Tournament Rules
Laws of the Game
All games will follow the rules to be used by the OHSAA during the Fall season except for changes here noted.
Player Eligibility
Teams my use only students that are eligible for high school in the upcoming fall season.
All participants to have school emergency medical forms
Player Equipment
In case of conflicting jersey colors the home team will change to a different color. Teams will not need to have exactly matching colors and/or uniforms. Numbers are not required but are very helpful for the referees. All other OHSAA player safety rules will be followed, i.e. the shin guard requirement and the prohibition of jewelry.
Game Length
30 min halves, 5 min halftime. No clock stoppage, or added inury/extra time.
All games must start on time.
Scores
Scores will be posted ASAP. Coaches should report any discrepancies to a tournament directors prior to their next game.
Round 1 Format
Teams are separated into groups for round robin play
Group standings will be determined by points: 3 - Win, 1 - Tie, 0 - Loss
Group standings tie breaker: Head to head, Goal diff (+5 max/game), Goals allowed, coin flip.
Round 2 Format
The teams are placed in brackets/group based on finish.
Seeding for brackets based on Goup Finish, Points, Goals Allowed, & Goals Scored.
All Second Round ties decided by NFHS shoot-out (No overtime).
Ejections
A player who receives a red card will be required to sit out the next 2 games played by their team. Any player receiving 2 red cards will be dismissed from further play in the tournament.
Game Cancellations
Please understand that we intend for every game to be played, but conditions that cause game cancellations, i.e. weather, forfeits, etc. and these games may not be made up. The administrators reserve the right to determine the fairest, safest, and best means to do so. If a game is cancelled due to "conditions" please send a team representative (preferably the coach) and only a team representative to the Administration Tent.
Forfeits
A team must have at least 7 players ready to play at game time or the game could be considered a forfeit. Forfeits will be scored 2-0. Teams should report to their designated field 15 minutes prior to game time. Tournament directors have no control over no shows that must be forfeited.
Protests
All Referee decisions will stand. There are no protests.