College of the Canyons Summer Cup

Su College of the Canyons Summer Cup

COC 2007- 2002 Tournament
Summer Cup Rules
B/G 2002 - 2007
3 games minimum
30min halves
Champion and finalist awards
Free Parking
Referee fees included.
Team & Player Eligibility
The tournament is open to all teams

Falsifying any information in the application or registration process, including but not limited to the use of illegal players, may result in the withdrawal of the tournament. In the event of a withdrawal of the tournament, the tournament will not provide a refund.

Refund Policy

No refunds after the deadline.

Check-in

A representative from each team must attend the check-in. Each team must provide the following items at the team check-in:

Player cards
Birth Certificates or Passport or Student ID
Medical release forms
Tournament headquarters will be located between both fields (Soccer Field and Stadium Field)

FIFA Laws of the Game shall apply

All teams are guaranteed at least three matches (weather permitting) and the 3 point system will be used for advancement. Each age group will play under a format which is dependent upon the number of teams in the age group: pool and bracket play.

Roster

Players may play on only one team during the tournament.

Age Groups and player eligibility are based on Birthdays January 1 through December 31

Rosters must be filled in before the first match, if a player is not listed before the first match, they are not allowed to play.

A game is "complete" upon completion of one-half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half with final results based on the score at the time the game is called. Preliminary games can end in a tie. Championship games tied after regulation will go to Pk’s. Quarter and Semi-Final games go directly to Pk’s. Half-time will be exactly five minutes.

Pre-Game Check-in

Teams must check-in at the field with the field marshal 30 minutes prior to the start of their match. A team who fails to report to the tent will forfeit the game.

Tournament Competition

Flight Determination: The tournament director will determine the bracketing of the teams in each flight for each division.

Scoring: Teams will be awarded points for qualifying matches based on the following:

3 points for each win
1 point for each tie
0 points for each loss
Minus one point for each player or coach ejected
Minus three points for each forfeit*
*For a forfeited match, the winner will be credited with a 1-0 win and awarded three points. A team abandoned by another team during a match will be awarded three points. A minimum of seven players constitutes a game. Games should start at the given start time. In case the team does not have seven players present, there will be a maximum of five minutes grace period before awarding the game to the opponent.

Tie Breaking in Qualifying Rounds

In the event of a tie in points at the end of bracket play, the teams to advance will be determined in the following order:

The winner in head to head competition;
Largest goal differential(maximum of plus or minus three points per match);
Fewest goals against;
Most goals for;
Most shut-outs;
If a tie still exists after steps one through five, FIFA penalty kicks
Protests

All decisions of the tournament director are final. No protests are allowed. Only the tournament director can make decisions relating to the interpretation of the tournament rules.

Awards

Players in the championship match in each age group, first and second place teams, will receive individual awards.

The Tournament Committee will do whatever is necessary to play all games, however, the safety of the players is paramount. Along with safety, damage to the fields will be considered in making the decision to cancel games. There will be no refunds for canceled or shortened games.