Home Team:
Home team listed first must change uniforms if conflict occurs. Each team must provide a game ball for each match. Teams must be located on opposite sides of the field. Home team will locate on east side of the field.

Rules:
This tournament will adhere to the rules set forth by FIFA and the California Youth Association -South (CYSA), except as stated below:

Protests:
Referee’s decision is final. All games are final; no protests will be accepted.

Forfeits:
If a team forfeits a game (except under extreme extenuating circumstances) the team’s State Board will be notified. The Referee has the responsibility of starting the game on time. Any team failing to field at least seven players at game time shall forfeit the game. Score will stand 1-0 (8 points awarded to winning team).

Misconduct:
Misconduct by a player, parent, coach or team will be placed before the Tournament Disciplinary Committee. Any individual receiving a red card will be suspended for the remainder of that game and the next game.  If the red card is for Violent Conduct, then the individual is suspended for the remainder of that game and the next two games.  The referee will retain the individual’s card and surrender it to the Tournament Director. A red carded individual, will not be allowed to stand or sit along side the touch line or goal lines. He/she must leave the general vicinity of the game. Violent conduct ejection may result in the individual being suspended from participating in the remainder of the tournament. A one (1) point penalty will be deducted from the team’s scoring total for each red card ejection to a player or coach. All red cards are reported to CYSA and team’s home association.

USYSA ID Cards:
USYSA player cards are required for all players, must be laminated and have a signed with pictured ID. Player cards must be presented to the referee prior to each game. Teams should be at field 30 minutes prior to the start of their game for pre game check.

Equipment:
Shinguards are MANDATORY during tournament play.

Substitutions: Unlimited substitution allowed as follows: 1) Prior to a thrown-in, in your favor. 2) Condition (1) permitting, other team may also substitute. 3) Prior to a goal kick, by either team. 4) After a goal is scored and before the kick off, by either team. 5) Injury, if play is stopped, on a one for one basis for injured player.

Scoring:
6 points for a win
4 points for a 0-0 tie
3 points for a tie
1 point for goal (max. 3 points)
1 point for a shut out
0 points for a loss

1 point penalty will be taken away for each red card ejection

Tie Breaker:
1) Head to head 2) Fewest goals allowed 3) Fewest penalty points received 4) Goals scored 5) FIFA penalty kicks - Tie games will stand in preliminary rounds.

Championship games ending in ties at the end of regulation time will be followed by two 5 minute periods (no sudden death). After the first 5 minute period, teams will change sides. If games is still tied at the end of the two 5 minute periods, FIFA penalty kicks will be employed to determine the winner.

Game Length Preliminaries - Finals:
U10      - two 25 minute halves - 25 minutes
U11-12 - two 25 minute halves - 30 minutes
U13-14 - two 30 minute halves - 35 minutes
U15-16 - two 30 minute halves - 40 minutes
U17-19 - two 30 minute halves - 45 minutes