2016 Kohl's American Cup Rules
The KOHL’S AMERICAN CUP FESTIVAL will be played on September 24th and 25th. Games are played in Shawnee, KS. at Stump Park (47th & Woodland). This is a round robin format festival with all teams playing three (3) guaranteed games. U9 & up teams that finish in the top two positions of their age division will play in a championship (4th) game during the festival.
2016 Kohl’s American Cup Rules 1. This tournament is for U7-U15 recreational teams only. U7 & U8 teams are allowed two guest players. U9-U12 teams are allowed three guest players. U13 & above players are allowed four guest players. A player can only play for one (1) team in the festival/tournament. Players will not be allowed to play in a division below their actual age division. Any guest player must be currently assigned to a recreational team registered with KSYSA, MYSA, or USSSA. Depending on the number of teams entered in a division, some divisions could be combined to allow for a sufficient number of teams to play. Guest players cannot take the number of rostered tournament players over the allowed roster size for that age division. 2. All players and coaches must be properly registered with US Youth Soccer and KSYSA , MYSA, or USSSA and rostered to the respective recreational team in accordance with US Youth Soccer rules, policies, and procedures. All players and coaches competing in the Kohl’s American Cup festival must have current US Youth Soccer or United States Specialty Sports Association member registration numbers. 3. All coaches or managers must report to Stump Park Friday, Sept. 23rd, sometime between 5:30 & 7:00 pm or the Tournament Director’s Tent at least 1 hour prior to their first game for team check-in. You do not need your players to check in. At check-in you will present: Your completed game line-up card, Guest player form (if applicable), A copy of your official state roster, Players card for each player that will be playing in the tournament (including guest players) o U7/U8 teams need only provide an official state or league roster if they don’t have players’ cards. If you have a guest player, you should have a copy of their team roster as well if you don’t have a player’s card for them. Medical release for each player (notarization not required). 4. Players and coaches must be on the team’s line-up card in order to participate. 5. Each team shall furnish a regulation game ball to the referee prior to each match. The referee’s choice of the game ball is final. U7 & U8 games will use size 3. U9 – U12 will use size 4. U13 & up will use size 5. 6. A coin toss will be done at the beginning of each game to determine who kicks off and/or choice of ends. www.MetroUnitedSC.org
7. Each team should be prepared to provide a conflict color jersey. It is the responsibility of the home team to change to the conflict if necessary. The referee is the final authority on uniform colors. Jerseys must have a Club logo and easily discernible number. 8. Players shall not be allowed to wear any type of jewelry, which includes earrings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces. Players who must wear medically required bracelets or necklaces shall be allowed to play after the device has been securely wrapped and checked by the referee. No toe cleats on shoes are allowed. Shin guards are required and must be fully covered by socks. A cast or brace may be covered and worn only if, at the discretion of the referee, it is not dangerous and it does not give the player an unfair advantage. The referee has the final discretion to decide whether any equipment or clothing is safe. 9. Both teams will bench themselves on the same side of the field, and the spectators should be on the opposite side of the field. No one is permitted to coach or cheer along the goal-line. 10. Any team that withdraws from a match or fails to play a match will forfeit that game. 11. Teams will be expected to play according to the schedule of games regardless of weather conditions. Games shall be considered complete if one half has been completed and play is stopped by the referee or tournament officials. When necessitated by playing conditions, the game format may be altered to include shortened games. 12. The Tournament Director, Referee Coordinator, and/or Tournament Committee shall have the full and final authority concerning the cancellation, delay, change of time, or any other alteration of games that may be required due to weather or emergencies. 13. All teams will have one goal keeper on the field during game time. U7 – U10 games will be played with a maximum of six (6) players per side, and a minimum of four (4) players per side. U11 & U12 games will be played with a maximum of eight (8) players per side, and a minimum of six (6) players per side. U13 & up games will be played with a maximum of eleven (11) players per side, and a minimum of seven (7) players per side. If the minimum number of players cannot be fielded within five (5) minutes after scheduled game time, then the team that cannot field the minimum number of players shall forfeit the match. Maximum tournament roster sizes are: twelve (12) for U7 - U10, sixteen (16) for U11 & U12, and eighteen (18) for U13 and up. 14. Game times will be; (2) 20 min. halves for U7 & U8, (2) 25 min. halves for U9 & U10, (2) 30 min. halves for U11 & U12, (2) 35 min. halves for U13 and above. 15. Special Rules for U7 & U8a. Players will be allowed a second attempt at a throw-in if the ball was improperly thrown on the first attempt, b. There will be no off-sides called, c. No goal can be scored from the defensive half of the field, d. Substitutions shall be unlimited. Either team may substitute on any stoppage of play, e. Goal Kicks; i. Goal kicks will be taken from the top of the penalty box, ii. Opposing team’s players must stay behind midfield until the kick is taken, www.MetroUnitedSC.org
f. For U7, corner kicks will be taken from the point at which the penalty box meets the end line, g. Slide tackling will not be allowed in the U7 & U8 age divisions. A “slide tackle” is a tackle in soccer in which a player attempts to take the ball away from an opposing player by deliberately leaving his feet and sliding along the ground with one leg extended to push the ball away from the opposing player. 16. Special Rules for U9 & U10a. Opponents must be at least 8 yards away on all kicks (kick-offs, free kicks, corner kicks), b. Players will be allowed a second attempt at a throw-in if the ball was improperly thrown on the first attempt. c. Substitutions may be made after the referee gives permission, at the following times: i. Prior to a throw-in in your favor. If the possession team substitutes, the other team may also substitute, ii. Prior to a goal kick, by either team, iii. Prior to a corner kick in your favor. If the possession team substitutes, the other team may also substitute, iv. After a goal, by either team, v. After an injury, when the referee stops play and gives permission, unlimited number of substitutions, by either team, vi. Before the beginning of the half. d. Substitutions shall be completed in a timely fashion. Players shall enter at the halfway line, but may exit at the closest boundary line. 17. Other than defined above, all games will be played in accordance with US Youth Soccer Laws of the Game. 18. Scores are not kept for advancement in the U7 & U8 divisions. The top two (2) teams in each U9 & up age division will play in a final. Teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. 19. If two teams (eligible for finals) are tied for points at the end of the pool play, tournament officials determine the advancing teams through head-to-head wins, goal differential, most wins, most shut-outs, and most goals scored (maximum of 3), in that order. If two teams are tied in the final stage of the tournament, overtime periods (two 10 minute halves played to completion) are played, followed by penalty kicks to determine a victor. 20. Every player and coach is participating at his or her own risk. 21. Coaches are responsible for their fans. Coaches and spectators may be cautioned or ejected for misconduct. 22. Every team is requested to help ensure that the field and the surrounding area are left clean and litter free. 23. Alcohol, in any form, is not allowed at Stump Park. 24. Pets are not allowed at Stump Park. 25. The Tournament Director and/or Tournament Committee have the right to modify these rules as they deem necessary throughout the tournament.
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2016 Kohl’s American Cup Rules 1. This tournament is for U7-U15 recreational teams only. U7 & U8 teams are allowed two guest players. U9-U12 teams are allowed three guest players. U13 & above players are allowed four guest players. A player can only play for one (1) team in the festival/tournament. Players will not be allowed to play in a division below their actual age division. Any guest player must be currently assigned to a recreational team registered with KSYSA, MYSA, or USSSA. Depending on the number of teams entered in a division, some divisions could be combined to allow for a sufficient number of teams to play. Guest players cannot take the number of rostered tournament players over the allowed roster size for that age division. 2. All players and coaches must be properly registered with US Youth Soccer and KSYSA , MYSA, or USSSA and rostered to the respective recreational team in accordance with US Youth Soccer rules, policies, and procedures. All players and coaches competing in the Kohl’s American Cup festival must have current US Youth Soccer or United States Specialty Sports Association member registration numbers. 3. All coaches or managers must report to Stump Park Friday, Sept. 23rd, sometime between 5:30 & 7:00 pm or the Tournament Director’s Tent at least 1 hour prior to their first game for team check-in. You do not need your players to check in. At check-in you will present: Your completed game line-up card, Guest player form (if applicable), A copy of your official state roster, Players card for each player that will be playing in the tournament (including guest players) o U7/U8 teams need only provide an official state or league roster if they don’t have players’ cards. If you have a guest player, you should have a copy of their team roster as well if you don’t have a player’s card for them. Medical release for each player (notarization not required). 4. Players and coaches must be on the team’s line-up card in order to participate. 5. Each team shall furnish a regulation game ball to the referee prior to each match. The referee’s choice of the game ball is final. U7 & U8 games will use size 3. U9 – U12 will use size 4. U13 & up will use size 5. 6. A coin toss will be done at the beginning of each game to determine who kicks off and/or choice of ends. www.MetroUnitedSC.org
7. Each team should be prepared to provide a conflict color jersey. It is the responsibility of the home team to change to the conflict if necessary. The referee is the final authority on uniform colors. Jerseys must have a Club logo and easily discernible number. 8. Players shall not be allowed to wear any type of jewelry, which includes earrings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces. Players who must wear medically required bracelets or necklaces shall be allowed to play after the device has been securely wrapped and checked by the referee. No toe cleats on shoes are allowed. Shin guards are required and must be fully covered by socks. A cast or brace may be covered and worn only if, at the discretion of the referee, it is not dangerous and it does not give the player an unfair advantage. The referee has the final discretion to decide whether any equipment or clothing is safe. 9. Both teams will bench themselves on the same side of the field, and the spectators should be on the opposite side of the field. No one is permitted to coach or cheer along the goal-line. 10. Any team that withdraws from a match or fails to play a match will forfeit that game. 11. Teams will be expected to play according to the schedule of games regardless of weather conditions. Games shall be considered complete if one half has been completed and play is stopped by the referee or tournament officials. When necessitated by playing conditions, the game format may be altered to include shortened games. 12. The Tournament Director, Referee Coordinator, and/or Tournament Committee shall have the full and final authority concerning the cancellation, delay, change of time, or any other alteration of games that may be required due to weather or emergencies. 13. All teams will have one goal keeper on the field during game time. U7 – U10 games will be played with a maximum of six (6) players per side, and a minimum of four (4) players per side. U11 & U12 games will be played with a maximum of eight (8) players per side, and a minimum of six (6) players per side. U13 & up games will be played with a maximum of eleven (11) players per side, and a minimum of seven (7) players per side. If the minimum number of players cannot be fielded within five (5) minutes after scheduled game time, then the team that cannot field the minimum number of players shall forfeit the match. Maximum tournament roster sizes are: twelve (12) for U7 - U10, sixteen (16) for U11 & U12, and eighteen (18) for U13 and up. 14. Game times will be; (2) 20 min. halves for U7 & U8, (2) 25 min. halves for U9 & U10, (2) 30 min. halves for U11 & U12, (2) 35 min. halves for U13 and above. 15. Special Rules for U7 & U8a. Players will be allowed a second attempt at a throw-in if the ball was improperly thrown on the first attempt, b. There will be no off-sides called, c. No goal can be scored from the defensive half of the field, d. Substitutions shall be unlimited. Either team may substitute on any stoppage of play, e. Goal Kicks; i. Goal kicks will be taken from the top of the penalty box, ii. Opposing team’s players must stay behind midfield until the kick is taken, www.MetroUnitedSC.org
f. For U7, corner kicks will be taken from the point at which the penalty box meets the end line, g. Slide tackling will not be allowed in the U7 & U8 age divisions. A “slide tackle” is a tackle in soccer in which a player attempts to take the ball away from an opposing player by deliberately leaving his feet and sliding along the ground with one leg extended to push the ball away from the opposing player. 16. Special Rules for U9 & U10a. Opponents must be at least 8 yards away on all kicks (kick-offs, free kicks, corner kicks), b. Players will be allowed a second attempt at a throw-in if the ball was improperly thrown on the first attempt. c. Substitutions may be made after the referee gives permission, at the following times: i. Prior to a throw-in in your favor. If the possession team substitutes, the other team may also substitute, ii. Prior to a goal kick, by either team, iii. Prior to a corner kick in your favor. If the possession team substitutes, the other team may also substitute, iv. After a goal, by either team, v. After an injury, when the referee stops play and gives permission, unlimited number of substitutions, by either team, vi. Before the beginning of the half. d. Substitutions shall be completed in a timely fashion. Players shall enter at the halfway line, but may exit at the closest boundary line. 17. Other than defined above, all games will be played in accordance with US Youth Soccer Laws of the Game. 18. Scores are not kept for advancement in the U7 & U8 divisions. The top two (2) teams in each U9 & up age division will play in a final. Teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. 19. If two teams (eligible for finals) are tied for points at the end of the pool play, tournament officials determine the advancing teams through head-to-head wins, goal differential, most wins, most shut-outs, and most goals scored (maximum of 3), in that order. If two teams are tied in the final stage of the tournament, overtime periods (two 10 minute halves played to completion) are played, followed by penalty kicks to determine a victor. 20. Every player and coach is participating at his or her own risk. 21. Coaches are responsible for their fans. Coaches and spectators may be cautioned or ejected for misconduct. 22. Every team is requested to help ensure that the field and the surrounding area are left clean and litter free. 23. Alcohol, in any form, is not allowed at Stump Park. 24. Pets are not allowed at Stump Park. 25. The Tournament Director and/or Tournament Committee have the right to modify these rules as they deem necessary throughout the tournament.
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