All matches will be played in accordance with FIFA laws of the game accept as modified herein. Tournament is open to all U10 - U19 Boys and Girls Travel Teams. Challenge teams may apply and petition the tournament director for acceptance based on history and letter of recommendation from Club Technical Director.
Format
Teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games with all finals played on Sunday.
Length of Games
- U10 -- 50 minute games -two 25 minute halves - with 5 minutes between halves
- U11 - U15 -- 60 minute games - two 30 minute halves- with 5 minutes between halves
- U16 - U19 -- 70 minute games - two 35 minute halves- with 5 minutes between halves
Competition - The tournament offers divisions for:
- Travel Divisions
- Age Level Placement based on 2007-2008 Official Rosters.
Based on age groups for 2007-2008:
- Offering Under U10-11 competition in 7v7 only have a maximum roster 14 with up to 4 guest players
- Offering Under 12 competition in 8v8 and may have a maximum roster 14 with up to 4 guest players
- Offering Under 12 competition in 11v11 and may have a maximum roster 18 with up to 5 guest players. Tournament Director reserves the right to move 11v11 format to 8v8 format based on number of teams.
- U13-U16 will play 11v11 and may have a maximum roster of 18 with up to 5 guest players
- U17-U19 will play 11v11 and may have a maximum roster of 20 with up to 5 guest players
- A player may be rostered to play on one team only during he duration of this tournament. Violation will result in forfiet of all matches.
- Tournament Director reserves the right to place teams in the division they deem appropriate based on history, age groups, etc.
Start of Play
A team which cannot field its minimum number of players (as given in the table below) at 10 minutes after the scheduled start time shall forfeit the match. The team forfeiting the match shall be declared the loser by a score of 3 goals to 0.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON THE FIELD MINIMUM TO START
6 5
8 7
11 7
It is the duty of the coaches to insure that the players report to the field 15 minutes prior to the start time of each match for possible verification of rosters and player passes.
TEAM GROUPINGS
Twelve teams: Three matches will be guaranteed. Teams will be divided into four groups with three teams each playing two games within its group. After these matches, teams in each group will be ranked (first, second, third) according to tournament standings and tie breakers. Semi-final matches will be played between group winners. Semi-final winners will advance to the championship match. Second and third place teams from each group will play their third and final match against equally ranked teams from other groups.
Ten teams: Three matches are guaranteed. Sets of ten teams are organized in three groups, one with four teams the other two with three teams each. The four team division will play 3 round robin games and the three teams will play two round robin games. After these games, the teams will be ranked according to tournament standings and tie breakers. The two first place teams will play in a semi-final with the winner playing the first place team from the four team group in the championship match. The second and third place teams from each group will play each other for their third game.
Nine teams: Three matches are guaranteed. Teams will be divided into three groups of three teams each with each team playing the others in its group. After these matches, teams in each group will be ranked according to tournament standings and tie breakers. The three first place winners plus a wild card team will play semi-final matches with the winners playing in the championship match. The other second place teams will play each other with the winner playing the third place team from the wild card group. The other two third place teams will play each other for their third game.
Eight teams: Three matches are guaranteed. Eight team groups are divided into two four team brackets. The teams play round robin format within the group with the winner from each group playing in the championship match.
Seven teams: Three matches are guaranteed. Seven team groups are divided into a four team bracket ("A") and a three team bracket ("B"). "A" bracket plays round robin format within the group with two games on Saturday and the third on Sunday AM. "A" bracket teams will be seeded upon completion of round robin play on Sunday morning. Bracket "B" will play round robin matches on Saturday. Teams will be seeded after the last match on Saturday. Consulation matchs on Sunday consist of 3rd seeds from bracket "A" and bracket "B". Semifinal Matchs on Sunday consist of 1st and 2nd place teams from brackets "A" and "B" playing each onter on Sunday (1st A vs 2nd B and 1st B vs 2nd A). The winners from the semifinal matches will meet in a championship match on Sunday.
Six teams: Three matches are guaranteed. Six teams groups are set up in two three team brackets with each team playing the other in its group. Teams will be ranked according to tournament standings and tie breakers. First place teams from each group will play second place teams from opposite group in semi-finals with the winners playing in the championship match. The third place teams will play each other for their third game.
Five teams: Three matches are guaranteed. Five teams will play a round robin format with the other teams in the group. First and second place will be determined by tournament standings and tie breakers. No championship match will be played.
Four teams: Three matches are guaranteed. Four teams will play round robin format within the group. Teams will be ranked according to tournament standings and tie breakers with first and second place teams meeting in the championship match.
TOURNAMENT STANDINGS AND TIE BREAKERS
Division standings will be decided by the following point system:
WIN 3 POINTS
TIE 1 POINT
LOSS 0 POINTS
FORFEIT -3 POINTS
A Forfeit can be awarded if a team is not present and prepared to play within 10 minutes after the scheduled commencement time. A Forfeit will be awarded plus +3 for the winner and minus -3 for the forfeiting team. Forfeit’s may be awarded only by the scheduled referee or in the case of an illegal player may be rewarded by the Tournament Director or Assistant.
Division standings will be based upon total points after preliminary matches. Total point ties within the division will be broken using the following tie breaker steps
- HEAD TO HEAD ( ONLY IN A TWO WAY TIE )
- FEWEST GOALS ALLOWED
- MOST GOALS SCORED UP TO THREE (3) PER GAME
- IF STILL TIED AFTER 1-3, BOTH TEAMS WILL PROCEDE TO AN AVAILABLE FIELD AT A TIME DIRECTED BY THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE AND TAKE PENALTY KICKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIFA TIE BREAKER RULES.
Note: Once a criterion is used to determine the tie breaker, teams must continue to the next criteria and may not revert back.
Example:
Step 1: Three teams each have 6 points. "A" is winner over "B," "B" over "C" and "C" over "A". Three teams are tied so step #1 above (head to head) is finished.
Step 2: Team "A" has allowed 7 goals. "B" and "C" have each allowed 5 goals. Therefore "A" is eliminated:
Step 3: Do not revert back to step #1 or #2 as these are finished; proceed to the next criteria considered.
TOURNAMENT OVERTIME
All preliminary matches will remain a tie if tied at the end of regulation. In semi-final and final matches, if the score is tied at the end of regulation the following action will be taken:
- TWO FIVE MINUTE OVERTIME PERIODS WILL BE PLAYED, CHANGING ENDS AFTER A ONE MINUTE BREAK WILL BE FULLY PLAYED, NO SUDDEN DEATH
- IF STILL TIED AFTER TWO OVERTIME PERIODS, THE TIE WILL BE BROKEN BY PENALTY KICKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIFA TIE BREAKER RULES
Only players on the field at the end of the second overtime period will be allowed to participate in the penalty kicks.
Goalkeepers may not be changed during the penalty kick phase except for injury, in which case the opposing team may also elect to change. The substitute keeper must come from a player on the field at the end of the second overtime period.
Team creditals, i.e. player passes and tournament rosters will be reverified at site prior to all semi-final and championship matches. Any team with illegal players will be rewarded a forfeit.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Either team will have unlimited substitutions, subject to the following conditions and the approval of the referee:
- Prior to a Throw-in by the Team in Possession
- Prior to a Goal Kick by Either Team
- Anytime Approval is Granted by the Referee as in the Case of Injury for the Injured Player Only, the Opposing Team may also Substitute a Like Number
- For a Player who has Been Cautioned
HOME TEAM
Team listed first (left to right or top to bottom) is the designated Home Team and must change jerseys when the referee determines a conflict exist.
PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Shoes must meet FIFA specifications. Shin guards are mandatory.
In the event of a uniform conflict, the home team shall change. The home team is listed first on the match schedule.
Numbers on team shirts are required for teams.
BALL SIZES
Age Groups U-13 and Older will use a Size 5 Ball
Age Groups U-9 and U12 will use a Size 4 Ball
PROTESTS
NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED
WARNINGS AND EJECTIONS
If a player is ejected from a match – shown a red card by the referee – that player must sit out the remainder of that match and his team’s next tournament match. No substitution may be made for the ejected player during the match in which the red card was issued.
A yellow card displayed by the referee indicates a warning. Two yellow cards to the same player in the same match will result in immediate ejection from that match. Coaches in receipt of a red or two yellow cards in the same match are subject to the same penalties as outlined above for players. Any player or coach ejected from a match will not be allowed in the vicinity of the field for the remainder of that match and for his teams’ next match.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of the players, parents and guests on their sideline. No team or club official may enter the field of play regardless of the circumstances unless that person has been given permission to enter from the referee.
Because of the seriousness of such instances, red cards issued after the end of regulation play or as a result of physical assault are subject to review by the tournament rules committee and more strenuous penalties, which are not subject to appeal, may be employed.
A record of all yellow and red cards issued during the tournament will be forwarded to VYSA and application state association upon completion of the event.
Minimum Duration of Matches:
U-9 thru U-10 50 Minutes – halftime 5 minutes
U-11 thru U-15 60 Minutes – halftime 5 minutes
U-16 thru U-19 70 Minutes – halftime 5 minutes
In all cases the break between halves will be no more than 5 minutes. No injury time will be allowed. The matches will start on time. The referee is the official time keeper of the match. See provided match schedules for actual start times of each match.
AGE GROUPINGS
Age groups for the seasonal year that begins
September 1, 2007, and ends August 31, 2008
Boys and girls teams based on USYSA age groups born on or after the date below:
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U-19 Players born 8/1/88 and younger
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U-13 Players born 8/1/94 and younger
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U-18 Players born 8/1/89 and younger
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U-12 Players born 8/1/95 and younger
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U-17 Players born 8/1/90 and younger
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U-11 Players born 8/1/96 and younger
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U-16 Players born 8/1/91 and younger
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U-10 Players born 8/1/97 and younger
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U-15 Players born 8/1/92 and younger
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U-09 Players born 8/1/98 and younger
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U-14 Players born 8/1/93 and younger
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U-08 Players born 8/1/99 and younger
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Coach and Player Conduct
Coaches and players will share the same side of the field. All spectators will take up a position on the opposite side of the field during the time that the match is in progress. All personnel must remain between the 18 yard lines of the midfield stripe. No coaches or spectators are allowed behind the goal line.
Awards
Team awards will be presented to champions and finalists for all levels of competition in each age group. In addition, the traditional exchange of club pins or patches among teams is strongly encouraged.
Entry Fees
- U10 - $450
- U11-U19 - $525
- U16-19 - $575
Team Participation & Guest Players
Under 10-12 teams may enter with a maximum of 14 players with maximum of 4 guest players. Under 13-19 teams may enter with a maximum of 18 players with maximum of 5 guest players. The team or teams must be entered for competition in a league affiliated with US Youth Soccer/US Club Soccer or USSF affiliates. At registration teams must present proof of affiliation and permission to travel. Validated State US Youth Soccer member passes, as well as parental medical release forms, are required for all players participating in the tournament. All Team Officials must have appropriate Member Passes. US Club Soccer teams are required to have players passes, medical release, and official roster and be in good standing with US Club Soccer. Note to Region I teams: Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel form but must have proof of online notification with their State Association. EXCEPTION: USYS Connecticut and New Jersey teams must provide permission to travel.
Fields
Located in the City of Chesapeake. Venue will be new Centerville Athletic Complex and TCC Chesapeake. Additional sites will be opened base on number of applications and will be announced once all teams have applied. These sites are dynamic and age groups will not be assigned until fields are confirmed. All hotels are located approximately 10-25 minutes from most fields.
Hotel Accommodations
All teams must book any hotel reservations through tournament list to ensure their place in the tournament. Any teams that do not comply will be at risk of forfeiting their acceptance.
Deadline
February 2, 2008(Deadline extended to Feb 17th.) - Mailed applications without application fee will not be accepted.
Faxed and Emailed Applications can not be accepted. Application Form MUST be submitted online.
The On-Line Registration form can be completed by going to www.chesapeakesoccer.org and searching for Chesapeake Ice Breaker Invitational Tournament.
Notice of Acceptance
Acceptance Notices will be E-mailed within one week after the tournament deadline. Registration fees are due within 10 days of submitting online application. Final Acceptances will be E-mailed no later than February 25, 2008. The tournament committee strongly suggests early registration to ensure selection. If your team is not accepted, a refund will be issued no later than February 25, 2008. (If a team drops for any reason after acceptance is confirmed, all fees are forfeited.) A $35.00 charge will be assessed for any returned checks or bounce backs. Note: Applications and/or application fees received after deadlines will automatically place teams on the waiting list.
Note: Please remember that no refunds will be made after acceptance e-mail has been sent
Schedule
Schedules will be posted approximately one week prior to the tournament.
Official Documentation
You must participate with your 2007/2008 roster. A current official medical release form and valid player passes are required (laminated only if your association requires such). A generic medical release form is available on the tournament website for use. Completed and approved Permission to Travel forms are required for all out of State teams. Note: Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel. EXCEPTION: USYS Connecticut and New Jersey teams must provide permission to travel. US Club Soccer teams are not required to have USYS permission to travel forms, but must present proof of insurance (passes and roster). Please note that the tournament is guided by rules of VYSA regarding proper documentation required – players that do not have a valid association player pass cannot participate.
Guest Players
Guest players are to be written on a copy of the official roster (not original) to be provided at registration. Guest players must have valid player passes, medical release, and permission to travel. Note: A guest player from another state association must have a permission to travel from their appropriate State association. Note: Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel.
Disclaimer
Neither the Tournament Committee, Chesapeake United Soccer Club, Virginia Youth Soccer Association, VYSA,or the Tournament Sponsors are responsible for any expenses incurred by any team in the event the tournament is cancelled in whole or part, or in the event games are discontinued or cancelled due to inclement weather or adverse field conditions, nor will any refunds be made. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament. The judgment of the Tournament Committee is final. The Tournament Director has authority to make all decisions and these decisions will be final. All referee decisions are final and binding.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather forcing pla y to be halted and preventing the match from completing during the scheduled time, the score shall stand if at least one-half of the game has beenplayed. In the case of matches halted prior to the completion of at least on helf, the Tournament Director reserves the right to declare the match final thereby counting he score at the time of the match was halted. Regardless of weather conditions, teams and coahces must be at the match site and ready for play at the time as schedued. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of hte game. No refunds will be given in the evetn of cancellation.
Referees
All referees will be USSF certified. A one-man system will be used for U-10 and U-11 games. A three man system will be used for all U12 and above matches. In the event of a shortage of the Center Referee may assign club linesmans to assist.
Sidelines/Hometeam/Team Position
The Home team is listed first in the schedule. Coaches and players will share the same side of the fields as designated by the field marshal. All spectators will take up a position on the opposite side of the field at all times as a matter of safety and risk management. Spectator must remain a minimum of 3 yards from the touch line (sideline) and advance no further than 18 yards of the goal line. Encroachment of spectators beyond these guidelines will be considered as interference with match play. Behavior of spectators associated with the team remains the responsibility of the coach. The referee and/or field marshal are authorized to remove any spectator whose behavior, in their opinion, interferes with the play of the match. No coaches are permitted within 18 yards of the goal line. Coaches, player or spectators are not permitted to stand behind the goal line at anytime. Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted at any tournament site. Violators will be subject to criminal prosecution.
Problems or Questions
In the event of a problem, or a team has as question about the tournament, they should first check with the field marshal at their respective field location. The field marshal will check periodically with the Tournament Headquarters and can handle most problems. The Tournament Director will ultimately decide all issues not resolved on the field location. Decision of the Tourament Director is final.
Other Information If you have a question that cannot be answered by the above, please do not hesitate to contact us at
icebreakertd@chesapeakeunited.org or call at 757-489-9447.
