Harvest Cup 2012
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GENERAL TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS
HARVEST CUP 2012
GENERAL TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS
1 - MANDATORY MANAGERS MEETING
- A mandatory coaches/ managers meeting will be held the Friday
before the tournament begins.
- It will be held at a place to be determined.
- A coach, managers or team representative MUST attend this meeting.
- The Tournament Director will not be responsible if a change of the
schedule was made and a team was not present.
2 - ROSTERS
- A team can have a maximum of twenty (20) players on their roster.
- Changes on the final roster will be accepted before the team plays its
first game.
- Rosters must be turned in at the MANDATORY MANAGERS
MEETING.
- Players are allowed to play on only one (1) team in a division.
3 - PLAYERS IDENTIFICATION
- All players must have a valid government-issued photo I.D. with date
of birth.
- Players are required to have their I.D. available at the field, in case a
protest is made regarding age.
4 - SCORE CARDS
- Coaches or managers are responsible for making sure that the proper
score is recorded on the referees score card at the end of each game.
5 - TRASH BAGS AND CONTAINERS
- Every team is required to pick up after themselves.
- Trash containers are available throughout the soccer complex.
- Additional trash bags can be obtained at the concession stand.
- HELP US KEEP OUR FIELDS CLEAN.
This tournament will be played under FIFA Rules, however the following modifications
apply.
1 - All games will be considered as final and no protest will be allowed, not applicable to forfeiture defaults or impositon.
2 - Team rosters will be a requirement at the start of the tournament.
3 - All players must be of the age of the group that they are playing in. Age is determined not by date of birth but by the calendar year of birth. This means the player must be or turn the age of the bracket by December 31 of the tournament year. Age can only be questioned by the team captain or manager. If there are any questions about age, the manager of the team (not a player) needs to ask the referee to check the player in question's ID. An age protest may only be made prior to the start of play, at the half time or immediately upon final whistle; the player in question must present the ID before the game clock runs down, but the player cannot play until cleared by the referee. At the time of protest both teams will repair to the sideline. The team managers, the referees and the player in question will meet in the middle of the field. No other persons are allowed on the field at this time. The referee will inspect the ID and their judgment will be final. Upon presentation play will resume until the end of time. If ID is requested at the end of play the player must present their ID within 5 minutes of the request.
THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED: Teams that field ineligible players will be assessed with an automatic 0-3 loss on all games they played or were to play. There will be NO exceptions.
4 - Slide tackling is not allowed. Any slide tackles will result in a Red Card. If
the 2 teams in a game so choose, team managers may confer with the referee prior to the
game at hand to amend the rule for the game being played. Slide tackling must be
directed at the ball. Any slide tackles directed at players will result in a Red Card.
5 - Unlimited substitutions will be permitted at any break in play upon notifying the referee.
6 - Yellow Cards entail an automatic five (5) minute cooling off period. The player may be substituted. This includes goalies.
7 - A player ejected for a red card will automatically miss his team's next game. Depending on the severity of the ejection the Tournament Director has the right to extend the suspension.
8 - A player ejected for fighting or striking another player, will be suspended for the rest of the tournament. The team will play future games with one less player.
9 - A player or team official (coach or manager) who physically attacks a player, referee or tournament official will be suspended from the rest of the tournament and possibly all future tournaments.
10 - Any player not playing for the team that was on the original roster will be disqualified and the team that allowed him to play will forfeit the game.
11 - Teams that forfeit games by no-show will not be invited to future tournaments.
12 - Players may be of any Gender so long as the player meets the age requirement of their given bracket.
13 - The first place champion team will be granted complimentary registration for the
2013 Harvest Cup tournament in their bracket if tournament occurs.
14 - The games are 60 minutes with 30 minute halves and a 5 minute rest. No tiebreaking
in tournament play. Semi-final and final games ties broken with Penalty Kicks.
15 - Teams have a 15 minute grace from start time until issued forfeiture for no show unless otherwise decided by the tournament director.
16 - If teams have uniforms that are the same color, letting them know the team that needs to change their uniform is the one designated as the "Home" team.
17 - If any issues arise on the fields, the team manager or captain needs to bring the issues to the referees attention and the referee will contact the tournament director if necessary.
18 - Any use of foul language will receive a yellow card. This enforces the first cautionable offence against unsporting conduct as listed in FIFA's soccer laws.
19 - Any dissent to the referee by a player or person other than the team captain or manager will receive a yellow card. This enforces the second cautionable offence against "dissent by word or action".
20 - Registration fee is non-refundable. The Registration Fee is $500. Full Payment due by 7/21/12. $200 deposit due by 5/31/12. Cancellations will receive a partial refund depending on the following periods of cancellation (based on the Friday evening before play commences): After May 31st to 90 days prior: $200. 90 to 60 days prior: $100. 60 days prior: No refund issued. Tournament organizers reserve the right to cancel the tournament for any reason at any time. In such an event, full refunds will be issued.
21 - All players must were tournament wrist bands to play in tournament.
22 - Any breach in the rules or requirements may result in a team’s forfeiture. Rules grievances may be lodged with the tournament director at any time.
POINT SYSTEM
The point system is as follows:
6 points for a win
4 points for a tie
1 point for every goal, up to 3 goals
1 point for shootout win (not a 0-0 tie)
1 point loss for a red card
10 points for a no-show forfeit, marked as a 0-3 win to the opposing team for all games played by forfeiting teamPoint Tie breakers are as follows:
1 - Head to head result
2 - Goal Differential
3 - Most goals scored
4 - Least goals against
5 - Red cards
6 - Coin toss in Match play or QF (Over the phone)
REMINDER Team managers are entirely responsible to ensure that all players are properly registered and meet the age restrictions of the group that they are playing in. You further agree to convey the following waiver and release of liability information to your players and agree that they have read and understand the tournament rules and the Tournament Waiver and release of Liability located in the 2012 General Tournament Requirements. Your submission of the roster with all players' names and signatures confirms this action.
I agree to not sue the "Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament," its agents and representatives, and the owner of the playing fields used by the "Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament", for any injury incurred during any "Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament" play and events. I understand and agree that the "Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament" reserves the right to eject any player from play. I further understand and agree that the "Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament" reserves the right to discontinue any player's participation in the "Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament" at any time and without compensation for any fees or dues paid by that player. I understand and agree that the "Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament" reserves the right to amend or alter game schedules, venues and rules at any time.
Tournament Risk Waiver and Release of Liability:
I acknowledge that soccer and soccer tournaments are extreme tests of a person's physical and mental limits and that my participation in a soccer event can cause potential death, serious injury, or property damage. With a full understanding of the potential risks, I HEREBY ASSUME THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING OR OFFICIATING IN A SOCCER EVENT. I hereby take the following action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns. By participating in this event I understand there is no guarantee of safety or insurance coverage for physical damage. I further understand the implied risk of participating in a sporting event of this nature and I execute the following:
a) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE Harvest Cup Soccer tournament, its
organizers, referees, associates and field owners from any and all claims or liabilities for
death or personal injury or damages of any kind, which arise out of or relate to my
traveling to and from or my participation in the Harvest Cup Soccer tournament;
b) I AGREE NOT TO SUE the Harvest Cup Soccer tournament, its organizers, referees, associates and or field owners for any of the claims or liabilities that I have waived, released or discharged herein;
c) I INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Harvest Cup Soccer tournament, its
organizers, referees, associates and or field owners from any claims made or liabilities assessed
against them as a result of my actions.
1. I have read and understand the Waiver and Release of Liability;
2. I am at least eighteen (18) years old;
3. By submitting the attached roster I agree and consent to abide by the Waiver and Release of
Liability set forth herein and agree to receive the express oral consent from all players I have participating on my team that they will do the same.