·          The coach, or a representative from the team, is required to register their team on Friday, May 28th between 5 and 9:00 PM at the Village Glen Soccer and Tennis Center at 162 Mill Street, Williamsville 14221  OR Saturday May 29th between 7am and 11:00am at Tournament Headquarters (North French Soccer Complex, 1700 North French Road, Getzville, NY).          

         If you plan on registering Saturday morning, please leave yourself enough time to get to your game if it is not at North French.

·              Valid player passes that match the certified roster. 

-       Medical Release for each player for us to verify and return to you.

• maximum of fourteen (14) players for age groups U-10 (playing 7 v 7)
• maximum of eighteen (18) players for age groups U-11and 12    (9 v 9 play) 
• maximum of eighteen (18) age groups U-13 through U-14 (11 v 11)
• maximum of twenty-two (22) players for U15 through U19 (ONLY 18 CAN BE ON THE BENCH FOR EACH GAME). This is in accordance with the expanded roster rules of our state association.  You may have up to 22 players listed but, the referee will enforce the 18 active players on the bench rule for each game. 

Three (3) guest players per team are permitted and they are required to have the same documentation as a regular player. No player can play for more than one team in the tournament.

• Home teams are determined by the team listed first in the schedule.
• If there is a conflict in the uniform colors the home team will be required to change jerseys. 
• Both teams are required to locate their players’ "bench" on the same side of the field and opposite from the spectators. Please seek the referee’s approval in advance for any desired exceptions.  No coaching activity during the game should take place from any area outside of the immediate vicinity of the team’s "bench" area.

• Player passes will be checked against the team’s certified league roster as well as the AIM roster at team check-in.  If requested, a certified AIM roster must be presented to the referee (or appropriate field marshal) prior to each game.   The jersey numbers worn must match the numbers indicated on the certified AIM roster.

• Passes for players receiving red cards during the match will not be returned by the referee at the conclusion of the match (see also section on suspensions).

• The tournament will be played under the Laws of FIFA, USYSA and NYSWYSA unless otherwise stated.

• Games for all age divisions in the preliminary and final rounds (Saturday and Sunday) shall consist of two 30-minute halves with a five minute half-time period. Ties will stand and there will be no tie-breakers or overtime periods in the preliminary rounds.  Finals will immediately go to penalty kicks to determine a winner if tied after the two 30 minute halves.

•           after a goal
•           at half time
•           prior to any goal kick
•           after an injury at the referee’s discretion
•           prior to your throw-in
•           on a yellow card for the carded player

• All tournament play for the U10 age division will be 7 v 7,including the goalkeeper, on a field with maximum dimensions of approximately 60 x 40 yards, with modified goals.
• All tournament play for the U11and U12 age division will be 9 v 9, including the goalkeeper, on a field with maximum dimensions of approximately 85 x 60 yards, with full sized goals.

• ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR APPROVED SHIN GUARDS. 
• Players can play with casts provided they are wrapped or of soft material, with permission from the referee.

•         Players receiving 1 yellow card during play are not required to leave the field of play.
•           Players receiving 2 yellow cards in one game are awarded a red card and subject to all rules concerning red cards.
•           Yellow cards do not carry over from one game to the next.

•  A player receiving a red card during play shall be removed for the remainder of the game and will be suspended from play during the next tournament game.
•  A coach receiving a red card during play will be removed from the field and the location of the game for the remainder of the game and will be suspended from the next tournament game, they are not allowed within the location of the game during their suspension. 
•  A player receiving a second red card during the tournament is prohibited from further tournament play.
•  All red cards will result in the loss of one point from team standings.
•  A red card for violent conduct may result in elimination from further participation in the tournament, as determined by the tournament director. 
• After a red card is awarded, the coach must surrender the player’s pass to the referee. It will to be brought to the scorekeeping tent by either the referee or field marshal, and can be retrieved after the suspended game is served.
• All red cards will be reported to NYSW in the post-tournament report.

• If the referee terminates a game for misconduct by the coach, players and/or spectators, the referee will record the score, minutes into the match, explanation, and the names and/or jersey numbers of those people responsible. Representatives for each team must report to the main tent immediately. 
• The tournament director with the aid of the discipline committee will determine disciplinary action and penalties as well as the game outcome. Offending teams can expect to lose points in their standings. The tournament director will determine the outcome of the match for each team: win, loss, draw, or forfeit.

• All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. Two games will be played on Saturday and one on Sunday. The tournament committee will do its best to schedule games with a three (3) hour separation.   ALL FINALS WILL BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. 

• Matches will be played between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. 
• No reschedules permitted. 
• See also the section on forfeits. 
• In the event of inclement weather or unplayable fields, the tournament committee reserves the right to shorten or reduce the number of games and/or reschedule games as deemed necessary. Any schedule received prior to team registration on Friday should be considered preliminary.

• If a game is suspended due to weather problems, field conditions, or other situations beyond the tournament’s control, after completion of the first half, that game shall be considered complete and official. If a game is temporarily suspended for any of the forgoing reasons before completion of the first half, each team involved must check with the tournament headquarters for instruction. 
• If the tournament is in progress and terminates due to weather problems, field conditions, or other situations beyond the tournament’s control, refunds, if any, will be made based on the discretion of the tournament director.

• Each age group is played as round robin.  The two top teams in total points in the age group or divisions within the age group will advance.

• ALL AGE GROUP FINALS WILL BE PLAYED AS 30 MINUTE HALVES.
• In the event of a tie at the conclusion of regulation play, penalty kicks will be taken until a winner is determined.

• All referees are certified by USSF. Three (3) man system will be used in all age groups except U10. 

• Once accepted into the tournament there are no refunds unless approved by the tournament director. If a refund is approved it will be processed within 45 days of the approval.

•  A team does not show up for a match. A grace period of 10 minutes beyond scheduled kick-off time or the completion of the preceding game, whichever is later, shall be allowed before a forfeit is declared.
•  A team has less than 7 players after the 10-minute start time grace period.
• A team is playing with illegal players.
•  A team abandons the game.
•  A team’s conduct creates an early termination of the game.  

• Standings will be posted at tournament headquarters as soon as possible after the conclusion of games, and posted to the web site as soon as possible each day.

Standings within a group shall be determined on the basis of the following:

• Win - 3 points   
• Draw - 1 point  
• Loss - 0 points   
• Shutout – 1 point winning team (no points for 0-0 ties)
• Red Card (Violent) – Minus 1 point

1. Winner of head-to-head games
2. Most games won
3. Highest total goal differential (maximum of 4 goals per game)
4. Fewest total goals allowed
5. Most shut-outs (not counting 0 to 0 ties)
6. FIFA penalty kicks to be conducted at a North French field one hour after the tied teams’ last game (of all in contention) on Sunday.

• Referee completes game reports after the completion of each game. The game reports are given to the Field marshals at each venue. The field marshals will call the scores, any cards (yellow & red) into the Scoring Administration area at Headquarters. When all the scores have been received for the playing period just completed the Scoring Administration will update the Scoreboard located at the Headquarters field. Scores are also posted on a daily basis to the tournament website.

• Referee decisions are final and are not subject to protest. Protests pertaining to violations of the tournament rules or the Laws of the Game must be submitted in writing to the protest committee at tournament headquarters within one hour of the game’s completion. A $100 cash bond must accompany each protest and is refundable only in the event that the protest is upheld by the protest committee. The protest committee will review the protest within one hour of submission. The decision of the protest committee is final.

• Coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, coaching staff, and team spectators. At no time shall foul or abusive language or misconduct be permitted at any field or other facilities being used for the tournament. The referee has the authority eject coaches who are either unable or unwilling to control themselves or their sidelines.   Spectators must stay behind the designated line or at least 2 yards from the touchlines
• No alcohol is allowed on any property that is being used for the tournament.  ALL FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE.

• All U10 players will receive a participation award. 
• Players on the Champions and Finalists teams within U11-U19 divisions will receive awards based on the outcome of the championship game immediately following the game.

• All of the fields are located on town or school grounds that have formal policies restricting , alcohol, and fires.  
• Please, no tailgate parties, camping, cooking, smoking, or alcohol on premises. 
• Dogs must be kept on a short leash under close control or the spectator will be ejected. 
• Parking at some fields is limited. Please park in the designated areas and not on the streets and walk to the near-by fields, or car pool to your game.