1. All games shall end on time. If a team is not on the field ready to play five minutes after the scheduled start time, the game shall be a forfeit.
2. Any forfeit will be recorded as a 1-0 win for the opposing team.
3. There will be no overtimes or shoot-outs in regular group play. Games can end in a tie.
4. Each division will be divided into one or more groups. The tournament committee has the authority to structure the groups within a division in the best interest of all teams.
5. Group play will consist of each team playing other teams in their group and possibly one team outside the group. Teams will be playing for points as follows:
   1. Win – 6 points
   2. Tie – 3 points
   3. Loss – 0 points
   4. Shut out – 1 point (No point for a shut out tie or forfeit)
   5. Goal Scored – 1 point for each goal scored up to 3, win or lose
   6. Red Cards – 2 point deduction  (note three (3) accumulated yellows by one player during group play will be equal to one (1) red card)
6. Teams will advance to the medal rounds as follows:
   1. Within a division, the team with the highest point total from Pool 1 will play the team with the highest point total in Pool 2 to determine the Champion and 2nd place.
   2. Within a division, the team with the second highest point total from Pool 1 will play the team with the second highest point total in Pool 2 to determine 3rd and 4th place.
7. In the event of a point tie between teams at the conclusion of the group play, determining the top team will be as follows:
   1. Head to Head competition.
   2. Fewest red cards, then yellow cards.
   3. Fewest goals allowed.
   4. Goal differential (goals scored less goals allowed, with a maximum differential of five per game, highest differential wins) If a forfeit exists for any reason, Goal Differential will not be used to determine the winner in that pool.
   5. Coin toss
8. Overtime - Final and Consolation Round only:
   1. If teams are tied at the end of regulation time, there will be a five-minute intermission.
   2. There will be two 5 minute overtime periods commencing 5 minutes after the end of regulation time. Kick off will be determined by coin toss.Substitution may only be made at the beginning of each overtime period. If the game is still tied at the end of the second overtime period, the teams will proceed with kicks from the penalty mark; kicks from the penalty mark will be conducted according to FIFA Laws.

1. All players in attendance at games must participate and play in at least half of each game, unless ill or injured.
2. In divisions U14, U12 and U10, approximately midway through each half, the referee will halt play to allow for substitutions. The clock will continue to run. Additional substitutions may take place at half-time.
3. In division U16, free substitution will be allowed.  Time monitoring sheets will be provided by the tournament staff.  Coaches shall present completed sheets to the fourth official prior to their scheduled match and substitutes shall report to the fourth official before entering the field to ensure that each player plays at least one half of each game.
4. Players may be substituted for due to injury. Injured players may not return until the next substitution period unless they were not substituted for. Only the player injured gets credit for the quarter that was played, not the sub.
5. The referee must recognize all players substituting. Substitutions will occur at the halfway line on each respective team’s side of the field.
6. Field Managers at each site will be responsible to ensure that substitutions are in accordance with AYSO guidelines and as described above.

1. All uniforms shall be in accordance with AYSO national rules and regulations.
2. Each player on the team must wear a jersey with a different number and may not exchange it with another player for the duration of the tournament. Goal keeper shirt is exempt.
3. Shin guards must be worn by all players and must be completely inside and covered completely by the stocking (sock).
4. Sliding pants or bicycle shorts may be worn as long as they are the same color as the uniform shorts or solid black and do not extend below the knee.
5. Casts, splints of any kind, hats or caps with a visor, excessively long fingernails, and jewelry of any kind or anything the referee may view as a hazard to player safety will not be allowed.
6. All jerseys shall be tucked in with the exception being for the goal keeper’s shirt.

1. Any player receiving a red card must immediately leave the game area and stay away from the game area and out of earshot for the remainder of the game and must be accompanied by a registered adult volunteer. The team may not substitute for that player for the remainder of the game. That player is then suspended from participation in the next scheduled game.  Failure to leave the game site will result in a forfeit by the involved team.
2. Any player receiving two (2) red cards will disqualify them from any further participation in the tournament.
3. The receiving of a third caution (yellow card) by one player over multiple group play games will be equal to a red card and the player will be suspended from participation in the next scheduled game. The player’s team will receive a 2 point deduction for the red card and failure to abide will result in a forfeit by the involved team.
4. Any coach or spectator who displays any misconduct shall, at the discretion of the referee, be asked to leave the game area and stay away from the game area and out of earshot for the remainder of the game. If such person refuses to leave, the referee may terminate the game and the Tournament Director will declare the winner.  Referees will file misconduct reports with the Tournament Referee Administrator immediately following the game. The Tournament Director will then forward these to the teams' Section Director, Area Director and Regional Commissioner.
5. The tournament committee may evaluate all serious and violent misconduct reports to decide if further disciplinary action should be taken.
6. All red cards will be a two (2)-point deduction for the involved teams’ standings.

J) Injuries

1. All injuries to a tournament participant (player, coach, referee, or volunteer) must be reported to the Tournament Director or Designee and a medical incident report must be completed.  Note: If requested, insurance claim forms and filing instructions will be provided to the volunteer or parent/guardian of a player.  All others should be addressed with the regional safety director for the player’s region.
2. First aid treatment shall be first provided at the main table location for all injuries and emergency medical personnel will be on site during the tournament. 911 will be called for injuries other than minor injuries.
3. Local medical contacts and plan, including maps to nearest facility, will be handed out at team check-in.

K) Miscellaneous

1. No tobacco products of any type are to be used inside fenced area.
2. 2006-2007 FIFA Laws and AYSO National Rules & Regulations apply to any situations not covered by these Rules & Regulations.
3. Protests will NOT be allowed.
4. The tournament committee has full authority to decide on any given situation and the committee’s decisions are final.
5. Major decisions concerning the tournament will be made by at least three (3) tournament committee members with a majority vote to decide.
6. All players will receive individual pins.
7. Individual medals or trophies will be awarded to the first, second, third, and fourth place teams in each division. Medals and/or trophies may be picked up at the main information table after the conclusion of the game and after game cards have been submitted by the assigned referee team.
8. All Roster changes shall be sent to the tournament registrar via email or US Mail.  Roster changes will not be accepted by FAX.