SVFC Premier Winter Invitational

 

Rules

SVFC Premier would like to welcome the players, coaches, referees, parents and friends to our Winter Invitational and thank everyone for attending. Below is the necessary information and rules of our tournament.

General: This Class I and Class III tournament is open to all Boys 2017, Boys 2014 and Girls 2014 CYSA and all teams affiliated with USSF. Qualifying applications will be accepted on a first-come first serve basis. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application. All decisions, judgments and rulings of the tournament referees and officials are final. NO PROTESTS WILL BE ENTERTAINED OR ALLOWED.

Eligibility

● Teams will play in age brackets for 2024-2025 season and must have 2024-2025 player passes and medical releases.

● 2017 age group will play 7v7 with no exceptions, 2014 age groups will play 9v9.

● Teams must be affiliated with FIFA and/or USSF, players and coaches must have laminated cards or virtual cards at the time of check in

● Unlimited loan players will be permitted with a maximum roster size of:  2017 (12

players), 2014 (16 players)

 

Rosters & Team Registration

● Teams will check-in a minimum of 60 minutes prior to their first game.

● There will be no additions to the team roster after the team check-ins / first game. ●

 

Player cards or medical releases may be accepted later by Field Marshall, but only if the

player is listed on the official team roster at time of registration.

● At check-in, laminated player cards or virtual cards with photo and medical release forms will be required at registration.

● The Tournament Field Marshal shall RED line any player receiving a red card for the

next scheduled match.

● No player may compete in the Tournament on more than one team. GK’s only are permissible to play on 2 teams max.

● AYSO teams with AYSO player cards are accepted. Players from AYSO or non-USSF affiliated organizations playing as a guest for a Cal South competitive club team must have a valid Cal South player card to play.

 

Check-In Before Game: Teams will check-in 45 minutes prior to game time at designated game sites. Referees will check all teams for proper equipment. The Coach or Team Administrator will hold Medical Release forms.

Game Procedures

● Player I.D. cards and rosters will be verified upon check-in.

● All teams must have a licensed coach and or carded administrator at every game.

● Teams may start/play a game with a minimum number of players:

2017: 4 players, 2014: 6 players

● The team and their respective spectators will share the same sideline - Spectators are to sit left of the team bench (away from the AR). The opposing team will be on the opposite side of the field.

The Home team will have a choice of bench/side. It is the responsibility of each team to monitor their spectator behavior during each game.

● To be consistent with League: HOME team will wear LIGHT colored jerseys and AWAY will wear DARK. In the event of a color conflict, home team must change jerseys.

● Home team will supply the game ball, unless it’s provided by the tournament.

● There will be no coin toss in any preliminary game, Home team will have choice of kicking off or defending a side/goal.

● Referees have been instructed to start all games on time. No injury time will be added.

Match Rules All games shall be played by, FIFA Rules as modified by USYSA, CYSA-S, and the SVFC Premier.  The Tournament Director will resolve any situations/issues not explicitly covered by the rules. The Tournament Director will make final decisions relating to the interpretation of the Tournament rules. However, the Tournament Director may delegate authority to the Venue Director if the Tournament Director is not present at the game. Duration of Games & Overtimes, by Halves, and Ball Size is as follows:

2017 - Ball size 4 - 25 minute halves / Championship Game: 25 minute halves

2014 - Ball size 4- 25minute halves / Championship Game: 30 minute halves

● In the event of a tie during the Semi-Final & Championship game, it will go directly to FIFA

penalty kicks.

● Group-Play games may end in a tie.

● All Group-Play games will be called not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game regardless of the amount of time played in each half up to that point.

● Teams that are not ready to start at their scheduled game time will forfeit their game.

 

7v7 (2017)

No Heading

● Deliberate heading is not allowed. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense.

● If the deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred.

Build-Out Line

● When the goalkeeper has the ball in their hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play.

● Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punts and dropkicks are not allowed).

● After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal.

● The opposing team must also move behind the build out line during a goal-kick until the ball is put into play.

● If a goalkeeper punts or drop-kicks the ball, a Corner Kick will be awarded to the opposing team.

● Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build out line.

● Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line.

Build-Out Line Practical Applications

● Ideally, the goalkeeper will wait to put the ball into play once all opponents are past the

build-out line.

● However, the goalkeeper may put the ball into play sooner, but they do so with the

understanding and accepting the positioning of the opponents and the consequences of

how play resumes.

● To support the intent of the development rule, coaches and referees should be mindful of any intentional delays being caused by opponents not retreating in a timely manner or encroaching over the build-out line prior to the ball being put into play.

● Coaches are responsible for addressing these types of issues with their players

● Referees may manage the situation with misconduct if deemed appropriate

● Referees should be flexible when enforcing the 6 second rule and counting the time

of possession should only begin when all opponents have moved behind the build-out

line.

 

9v9 (2014) Heading Standards

● Heading is allowed in U12 games without limitations.

 

Player Equipment

● Shin guards are mandatory for all players.

● Proper soccer shoes must be worn by all players (those that contain a toe cleat will not be allowed)

● Players must not wear anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player (including jewelry)

● No player will be allowed to play with an injury which could be aggravated by playing or which in the opinion of the referee, constitutes a danger to themselves or others.

 

Player Substitution

● Substitution by a team shall be unlimited, but only with the permission of the referee.

● Substitutions may be made by both teams, with the consent of the referee, at any stoppage of play.

● When a player injured on the field requires attention, they must be substituted off the field of play, if only briefly.

● Substitution shall be made at midfield within (10) yards of the halfway line. The substitute player shall not enter the field of play until allowed by the referee and the player substituted has left the field of play.

 

Scoring System (10 pt):

Win = 6 points

Tie = 3 points

Loss = 0 points

Goals scored = 1 point per goal  (max of 3)

*Note: 1 point is given for a shutout. A forfeit win is scored 1-0, 8pts.

Tie Breaker* Ties in points in Group Play shall use the following tiebreaker rules in

order:

1. The winner in head-to-head competition

2. Goal differential (goals scored minus goals allowed to a maximum differential of 3 per game)

3. Fewest goals allowed

4. Most goals scored

5. Shutout wins (forfeits not counted)

6. FIFA kicks from the penalty mark

7. If there is a tie between two or more teams after step 6, penalty kicks will be used.

Awards The winning team will be presented with the SVFC Premier Winter Invitational Champions team trophy. Individual player medallions will be presented to the champions and finalists at the completion of the championship game.

 

Conduct

● Coaches have complete responsibility for the conduct of their players, bench, friends, and spectators at all times.

● Coaching from the sidelines (giving direction to one's own team on points of strategy and

position) is permitted, provided that no mechanical devices are used and the tone of the voice is instructive and not derogatory.

● Each coach or substitute remains within 10 yards on either side of the halfway line.

● No coach, substitute, or spectator makes derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees,

other coaches, players, substitutes, or spectators.

● No coach, substitute, or spectator uses profanity or incites, in any manner, disruptive behavior.

● In the opinion of the Referee or Tournament Officials, a game must be terminated for

misconduct of players, bench or spectators, the offending team can be suspended from further play and forfeit that game and all remaining games. In this event, all previous points earned remain as played.

● Any player or coach ordered from the field of play (RED CARD) will not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled match at a minimum and if violent conduct occurs the player or coach may be ejected for the remainder of the tournament at the discretion of the Tournament Director.  A one point deduction will be given to the offending team for each red card.

Two YELLOW cards during a match shall be ejected for remainder of the match and will serve a one game suspension.

● Any player or coach who assaults a referee will be expelled from the Tournament immediately.

Vice-Versa - any Referee who assaults a spectator or player, will be removed immediately.

● Disciplinary measures imposed by this tournament organization for inappropriate behavior shall not be limited to placing restrictions upon an individual player, coach, and spectator or team's participation in the tournament. Such disciplinary action will be as determined by and at the discretion of the Tournament Director or designated Field Marshall and can include exclusion from further tournament participation.

● Any cards issued will be reported to US Club and USYS in a tournament report and thereby to the home club/league of the player, coach, team or supporters involved except that all matters involving a referee assault shall, in accordance with USSF Rule II08, be referred immediately to USYS and US Club Soccer. The home state association and the home club/league of the player, coach, team or supporters shall, except in the case of referee assault, have the responsibility for imposing, should the circumstances warrant, additional sanctions within their respective jurisdictions with regard to matters arising from the tournament.

 

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, which the Tournament Committee deems as being unsafe conditions for the players and/or the fields, and competition can not continue.

● Matches that are at the halftime or are in the second half will have the score stand as final.

● Matches that are in the first half of play may be shortened, kicks from the penalty mark, or other means, as determined by the Tournament Committee, may be used to determine winners.

● If the tournament is cancelled due to inclement weather prior to the start of competition, teams will be issued partial refunds according to Refund Policy.

 

Refund Policy

● Full refunds will be made to all teams not accepted.

● Teams must drop in writing prior to the application deadline to receive a refund. Requests for (DROPS) withdrawals from the tournament will only be accepted from Administrators (Contact Person or Coach) listed on the team application for the tournament.

● Refunds provided to teams that drop prior to the deadline, will be assessed a $50.00

administrative fee.

● Teams that drop after the application deadline will forfeit their entire entry fee.

● If the tournament is cancelled as a result of weather or acts of God, teams will receive a

full refund less an administrative fee of $50.

● If the tournament is cancelled once it begins, refunds will be giving according to the following schedule:

o Three Matches Played No Refund

o Two Matches Played $100 Refund

o One Match Played $200 Refund

o Cancellation of All Matches Full Refund less $50 administrative fee.

Score Corrections At the end of each game, each Coach or Team Administrator must carefully review and sign the game cards. Coach or Team Administrators should review posted scores to verify scores are properly recorded and contact Field Marshal and/or Tournament Director immediately of any possible errors. The scorecard is official match record and may not be changed except under the following circumstances:

● If Coaches/Team Administrators of both teams meet with the Field Marshal and agree to a score correction, the Field Marshal will correct the score and other records accordingly.

● If the Referee verifies an incorrect score was recorded, Field Marshal (with Tournaments

Director’s approval) may correct score and other records accordingly.

● Scores incorrectly posted shall be investigated by Field Marshall by checking the

original match record and corrected accordingly.

 

Venue Rules & Restrictions

● No alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in the immediate vicinity of the playing

site. No person shall be permitted to appear on, or in the vicinity of, the playing site in

an intoxicated condition.

● Pets are not allowed on any of the fields at any time.

● This is a smoke-free environment; no smoking is allowed at any of the fields.

● Please help us keep the games on time by immediately collecting your things and

clearing your sideline after your game. This will allow the next team to move into position

and prepare for the start of their game.

● Breaking the law is under the jurisdiction of the Simi Valley Police Department, not the

tournament management team. Proper authorities will be contacted as deemed

necessary.

 

 ** All games will be considered final and no protests will be allowed **