New Jersey Cup: My Site News: Rules and Regulations
A. PLAYER EQUIPMENT
1. Where the color of the jersey is similar or identical, the designated home team will change jerseys.
2. All players must have uniforms with individual numbers on the jersey.
3. No jewelry (including earrings) may be worn by any player.
4. Players wearing hard casts are not allowed to play under any circumstances. No exceptions will be permitted.
5. Shin guards must be worn at all times by all players.
6. No guest players or loan players are allowed. A valid US Club Soccer roster must be presented and available at all New Jersey Cup games, and all players' names must appear on the team's official US Club Soccer roster. All player names must be imprinted on the US Club Soccer roster; no handwritten entries. A player may only play for one team participating in the New Jersey Cup. A player is Cup-tied to the team they play with in the New Jersey Cup. Players may not play for different teams in different age groups, or different clubs, even if their team gets eliminated. 18 game players maximum may play per team per game; 14 for U10.
B. SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions are unlimited at the following times, with permission of the referee:
1. Your throw-in
2. Goal kicks
3. After a goal is scored
4. Half-time
5. After an injury when the referee stops play, 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. GAMES
1. One-loss elimination, plus a consolation bracket for teams that lose their very first game played.
2. U18/19-U17-U16-U15 will play 80-minute matches; 2 x 40
U14-U13-U12-11 will play 70-minute matches; 2 x 35
U10 will play 60-minute matches; 2 x 30
3. Overtime: if a game is tied after regulation play, the two teams will then play two 5-minute, full-term periods. If the teams remain tied after overtime, the match will go to FIFA penalty kicks.
Penalty Kicks: Five designated players from each team will attempt penalty kicks, with a winner determined after five players from each team have completed their shots. If the game remains tied, the penalty kick phase will continue with a sixth kicker from each team, sudden death, although each team gets an even number of attempts.
D. FORFEITS
A forfeit will be declared if a team isn't present at the field and prepared to play within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time. A minimum of seven players is necessary to start a game. A team also will forfeit a game if their players and coaches aren't in possession of valid U.S. Club Soccer player/coach passes.
E. MISC. REGULATIONS
1. Inclement weather - In case of severe weather that begins after the start of play, Cup officials in consultation with referees may reduce the length, postpone, conclude, reschedule, relocate or cancel any game. Games terminated after the first half is completed 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. Cup officials reserve the right to decide all matters pertaining to the Cup and Cup rules and regulations. The judgment of the Cup Director is final.
3. Ejection - Any player or coach who is red carded will be ineligible for the next scheduled New Jersey Cup game. Any player or coach who receives two yellow cards in a game, resulting in a red card, will be ineligible for the next scheduled New Jersey Cup game. Referees will report the infraction to the referee assignor and the Cup director. Referees only need to mail in a pass if they feel a longer suspension is warranted.
4. Gross Misconduct - Any severe or gross misconduct will be reported to U.S. Club Soccer's sanctioning body for its review and possible action. Gross or severe misconduct, as determined by the Cup director can result in a team's expulsion from the Cup. Referee assault or abuse as determined by the Cup director WILL result in a team's expulsion from the Cup. Any expulsion will result in the forfeit of awards and fees.
5. Coach's Responsibility - Each coach is responsible for the conduct of the players, parents, and spectators on his/her team
6. Team Field Positions - The players and coaches of 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. A maximum of three coaches per team.
7. No refund will be made in the event of cancellation or shortening of any matches due to inclement weather once the Cup begins; the Cup committee could alter this and grant partial refunds depending on the point of cancellation.
