Tournament Rules and Regulations
Tournament Rules and Regulations FC Memorial Challenge 2015 (U8-U18) FC Memorial Challenge The creation of the FC Memorial Challenge is to honor those individuals who have made an impact on our youth by being involved in the EMSA North and / or the Xtreme program.
IMPORTANT DATES September 1, 2014 January 18, 2015 January 19, 2015 January 23, 2015 February 5, 2015
Registration Opens Early bird price ends @ Midnight (12:00am) Regular price for tournament starts Registration Closes Rosters Due
COACHES INFORMATION 1. All elements of the team, including parents, coaches and players are expected to maintain themselves in accordance with the highest standards of good conduct. Instances of unsportsmanlike conduct will be investigated and addressed without delay. 2. Coaches are responsible for reminding team supporters that good sportsmanship rewards exceptional play regardless of who makes the play. Good sportsmanship does not detract from the game but rather makes it more enjoyable for all. While it’s understood that competition is a healthy part of the game, supporters should never lose sight of respect for the game or their competitors. 3. Individuals displaying unacceptable behavior will be requested to leave the facility. Facility staff can hold the coach responsible for the actions of their team and supporters and they reserve the right to deny entry to any person or entire teams at their discretion. 4. The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust tiers and groups as needed to provide balanced pools or ensure teams are competitively balanced. 5. No refunds will be issued after the registration process is closed (January 23, 2015). See registration forms or website for exact date. 6. These rules are intended to be as inclusive as possible; however, in the event of unforeseen circumstances the tournament committee reserves the right to make binding decisions upon all participants.
SECTION 1: 1.1
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
All teams are required to fill out their team’s roster online no later than February 5, 2015 @ 4:00pm. Guest/trialist forms must be attached to game sheets and submitted prior to the start of each game. No changes to the team roster can be made once that team’s first tournament game has been played. Any corrections requiring change after the Feb 5th deadline must be made at the EMSA North office or at the East tournament headquarters. A maximum of four (4) coaching staff members may be on the bench during the time of play. One of the staff members must be the same gender as the players. Players are only permitted to play on one team in this tournament. All mixed-gender teams will participate in the corresponding male age group/tier/division. Players on U8-U18 teams must be of the appropriate age group as outlined in A.S.A. rules but may include players from a lower age group
SECTION 2: 2.1
2.2
GENERAL RULES
ELIBILITY OF COACHES/PLAYERS
All coaching staff and players (including guest players) must be currently registered with a youth soccer association recognized by A.S.A. or C.S.A for the Indoor 2014/2015 season to participate in this tournament. Any coaches or players that are currently under any disciplinary action from any ASA or CSA recognized soccer association must advise the tournament committee; who will decide (based on the offence) if the player/coach will be permitted to participate in the FC Memorial Challenge Tournament. All suspensions will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Player cards, where mandated for regular play, are not required for this tournament, however must be shown upon request by tournament officials.
Please note: Failure to produce any of the above identification (if requested) may result in the forced forfeit of the game(s) being played by the team.
SECTION 3: 3.1 3.2 3.3
GUEST PLAYERS (TRIALISTS)
Each team is permitted three guest players during the tournament. Guest players must be currently registered with a youth soccer association recognized by A.S.A. and/or C.S.A for the Indoor 2014/2015 season to participate in this tournament. A guest player will be allowed on the following basis: Tier 1–4: can only be from a lower age / lower category or lower division as the age group of the receiving team’s tournament category in order to be registered on that team’s roster with written approval as noted below; Tier 5-9: can be from the same or lower age / same or lower category or same or lower division as the age group of the receiving team’s tournament category in order to be registered on that team’s roster with written approval as noted below. All guest player(s) must have written approval from their original team with signatures from their original team as well as their tentative tournament team.
3.4
3.5 3.6
3.7
3.8
Teams must submit guest forms and one copy of the game sheet to the referee prior to the start of the game. Coaches must submit a copy of the guest form for each game a guest player participates in. A guest form can cover a range of play dates. Guest players must be identified on the team roster/game sheets. Any player that is registered in the EIYSA 2014/2015 Indoor league may be permitted to play as a guest player in the FC Memorial tournament provided that an ASA roster is provided for the EIYSA player confirming registration on the appropriate EIYSA team. Teams competing in (Community Soccer) Tiers 4 and lower are not permitted to use trialists to increase their current roster size (total number of players listed on a teams’ regular roster). Trialists can only be used to replace missing players, not increase team size to attend the tournament. Guest and trialist mean the same thing and the wording can be interchanged without changing the meaning
SECTION 4: 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
4.6
TEAM ROSTERS
All teams are required to register their completed roster and identify any guest player(s) no later than February 5, 2015. No changes to a teams’ roster can be made after that teams’ first tournament game. Players not on the team roster prior to the team’s first tournament game are deemed ineligible. Players can not be registered on more than one team roster. The maximum number of players permitted on a team roster is as follows: U8: Sixteen (16) players including goal keepers(s) U10-U18: Twenty (20) players including goal keeper(s) A team may dress according to their age group. Non- EMSA teams are required to carry a signed copy of their ASA team roster and provide it to any tournament official upon request. Please note: Absolutely no player registrations will be approved at tournament headquarters, please ensure you have enough players prior to entering the tournament.
SECTION 5: 5.1
5.2
OUT OF PROVINCE TEAMS/NON-EMSA TEAMS
Travel Documents All out of province teams must submit travel sanction forms with their roster on or before 4:00pm on February 5, 2015. Facility Waivers (Non-EMSA teams) All teams who are not playing in the EMSA league for the 2014/2015 Indoor season must provide EMSA North with facility waivers for each player / coach / manager / bench attendant prior to their first game or confirmation from their home zone that they hold in their possession copies of the team’s waiver forms.
SECTION 6: 6.1
GAMES
Format of Game a) The length of games will be as follows: U8: 20 min x 2 (5 minute change over) U10-U18: 25 min x 2 *No scoring for U8. Participation medals will be awarded to all participants after their last game*
b) Games may end in a tie during Round Robin play; however, a game that requires a result will go to “Kicks from the Penalty Mark.” See attached for rules. c) Each team will play a minimum of three (3) games and medals will be awarded after the last game. d) The “Mercy Rule” will apply to this group. e) U10’s will play in accordance with EMSA’s policy for the 2014/2015 Indoor Season being a 7v7 format (6 players and 1 keeper). f) Timeouts are not permitted during tournament games. 6.2
Pool Format a) “Round Robin” play format and will have NO play-off games within a pool or between pools. All tied games in Round Robin play format will stand. b) “Play-Off” pool format will have play-off games scheduled within a two-sided pool or between pools. Ties will stand in the first round of game for two-sided pools and/or the first round of pools that play off against another pool. c) Medal games are defined as the final games in a two-sided pool or between pools that playoff against one another, whose results determine Medal stands (Gold, Silver, and Bronze). If a Medal Game results in a tie at the end of regulation time, the kicks from the penalty mark will be used to determine the winner of the match.
6.3
Game Sheets a) Official FC Memorial Challenge game sheets will be used throughout the tournament and are available to print off the website. b) Game sheets are to be completely filled out and given to the game official prior to the kickoff of each tournament game. c) Ensure all players (including guest players, labeled as “guest”) are listed on the game sheet prior to kick off. Any player not listed on the game sheet prior to kick off will be deemed ineligible to play.
6.4
Game Balls a) The home team is required to provide a suitable game ball, as determined by the game official, which is as follows: U6/U8 SIZE 3 U10/U12 SIZE 4 U14-U18 SIZE 5
6.5
Point system a) A win entitles a team to three (3) points. b) A loss entitles a team to zero (0) points. c) A tie entitles each team to one (1) point. d) NO points will be awarded for shutout games.
6.6
Tie-Breaking Procedures 2-Way Tie Head to Head Goal Differential Least Goals Against Kicks from the penalty mark (see section 10 for rules)
3-Way Tie Goal Differential Least Goals Against Free kicks NOTE: Most goals for cannot apply due to mercy rule.
6.7
Forfeiting Games a) Should any team forfeit a scheduled game the opposing team will be awarded a final score of three to zero, as well as three points. b) Should both teams forfeit a scheduled game the final score will be recorded as N/S (no score) and no points will be awarded.
6.7
On-Field Medical Distress a) Injuries occurring that require on field medical attention will not result in additional "makeup game time" being allocated. b) Where game time remains greater than 10 minutes game play will resume with the final score determining the outcome. c) Should the score be tied and game play can resume with less than 10 minutes remaining on the clock coaches may elect to go to a penalty shoot out to determine a winning team. d) If less than 5 minutes remains on the clock the Penalty Shoot-out is not an option and game play will resume until time runs out. e) Should one coach wish to play out the remaining time whereas the other coach desires a penalty shootout a flip of the coin by team captains will resolve the issue. f) Where resolution requires a coin flip the referee will request tournament officials oversee the coin flip.
6.8
Miscellaneous a) If not clear, the team mentioned first on the schedule is deemed the Home team. b) In the event that both teams wear like colors, the home team will be required to change jerseys or wear pinnies as determined by the game and/or tournament official. c) Scores and team stats will be posted on the official FCMC webpage. (www.fcmemorialchallenge.com)
SECTION 7: 7.1
7.2
7.3
RULES OF PLAY/DISCIPLINE/PROTESTS
Rules of Play a) This tournament follows the FIFA Laws of the Game and the current EMSA/ASA rules. ENZSA reserves the right to amend parts of these laws as outlined within these tournament rules. b) All players, coaching staff, assisting personnel and team supporters are expected to obey the laws of the game and respect all tournament officials. c) Game officials reserve the right to exercise use of the laws of the game for the time period beginning immediately before, during and immediately after the game and said authority extends to the area immediately surrounding the field of play and includes the bleachers. Please note: Foul or abusive language will not be tolerated. Threats and/or assaults made towards any tournament officials during this tournament will generate an immediate suspension pending the A.S.A. Discipline Committee action in accordance with A.S.A. Rules and Regulations. Discipline for U10-U18 teams a) Red Cards, in addition to the immediate suspension, are an automatic minimum one (1) game suspension. Two yellow cards in a single game will result in an automatic one (1) game suspension to be served the following game. b) If a player receives a second red card in the tournament, that player must report, with the affected teams’ coach, to HQ immediately after his or her team’s game. The player will not be permitted to participate in any further tournament play and may face further disciplinary action. c) It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure that their players serve their discipline during the tournament. d) Players serving a red card game suspension must immediately leave the area of play and are not permitted on the team bench during the game they are suspended from. e) If the nature of the suspension warrants, The Discipline Committee will convene and advise the coaching staff of its findings. The regular process of appeals remains available if needed. Protests a) Protests of any tournament game results will be reviewed provided that the protest is in writing and accompanied by the amount of one hundred dollars payable to the Edmonton North Zone Soccer Association. The tournament headquarters must receive written submissions within one hour of the protested game’s completion. Protests in reference to the “laws of the game” and protests of decisions by game officials will not be accepted. b) Playing ineligible players will result in the forfeit of any game the said player participated in. Affected teams will be awarded a 1 to 0 score as well as three points.
SECTION 8:
AWARDS (MEDALS/TEAM SWAG)
8.1
Commemorative Award a) A free tournament gift will be provided for each player in the tournament and are available at any one of the three (3) Edmonton soccer facilities.
8.2
Awards Presentations a) Gold, Silver and Bronze (for the U10-U18 categories) medals will be awarded to the top three (3) teams in each category. Awards will be presented in the main concourse of each Soccer Center following the final game of the schedule in that age category. b) Participation medals will be given to all U8 teams after their last game.
SECTION 9:
FIELD LOCATIONS
Fields 1-4: (ESC West) Edmonton Soccer Center West – 17415 - 106A Avenue Fields 5-8: (ESC East) Edmonton Soccer Center East – 12720 Victoria Trail Fields 9-12: (ESC South) Edmonton Soccer Center South – 6520 Roper Road Fields 13-14: Tri Leisure Centre, 221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove Fields 15-16:Servus Place, 400 Campbell Road, St. Albert, AB Field 17: Dow Centennial Centre – 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan Field 18: Leduc Recreation Centre – 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc, Alberta
SECTION 10:
KICKS FROM THE PENALTY MARK
In the event of a tie where a result is needed (medals determination), “Kicks from the Penalty Mark” as per ASA Rules will be the determining method used to break the tie game. Affected teams are provided 1 minute to select 5 players and prepare the goalkeeper. Procedure The referee chooses the goal at which the kicks will be taken The referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss takes the first kick The referee keeps a record of the kicks being taken Subject to the conditions explained below, both teams take five kicks The kicks are taken alternately by the teams If, before both teams have taken five kicks, one has scored more goals than the other could score, even if it were to complete its five kicks, no more kicks are taken If, after both teams have taken five kicks, both have scored the same number of goals, or have not scored any goals, kicks continue to be taken in the same order until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks Each kick is taken by a different player and all eligible players must take a kick before any player can take a second kick Any eligible player, including the designated alternate goalkeeper if any, may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken
Only the eligible players and match officials are permitted to remain on the field of play when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken All players, except the player taking the kick and the two goalkeepers, must remain within the bench area, or inside the restart line and between the gates outside the team bench area. The goalkeeper who is the team-mate of the kicker must remain on the field of play, beside the perimeter wall behind the corner mark at the end of the field where the kicks are being taken. Before the start of kicks from the penalty mark, the referee shall ensure that only an equal number of players from each team remain to take the kicks. (as per wording of FIFA outdoor) Unless otherwise stated, the relevant Rules of the Game and International F.A. Board Decisions apply when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken
IMPORTANT DATES September 1, 2014 January 18, 2015 January 19, 2015 January 23, 2015 February 5, 2015
Registration Opens Early bird price ends @ Midnight (12:00am) Regular price for tournament starts Registration Closes Rosters Due
COACHES INFORMATION 1. All elements of the team, including parents, coaches and players are expected to maintain themselves in accordance with the highest standards of good conduct. Instances of unsportsmanlike conduct will be investigated and addressed without delay. 2. Coaches are responsible for reminding team supporters that good sportsmanship rewards exceptional play regardless of who makes the play. Good sportsmanship does not detract from the game but rather makes it more enjoyable for all. While it’s understood that competition is a healthy part of the game, supporters should never lose sight of respect for the game or their competitors. 3. Individuals displaying unacceptable behavior will be requested to leave the facility. Facility staff can hold the coach responsible for the actions of their team and supporters and they reserve the right to deny entry to any person or entire teams at their discretion. 4. The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust tiers and groups as needed to provide balanced pools or ensure teams are competitively balanced. 5. No refunds will be issued after the registration process is closed (January 23, 2015). See registration forms or website for exact date. 6. These rules are intended to be as inclusive as possible; however, in the event of unforeseen circumstances the tournament committee reserves the right to make binding decisions upon all participants.
SECTION 1: 1.1
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
All teams are required to fill out their team’s roster online no later than February 5, 2015 @ 4:00pm. Guest/trialist forms must be attached to game sheets and submitted prior to the start of each game. No changes to the team roster can be made once that team’s first tournament game has been played. Any corrections requiring change after the Feb 5th deadline must be made at the EMSA North office or at the East tournament headquarters. A maximum of four (4) coaching staff members may be on the bench during the time of play. One of the staff members must be the same gender as the players. Players are only permitted to play on one team in this tournament. All mixed-gender teams will participate in the corresponding male age group/tier/division. Players on U8-U18 teams must be of the appropriate age group as outlined in A.S.A. rules but may include players from a lower age group
SECTION 2: 2.1
2.2
GENERAL RULES
ELIBILITY OF COACHES/PLAYERS
All coaching staff and players (including guest players) must be currently registered with a youth soccer association recognized by A.S.A. or C.S.A for the Indoor 2014/2015 season to participate in this tournament. Any coaches or players that are currently under any disciplinary action from any ASA or CSA recognized soccer association must advise the tournament committee; who will decide (based on the offence) if the player/coach will be permitted to participate in the FC Memorial Challenge Tournament. All suspensions will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Player cards, where mandated for regular play, are not required for this tournament, however must be shown upon request by tournament officials.
Please note: Failure to produce any of the above identification (if requested) may result in the forced forfeit of the game(s) being played by the team.
SECTION 3: 3.1 3.2 3.3
GUEST PLAYERS (TRIALISTS)
Each team is permitted three guest players during the tournament. Guest players must be currently registered with a youth soccer association recognized by A.S.A. and/or C.S.A for the Indoor 2014/2015 season to participate in this tournament. A guest player will be allowed on the following basis: Tier 1–4: can only be from a lower age / lower category or lower division as the age group of the receiving team’s tournament category in order to be registered on that team’s roster with written approval as noted below; Tier 5-9: can be from the same or lower age / same or lower category or same or lower division as the age group of the receiving team’s tournament category in order to be registered on that team’s roster with written approval as noted below. All guest player(s) must have written approval from their original team with signatures from their original team as well as their tentative tournament team.
3.4
3.5 3.6
3.7
3.8
Teams must submit guest forms and one copy of the game sheet to the referee prior to the start of the game. Coaches must submit a copy of the guest form for each game a guest player participates in. A guest form can cover a range of play dates. Guest players must be identified on the team roster/game sheets. Any player that is registered in the EIYSA 2014/2015 Indoor league may be permitted to play as a guest player in the FC Memorial tournament provided that an ASA roster is provided for the EIYSA player confirming registration on the appropriate EIYSA team. Teams competing in (Community Soccer) Tiers 4 and lower are not permitted to use trialists to increase their current roster size (total number of players listed on a teams’ regular roster). Trialists can only be used to replace missing players, not increase team size to attend the tournament. Guest and trialist mean the same thing and the wording can be interchanged without changing the meaning
SECTION 4: 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
4.6
TEAM ROSTERS
All teams are required to register their completed roster and identify any guest player(s) no later than February 5, 2015. No changes to a teams’ roster can be made after that teams’ first tournament game. Players not on the team roster prior to the team’s first tournament game are deemed ineligible. Players can not be registered on more than one team roster. The maximum number of players permitted on a team roster is as follows: U8: Sixteen (16) players including goal keepers(s) U10-U18: Twenty (20) players including goal keeper(s) A team may dress according to their age group. Non- EMSA teams are required to carry a signed copy of their ASA team roster and provide it to any tournament official upon request. Please note: Absolutely no player registrations will be approved at tournament headquarters, please ensure you have enough players prior to entering the tournament.
SECTION 5: 5.1
5.2
OUT OF PROVINCE TEAMS/NON-EMSA TEAMS
Travel Documents All out of province teams must submit travel sanction forms with their roster on or before 4:00pm on February 5, 2015. Facility Waivers (Non-EMSA teams) All teams who are not playing in the EMSA league for the 2014/2015 Indoor season must provide EMSA North with facility waivers for each player / coach / manager / bench attendant prior to their first game or confirmation from their home zone that they hold in their possession copies of the team’s waiver forms.
SECTION 6: 6.1
GAMES
Format of Game a) The length of games will be as follows: U8: 20 min x 2 (5 minute change over) U10-U18: 25 min x 2 *No scoring for U8. Participation medals will be awarded to all participants after their last game*
b) Games may end in a tie during Round Robin play; however, a game that requires a result will go to “Kicks from the Penalty Mark.” See attached for rules. c) Each team will play a minimum of three (3) games and medals will be awarded after the last game. d) The “Mercy Rule” will apply to this group. e) U10’s will play in accordance with EMSA’s policy for the 2014/2015 Indoor Season being a 7v7 format (6 players and 1 keeper). f) Timeouts are not permitted during tournament games. 6.2
Pool Format a) “Round Robin” play format and will have NO play-off games within a pool or between pools. All tied games in Round Robin play format will stand. b) “Play-Off” pool format will have play-off games scheduled within a two-sided pool or between pools. Ties will stand in the first round of game for two-sided pools and/or the first round of pools that play off against another pool. c) Medal games are defined as the final games in a two-sided pool or between pools that playoff against one another, whose results determine Medal stands (Gold, Silver, and Bronze). If a Medal Game results in a tie at the end of regulation time, the kicks from the penalty mark will be used to determine the winner of the match.
6.3
Game Sheets a) Official FC Memorial Challenge game sheets will be used throughout the tournament and are available to print off the website. b) Game sheets are to be completely filled out and given to the game official prior to the kickoff of each tournament game. c) Ensure all players (including guest players, labeled as “guest”) are listed on the game sheet prior to kick off. Any player not listed on the game sheet prior to kick off will be deemed ineligible to play.
6.4
Game Balls a) The home team is required to provide a suitable game ball, as determined by the game official, which is as follows: U6/U8 SIZE 3 U10/U12 SIZE 4 U14-U18 SIZE 5
6.5
Point system a) A win entitles a team to three (3) points. b) A loss entitles a team to zero (0) points. c) A tie entitles each team to one (1) point. d) NO points will be awarded for shutout games.
6.6
Tie-Breaking Procedures 2-Way Tie Head to Head Goal Differential Least Goals Against Kicks from the penalty mark (see section 10 for rules)
3-Way Tie Goal Differential Least Goals Against Free kicks NOTE: Most goals for cannot apply due to mercy rule.
6.7
Forfeiting Games a) Should any team forfeit a scheduled game the opposing team will be awarded a final score of three to zero, as well as three points. b) Should both teams forfeit a scheduled game the final score will be recorded as N/S (no score) and no points will be awarded.
6.7
On-Field Medical Distress a) Injuries occurring that require on field medical attention will not result in additional "makeup game time" being allocated. b) Where game time remains greater than 10 minutes game play will resume with the final score determining the outcome. c) Should the score be tied and game play can resume with less than 10 minutes remaining on the clock coaches may elect to go to a penalty shoot out to determine a winning team. d) If less than 5 minutes remains on the clock the Penalty Shoot-out is not an option and game play will resume until time runs out. e) Should one coach wish to play out the remaining time whereas the other coach desires a penalty shootout a flip of the coin by team captains will resolve the issue. f) Where resolution requires a coin flip the referee will request tournament officials oversee the coin flip.
6.8
Miscellaneous a) If not clear, the team mentioned first on the schedule is deemed the Home team. b) In the event that both teams wear like colors, the home team will be required to change jerseys or wear pinnies as determined by the game and/or tournament official. c) Scores and team stats will be posted on the official FCMC webpage. (www.fcmemorialchallenge.com)
SECTION 7: 7.1
7.2
7.3
RULES OF PLAY/DISCIPLINE/PROTESTS
Rules of Play a) This tournament follows the FIFA Laws of the Game and the current EMSA/ASA rules. ENZSA reserves the right to amend parts of these laws as outlined within these tournament rules. b) All players, coaching staff, assisting personnel and team supporters are expected to obey the laws of the game and respect all tournament officials. c) Game officials reserve the right to exercise use of the laws of the game for the time period beginning immediately before, during and immediately after the game and said authority extends to the area immediately surrounding the field of play and includes the bleachers. Please note: Foul or abusive language will not be tolerated. Threats and/or assaults made towards any tournament officials during this tournament will generate an immediate suspension pending the A.S.A. Discipline Committee action in accordance with A.S.A. Rules and Regulations. Discipline for U10-U18 teams a) Red Cards, in addition to the immediate suspension, are an automatic minimum one (1) game suspension. Two yellow cards in a single game will result in an automatic one (1) game suspension to be served the following game. b) If a player receives a second red card in the tournament, that player must report, with the affected teams’ coach, to HQ immediately after his or her team’s game. The player will not be permitted to participate in any further tournament play and may face further disciplinary action. c) It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure that their players serve their discipline during the tournament. d) Players serving a red card game suspension must immediately leave the area of play and are not permitted on the team bench during the game they are suspended from. e) If the nature of the suspension warrants, The Discipline Committee will convene and advise the coaching staff of its findings. The regular process of appeals remains available if needed. Protests a) Protests of any tournament game results will be reviewed provided that the protest is in writing and accompanied by the amount of one hundred dollars payable to the Edmonton North Zone Soccer Association. The tournament headquarters must receive written submissions within one hour of the protested game’s completion. Protests in reference to the “laws of the game” and protests of decisions by game officials will not be accepted. b) Playing ineligible players will result in the forfeit of any game the said player participated in. Affected teams will be awarded a 1 to 0 score as well as three points.
SECTION 8:
AWARDS (MEDALS/TEAM SWAG)
8.1
Commemorative Award a) A free tournament gift will be provided for each player in the tournament and are available at any one of the three (3) Edmonton soccer facilities.
8.2
Awards Presentations a) Gold, Silver and Bronze (for the U10-U18 categories) medals will be awarded to the top three (3) teams in each category. Awards will be presented in the main concourse of each Soccer Center following the final game of the schedule in that age category. b) Participation medals will be given to all U8 teams after their last game.
SECTION 9:
FIELD LOCATIONS
Fields 1-4: (ESC West) Edmonton Soccer Center West – 17415 - 106A Avenue Fields 5-8: (ESC East) Edmonton Soccer Center East – 12720 Victoria Trail Fields 9-12: (ESC South) Edmonton Soccer Center South – 6520 Roper Road Fields 13-14: Tri Leisure Centre, 221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove Fields 15-16:Servus Place, 400 Campbell Road, St. Albert, AB Field 17: Dow Centennial Centre – 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan Field 18: Leduc Recreation Centre – 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc, Alberta
SECTION 10:
KICKS FROM THE PENALTY MARK
In the event of a tie where a result is needed (medals determination), “Kicks from the Penalty Mark” as per ASA Rules will be the determining method used to break the tie game. Affected teams are provided 1 minute to select 5 players and prepare the goalkeeper. Procedure The referee chooses the goal at which the kicks will be taken The referee tosses a coin and the team whose captain wins the toss takes the first kick The referee keeps a record of the kicks being taken Subject to the conditions explained below, both teams take five kicks The kicks are taken alternately by the teams If, before both teams have taken five kicks, one has scored more goals than the other could score, even if it were to complete its five kicks, no more kicks are taken If, after both teams have taken five kicks, both have scored the same number of goals, or have not scored any goals, kicks continue to be taken in the same order until one team has scored a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks Each kick is taken by a different player and all eligible players must take a kick before any player can take a second kick Any eligible player, including the designated alternate goalkeeper if any, may change places with the goalkeeper at any time when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken
Only the eligible players and match officials are permitted to remain on the field of play when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken All players, except the player taking the kick and the two goalkeepers, must remain within the bench area, or inside the restart line and between the gates outside the team bench area. The goalkeeper who is the team-mate of the kicker must remain on the field of play, beside the perimeter wall behind the corner mark at the end of the field where the kicks are being taken. Before the start of kicks from the penalty mark, the referee shall ensure that only an equal number of players from each team remain to take the kicks. (as per wording of FIFA outdoor) Unless otherwise stated, the relevant Rules of the Game and International F.A. Board Decisions apply when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken
