YSYSL Scholarship Tournament Rules
Entry Fees: $100-U10 and $120 U12.
Guest Player Policy (CHANGE as of 9/24/23):
For this tournament, TWO guest players are allowed on a team. Players added will be for the tournament only, must be playing on a YSYSL recreational team of the same age group, must be from a team that is not playing in this tournament and must be approved by YSYSL. All players must be on the tournament team roster to play Co-ed teams are permitted and such teams compete in the male division. Competitive team players are not permitted.
Application Policies/Procedures:
Teams may play in only one age group/gender classification in any given tournament. The tournament has the right to close any and all age groups that are completely full prior to the application deadline. The tournament may eliminate a division if a lack of sufficient number of applicants for that division is received. Teams are accepted in order of application and brackets are closed when full.
Tournament application deadline: September 28, 2023
Notification of team acceptance or rejection will be sent to every timely applicant by: September 29, 2023.
Rejected team’s entry fees must be refunded on the date the rejection notice is sent to the team.
Refund Policy:
When the tournament has properly notified a team of their acceptance the tournament is entitled to collect entry fees. No refunds will be offered for teams withdrawing after September 28, 2023.
Withdrawal Policies/Procedures:
A team wishing to withdraw from a tournament must send a written notification to the tournament director (this may include email) of their decision to withdraw not later than 9 days prior to the start of the tournament. Failure to do so may result in a minimum $100 team penalty assessed by the tournament as well as forfeiture of tournament entry fees)
Credentials Requirements:
Tournament rosters for the Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer League are required to contain all members of the team.
Teams will be grouped based on the age group matrix for the 2023-2024 season.
Tournament is open to recreational teams registered in good standing with YSYSL
The following credentials must be presented at the mandatory team credentials check-in:
A. A properly approved official team roster issued by YSYSL.
B. Each team must have at least one properly credentialed adult present on the sidelines of each match.
C. In addition to being checked at the pre-tournament credentials check-in, all rosters will be checked prior to the beginning of each match.
Mandatory Credentials Check-In
Each team is required to have their team checked in before each game. Check ins will be done with the site coordinators located at the check in tents close to the field entrance. Rosters will be returned to the team after check in.
Location: Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer League
Date: Saturday October 7 Time:8:00AM to 4:45PM
Teams failing to attend the mandatory check-in without prior approval of the tournament director will forfeit their games.
Length of Games and Half Time period:
Age Group Preliminary Games Championship Games
U10 17 minutes halves/ 20minutes halves
5_minute half time / 5_minute half time period
U12 22 minutes halves/ 25 minutes halves
5_minute half time / 5_minute half time period
No time added on for injury, no overtime for championship game
In preliminary games ties will stand. If a championship or consolation game is tied at the end of regulation play, the game will be decided by penalty kicks as per FIFA laws of the game. The length of any game may be shortened to shorter but equal halves if the Tournament Committee deems it necessary due to field conditions, weather, or darkness. Games will end at the appointed time, late games will play two equal halves.
Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions are allowed with referee approval on any stoppage. Games are played under YSYSL Modified Laws - all players must play 50% of each game.
Ejections:
Any player, coach assistant coach or registered team official who is sent off will automatically be suspended from their next game.
Scoring System:
Maximum number of points allowable per game:
__6__ Points for a win:
__3__ Points for a tie:
__1__ Points for each goal:
__-1__ Points for a yellow card:
__-3__ Points for a red card:
__-1__ Points for a goal difference over 5:
For forfeited games, a score of _1_ to _0_ will be awarded in favor of the team that did not forfeit. All other scores for a team that forfeits will be adjusted to 1-0 in favor of the opponent of the team that forfeited.
Tie Breaking Procedure:
In case of a tie in tournament points following the completion of preliminary games, the advancing team will be determined based on the following criteria in the order specified:
A. Head to Head competition – team that won the head to head competition between the teams that are tied will advance (should there be a tie in tournament points between three or more teams, the tie-breaking procedure begins with #B below.)
B. When and if only two teams remain tied at any point while using this procedure, the order of tie breaking will recommence at #A above
C. Team with the most wins advances
D. Team with fewest point deductions, such as yellow card, red card, excessive point differential.
E. Team with most goals scored advances (not to exceed 4 goals counted for any one match)
F. Team with the least goals conceded.
G. Winner will be decided by coin flip
ALL GAME RESULTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FINAL AND NO PROTEST OF THEIR OUTCOME IS ALLOWED
Format:
U10 games must be played in the YSYSL 7v7 format. U12 games will be in the YSYSL 9v9 format.
Each team in the tournament is guaranteed a minimum of _2 games (forfeited games will count in game minimum.)
Preliminary play (check all that apply):
__x___ Round Robin Bracket play (each team in the flight will play the all other teams in their flight)
__x__ Total Cross Bracket play (each team will play all teams in a designated opposing flight)
__x___ Partial Cross Bracket play (each team will play teams from within their own flight as well as cross-over games into opposing flight
Awards:
Type of Awards: _x_ medals
Awards will be given in these categories 1st _x & 2nd _x_
Teams must be at the field _10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of their game in order to be checked in by referees or appointed tournament officials. Games will be started within _5_minutes of the designated start time. If a team has not taken the field with a minimum of seven (7) players within the _5_ minute grace period, the game will be forfeited to the team that has taken the field with at least seven (7) players. If neither team takes the field within the 5 minute grace period, no points will be awarded to either team and the game will be declared a double forfeit. The referee and/or Tournament Committee may terminate a game and award a forfeit if a team leaves the field during the game without the approval of the referee, the referee abandons a match due to excessive violent conduct and/or misconduct by the players, coaches or fans, or a team is deemed to be in gross violation of US Youth Soccer rules, CalNorth rules, or rules of this tournament.
Home Team:
YSYSL Rules will apply for team sideline and colors worn during the match. The home team will be responsible for providing the game ball and will have a 2nd ball ready should the game ball become damaged or become irretrievable.
Sportsmanship and Conduct:
Good sportsmanship is expected of all teams, officials and fans. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, staff, parents and affiliated spectators. Foul language, referee abuse and/or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate disqualification for the rest of the tournament.
Injuries and Medical Assistance:
Any injuries must be reported to a tournament official so that an accident report form can be completed. A tournament official will call 911 for an injury at the coach’s or parent’s request.
Weather Conditions:
If deemed necessary by the Tournament Committee, games may be shortened or canceled due to extreme weather conditions.
Tournament Cancellation
YSYSL will grant a 25% refund of the tournament fee in case of cancellation of the tournament due to acts of god, inclement weather, bad air quality or excessive heat or any other reason outside of YSYSL’s power and influence.
Prohibitions:
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is expressly prohibited at any of the sport fields or complexes. Any team (including players, coaches, parents and affiliated spectators) found violating these rules will automatically forfeit all games played, face possible expulsion from the tournament and will not be invited to any future tournaments hosted by this league. Use of tobacco or vaping products is prohibited at this tournament.
For risk management reasons pets are prohibited. Referees will be instructed to abandon a game if, after being asked to do so, any person affiliated with the team refuses to remove a pet from the area of the soccer field, or if after being asked to do so, any person affiliated with the team refuses to cease the use of tobacco or vaping products in the area of the soccer field.