TOURNAMENT RULES
JAMBOREE - “The Definition”
U6 thru U10
A Jamboree is characterized by its emphasis on fun and lively competition, minimizing recognition of “winners”, “losers, “champions”, etc. A Jamboree ends with everyone feeling they have had a good day and a fun tournament.
Features of a Jamboree are:
· All teams play an equal numbers of games. (As much as possible)
· Every player must play one half of the game. (Unless injured).
· Scores are not collected, nor are standings kept.
· There are no team awards or individual recognitions. If deemed desirable, all participants may be given a memento of the Jamboree – such as a pin, patch, t-shirt, or ribbon.
· Substitutions can be made at any time the ball is out of play, no matter whose possession it is.
· For the purpose of reducing the risk of injury, NO SLIDE TACKLING ALLOWED.
· SpVJSA rules for U6 through U10 will be used. A complete copy of these rules may be seen at the command post. Also, see the attached game matrix for the number of players rostered, number of players on the field, field size, goal size, game duration and ball size.
· Additionally, the game format conforms to the USYSA’s modified laws for young players, which feature:
· Smaller fields of play
· Smaller goals
· 3 to 9 players
· Two equal periods of play (20 – 25 minutes each), with a 5 minute halftime break.
Jamboree Format | U6 - U10
Age
Group |
Ball
Size |
Rostered
Players |
Players
On Field |
Field
Size |
Goal
Size |
Game
Duration |
| U6/7 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
20 x 30 yds |
6’w x 5’h |
(4) 10 min quarters |
| U8 |
3 |
8 |
4 |
25 x 35 yds |
6’w x 5’h |
(2) 20 min halves |
| U9 |
4 |
9 |
5 |
30 x 45 yds |
8’w x 6’h |
(2) 20 min halves |
| U10 |
4 |
10 |
6 |
35 x 60 yds |
16’w x 6’h |
(2) 25 min halves |
Tournament Format | U11.12
Age
Group |
Ball
Size |
Rostered
Players |
Players
On Field |
Field
Size |
Goal
Size |
Game
Duration |
| U11.12 |
4 |
14 |
9 |
55 x 100 yds |
24’w x 8’h |
(2) 30 min halves |
· Due to the fact that some teams may have more rostered players than the specified amount, a team may have more players providing there are no guest players on that team.
· For these age groups, sometimes we will use portable goals. Goal size may differ slightly from this matrix.
ALL PLAYERS AT THE U6-U10 AGE LEVELS WILL RECEIVE A TOURNAMENT MOMENTO FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION.
COACHES: Teams in the above age groups will play in a Jamboree format. (Please See Jamboree Definition). It is important that you keep this in focus. The format is set up for plenty of playing time and fun. There is no emphasis on winners or losers. This might very well be these player’s first ever tournament! Please make it as enjoyable as possible for them. They are all Champions in our eyes. !!!
TOURNAMENT RULES
General Rules for All Teams
· FIFA and WSYSA rules apply. The only exception may be: ball size, game duration, and substitutions.
· IGNORANCE OF THESE RULES WILL NOT BE AN EXCUSE OR CONSIDERED TO BE PROPER GROUNDS FOR ANY PROTEST.
· All teams must be registered thru their local Association to their State Association.
· All players and teams must be RECREATIONAL level. A copy of the team’s regular league roster, signed by their registrar, will be required at time of registration. Players selected for Fall forming teams are still registered to their Spring Recreational teams and are eligible to play.
· Players may only play on one team for the tournament.
· Teams will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The tournament fee, league roster and tournament roster must be received by the tournament administrator before a team will be accepted.
· All coaches must check in at the Tournament Command Post at least 30 minutes before their first game.
· The Referee’s decisions will be final. No discussions of calls will be allowed. NO VERBAL ABUSE OR INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS TO THE REFEREE WILL BE TOLERATED OR ALLOWED. A Yellow or Red card will be issued.
· Protests concerning interpretation of rules will not be allowed. If questions or protests concerning tournament rules exist, they will be settled immediately by the tournament official(s) on duty at the command post.
· The Coach is responsible for his/her actions as well as the actions of his/her players and spectators. Any coach, player or spectator acting in a threatening or obscene manner will be asked to leave the tournament and will not be allowed to return.
· All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
· The Home team is the team listed first on the schedule.
· The Home team and their spectators will go to the North or West side of the field. Opposing teams and their spectators will go to the opposite sides of the field.
· All players will bring an alternate color jersey or t-shirt in case of color conflict. The Goalkeeper on both teams will wear a jersey that is in contrast with both teams.
· All teams will be ready to play within ten minutes of the game’s scheduled starting time. Teams that are unable to comply will forfeit that match.
· Any player receiving a red card will be disqualified for the duration of that match and the team’s next match. If a player is red carded, the team will play short for the remainder of that match. A team will have 2 points deducted from their total team points for each red card issued.
· Any player receiving a yellow card must be substituted off the field until the next legal substituting opportunity. A team will have 1 point deducted from their total team points for each yellow card issued.
· Player must be currently rostered recreational players only… Absolutely NO select or premier players allowed.
· A guest player may only be used if the team that they are currently rostered on is not participating in the Lilac Tournament.
· Guest players must be RECREATIONAL players CURRENTLY registered to a recreational team and can ONLY be used if a player is unable to participate with their team for the ENTIRE tournament weekend. Coaches are allowed to pick up only three guest players and can ONLY roster the maximum number of players allowed for their respective age group. You can only pick up a guest player if you use them for all games, you cannot pick up guest players to use on Saturday or Sunday only to fill for a shortage on that day. THE PLAYER(S) YOU PICK UP ARE WITH YOU FOR THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT.
· All guest players must be reported to the Tournament Director 24 hours in advance of their first game. Proof of registration with their Association and their respective teams as well as permission slip from their current coach must be submitted at time of check-in. No guest player will be allowed to play without this proof. Any team that plays a guest player without this proof will be disqualified from the tournament.
· Coaches or teams violating any of the tournament rules will attend an immediate hearing of the tournament officials and upon the decision of these officials, said team may be disqualified from further play in the tournament.
· The Tournament Director has the right to combine divisions as he/she sees fit to fill a bracket. Every effort will be made to make competitive brackets and divisions with fairness in mind.
· The U10 age group will be on a modified field size and will use portable modified goals. They will differ from FIFA sized fields and goals.
· Players registrations will be checked through SpVJSA to confirm authenticity. If you have any questions on this matter, call: Tournament Director: Tom MacDougall, at tom@spokanevalleyfc.org email preferred
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· U-11 and Up Amended rule:
During Playoff and Championship games, if the score ends in a tie at the end of regulation play, the game will go into two 10 minute overtime periods. If at the end of the overtime periods the game will be decided by Kicks from Mark.
Lilac Festival Soccer Classic
Hosted by the Spokane Valley FC
