*Warminster Soccer Club
Al Perlini Tournament*


    Rules & Regulations

*The FIFA/USYSA rules of play will apply with the following rule
supplements:*


  *A.     * *PLAYER EQUIPMENT*


  1.      No metal cleats are allowed on soccer shoes.


  2.      Where the color of the jersey is similar or identical as
  determined by the referee, the designated home team (the first team
  listed on the schedule) will change jerseys.


  3.      All players must have uniforms with individual numbers on the
  jersey.


  4.      No jewelry, including earrings, is to be worn by any player.


  5.      Players wearing hard casts are not allowed to play.


  6.      Shin guards must be worn at all times by all players.


  7.      Up to three guest players are allowed, not to exceed a total
  of 18 for U11-U18 (full-sided), or 14 for U8-U10 (small-sided)
  players. Guest players cannot participate as rostered players or guest
  players for any other team in the tournament.


  *B.     * *SUBSTITUTIONS*

1.      Substitutions should be unlimited at the following times but may
be restricted by the judgment of the referee:

Your throw-in                      After a goal is scored At the start
of an overtime period

Half time                              Goal kick 

2.      After an injury when play has been stopped, substitutions may be
made on a one-to-one basis for the injured player(s). The opposing team
may substitute one player if the injured player is substituted.


  *C.     * *LENGTH OF GAMES*

1.      Full-sided, U11 - U18, 20 minute halves

2.      Small-sided, U8 - U10, 20 minute halves


  *D.     * *ADVANCEMENT*

1.      Divisions with five, six or seven teams will play a four game
round robin. Points will determine the top two teams for first and
second place. There will be no finals.

2.     The tournament director and/or committee in advance of play and
with notification to all teams can make changes to the format involved
in the changes.


  *E.     * *DETERMINATION OF FLIGHT WINNERS*

1.      The following point system will be used to determine flight winners:

- Three points for a win

- One point for a tie

- Zero points for a loss

2.      In the event of a tie after all games have been completed, bonus
points will determine the flight winner and/or runner-up:

- One bonus point for a shutout victory

- One bonus point for each goal differential (goals for Ć goals against)
up to a maximum of three bonus points per game

Examples:

    2-1 score = 1 bonus points                             6-1 score = 3
    bonus points           0-0 score = 0 bonus points

3-1 score = 2 bonus points                             3-0 score = 4
bonus points          

3.      Three points for a forfeit win. The game score for a forfeit win
will be 1-0. There are NO bonus points for the shutout.

4.      If after bonus point determination there is still a tie, the
tiebreakers will be as follows:

a) Head-to-Head                                            c) Most goals
scored to a maximum of 6 goals.

b) Least goals allowed                                   d) FIFA penalty
kicks


  *F.	* *FORFEITS*

1.      A forfeit shall be declared by the Field Marshall if a team is
not present and prepared to play within ten minutes of the scheduled
start time.

2.      Teams forfeiting a game(s) cannot place first or second in a flight.

3.     A minimum of seven players is necessary to start a game.


  *G.      * *MISC REGULATIONS*

1.      Inclement Weather - In the case of severe weather that begins
after the start of play, tournament officials in consultation with
referees may reduce the length, postpone, conclude, reschedule, relocate
or cancel any game. Games terminated after the first half completes will
be considered a finished game and the score will stand. Games terminated
during the first half will be considered a 1-1 tie regardless of the
current score.

2.      Protests - There are no protests. The tournament officials
reserve the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament and
tournament rules and regulations. The judgment of the Tournament
Director(s) is final.

3.      Ejection - Any player or coach who is red-carded will be
ineligible for all subsequent games. Referees will report the infraction
to the referee assignor and the Tournament Site Coordinator.

4.      Gross Misconduct - Any severe or gross misconduct will be
reported to the teamÍs state sanctioning body for review and possible
action. Gross or severe misconduct, as determined by the Tournament
Director(s), can result in a teamÍs expulsion from the tournament.
Referee assault or abuse as determined by the Tournament Director(s)
WILL result in team expulsion from the tournament. Any expulsion will
result in forfeit of prizes and fees.

5.      Coach's Responsibility = Each coach is responsible for the
conduct of the players, parents and spectators representing his/her team.

6.      Team Field Positions - The players and coaches from both teams
will take a position on the sideline opposite that of the spectators.
Only carded players and coaches will be allowed with teams on the
sidelines. (This means that both teams and coaches are on the same
sideline opposite the one with all parents and spectators)

7.      Disclaimer - The Warminster Soccer Club is not responsible for
any expenses incurred by any team in the event the tournament is
canceled in whole or part or in the event games are discontinued or
canceled, due to forfeit, inclement weather or adverse field conditions,
nor will any refunds be made.


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