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|  Rules for the 2009 Gahanna Fall Open ELIGIBILITY: The tournament is open to currently registered USSF league or association teams comprised of no more than 12 players in the U9 and U10 age groups, no more than 14 players in the U11 and U12 age groups, and no more than 18 players in the U13 through U15 age groups. Maximum roster sizes include any guest players. A maximum of 3 guest players in the U9 and U10 and a maximum of 4 guest players in the U11 to U15 age groups may be added to the official league or association roster. All teams must be currently registered and in good standing with their state, national, or provincial association, and hold a valid USSF player pass for the current seasonal year. Passes will be inspected prior to the start of each match. No player shall be allowed to register with more than one team or switch to another team during the tournament. Travel permission forms must be filed by all teams outside of the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association district. PLEASE NOTE : The U15 divisions are set up to accommodate teams that are playing in a U15 division because they have “Captive U15 players ” in the fall season. Depending on the number of U14/U15 teams that are accepted, we may have a separate division for each or we may field a U15 division that contains both U14 and U15 teams. AGE: All teams will determine their ages per the USSF USYSA age guidelines effective September 1, 1991. Ages will be determined on birthdays as of August 1. GAME FORMAT: Under 9-10 6 v 6 Min number of players on field 5. Preliminary Games 25 min. halves Final Games 25 min. halves Ball Size #4 The following special rules shall apply only in U-9 games played in a 6 v 6 format. a) The standard offside rule shall not be applicable in U-9 SSG games. b) Games may be officiated with a single center referee and 2 club assistant referees. Under 11-12 8 v 8 Min number of players on field 6. Preliminary Games 25 min. halves Final Games 30 min. halves Ball Size #4 Under 13-15 11 v11 Min number of players on field 7. Preliminary Games 30 min. halves Final Games 35 min. halves Ball Size #5 FORFEITS: Failure to complete a match, or a team leaving the field during play, will result in forfeiture. No team that has forfeited a game will be declared a wild-card or group winner. The team winning by forfeit will be awarded the average number of goals scored in all other games, rounded DOWN. The opponent's score will be zero. This score will be the official score in case goal differential is necessary as a tie breaker. The tournament officials reserve the right to decide all matters concerning forfeits. LAWS OF THE GAME: International Rules (FIFA/USSF) apply with the following exceptions: A. Substitutions must be at the mid-field line; B. Substitutions may be made with the consent of the referee; 1. After a goal by either team; 2. Before any goal kick; 3. Before a throw-in, either team may sub no matter who has the ball. 4. At the beginning of any period of play; 5. After any injury, by either team, when the referee stops play; 6. After a caution, the cautioned player may be substituted. SCORES: Both coaches must insure that the game results have been reported correctly to the site coordinator within one hour of the game's conclusion. Both coaches must sign the referee's official game card prior to each game. SPORTSMANSHIP: In accordance with FIFA policy, there shall be no dissent between players and/or coaches, and the referee. Questioning a referee's call is considered dissent. Coaches are responsible for the actions of their fans, and are expected to demand their support in monitoring and enforcing this policy. Any player or coach ejected from a game will be ineligible to participate for a minimum of the next scheduled game. Substitution for the ejected player will not be allowed for the remainder of the current game. All coaches must remain within their coaching area, which is an area behind the restraining line, 3 yards deep and extending 20 yards from the center line toward the goal line on the team’s half of the field, opposite the similar area for the opposing team. A team can have no more than three coaches in the team's coaching area. All spectators must be on the opposite side of the field from the teams. STANDINGS/TIE BREAKERS: Each team will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and no points for a loss. In the event of a tie in group standings, the following procedures, in order listed will determine the winner: 1. Team with the most wins; 2. Winner of the game played between the tied teams. If three or more teams are tied for the group lead, this step will not be used (proceed to Step 3); 3. Fewest total goals allowed (gross), all games; 4. Highest net goal differential (Goals scored minus goals allowed), per game, totaled. Maximum goal differential per game is three; EXAMPLES: For a score of 4-1, goal differential is +3 for the winner and -3 for the loser. For a score of 5-1, the goal differential is also +3 and -3. 5. Penalty kick elimination (FIFA laws, see below); The selection of a wild card team, if required, shall be determined by the following procedures, in order listed (subject to the provisions contained in the FORFEITS section of these rules). 1. Non-Group winner with the most total points (from win-loss-tie record). 2. Non-Group winner with the most wins. 3. Winner of the game played between tied teams. If three or more teams are tied, this step will not be used (proceed to Step 4). 4. Fewest total goals allowed (gross), all games. 5. Highest net goal differential (see Step #3 above). 6. Penalty kick elimination (FIFA laws, see below). Placement of wild card teams in semi-final games will be at the discretion of the tournament directors. Placement of wild card teams in semi-final games will be under the following format: Bracket A winner vs. Bracket B winner Bracket C winner vs. Wild-card If Wild-card is from bracket C: Bracket winner A vs. Bracket C winner Bracket winner B vs. Wild-card TIE BREAKERS IN QUARTER-FINAL, SEMI-FINAL, OR FINAL GAMES: Maximum of two ten minute overtime periods for all age groups. A "sudden victory" will be declared for the team scoring the first goal in overtime. If the game is still tied after 20 minutes then penalty kicks will prevail (FIFA laws, see above). PENALTY KICK ELIMINATION: Only players on the field at the end of the second overtime period (or last game for Standings Tie Breaker) are eligible for penalty kicks. A coin flip will determine who goes first (visiting team calls). Five penalty kickers per team, alternating kicks per team. The most goals scored after five kicks for each team wins the tie breaker. If the score remains tied after five kickers, teams will alternate kickers until there is an unmatched goal between the teams. After all eligible players on the field of play have taken kicks, teams will start with their first kickers again and in the same order. PROTESTS: Protests will not be accepted. PLAYER EQUIPMENT: 1. Shin guards are mandatory and must be covered by a sock. 2. No cutoffs under or in lieu of uniform shorts are allowed. 3. Jerseys will be tucked into players' shorts at all times. 4. The home team is responsible for changing colors in the event of a conflict. GENERAL: 1. Coaches are required to have player cards and medical release forms available at every game. 2. If a game is temporarily suspended due to weather, field conditions, or other situations beyond control, each team must check with tournament headquarters for further instructions. A game interrupted in the first half will resume play from the point where the game was stopped and play the game to full completion, or to completion of at least the first half and record the score as complete, at the decision of the tournament officials. A game interrupted in the second half can resume play from the point where the game was stopped and play the game to full completion, or can be recorded as a complete game with the score at the point the game was stopped, at the decision of the tournament officials. 3. The tournament director’s interpretation of the foregoing rules and regulations shall be final. 4. The tournament director reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the Gahanna Soccer Association Fall Open and may change these rules at any time.
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