NOCC Rules

4th Annual 2008

North Orange County Classic

College Showcase Soccer Tournament

Rules

Team Responsibility:

Coaches and/or their representatives are responsible for:

1. Reviewing the WELCOME section of the website for instructions on using/navigating the website.

2. Completion and accuracy of information on the Application/Registration, especially contact information.

3. Completion of Player Rosters and issuing individual user ID and password to players (enables the “individual players” to enter/update their respective Player Profile and make the profile available to college coaches).

4. Checking Schedules & Scores for time and location of matches.

5. Checking your team's schedule and the list of the FIELDS (directions). It is possible you may be playing at more than one venue.

6. Please review all information and rules CAREFULLY prior to submitting.

7. Ensuring each player has the appropriate medical release form signed by the player’s parent on file.

8. Arriving at the designated field at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the match.

9. Verifying official match results as documented by the Referees on Match Reports administered by Field Marshals.

10. Coaches shall be responsible for the conduct of their players and spectators on their sidelines.

Governing Rules: Matches will be played by CIF rules.

No Protests: All games will be considered final and no protests will be allowed.

Minimum 4 Games:

All teams will be scheduled for at least 4 games. Advancement to elimination or semi-final games shall be determined by points earned and tie breaker(s) during Pool Play matches.

Duration of Pool Play Matches:

Half time shall be 5 minutes for all brackets, match duration as follows:

Varsity          70 minutes

Jr. Varsity      60 minutes

Frosh/Soph    60 minutes

Duration of Group Consolation, Semi-Final, Championship, NOCC Semi-finals & Championship Matches:

Half time shall be 10 minutes for Semi-Final & Championship games, match duration as follows:

Varsity         70 minutes

Jr. Varsity     60 minutes

Frosh/Soph   60 minutes

If tied, teams will go directly into FIFA penalty kicks to determine advancement.

Home Team:

The first team listed on the schedule shall be deemed the home team. Home team shall have choice of sideline and supply the game ball(s). In the event of a color conflict, home team must change jerseys.   Note: Teams must be on opposite sides of the playing field.

Scoring Pool Play Matches:

Teams shall be awarded points for Pool Play matches as follows:

Win                 6 points

Draw               3 points

Loss                0 points

Shutout Win     2 points

Shutout 0-0      1 point

Goals Scored    1 point each, max 5 points

Forfeit             9 points (score as 1-0)

Advancement to elimination and/or group semi-final games shall be determined by points earned and tie breaker(s) during Pool Play matches. Official match results shall be documented by the Referees on Match Reports administered by Field Marshals.

Tie Breaker(s) Pool Play Matches:

In the event that two or more teams are tied in points at the end of the Pool Play, the following tie breakers shall be applied in order given until a winner is determined:

1. Winner of head to head competition

2. Net goals (goals scored minus goals against, max 5 goals per game)

3. Goals against

4. Goals scored (max 5 goals per game)

5. Total wins

6. Shutout wins

7. Red cards against (most eliminated)

8. Yellow cards against (most eliminated)

9. FIFA penalty kicks

Tie Breaker Consolation, Elimination, Semi-Final, & Championship Matches:

If a game is tied at the end of regulation time, the teams shall go directly to FIFA penalty kicks.

Red Card and Two Yellow Cards:

Player or coach receiving a Red Card or double Yellow Cards is disqualified for the remainder of the match and the next match. There shall be no appeals. Points will be deducted for all cards issued, see Scoring. Coaches shall be responsible for the conduct of their players and spectators on their sidelines.

Player Substitution:

1. CIF Substitution shall be unlimited but only at the following times:

         a. Prior to a throw-in, only by team in possession of ball.

         b. Prior to goal kick by either team.

         c. After a goal is scored by either team.

         d. For an injured player (only).

         e. At half time.

2. Substitution shall be made at midfield within (10) yards of the halfway line. The substitute player shall not enter the field of play until allowed by the referee and the player substituted has left the field of play.

3. Excessive substitutions resulting in delay of game are discouraged and will not be allowed by the referee.

Player Safety & Equipment (New CIF Rule):

No player will be allowed to play with an injury which could be aggravated by playing or which, in the opinion of the referee, constitutes a danger to themselves or others. No player wearing an orthopedic cast, temporary cast, [NON-ORALBRACE (SUCH AS KNEES OR OTHER AREAS OF THE BODY) WITH HARD-HINGED OR RIGID SUPPORTS,] or splint will be permitted to play. CIF approved shin guards are mandatory for all players. Any player equipment problems will result in the Head Coach being cautioned (yellow card, New CIF rule).

Inclement Weather:

In the event of inclement weather, which the Tournament Committee deems as being unsafe conditions for the players and/or the fields and competition can not continue, matches:

1. at the half time or are in the second half will have the score stand.

2. that are in the first half will be deemed not to have played.

3. may be shortened, kicks from the penalty mark or other as determined by the Tournament Committee

4. Monday, December 31^st is the rain out day if necessary!

Sportsmanship and Standard of Play

1. All players and coaches will be expected to demonstrate the highest standard of sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

2. Any player given a red card, or any coach ejected from a game will not be permitted to participate in the remainder of the game in progress, and will not be able to participate in at least the teams next scheduled game, and may not be present at the game (forfeiture).

3. A referee report (written or verbal) will be used whenever possible to help determine further penalty. These judgments will be made after reviewing the severity of the offense for which the red card was given and the decision will be final.

4. Two points will be deducted for each RED CARD received and one point will be deducted for each YELLOW CARD received. A team may be assessed negative points for a game if appropriate.

5. All coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, parents, and friends while the team is at the tournament both off the field as well as on the field.

6. No alcoholic beverages or tobacco shall be permitted in the immediate vicinity of the playing site. No person shall be permitted to appear on, or in the vicinity of, the playing site in an intoxicated condition. Breaking the law is under the jurisdiction of the local Police Department, not the Tournament Committee.