Format of game play:
Age groups with more than one bracket shall consist of mini-games on Saturday with the regulation-length semi-final and final rounds on Sunday.
The length of these mini-games shall be as follows:
Under-10.................. 20-minute halves
Regulation length games shall be as follows:
Under-10...................25-minute halves
Age Groups with only one bracket of no more than five (5) teams shall consist entirely of mini-games of the length specified above.
POINT SYSTEM:
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Win
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6 Points
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Tie
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3 Points
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Each Goal
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1 Point (Maximum of 3 per game)
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Shutout
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1 Point
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Tie-breakers: In the event two or more teams are tied, the highest position will be awarded based on the WD tie breaker procedure as follows:
1. Result of head to head competition during the competition or a stage of the competition;
2. Highest goal difference (goals for minus goals against) in matches between/among the tied teams, with a maximum of 5 goals difference per game, counted both for and against; for example: if the score is 9-3, the calculation would be +5 goals for the winning teams; -5 goals for the losing teams;
3. Least goals allowed in matches between/among the tied teams;
4. Highest goal difference (goals for minus goals against) in all games, with a maximum of 5 goals difference per game counted both for and against. See example in #2;
5. Least total goals allowed in all games;
6. FIFA kicks from the penalty spot or by any other means deemed appropriate by the Qualification Tournament Committee. Example: Tie breaker to determine seeding in Sunday’s bracket play by coin flip.
The tie-breaking rules are to be applied progressively in any case of three (3) or more teams involved in a tie. That is, if three or more teams enter a sequence level tied, the top team will be identified with the tie-breaking progression. If two or more teams remain tied after the initial progression, then the process is to return to the first tiebreaker and begin the tie-breaking process again for the tied teams.
Players:
1. All coaches and trainers must attempt to play all players at least 50% of the game in accordance with STYSA rules.
2. Medical Releases, while recommended for those for whom a parent will not be on site, are not mandatory.
3. Players should have a jersey or t-shirt of an alternate color available in the event of a color conflict. All players must wear shin guards.
Protest Requirements
No protests will be allowed unless they are made known to the referee and opposing coach immediately after the game, and documented on the game card. The referee and opposing coach must be advised at this time as to the alleged basis of the protest. The coaches of both teams involved must remain on the site until resolution of the protest. Within 30 minutes, the protesting coach must provide the Tournament D&P Representative at the site with a written report stating the basis for the protest. The required protest fee will be $100.00. The fee is payable in cash, travelers check or money order in U.S. Currency. The D&P Representative will act on the protest immediately. If the protest is upheld, the protest fee will be returned to the protesting coach. The D&P Representatives decision will be final.
