game will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game (a minimum of one

game suspension depending upon the severity of the offense). The player/coach pass is to be turned in to the referee

headquarters immediately following the initial suspension game. If dismissed in the last game, card will be returned to the

appropriate state association. Coach and player suspensions may be served on the spectator side of the field. Specify

where the players or coaches must serve their suspensions.

5. All coaches will remain within 20 yards of the centerline on their half of the field, on the side opposite of both team's

spectators.

6. Spectators may be ejected from the park for improper conduct, at the discretion of the tournament officials. Artificial

noise makers are not permitted.

7. If field condition is such that there is a problem with interference by an outside agent; such as a tree overhanging the

field for instance, the play will be restarted with a drop ball. Cloud Park may have some interference from trees. If the ball

hits the trees and goes directly out of touch the play will resume with a throw-in.

8. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are prohibited.

9. PETS are allowed at Miami Meadows Park. Pets are NOT allowed at Finley Ray Park.

Persons ejected due to any of the above situations must leave the site immediately.

Report of Disciplinary action taken against any team will be reported to that team’s provincial or:

A. For United States teams, the procedure for notifying the Federation Organization Member of that team of disciplinary

action taken or required will be followed.

B. For CONCACAF teams, the tournament committee will notify the US Soccer Federation guidelines of disciplinary action

taken, and that the Federation will transmit national association.

Awards

All U-8 through U-15 Champions and Finalists will receive individual trophies. Trophies will be presented near tournament

headquarters at Miami Meadows Park.

Inclement Weather Procedures

The Tournament Committee and/or Director reserve the right to delay the start of a game, reduce the length of the game,

or terminate a game. All teams must abide by the tournament weather/field conditions policy. Head coaches only may

come to the Tournament HQ only after the weather delay for further information. The safety of all participants is

paramount.

If a match is suspended due to weather, field conditions, or other situations beyond the Tournament Director’s control, all

participants must leave the field and seek shelter. Each team’s coach should report to tournament headquarters for their

respective site once the weather condition has passed. Play will be suspended and restarted using the following

procedure: A) SUSPEND play – one long blast of the air horn or siren, B) RESUME play – three (3) short blasts of the air

horn or siren.

Cancellations

If the Tournament is cancelled for any reason, there will be no refunds.

Waiver

By entering this tournament, every participant agrees to accept the jurisdiction of the Tournament Committee or its

members, the Miami Township Soccer Club, its Board of Directors and employees, the United States Soccer Federation,

and United States Youth Soccer Association. No official, coach, club, league, referee, player or their representative may

invoke the aid of the Courts of any political or governmental entity without first exhausting all available remedies within

the appropriate affiliated soccer organizations as set forth in these rules, the Constitution and Bylaws of the Miami

Township Soccer Club, the Constitution and Bylaws of the United States Soccer Federation, the Constitution and Bylaws of

the United States Youth Soccer Association, and the Constitution and Bylaws of the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association.

For violation of this rule, the offending party shall be subject for all expenses incurred by these associations and/or their

officers, as appropriate, in defending each court action, including, but not limited to, court costs, attorney(s) fees and

reasonable compensation for all time and expenses.

General

1. The Tournament Director’s interpretation of the foregoing rules/regulations shall be final.