2013 LDC Coppa Classico

2013 LDC Coppa Classico

Tournament has been cancelled due to the large amount of rain our area is receiving.  Many of our fields are under water and access roads flooded.  More information on refunds to follow shortly. thanks for your understanding Hope to see you when it's warm and sunny next year at our Spring Warm-up Tournament in March and our Coppa Classico 2014. TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS Scroll to bottom of page for Game Schedule Field Maps are viewable on the website The Tournament will be played in accordance with FIFA rules, with the following additions and exceptions.   1.   REGISTRATION: Teams must register one hour prior to their first game at the Headquarters location at their first game.  Teams may also register at the Hampton Inn 4230 Union Deposit Road Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 PM.  Games sites are Lower Dauphin Middle School, Central Dauphin East High School and Keller Fields. Each team must submit their credentials to the Tournament Committee to include:   ·         Primary Team Player Passes for team and guest players ·         Medical Release Form for each player ·         An official team roster documenting affiliation with appropriate governing soccer association ·         A permission to travel form signed by their association (out-of-state teams only)   2. AGE GROUPS:  This tournament is open to boys and girls teams in the U9 to U14 age groups.  U9 to U12 age groups play 8v8 with a maximum roster of 14 including guest players.  The U13 and U14 age groups play 11v11 with a maximum roster of 18 including guest players.  No player may be rostered on more than one team during the tournament.   3. LINE-UP: Coaches/Team Manager must provide a team roster at registration that includes players participating in tournament and any guest players. The Referee or Field Marshall may request a coach to surrender player passes and coach passes to the Field Marshal or the referee prior to the start of the game. Should the coach fail to comply prior to the start of the game the team will forfeit that game immediately. The passes will be returned after the game.   4. UNIFORMS: All players on a team must wear the same colored jerseys and each jersey must be numbered distinctively with no number being repeated. Teams are requested to bring alternate jerseys. Where both teams have the same color jersey, the team listed first in the game schedule will be designated as the home team and the home team will be asked to change their jersey. All players must wear shin guards when playing in a match. Socks must be worn in the pulled up position covering the shin pads or guards and shirts/jerseys must be tucked into the shorts.   5. GAME DURATION: U9-U10 two (2) 25 minute halves and 5 minute halftime.  U11-U14 two (2) 30 minute halves and 5 minute halftime. Teams are expected to play at the scheduled starting time for each game. If a team has seven (7) players available, play will begin. Any team more than ten (10) minutes late will forfeit the game. The other team will be given six (6) points for the win, plus four (4) bonus points for a win by a 3-0 and a shutout.   6. GAME DELAYS: Any game which must be stopped due to unplayable field conditions will be resumed as soon as possible at a time and field location designated by the Tournament Committee. The referee and Tournament Director are the only individuals that can determine if the field is unplayable. If games cannot be played during the time frame defined by the tournament, the games will not be rescheduled and standings will be determined by all other games played.   7. GAME BALL: A size 4 ball will be used for U9 to U12 games; U13 and U14 age groups will use a size 5 ball.  Each team should provide a game quality ball to the referee prior to the start of a game.   8. SUBSTITUTIONS: Regardless of possession on goal kick, goal, half time; with possession on throw-in. Note if team with possession chooses to make a substitution, the opposing team may substitute. If an injured player(s) is replaced, the opposing team may substitute an equal number.   9. EJECTIONS: A substitute may not be sent in for an ejected player nor may an ejected player be a substitute. An ejected player or coach is ineligible for the next scheduled game. A player ejected for fighting is ineligible for further Tournament play. Any ejected player or coach may not be present at the game field location during the time of their suspension.  An ejection will also be deducted, minus one (-1) from bonus points.   10. CAUTIONS: An accumulation of three (3) cautions or an ejection and a caution to a player or coach will result in an immediate dismissal from the Tournament.   11. REFEREES: All games will be officiated under the three (3) referee system; one referee and two linespersons. All will be USSF-licensed referees. (Note that this is most dependent on the availability of referees on this busy tournament weekend.)   12. REFUND POLICY: Once a team is accepted into the tournament, there will be no refund issued. If a team must withdraw before the acceptance list is posted, a check, minus $50, will be issued. See Tournament Cancellation below for further information regarding refunds.   13. TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION: In the event of a forecast of severe weather conditions or other events that would require the Tournament Committee to cancel the tournament, team contacts as specified on the Registration Form will be notified by email and/or phone of the cancellation prior to the tournament start. If the tournament is cancelled prior to the start a full refund minus $50 (for incurred administrative costs) will be provided. A prorated refund at the discretion of the Tournament Committee will be provided if the tournament is cancelled after it begins. The Tournament Committee will make every effort to make this tournament a positive experience including refunding of fees in the event of this type of cancellation.   14. BRACKETING and ADVANCEMENT: Teams will be placed in four (4), five (5), or six (6) team divisions. Each team will be guaranteed three games.   15. STANDINGS: The number of points accumulated will determine the order of finish.  Six (6) points for a win  Three (3) points for a tie  Zero (0) for a loss  Minus one (-1) for a forfeit  If tied after this criteria is applied bonus points will be added as follows  One (1) point for a shutout, to include a 0-0 tie  One (1) point for each goal scored up to three goal limit  Penalty point (-1) per red card  Goal differential  If there remains a tie a standard penalty kick contest will occur and be scheduled by Tournament Director. If there is a tie in a 7 team bracket, there will be co-champions.   16. PLAY-OFF GAMES: For any playoff game that is tied at the end of regulation time a standard penalty kick period will be held.   17. AWARDS: Individual player awards will be provided to the Champion and Runner-Up team in their Division. 18. WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, the Tournament Director will have the authority to change games as follows:  Relocate or Reschedule any game(s)  Change the duration of game(s)  Cancel any game(s) which have no bearing on the selection of the divisional winners  Preliminary matches terminated after thirty minutes of play because of weather shall be considered final   19. COMMISSIONERS: No protests will be entertained. All penalties will be handled by the Tournament Commissioners, who will have the right to exclude a team, coach, or player(s) not acting in accordance with the Tournament rules. 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