CR United SC Tournament Rules:

• FIFA rules as modified by MYSA, and as further modified in this document.
• Red Cards: Red cards will follow MYSA/USYSA Rules.

Referees

• A three-person referee system will be used for 11U and above. A one- person referee system will be used for 9U and 10U.
• Only USSF certified and currently registered referees will be used for center referees; club lines may be used in some cases.
• All referee decisions are final.  Interested referees should contact our Referee Assignor, Charles Speckman at assignors@refassignors.com.

NO PROTEST WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

Games

• Each team will be scheduled to play a minimum of three games.
• The Tournament Committee will not be held liable for any “no show” team.  Teams not showing for game will automatically lose the game and be deducted 3 points.  6 points will be awarded to the opposing team.
• Teams listed first on the schedule are the home team, and are responsible to provide a game ball and resolve any jersey color conflicts.  Uniforms must be identical for all players. Sliders/under shorts must be the same color as the shorts and above the knee.
• Both teams will occupy the same side of the field and the spectators of both teams will occupy the opposite side of the field. Tournament officials will determine which sides the teams will occupy as well as spectators.
• Each game will be played under FIFA rules as modified by MYSA, and as further modified within this document.
• Games may start as early as Friday at 5:00 pm, and as early as 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.  Games may be played after dark, as the Coon Rapids Soccer Complex has lights.
• MYSA teams must reschedule any league games that are in conflict with the tournament schedule. 
• If games are behind schedule, tournament officials may reduce each half by five minutes to keep the tournament on schedule.

Points and Tiebreakers

• Games ending in ties will remain ties in preliminary rounds.
• Playoff or championship games in a tie at the end of regulation play will proceed to two 5 minute overtime periods.  If the match is still tied at the end of the two 5 minute over-time periods, it will then be decided by kicks from the penalty mark following FIFA Laws of the Game. 
• Listed below are the following tie-breakers in determining tournament points.
• Highest number of points:
  • Win = 6 
  • Tie = 3
  • Goals scored (maximum of 3 per match)
  • Shutout = 1
  • 0-0 tie equals 4 points
• Winner of head to head
• Winner of most games
• Goal spread (maximum 4 per game)
• Most goals scored
• Least goals allowed
• Kicks from the mark per FIFA Laws of the Game.

• Teams that forfeit a game may not advance to any award round.
• A grace period of 20 minutes beyond the scheduled kickoff time, or the completion of the preceding game will be allowed before a forfeit is declared.
• Failure to complete a match, or teams leaving the field during play will result in forfeiture.
• All forfeits will be reported to MYSA.

Player Safety:

• Referees make the final determination as to whether a player with a cast can play. 
• In the case of an emergency, the tournament will have emergency resources available.  
• Tournaments will follow heat index guidelines.
• It is each team’s responsibility to provide water, ice, and first aid.
• Each team must provide medical release forms for each player upon check- in.

• Referees make the final determination as to whether a player with a cast can play. 
• In the case of an emergency, the tournament will have emergency resources available.  
• Tournaments will follow heat index guidelines.
• It is each team’s responsibility to provide water, ice, and first aid.
• Each team must provide medical release forms for each player upon check- in.

• Every player participates at his or her own risk.
• Each team is responsible for their medical supplies and for the treating of injuries.
• Paramedics will be called to assist coaches and parents with injury assessment. They are not the primary care givers of first aid.
• The field marshals will be in communication with the paramedics.  However, each team should act immediately in cases of emergencies.
• Directions to hospitals and other clinics will be available.
• This tournament, held by the CR United SC and sanctioned by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, requires compliance with Minnesota Statue 121A.37 in accordance with the CR United SC and MYSA Concussion Policies.  All participating coaches and referees are required to take concussion training. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a free, online course entitled Concussion Training for Coaches.

Tournament Awarding:

• All scores must be reported and turned in to Tournament Headquarters on the form provided by the referee coordinator.
• Game results, including notification of teams advancing to playoff rounds, will be posted at Tournament Headquarters and the club website. Scores will be updated daily throughout the tournament.
• Awards will be given to 1st place.
• Please head to the tournament headquarters after your last game to receive your awards.
• Participation gifts will be given to all 9U/10U players.   
• All awards will be presented immediately following each team’s last game.

Players and Roster:

• 15U-19U teams will be allowed to submit a pool of 22, however only 18 players will be allowed to suit up for each game.
• 13U-14U teams will be allowed to roster a maximum of 20 players.
• 11U-12U team will be allowed to roster a maximum of 16 players.
• 9U-10U team will be allowed to roster a maximum of 14 roster players.
• A player will only be allowed to play on one team, unless previously approved by the tournament director.
• Guest Players
  • A maximum of five guest players are permitted per team.
  • Guest players must be a registered USSF registered player with their state association who is age eligible.
  • A premier player may not be a guest player except in the 17U – 19U age groups.
  • Each guest player will need a signed MYSA guest player form.