Rules

Competition

• Maximum of 4 players on the field
• Maximum of 6 players on Roster
• All matches played on a short-sided field
• NO SLIDE TACKLING
• No Offsides
• U10-U12 – Size 4 Ball
• U13-U15 – Size 5 Ball
• No protests will be allowed, all decisions of the referee are final
• The Tournament Director will resolve any situation not explicitly covered in the rules

Restarts 

• All restarts are Kick-ins
• Scoring directly from a restart is allowed.

Substitutions 

• Substitutions are unlimited
• Substitutions can happen at any times.

Match Length

• All games are 25 minutes

Scoring and Standings 

     The 3-point scoring system will be used to award points and calculate standings as follows:

• 3 points for each win
• 1 point for each tie
• 0 points for each loss

Tie Breakers 

      In the event of a tie in points at the completion of game, the team to advance will be determined as follows:

• Head to Head competition
• Goals for vs Goals Againist
• Coin Flip if still tied

Penalty Shootouts

• Shootouts will be from midfield
• Empty Net
• 5 second clock

Conduct 

• All coaches are responsible for the conduct of the team’s spectators. 
• Red Card for overly aggressive play, foul language or fighting you and your team will no longer participate in the event.
• Game attendance of Ejected Coach or game participation by a Red Carded Player will result in game forfeiture.
• No alcohol or intoxication is allowed at the Tournament Venues at any time. Such conduct will be referred to the appropriate authorities.
• No refunds will be granted to teams disqualified from the tournament.

Inclement Weather 

In the event of inclement weather, an act of terrorism, or an act of God which renders the tournament totally or partially unplayable, including any event which the Tournament Director deems as creating unsafe conditions for the players and/or the fields, the Tournament Director reserves the right to modify all tournament rules to fairly and safely complete the tournament. The health and safety of players is the first priority. The Tournament also has an obligation to protect the fields and facilities that are being used for tournament play. All decisions will be based on field conditions with input from the Parks and Recreation departments and/or School Districts of the respective city having jurisdiction over fields. Game locations may be changed as required. Coaches are asked to be patient and remain flexible if this unfortunate situation arises.

In the event that the tournament is completely unplayable as described above, a secondary date will be considered. All teams will be expected to play the secondary date. No refunds will be granted for teams that cancel due to inclement weather.

Refunds 

There will be no refunds given for any reason after the stated application deadline. Teams that have been accepted and cancel prior to the registration deadline will receive a full refund less a $100 administrative fee. Credit card charges will not be refunded.

Tournament Cancellation 

The tournament director will determine any refunds or credits in the event of tournament cancellation. Decisions will be announced within 2 weeks after tournament.

Awards 

• Championship Medals will be distributed after the Championship games.

Contact Us 

Tournament Director: Ali Kazemiani

Send us your email: kaz@lnsportspark.com 
Tournament Phone:

Please monitor rangerfcsouth.org website for any updates/changes to the rules.